photoman
Explorer
Thanks. Maybe eventually I will do a build thread. Don't actually take many pictures of the actual build process though.
TundraBirds Go! Picture Thread for Tundras and T-100s
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Thanks. Maybe eventually I will do a build thread. Don't actually take many pictures of the actual build process though.
rickashay
Explorer
Got the rack up and took it out for a couple quick pics. Still need to pickup another light, get some spacers made to lift the lights up an inch and then wire everything in.
The silver conduit clamps will be replaced with 1" aluminum blocks to lift the lights to the right level. These were used for pictures and the lights were put on and taken off on location. No way would I drive with these. :smiley_drive:
Great rack build! I can't say that I've ever seen a rack with the pivoting light mounts. Pretty awesome creation. Thanks for sharing - it's giving me some bad ideas!
dyogim
Explorer
Nice Rack! :Wow1: These are often seen on a lot of the desert racers (Baja and KOH-king of the hammers types of races). I had my lights on my rack but, maybe a couple of inches back. These were Hella 700 spots. I couldn't use them at night because the glare was so bad. I ended up removing them. Keep us posted on how they work for you when it's all wired up.... Here's how mine looked.
uscg2008
Explorer
Got the rack up and took it out for a couple quick pics. Still need to pickup another light, get some spacers made to lift the lights up an inch and then wire everything in.
The silver conduit clamps will be replaced with 1" aluminum blocks to lift the lights to the right level. These were used for pictures and the lights were put on and taken off on location. No way would I drive with these. :smiley_drive:
Such a sweet set up man well done
daveyd
Observer
Recently picked up a new (to me) 2008 Tundrabird 4X4 5.7l, with less than 30K on the odometer.
The first thing I did was repaint the whole undercarriage, axles, chassis, wheelwells, calipers, etc from front to back with Rustoleum
Raised it up two and a half inches on front/ three inches higher in the back and put on new shoes, followed by a set of side steps.
The first thing I did was repaint the whole undercarriage, axles, chassis, wheelwells, calipers, etc from front to back with Rustoleum
Raised it up two and a half inches on front/ three inches higher in the back and put on new shoes, followed by a set of side steps.
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daveyd
Observer
Since then, I have mounted a canopy on the back. Cost of the canopy was $300. However, it actually came off a late model GMC truck, but with a little jigsaw action and some patience, I managed to make it fit.
It was the style of camper that I really wanted, but isn't available from LEER for these newer Tundras, so I had to make do.
:smiley_drive:
I took out the stock tweeters from the dash and replaced them with a high quality pair of sansui tweets that have much cleaner, crisper highs.
These JBL Titaniums are going to be mounted in the camper shell with a 3-way crossover, together with a set of Bose speakers.
The cabin space of the camper has been heavily modified, which is still a work in progress, equipped with a (350 watt -1500 watt) variable electric space heater, a microwave, a sink, a water-heater, DVD player, 9-Band Graphic Equalizer, 29" superslim LED TV and BOSE speakers.
It was the style of camper that I really wanted, but isn't available from LEER for these newer Tundras, so I had to make do.
:smiley_drive:
I took out the stock tweeters from the dash and replaced them with a high quality pair of sansui tweets that have much cleaner, crisper highs.
These JBL Titaniums are going to be mounted in the camper shell with a 3-way crossover, together with a set of Bose speakers.
The cabin space of the camper has been heavily modified, which is still a work in progress, equipped with a (350 watt -1500 watt) variable electric space heater, a microwave, a sink, a water-heater, DVD player, 9-Band Graphic Equalizer, 29" superslim LED TV and BOSE speakers.
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daveyd
Observer
Here's a couple of pictures of those things mounted in the back. The TV, DVD, EQ and compact BOSE speakers are hung from the ceiling up against the back wall. I used oak pergo for the deck. Same as done in some household kitchens for durability, and water resistance - it works very well here.
The sink, which doubles as a water heater, (pour water in it, fire up the gen set and wait a few minutes, it will reach 110 through 140 degrees) is hidden away in the center (right side) above the white access panel.
To the left of that panel is the electric space heater which warms the deck from underneath through a series of ducts which are routed to the back double-wall.
Hot air then travels under the pergo and exits out near the tailgate hinge. It's cold here in Washington, so I need the back to be as comfy as possible. Great when traveling through colder climates as well.
Furthest inside on the right (above the aluminum duct) is my black mini microwave.
On the left storage compartment, I installed the Bose controller, a 12V DC outlet, HDMI input (cellphone to TV), CableTV/antenna input, a 120v 15 amp outlet for power tools or what have you, then some LED's around the outer edge of the storage compartment.
I still have some work to do back here. Going to follow up with an update in the near future. Thanks for looking. :smiley_drive:
The sink, which doubles as a water heater, (pour water in it, fire up the gen set and wait a few minutes, it will reach 110 through 140 degrees) is hidden away in the center (right side) above the white access panel.
To the left of that panel is the electric space heater which warms the deck from underneath through a series of ducts which are routed to the back double-wall.
Hot air then travels under the pergo and exits out near the tailgate hinge. It's cold here in Washington, so I need the back to be as comfy as possible. Great when traveling through colder climates as well.
Furthest inside on the right (above the aluminum duct) is my black mini microwave.
On the left storage compartment, I installed the Bose controller, a 12V DC outlet, HDMI input (cellphone to TV), CableTV/antenna input, a 120v 15 amp outlet for power tools or what have you, then some LED's around the outer edge of the storage compartment.
I still have some work to do back here. Going to follow up with an update in the near future. Thanks for looking. :smiley_drive:
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dyogim
Explorer
Very nice, clean and simple, great job!!!! Inspiration to get my rig done.
daveyd
Observer
Thanks guys!
Falkon, I plan on traveling through all of the continental united states and parts of Canada while taking pictures of local landmarks without having to pull a small trailer. That's my main objective, the reason for setting the back up the way it is.
@dyogm - good luck with your build sir. Post pics for us to assist you, perhaps in design and configuration. Take your time - it will turn out good. :smiley_drive:
Falkon, I plan on traveling through all of the continental united states and parts of Canada while taking pictures of local landmarks without having to pull a small trailer. That's my main objective, the reason for setting the back up the way it is.
@dyogm - good luck with your build sir. Post pics for us to assist you, perhaps in design and configuration. Take your time - it will turn out good. :smiley_drive:
motochain
Wanderer
LOVE IT! Let's face it, the double cab tundra isn't a "tight-trail" crawler, so I'm not worried about "approach" angle. I wanted a stout bumper for a winch and to protect the front of the truck.
It does an awesome job! It's also nice when I'm working on the engine, I can kneal or stand on the ARB.
