sunnybean's M416 build

[sunnybean]

Duty called the last two weekends. Not a lot of progress when you're stuck in the middle of the Bob Marshall wilderness. But, it helped pay for the new Tepui Kukanam Ruggidized.



Today I was able to skin the other two steps and get the new tongue built.



Getting closer. I hope to have it completed in a month.

 

[406expo]

the progress is looking really good. I would like to do an extension similar to yours, my factory tongue is far to short on the 416 for my taste. I would like to keep the lunette though.

 

[sunnybean]

Today I got the tongue finished up by welding the cooler/H2O rack, jack stand, and safety chain tabs on.

 

[sunnybean]

Off to paint come Monday morning. Finishing up some last minute things like 1/2" body lift in case the 31" tires don't work out as planned.

 

[sunnybean]

I also fab'd up a 5# propane bottle mount.

 

[pierceg]

Nice job.
Amazing how muchwork goes into these builds. All we see is pictures. Makes it look like a few days easy work.

 

[sunnybean]

Nice job.
Amazing how muchwork goes into these builds. All we see is pictures. Makes it look like a few days easy work.

It's been more work (and money) than I ever imagined and this is a pretty simple build. I'm really looking forward to completion now that the end is in sight. Unfortunately the painter had some issues pop up and won't have the frame done by this weekend as he originally thought. I need to get the frame back from him, build it up, and then get the tub and lid back the following week so he can help me set it onto the frame. I other words, I'm still probably two weeks out from completion.

 

[sunnybean]

The frame is back from the painter and all back together. Tomorrow I will wire the lights.

 

[FosterWV]

That frame looks great! Nice detail

 

[sunnybean]

Lights are wired, suspension is lubed, light paint spots are identified in frog tape. I'm dragging it back to the painter for touch up. Should have it all complete by mid week if things all go as planned.

 

[armygreen]

That is looking good. Giving me thoughts of tearing mine apart and doing more to it.

 

[sunnybean]

That is looking good. Giving me thoughts of tearing mine apart and doing more to it.

Thanks!

I pulled it 15 miles back to the paint shop today. He should have everything ready for pick up by Wednesday. I can't wait to see it completed!

 

[rustED]

Very cool build, nice work! Where did you get the hinges for your lid?

 

[sunnybean]

Very cool build, nice work! Where did you get the hinges for your lid?

Thank you!

The straps hinges are from Northern Tool. They are the shorter of the two versions. I also purchased the steal bushings for them (come with plastic) from someplace else (the name of which escapes me...some lawn mower place).

 

[sunnybean]

Yesterday I spent a few hours at the painters bolting the box and fenders back onto the frame.




When I got home the Mrs. helped get the RTT on. I also screwed up how I ran the wiring for the lights and had to cut the wires. So, today I, once again, soldered up the drivers side lights and finished off a few other little things.

Here it is all set up in the driveway. We're going to take it for a little jaunt tomorrow for a local camping trip. Staying close to make sure the wheels don't fall off or we have any other unforeseen circumstances.




I am so happy to pretty much be done with this six month project. We're looking forward to the adventures to come.

Cheers!