The crazy mod idea thread

[AB]

I get crazy mod ideas all the time that I want to share and also get flamed by the members for my stupid thoughts... Lol

Idea number 1....

I'm struggling to find a suitable spot for my 12v oven. What about taking the glove box out and putting the oven under there..hot food right at your drivers seat...oh yeah!!!

The width is spot on. It will stick out about 100mm...

Passenger leg room issue???

Who cares I'm always in the drivers seat...lmao

[92GQ]

I get crazy mod ideas all the time that I want to share and also get flamed by the members for my stupid thoughts... Lol

Idea number 1....

I'm struggling to find a suitable spot for my 12v oven. What about taking the glove box out and putting the oven under there..hot food right at your drivers seat...oh yeah!!!

The width is spot on. It will stick out about 100mm...

Passenger leg room issue???

Who cares I'm always in the drivers seat...lmao


I think you should rename this thread as "THE BRILLIANT MOD IDEA THREAD" :)

[Bloodyaussie]

You left alone with your thoughts is dangerous. ..

[mudski]

Cool! Ab's gonna be the rolling hotdog truck....Just remember to make a rack for all the sauces...

[NissanGQ4.2]

Why not, the glove box is wasted space in my GQ, I never use it.

Wonder what the dimensions are for a cappuccino machine

[GQ TANK]

Where is the aircond thermo stat mounted - would a hot unit affect it?

Also you would need space around it to stop for heat. poor passenger if they lean against the hot box.

Im thinking about mounting a 7 inch touch screen on the roof near the rear view mirror - using and running a laptop else where - I want to run OZI Explorer and happen to have a 10inch lappy.

[AB]

Why not, the glove box is wasted space in my GQ, I never use it.

Wonder what the dimensions are for a cappuccino machine

Already thought about that.....Centre console brother!!!....lol.....You can put the cups in the cup holder too!!!

See my technical plan below...

[rusty_nail]

Why not, the glove box is wasted space in my GQ, I never use it.

Wonder what the dimensions are for a cappuccino machine

i just thought you never used your GQ fullstop? haha

[Clunk]

dont give crazy mods ideas, they're bad enough as it is already!!!!!!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

i just thought you never used your GQ fullstop? haha

U certainly know how 2 hurt a grown mans feelings.

Going to go cry in the corner now

I did use to use it, does that count for something?????????

[trekster]

Put it under the seat, food warmer and butt warmer all in one :D

[AB]

Put it under the seat, food warmer and butt warmer all in one :D

Yeah it doesn't fit under there, that was my first plan...lol

[AB]

Where is the aircond thermo stat mounted - would a hot unit affect it?

Also you would need space around it to stop for heat. poor passenger if they lean against the hot box.

Im thinking about mounting a 7 inch touch screen on the roof near the rear view mirror - using and running a laptop else where - I want to run OZI Explorer and happen to have a 10inch lappy.

I got the travel buddy and it doesn't radiate much heat at all. The vents are at the front too.

[mudnut]

So is this thread going to be a sort of Pimp My Ride? In that case, all the GUrly owners could fit 15" screens under the body so they can watch "How to recover a GU" vids as they dig them out.

[Winnie]

Yeah good idea Andy! Or just sit it on Leah's lap? haha. It's really the only down side to the big mumma. I would say take out one back seat and make a platform and have it facing the door but no good for your future situation.

[AB]

Yeah good idea Andy! Or just sit it on Leah's lap? haha. It's really the only down side to the big mumma. I would say take out one back seat and make a platform and have it facing the door but no good for your future situation.

Yeah kids have ruined my modification dreams!!!!!!!!!!!

[Winnie]

Damn stinking kids.... bahaha. What about building a box around your fridge and put the oven on top of that?

[Clunk]

Damn stinking kids....

^^^^^^^^ he says!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sil3nt_dr3ams]

Hey mate how about couple hot plates mounted in the center?

[taslucas]

Yeah good idea Andy! Or just sit it on Leah's lap? haha. It's really the only down side to the big mumma........

She's already got a pie in the warmer

[SonOf]

Maybe a good mod would be to insatll a stainless tank in the engine bay and run some 1/8 copper flex pip around the exhaust to heat water. Have a small pipe running into the cbin and a tap so you can make a cuppa on the run? If you worked out pressure ratings and had a release valve you could even adapt a coffee group head to make a good cup of joe.

[AB]

Brilliant ideas gents....lol

[threedogs]

You could run another Alternator via the Tail shaft, something like that
Its turning so IMO has a lot of potential

[threedogs]

@ Sonof,,,,, Ben Dark did similar using radiator water through a copper coil inside a pot,
Drove the Nullabor and his Stew was a throw away, didn't even get warm.
Silver foil and rest them on the exhaust manifolds works Okish

[rkinsey]

U certainly know how 2 hurt a grown mans feelings.

Going to go cry in the corner now

I did use to use it, does that count for something?????????

Hey Todd,

You own a GQ...... 'nuff said!

[AB]

Well I had a better look at it....Crap idea...lol.....Height won't fit, will stick out more than 100mm, will restrict leg room on passenger too much.

Yes Winnie, I need to build the box around the fridge, I just can't be bothered...lol

Especially with the baby 2 on the way and the Simpson trip will throw all my plans out the window with 2 x child seats needed.

[megatexture]

You could run another Alternator via the Tail shaft, something like that
Its turning so IMO has a lot of potential

It would have to be fully sealed and a water cooled or it wouldn't last long if it was just standard. But good idea, wonder how it would go in reverse ?

[Woof]

Well this thread wasted 5 minutes of my time....lol

[AB]

Well this thread wasted 5 minutes of my time....lol

It was fun though...lol

Don't worry Doggy, I am sure another idea is just around the corner!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Hey Todd,

You own a GQ...... 'nuff said!

