Yet another 109 build Thread
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aka rover
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Here is a few pics of my helper turning it around in the drive before we left for work. Im working on front doors and exhaust system this week and am geting close to the fun bolt ons. been looking at TeriAnn's site alot and getting ideas for the camp interior.
More to come soon
More to come soon
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blue bomber
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Ed,
looks great!! I look forward to further updates.
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looks great!! I look forward to further updates.
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aka rover
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I have been working alot so the rover project has been slow but I have a few weeks to get things done on it. Im putting togather the 110 doors for the fronts and getting a webasto heater up and running thanks to the Rover Shop.
Waiting on a few parts to roll in and then full speed ahead.
aka rover
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Well I have got a few more things done, I have installed an 8274 that I found on craigslist for 300.00 that is in good working order. Installed a set of hellas that has been on the shelf doing nothing. Installed the headlight gaurds and working on where to my shovel and axe. 
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I havent had a chance to install the 255/85/16 BFG KM2s but am really excited to see how they look.
I installed some backup lights in holes that where allready in the roof from the PO. they are just some low watt tractor type floods but should do the job.
the interior has been a huge debate on how we are going to do the expo interior. We decided to buy some wood and start assembly on the cabinets. Some of it will be painted some of it carpet and some of it torn out and redone im sure. But this is the start of what we have done, behind the drivers seat is the a inclosed area for tools and rover supplies. When the drivers rear door is closed it will hold the items in there and keep them and all spares togather and away from the living area.
I didnt take many pics but there is a webasto airtop 2000 in the rear drivers corner wheel well. It kicks out some nice heat and is pretty small and compact.
Last thing I am working on is a couple of jerry can mounts for the rear door, I got these from a expedition Rover that made a trip from South America to Alaska back in the late 70s early 80s. Ill post up some pics of the doors I got from its remains.
View attachment 109661I havent had a chance to install the 255/85/16 BFG KM2s but am really excited to see how they look.
I installed some backup lights in holes that where allready in the roof from the PO. they are just some low watt tractor type floods but should do the job.
the interior has been a huge debate on how we are going to do the expo interior. We decided to buy some wood and start assembly on the cabinets. Some of it will be painted some of it carpet and some of it torn out and redone im sure. But this is the start of what we have done, behind the drivers seat is the a inclosed area for tools and rover supplies. When the drivers rear door is closed it will hold the items in there and keep them and all spares togather and away from the living area.
I didnt take many pics but there is a webasto airtop 2000 in the rear drivers corner wheel well. It kicks out some nice heat and is pretty small and compact.
Last thing I am working on is a couple of jerry can mounts for the rear door, I got these from a expedition Rover that made a trip from South America to Alaska back in the late 70s early 80s. Ill post up some pics of the doors I got from its remains.
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blue bomber
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The more I look at your truck , the more I think I need to make my body as cherry as the drive train!! I'm very impressed. Look awesome!!
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aka rover
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Matt
thanks im interested to see what you come up with on yours.
Ed
Thanks Matthew
The only reason I painted mine all up is because it was in sad shape and would have been 5 different colors:Wow1:. If you are thinking of painting the blue bomber dont do it!! it's awsome just as it is.
Ed
Series1Rangie
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Wow, this is looking great. I have a question about the straps for the jerry can mounts. It looks like the retaining/locking strap hinges in the middle? If that is the case, you might want to reverse their respective positions so that they don't foul each other when you try to get to the jerry cans. Sorry if you already thought of/noticed that, or if the picture gives the wrong perspective.
edit:
nevermind, the hinge is on top.
Cheers,
Mike
edit:
nevermind, the hinge is on top.
Cheers,
Mike
aka rover
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Been working on the cabinets on the soon to be camper 109, The larger hole in the right side cabinet will be for a sliding engle fridge.
We decided on this cabinet configuration even with the blind spot it created. We will be converting the space 8" above the floor to a bed that will convert to a seat kinda like the old VW westy's.
This will be the configuration we use in the MAYA expedition and change it up if need be afterwards.
We are really enjoying this part of the build! there is more time talking and sketching than actual work performed.
There will be a drawer on the left side of the rear cargo area that will be 32" deep.
We decide to make the cabinets quick detach, so they can be taken out of the rover with only a handfull of nuts and bolts.
We decided on this cabinet configuration even with the blind spot it created. We will be converting the space 8" above the floor to a bed that will convert to a seat kinda like the old VW westy's.
This will be the configuration we use in the MAYA expedition and change it up if need be afterwards.
We are really enjoying this part of the build! there is more time talking and sketching than actual work performed.
There will be a drawer on the left side of the rear cargo area that will be 32" deep.
We decide to make the cabinets quick detach, so they can be taken out of the rover with only a handfull of nuts and bolts.
aka rover
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Well it lives! I have lots of photos to post up about how I got it to here. I have been busy with lots of things and only working on this in the shadows late hours to get it on the road and ready for its November trip to the Maya expedition. Here is a few pics of it and one next to a stock 88 to give an idea how it compares.
Cheers Ed
Cheers Ed
