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Wow it has been a while since I updated this thread. and yes the build progress is still painfully slow.

The vehicle is completed to the point where everything is fully functional and complete...

Haha debate is good.
It is a permanent fixture in the vehicle.
The finished deployment height is not set yet. With the deployed bench height set at usual home kitchen height, the drawers will be...

The box is the kitchen which slides out and then is lowered/raised hydraulically.
It looks a bit odd in photos as they are production stages.
Apart from the rotating arms and slides the rest is...

On the tiltable rollbar there are two trans coolers (although one should do), two air tanks, all breathers and an AC condenser unit with three fans. The AC fans are mounted to an angled shroud which...

WOW last time I posted on here was 4.5 years ago and I still haven't finished!!!! :icon_bonk:

It should be finished this year???

It is a different colour now as the original painter completely...

Sorry I haven't updated on here for a while as I usually use explorer and this site won't load for me
Just tried chrome and it loads instantly.

I am now up to the stage where we have jury rigged...

I guess it will be a case of see what happens when it is running.
Most of my offroading is beach and dunes.
I have been for a ride with Heath and the vehicle was incredibly smooth from standing...

First world problems I know !!!
But yes it will lift the LHF wheel.

It is a slightly detuned race suspension from Climax industries. Which basically means that I am running lower springs to keep the overall height down, slightly shorter shocks to suit and custom...

A bit more progress this week with rear torsion system being installed.
Front steering damper has also been fitted.
Not much more for the next couple of weeks again though.

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There is a lot of strengthening added on and around the rear towers. We don't think a cross brace is necessary. It would also leave less room to try and sneak the 4" exhaust pipe over the rear diff

It looks worse than it actually is. Because of the difference in radius being less from the pivot point to the shock than the front axle, the suspension will still bottom out on bumpstop first. ...

I made some progress over the last two days.
I shifted the cab across from the old to our new workshop.

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The engine and transmission are finally mated together and now sitting in the...

I plan to mount the engine and trans over Christmas break and then drop cab back on. I guess I will find out then how the front guards fit

Chassis mods are all done and repainted.
King hydraulic bumpstops and new front springs are in.
King 3" shocks with integrated canisters fitted today
Torsion bar assembly is apparently ready to...

Alright for some.......on a cold day I would just end up with a camel toe :hijacked:

No budgie smugglers for you then Stropp when we take it on a camping trip :animierte-smilies-f

Yes I have been away for a few weeks.
I did get to go for a 4wd in the Dubai dunes thanks to the amazing hospitality of Bulbous from Patrol 4x4 forum.
As always, progress has been slower than I...

Chassis is primed and poly-urethaned.
Rear shock mounts have already been braced and a bolt on tower brace (still to go back on) from previous owner.
I think I will have to shave the top chassis...

Made some progress this week with chassis paint, wheels and tyres and installation of axles. This is a trial fit of the cab to check guard and flare requirements.
No springs in place yet so sitting...

Here are a few YouTube links to my engine dyno
Turns out they put another tune in giving 2153nm :-)

Hopefully engine and portals will be on their way to WA next week

Tune 5 940HP 2153NM...

I can't take any credit
Heath from PID and SoCal in the USA put the package together.
Heath is putting together a similar unit to that Banks engine

HP & FT/LB
About 670 KW & 1840 NM
It will put Marks Adaptors redesigned portals to the test
Will have five tunes from economy upward for some more sensible driving

It has been a while since I posted as I am waiting for the final key components (engine and portal assemblies)

The engine was dyno'd at last in the US overnight :clapping:

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No rust anywhere. Just a layer of the Pilbara's finest red stuff.
it even had one of those electronic rust inhibitors fitted.