expedition style build up of my '90 Toyota pickup
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roamingaz
Explorer
I have waiting on parts to arrive to start working on this truck again then everything arrived at once! :Wow1:
here is some updates on my progress.
here is a crappy comparison of stock headlights and the Procomp HID's
I painted the camper black, and tinted the windows.
here is the rack I am working on, it holds the solar panel perfect and I made a spare tire mount. I haven't decided if the Hi lift will stay on there or I will mount it inside.
I am working on a shelf for the rear doors. I tried several different options and so far I like a folding hinge. Tomarrow I am working on a latch to keep it folded up when the door is closed.
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this will not let me post very many pics so I will post more again.
here is some updates on my progress.
here is a crappy comparison of stock headlights and the Procomp HID's
I painted the camper black, and tinted the windows.
here is the rack I am working on, it holds the solar panel perfect and I made a spare tire mount. I haven't decided if the Hi lift will stay on there or I will mount it inside.
I am working on a shelf for the rear doors. I tried several different options and so far I like a folding hinge. Tomarrow I am working on a latch to keep it folded up when the door is closed.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/roamingaz/Expedition%20Toyota/toyotabuild007-4.jpg[/IMG
this will not let me post very many pics so I will post more again.
roamingaz
Explorer
I was going to carry water in several Sceptor water cans but I liked having running water to hose off the dust after a long trail ride or just a easy way to fill a pot , so I put in a 16 gallon fresh water tank.
I built a shelf to cover the tank as well as a place to mount the filler hose and spray head.
I used a stainless steel marine flush mount filler and a basic kitchen sprayer, I will be changing out the sprayer for a stainless shower head. The pump is a surflo 2gm and it really keeps the pressure up.
I moved on to the electrical, this is my favorite part but it is time consuming and I have been working 6 days a week so not alot has got done. So far I mounted 2 yellowtop optimas and started on my electrical control panel. Tomarrow I will do more work on the electrical and post up some more detailed info and pics.
I built a shelf to cover the tank as well as a place to mount the filler hose and spray head.
I used a stainless steel marine flush mount filler and a basic kitchen sprayer, I will be changing out the sprayer for a stainless shower head. The pump is a surflo 2gm and it really keeps the pressure up.
I moved on to the electrical, this is my favorite part but it is time consuming and I have been working 6 days a week so not alot has got done. So far I mounted 2 yellowtop optimas and started on my electrical control panel. Tomarrow I will do more work on the electrical and post up some more detailed info and pics.
corax
Explorer
I painted the camper black, and tinted the windows.
I like the tint and the black looks good, but you do live in the southwest, right?
Here. fixed this one for you . . .
roamingaz
Explorer
Kinda funny first thing my friend told me (in his best Jeff Foxworthy voice) " Ya know that black gonna be really hot in the summer"
I agree, but when its 110 degrees, everythings hot even white cars.:sombrero:..
cool thanks for fixing the pic.
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Grim Reaper
Expedition Leader
NICE! Love the work shell. I have been seriously thinking about making one fit my 4Runner.
roamingaz
Explorer
I finished up the shelf, looks pretty good and it is really stable.
I also put on some door holders.
The shelf holds alot of weight no problem and it fits my Pelican 1550
I will probally only use it for my cookstove. Here is my new Brunton vapor stove, it fits really nice and just the right height.
I mostly did wiring today but I was able to get the rack on and test fit the fridge.
Tomarrow I will finish up most of the wiring , I am still waiting for my fridge temp gauge. As soon as I can get it installed then I can wire loom all the wires and get some good wpics of everything.
I will start putting together all my gear and get it ready to load up for my weekend trip.
What part of this forum should I post details on what I carry in the truck like tools and camping stuff?
I also posted a bunch of stuff in the for sale section here, lots of misc. stuff.
I also put on some door holders.
The shelf holds alot of weight no problem and it fits my Pelican 1550
I will probally only use it for my cookstove. Here is my new Brunton vapor stove, it fits really nice and just the right height.
I mostly did wiring today but I was able to get the rack on and test fit the fridge.
Tomarrow I will finish up most of the wiring , I am still waiting for my fridge temp gauge. As soon as I can get it installed then I can wire loom all the wires and get some good wpics of everything.
I will start putting together all my gear and get it ready to load up for my weekend trip.
What part of this forum should I post details on what I carry in the truck like tools and camping stuff?
I also posted a bunch of stuff in the for sale section here, lots of misc. stuff.
roamingaz
Explorer
I was looking at some 2 wheel drives when I found this one, I think if you ad a rear locker and a winch you can go alot of places with a 2 wheel drive and I personally think pre runners are awesome.
roamingaz
Explorer
I am hoping to have this truck ready for its first trip in a week, I am taking a weeks vacation up to the lake to get in on the crappie and catfish action thats really hot right now.
I hooked up some lights inside the camper and started fitting some gear in it. I really like the side tool box on the camper, it gives the same amount of storage space as a extended cab truck would have to store misc. tools.
So far I have my tow strap, max axe, Viair compressor, hi lift, shovel , and first aid bag. I have a few more things I will keep in this compartment then I need to find a way to secure it better then the door lock.
Here is the electrical control panel I am building, I did run into a small problem though, the big empty space in front is where I wanted to mount the Cyberdyne digital temp gauge but I put the 12 volt ports and h2o toggle switch right in the way. Once the gauge gets here I will do some test fitting and most likly move the power inverter remote switch to the front or just start over on a different control panel
I hooked up some lights inside the camper and started fitting some gear in it. I really like the side tool box on the camper, it gives the same amount of storage space as a extended cab truck would have to store misc. tools.
So far I have my tow strap, max axe, Viair compressor, hi lift, shovel , and first aid bag. I have a few more things I will keep in this compartment then I need to find a way to secure it better then the door lock.
Here is the electrical control panel I am building, I did run into a small problem though, the big empty space in front is where I wanted to mount the Cyberdyne digital temp gauge but I put the 12 volt ports and h2o toggle switch right in the way. Once the gauge gets here I will do some test fitting and most likly move the power inverter remote switch to the front or just start over on a different control panel
Wheelingnoob
Adventurer
Sweet build!!! :drool: