Project Overlander-Build Thread
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alexfm
Explorer
More updates and pictures and stuffs:
First off, the most recent picture I've got:
*Note: I fixed the nasty mess of wires and zip ties on the light bar the day after I took this picture, now there are only 4 zip ties, and it looks much nicer.
Now, something I've been wanting since I started building my storage deck (not finished yet). Camp Lights, to light up the interior a bit more than usual, so I can cook and such. Picked up these cheap-o ricer "fog lights" at O'Reillys for like $25, and installed them as such:
From my night time, driveway testing, they're pretty good for this, and even look good.
And best of all, I got it all wired up right the very first time. Very proud of that, as I usually screw up wiring.
A daytime picture of one of the lights on:
And lastly, a few little cosmetic things:
And lastly, my favourite:
First off, the most recent picture I've got:
*Note: I fixed the nasty mess of wires and zip ties on the light bar the day after I took this picture, now there are only 4 zip ties, and it looks much nicer.
Now, something I've been wanting since I started building my storage deck (not finished yet). Camp Lights, to light up the interior a bit more than usual, so I can cook and such. Picked up these cheap-o ricer "fog lights" at O'Reillys for like $25, and installed them as such:
From my night time, driveway testing, they're pretty good for this, and even look good.
And best of all, I got it all wired up right the very first time. Very proud of that, as I usually screw up wiring.A daytime picture of one of the lights on:
And lastly, a few little cosmetic things:
And lastly, my favourite:
alexfm
Explorer
Now that you mention it, there is more.
I'll have pictures up tomorrow hopefully, but as a teaser, I'll say these two things:
Bedliner
theksmith
alexfm
Explorer
Well, its been a while folks. After some prodding and a whole slew of new stuffs, I've returned to you with a grand update.
Firstly, an updated picture:
As you may notice, I've got a nice new addition to the nose of my rig:
Scored this little gem for $40 on Craigslist. :sombrero:
I also raised the hood, in part of a 3 way attempt to lower engine temps:
And lastly for the exterior, a current picture of the bedliner I put on in August of last year.
Firstly, an updated picture:
As you may notice, I've got a nice new addition to the nose of my rig:
Scored this little gem for $40 on Craigslist. :sombrero:
I also raised the hood, in part of a 3 way attempt to lower engine temps:
And lastly for the exterior, a current picture of the bedliner I put on in August of last year.
alexfm
Explorer
Moving onto the interior, starting from the front:
Added a new blingy thing. Holds a pair of 2" gauges (still need to get a second gauge) as well as two switches.
Right now, all thats wired is the top switch, which controls my electric cooling fan, also part of that 3 way attempt to lower engine temps. The voltmeter is for my unfinished (read: infantile idea stage) dual battery setup.
Moving to the rear, which I know is what you all have been waiting for:
Please disregard the drawing pad, I'm an art student, and have no better place to put that.
Table out:
Pins I've put in to keep the table from sliding out and hitting the inside of the hatch (which was about to drive me insane) :
Just to give you an idea of how much it sticks out from the rear:
and lastly, and updated view of my sticker collection.
Added a new blingy thing.
Holds a pair of 2" gauges (still need to get a second gauge) as well as two switches.
Right now, all thats wired is the top switch, which controls my electric cooling fan, also part of that 3 way attempt to lower engine temps. The voltmeter is for my unfinished (read: infantile idea stage) dual battery setup.
Moving to the rear, which I know is what you all have been waiting for:
Please disregard the drawing pad, I'm an art student, and have no better place to put that.
Table out:
Pins I've put in to keep the table from sliding out and hitting the inside of the hatch (which was about to drive me insane) :
Just to give you an idea of how much it sticks out from the rear:
and lastly, and updated view of my sticker collection.
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alexfm
Explorer
Relatively small update:
I converted the two Hella 500's on my bumper to HID the other day. I went with a 6000K color temperature. They work great, except for the small problem of one of the ballasts dying after 1 use. :smilies27 So I need to send in the bad ballast for a warranty replacement. But on the bright side, (no pun intended) the one working HID washes out both headlights without a problem. I used to think my headlights were really white, they're almost yellow compared to the HIDs.
I converted the two Hella 500's on my bumper to HID the other day. I went with a 6000K color temperature. They work great, except for the small problem of one of the ballasts dying after 1 use. :smilies27 So I need to send in the bad ballast for a warranty replacement. But on the bright side, (no pun intended) the one working HID washes out both headlights without a problem.
I used to think my headlights were really white, they're almost yellow compared to the HIDs.
squint
Adventurer
Funny, I had that exact mountain goat on my jeep. You are now the 4th person I have seen with it. I believe It came with some adventure clothing I purchased, made by a swiss(?) company. We must all have thought the same thing when we first opened it- perfect for the Jeep. :elkgrin:
deadbeat son
Explorer
It's the logo for Backcountry.com.
elpoffroad
Adventurer
What happened to the jeep?
BigBad408
Observer
Photobucket happened....they have singlehandedly ruined every forum for everything.
There are browser extensions that can fix the photo bucket issues. I use Chrome and it worked like a charm: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-hotlink-fix/kegnjbncdcliihbemealioapbifiaedg
