Desertdude -1997 80 series build up
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Scott Brady
Founder
Oh, and what are the plans for locker enagagement? Let me know if I can help at all with aquiring or installing the switch.
DesertRose
Safari Chick & Supporting Sponsor
Wow, Pasquale & Christine - can't wait to see it in person. That's really going to be an ultimate outback Cruiser!
Life_in_4Lo
Explorer
Man, looks SO sweet!
We'll have to spend some quality time on the desert floor staring up at the undercarriage! :jumping:
Can't wait to geek-out on your rig man! hahaa
We'll have to spend some quality time on the desert floor staring up at the undercarriage! :jumping:
Can't wait to geek-out on your rig man! hahaa
blupaddler
Conspirator
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Very nice Pasquale!
That 4" kit is really well thought out and put together.
Very nice Pasquale!
That 4" kit is really well thought out and put together.
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Thanks Scot t- Roseann - James and Robb for the kind words!
Kristina and I have been working non stop on the maintenance and the modified installs - many more things left to do before DVdaze06 next week...
Here are a few photos of the Snorkel install - ARB compressor/Slee manifold - we wired the ARB lockers to the OEM switch - I will at a later date hook this into the OEM locker panel lights to let us know when it is engaged - also while we have the dash apart we installed OEM aux light switch OEM sub-tank switch - and OEM CDL switch
Next up: 2M radio and CB install - dual batteries - Aux fuse block -hellroaring isolator/combiner - Aux. 12v outlets
Kristina and I have been working non stop on the maintenance and the modified installs - many more things left to do before DVdaze06 next week...
Here are a few photos of the Snorkel install - ARB compressor/Slee manifold - we wired the ARB lockers to the OEM switch - I will at a later date hook this into the OEM locker panel lights to let us know when it is engaged - also while we have the dash apart we installed OEM aux light switch OEM sub-tank switch - and OEM CDL switch
Next up: 2M radio and CB install - dual batteries - Aux fuse block -hellroaring isolator/combiner - Aux. 12v outlets
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Scott Brady
Founder
Christina is sooooo cool. It is great to see her in the pictures, doing some fun mod.:victory:
I cant wait to ride along in this truck on the trail and do some detailed evalution. It will help me make my next vehicle purchase decision.
I cant wait to ride along in this truck on the trail and do some detailed evalution. It will help me make my next vehicle purchase decision.
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Yes Kristina has been an essential part of the work - without here spirit and abilities this would take much longer and be less fun - and she now knows the inner workings on the vehicle
You bet you :jumping: and I will be riding and covering this truck inside and out- before it gets too many desert pin stripes
You bet you :jumping: and I will be riding and covering this truck inside and out- before it gets too many desert pin stripes
BajaTaco
Swashbuckler
SawEEET!! Looks incredible. This is a very fun buildup thread indeed. It's exciting to think that U 2 will be headed out to Utah in this beast in only a short while... :jumping:
Gotta love the red rock peeking out in this pic...
... LOL, and the red dirt stain on the block wall... teeheheeheee - it's quite cliffdwellingesque!
Gotta love the red rock peeking out in this pic...
... LOL, and the red dirt stain on the block wall... teeheheeheee - it's quite cliffdwellingesque!
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
heh heh heh - that is Camel head in the background - good eye Chris -
We are heading to DV this weekend for a trip next week if all stays on track a nice pre test for Moab and beyond :ylsmoke:
We are heading to DV this weekend for a trip next week if all stays on track
a nice pre test for Moab and beyond :ylsmoke:
BajaTaco
Swashbuckler
Desertdude said:heh heh heh - that is Camel head in the background - good eye Chris -
We are heading to DV this weekend for a trip next week if all stays on track
Woops! I was thinking Moab, but it's DV... that's right. I guess you will be doing Moab in May.
Your truck is looking really good Pasquale. I thought I would post up here since I'm looking forward to seeing you and Desert Girl next week in Death Valley. The long term weather forcast is favorable, so hopefully you won't get too much mud on your truck! It's a good thing mine is fully pin-striped, otherwise they would be hard to tell apart. See you soon.
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Andrew - what a pleasure to have you stop by! Thanks for the kind words on the 80 - It was your DV trip last year that ispired us to invest in the legend - It will not be long before body finish will be just right
Desertgirl and I are working hard to get the truck up to snuff for the trip - a few more days and we will be close - Hanna armor is said to show up Monday - so we might make it in time
Catch you next week!!! :jumping:
Desertgirl and I are working hard to get the truck up to snuff for the trip - a few more days and we will be close - Hanna armor is said to show up Monday - so we might make it in time
Catch you next week!!! :jumping:
blupaddler
Conspirator
Pasquale,
Have you mounted your 2m yet? Where are you planning on mounting it? Also, where are you going to mount the antenna?
I have been going back and forth between the roof and either the hood or bull bar. The roof would give me a good base and reception/transmiting qualities. Just like Al. He has the best reception of the group and his is mounted to the roof. The hood/bull bar would be easiest. Especially doing a mount a-la-BajaTaco.
BTW your 80 looks really good!
Have you mounted your 2m yet? Where are you planning on mounting it? Also, where are you going to mount the antenna?
I have been going back and forth between the roof and either the hood or bull bar. The roof would give me a good base and reception/transmiting qualities. Just like Al. He has the best reception of the group and his is mounted to the roof. The hood/bull bar would be easiest. Especially doing a mount a-la-BajaTaco.
BTW your 80 looks really good!