superbuickguy
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The Wanderers build
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superbuickguy
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Back to updates of the real white whale
I've been collecting parts, and outside of a water tank, I'm about ready to dive back in so this is done before NWOR
First
heat
diesel heaters have become very popular because there are some good Chinese ones available
Of course, cooling, I found in the last 'burb that this powered fan is more then enough to keep the air moving and cooler inside
also the water pump is there. The next thing is the powered vent, seat heaters, decent stereo, HAM radio, and wiring for the solar panels. Also there will be a side cabinet that houses the heater, water tank and the spigot for a sink (that will attach outside). I have to order a new roof awning, my wife stole the batwing....
I've been collecting parts, and outside of a water tank, I'm about ready to dive back in so this is done before NWOR
First
heat
diesel heaters have become very popular because there are some good Chinese ones available
Of course, cooling, I found in the last 'burb that this powered fan is more then enough to keep the air moving and cooler inside
also the water pump is there. The next thing is the powered vent, seat heaters, decent stereo, HAM radio, and wiring for the solar panels. Also there will be a side cabinet that houses the heater, water tank and the spigot for a sink (that will attach outside). I have to order a new roof awning, my wife stole the batwing....
superbuickguy
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Finally back to this... but it's mostly forced. 250k miles and pretty much all the controls need replacement in the dash HVAC
though the first problem was the plug for the headlights....
bottom left of that picture is the heat control - it was fine, but since I had it all apart for a door error code in the controls - replace them both
finally this
I'm still digging to get the fan out - but time was out tonight. I've spent the last couple days clearing brush so if we get a long, hot, dry summer and the worst happens (fire) - there's nothing readily ignitable.... that means the the hemlock torches are on the ground - now just clean up and brush burn Funny thing is you'll never be able to tell other then dead, trees won't be in my skyline. Hemlocks are dying off due to some bug - what happens is they have these dense-brush branches that once defoliated got up like a sparky match. The fix is drop the tree, burn the branches and give away the firewood. At this point they're not commercially salvageable because they die from the inside out.
though the first problem was the plug for the headlights....
bottom left of that picture is the heat control - it was fine, but since I had it all apart for a door error code in the controls - replace them both
finally this
I'm still digging to get the fan out - but time was out tonight. I've spent the last couple days clearing brush so if we get a long, hot, dry summer and the worst happens (fire) - there's nothing readily ignitable.... that means the the hemlock torches are on the ground - now just clean up and brush burn Funny thing is you'll never be able to tell other then dead, trees won't be in my skyline. Hemlocks are dying off due to some bug - what happens is they have these dense-brush branches that once defoliated got up like a sparky match. The fix is drop the tree, burn the branches and give away the firewood. At this point they're not commercially salvageable because they die from the inside out.
superbuickguy
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I've been replanting Douglas firs (and a Giant Sequoia) so hopefully by the time the last of them die off - the other trees will fill the gaps. Truthfully, I'm concerned about the "cedar" trees (giant arborvitae) - all of the trees at my place are 2nd or even 3rd growth so what is here may not be what was here before they logged it to build boats for the Alaskan gold rush... still, I hope the sequoia experiment works (they are maybe 18" tall right now).
superbuickguy
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computer out
old out, new in
and it's the wrong one.... take 2 on Thursday
old out, new in
and it's the wrong one.... take 2 on Thursday
superbuickguy
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Dash is back together, new fan installed.... only works on high... ah well, that's one more speed then before. Diagnose later (it has a new control board that worked so this should be interesting)
In other news
time to cut a hole in the roof
test fit
and done
In other news
time to cut a hole in the roof
test fit
and done
superbuickguy
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brake issues....
sort of fixed it, I have an issue with the balancer - so it's better, just not where I want it
stereo start
it is possible to put a double din in, but there is no reversing it.... as you'll see soon
time to fix an air leak
yep, there will be a lot of mud in there.... if you don't like it, deal with it I don't care.... it's a $300 truck
My goal is this ready-to-camp by Friday.... It must be done by the end of May, so there is fudge room, but wish me luck (unless you don't like the mudding then bugger off)
sort of fixed it, I have an issue with the balancer - so it's better, just not where I want it
stereo start
it is possible to put a double din in, but there is no reversing it.... as you'll see soon
time to fix an air leak
yep, there will be a lot of mud in there.... if you don't like it, deal with it I don't care.... it's a $300 truck
My goal is this ready-to-camp by Friday.... It must be done by the end of May, so there is fudge room, but wish me luck (unless you don't like the mudding then bugger off)
superbuickguy
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awning
needs a clean
ugh
needs a clean
ugh
superbuickguy
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The goal is make it better...
better, not done yet, but better
better, not done yet, but better
superbuickguy
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another bite at getting this more useful
missing the gps antenna, but pretty close to done with the radio
I also fixed the brake problem, cost zero dollars so far.... I balanced the system, but now the abs light comes on above 15 mph....
missing the gps antenna, but pretty close to done with the radio
I also fixed the brake problem, cost zero dollars so far.... I balanced the system, but now the abs light comes on above 15 mph....
superbuickguy
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GPS antenna
works
works
superbuickguy
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fixing more stuff
the driver's seat
since the back seats aren't being used, I'll steal foam from one of them
close
I think I found my offset seat problem
and a wrapper.... I suspect I know what caused the original problem with the foam
uh, yeah
repaired
might as well put the seat heaters in
the driver's seat
since the back seats aren't being used, I'll steal foam from one of them
close
I think I found my offset seat problem
and a wrapper.... I suspect I know what caused the original problem with the foam
uh, yeah
repaired
might as well put the seat heaters in
superbuickguy
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finishing up... heated seats are going in sheepskin covers - the backs are glued to the foam and it won't come apart without great risk of destroying the foam.. no biggie, just a bit different
between the frame fix, a bent fix, and the foam the seat is MUCH better.. now just for heat
between the frame fix, a bent fix, and the foam the seat is MUCH better.. now just for heat
superbuickguy
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now that the major mechanical repairs are done or properly ignored, time to make this ready for the NWOR
I need space for the water tank, and other mechanical systems... the best way is build a floor
batteries moved forward, the rest of the seats were removed and the water tank installed along with the diesel heater
I need space for the water tank, and other mechanical systems... the best way is build a floor
batteries moved forward, the rest of the seats were removed and the water tank installed along with the diesel heater