Good to see you still around, did you end up selling your Patrol???

[oncedisturbed]

Am interested to see how this turns out as I have one as well (at the minister's request). does a good job and very little outside heat coming from it.

Whack in a pie 45mins before you stop and all good :)

Looking at putting mine possibly in the back strapp on top of the drawers near the fridge

[BigRAWesty]

Is it needed in the front??
When 4bying we have no time to eat.. We're always busy pulling GU's and toyos..

Put it in the back..

[BigRAWesty]

I was toying with the idea of making a Mount to house the hi lift across the bonnet, up near the window..

[BigRAWesty]

I was toying with the idea of making a Mount to house the hi lift across the bonnet, up near the window..

I know Its a jeep but the concept is the same..
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[TPC]

Well this thread wasted 5 minutes of my time....lol
did you think it was about you-crazy mod

[92GQ]

I know Its a jeep but the concept is the same..
34586

I would never thought of that!
What made you think of the bonnet as an alternative spot from the usual roof rack and rear bar?

[Punderhead]

I know Its a jeep but the concept is the same..
34586

I wouldn't. I have been in a car with one of these, and you loose more visibility than you would think. On road it is fine. Off road where you are craning your neck to see exactly where that hole your wheel is about to fall into is, it's a pita!

I have seen some mounted on front of the bulbar, but I'm not sure about the legalities with it. I would think it would be like fishing rod holders and not allowed due to sharp edges/protruding pieces

Cheers

[BigRAWesty]

I wouldn't. I have been in a car with one of these, and you loose more visibility than you would think. On road it is fine. Off road where you are craning your neck to see exactly where that hole your wheel is about to fall into is, it's a pita!

I have seen some mounted on front of the bulbar, but I'm not sure about the legalities with it. I would think it would be like fishing rod holders and not allowed due to sharp edges/protruding pieces

Cheers

Yes one thing I was concerned about was legality with the height of it. I remember seeing a thread about scoops and what's legal..
Ill have a play and take some shots. I'm a tall fella but I do see your thoughts mate..
Cheers

[BigRAWesty]

I would never thought of that!
What made you think of the bonnet as an alternative spot from the usual roof rack and rear bar?

I've never liked big bulky things hanging off the roof rack, and bull was just a no go.. Cops would have field day.. Lol
I was thinking about it for a while then I saw a jeep running it around town and thought that's not to bad..

[Punderhead]

For those that have a reversing camera, or a fancy screen in their patrol. Why not mounta camera underneath you car that shows you the 2 front wheels. You can switching on at any time, and see the track underneath your car.

Cheers

[Winnie]

Is it needed in the front??
When 4bying we have no time to eat.. We're always busy pulling GU's and toyos..

Put it in the back..

That's why you use party pies and you can open it up and throw one in your mouth in 3 seconds

[SonOf]

Bugga - though I had one there.


@ Sonof,,,,, Ben Dark did similar using radiator water through a copper coil inside a pot,
Drove the Nullabor and his Stew was a throw away, didn't even get warm.
Silver foil and rest them on the exhaust manifolds works Okish

[AB]

Oh yeah baby....lmao

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Only joking...

[BigRAWesty]

Nice.. Lol

[BigRAWesty]

I know Its a jeep but the concept is the same..
34586

Well wife just shot this idea down.. Says Its a poser jeep thing.
:( was to ashamed to say I like it after she said that...

[Bob]

Oh yeah baby....lmao

34662

Only joking...

Looks like all you think of is your Guts and what hangs off it Andy

RAFLMAO

[Winnie]

Well wife just shot this idea down.. Says Its a poser jeep thing.
:( was to ashamed to say I like it after she said that...

I agree with her Haha your wife has good taste

[Winnie]

Oh yeah baby....lmao

34662

Only joking...

Not as bad as you'd think.....

[BigRAWesty]

I agree with her Haha your wife has good taste

Who invited this kid??? Lol

I'm going to still check it out..

[oncedisturbed]

Oh yeah baby....lmao

34662

Only joking...

same same but different to mine, mine is the flip over type. line it with alfoil and frozen pasties are done in 45 mins while driving. have to agree with the minister on buying it as she can have a hot feed when we pull up and I don't have to cook lolol

[taslucas]

For those that have a reversing camera, or a fancy screen in their patrol. Why not mounta camera underneath you car that shows you the 2 front wheels. You can switching on at any time, and see the track underneath your car.

Cheers

That would last about 50 metres before getting caked in mud on my bus!

[Bloodyaussie]

That would last about 50 metres before getting caked in mud on my bus!

Mine would get taken out by a rock in 2 min here!!!!

[BigRAWesty]

I wouldn't. I have been in a car with one of these, and you loose more visibility than you would think. On road it is fine. Off road where you are craning your neck to see exactly where that hole your wheel is about to fall into is, it's a pita!

I have seen some mounted on front of the bulbar, but I'm not sure about the legalities with it. I would think it would be like fishing rod holders and not allowed due to sharp edges/protruding pieces

Cheers

Well mate I am very surprised at how much it covers...
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This is from my eye position and I'm 6 foot...
Covers a lot hay..
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[Winnie]

Mine would get taken out by a rock in 2 min here!!!!

Yeah well I am more hardcore and mine would get taken out in ONE minute!!!!!!!!!

[taslucas]

Yeah well I am more hardcore and mine would get taken out in ONE minute!!!!!!!!!

Went driving.

Nek minnet

[BigRAWesty]

Went driving.

Nek minnet

Changed the glow plugs...
You get the idea...

:D