Canadian Patrol GQ build up
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targa88
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Tu va conduire de Vancouver a Lasarre. C'est tout un chemin a faire. De Calgary jusqu'en Ontario, ca doit etre un des pire route a faire (IMHO)...
Abitibi
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Yes she will! I'm at the painting stage for all the lift parts, received my extended brake lines a week ago so it's coming together nicely, can't wait!
I've put a first layer of insulation under the roof and mounted cargo nets at the back and on the sides. I'll add another layer of insulating foam and it should be good enough. Pics here are showing the roof without insulation and with hooks to support the nets but since I added the insulation the hooks are gone.
I'm using these nets mostly for clothing, bedding... No tool box in there! Works great. Pics of insulated roof to come later.
I've also started the cabinets...
Cheers
Mr. D
I've put a first layer of insulation under the roof and mounted cargo nets at the back and on the sides. I'll add another layer of insulating foam and it should be good enough. Pics here are showing the roof without insulation and with hooks to support the nets but since I added the insulation the hooks are gone.
I'm using these nets mostly for clothing, bedding... No tool box in there! Works great. Pics of insulated roof to come later.
I've also started the cabinets...
Cheers
Mr. D
Abitibi
Explorer
Hi guys,
Got a few updates over the wknd. After removing my headliner I insulated the roof with a low density foam used for sub-floor so it doesn't absorb moisture. I still need to add a second layer before calling it a finished product but so far so good (pictures soon).
A big change was lifting the truck by 3-4" by installing custom made DropBox (thanks Jesse!), new HD Dubinson coils and longer Procomp shocks. I couldn't bare the coils teal color nor the white shocks so I painted everything my favorite color; old Vespa green! Hard not to get carried away with painting more underneath...
Truck rides and looks great, what a change!*
I'll be slowing down a bit on the build up as I just jumped into another fun project; Renovating a heritage house... Should keep me busy for the next 10 yrs!
http://184.72.239.143/mu/d179e1fb-df6d-d06b.jpg[IMG]
Cheers
Mr. D
Got a few updates over the wknd. After removing my headliner I insulated the roof with a low density foam used for sub-floor so it doesn't absorb moisture. I still need to add a second layer before calling it a finished product but so far so good (pictures soon).
A big change was lifting the truck by 3-4" by installing custom made DropBox (thanks Jesse!), new HD Dubinson coils and longer Procomp shocks. I couldn't bare the coils teal color nor the white shocks so I painted everything my favorite color; old Vespa green! Hard not to get carried away with painting more underneath...
Truck rides and looks great, what a change!*
I'll be slowing down a bit on the build up as I just jumped into another fun project; Renovating a heritage house... Should keep me busy for the next 10 yrs!
http://184.72.239.143/mu/d179e1fb-df6d-d06b.jpg[IMG]
Cheers
Mr. D
Abitibi
Explorer
It's been a very long time since I updated my post or had time to play on my truck but here's a few new welcome additions that will surely come handy!
I got the ARB Awning from a Expo vendor, great price and nice simple set up. We also managed with Jfarsang to finish my front bullbar although I still need to give it a couple more paint coats, probably black as my Vespa green turned out kinda ugly! Once that's done I'll be ready to mount my 8274 and the triple Lightforce HID lights.
Aside from that we are slowly reconfiguring a new diesel tank to be mounted under the truck instead of on the roof rack. Tank is ready, just need to be fitted. My air tank will have to be relocated, probably inside the truck. I found a different style of tank, smaller in diameter but longer and FREE! I started installing my water-injection as well, pump found it's place, just need to do all the plumbing. I also got all my parts for my custom snorkel, just need to figure out and build the new airbox. So far so good!
Cheers,
Mr. D
I got the ARB Awning from a Expo vendor, great price and nice simple set up. We also managed with Jfarsang to finish my front bullbar although I still need to give it a couple more paint coats, probably black as my Vespa green turned out kinda ugly! Once that's done I'll be ready to mount my 8274 and the triple Lightforce HID lights.
Aside from that we are slowly reconfiguring a new diesel tank to be mounted under the truck instead of on the roof rack. Tank is ready, just need to be fitted. My air tank will have to be relocated, probably inside the truck. I found a different style of tank, smaller in diameter but longer and FREE! I started installing my water-injection as well, pump found it's place, just need to do all the plumbing. I also got all my parts for my custom snorkel, just need to figure out and build the new airbox. So far so good!
Cheers,
Mr. D
The BN Guy
Expedition Leader
Sweeeet!