ROLLED GU !, the full story with pics & video

[04OFF]

Car came home today :animierte-smilies-t , it looks quite brilliant all buffed up, its now exactly what i hoped for, and out in the sun it looks simply amazing at certain angles, im very happy with how its turned out !


Another short phone video, but out in the daylight this time.....




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBPsrdwlu-o

[Wine_maker]

Looks great mate!

[Lonicus]

Very flash mate, looks brilliant!

[growler2058]

Car came home today :animierte-smilies-t , it looks quite brilliant all buffed up, its now exactly what i hoped for, and out in the sun it looks simply amazing at certain angles, im very happy with how its turned out !


Another short phone video, but out in the daylight this time.....




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBPsrdwlu-o

Yeah I woulda painted it black









Hahahahahaha jokes
Looks absolutely brilliant mate gotta be stoked with that


Sent from the crapper while on tappa

[04OFF]

Yeah I woulda painted it black

Nah, then it would be way too hard to tell if its still the right way up ! :smile:


(ha-haha)







Got a windscreen and the rear cargo area glass fitted today , basicly all the glass bits that need to be "glued" in by a pro

Happy to say the everything fitted perfect and easy, just 100% confirmation that the body is back to the exact shape it should be, its amazing how much better the car looks even with only a couple of small bits added !


So i guess the rebuild has begun

[jack]

Looks great, bet you're pleased

[Clunk]

Very sparkly mate...... Looks superb, gotta love that

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[04OFF]

Looks great, bet you're pleased

Thanks mate, yes i am very happy with it now, it brings me much joy to just look at it.


At this point Id like to say its all been worth it, but from what ive gone through to get this far, it really hasn't :frown:

[trekster]

sparkle sparkle!!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/03/145.jpg

[scotty83]

That looks brilliant. You must be so happy.

[Squalo]

Car came home today :animierte-smilies-t , it looks quite brilliant all buffed up, its now exactly what i hoped for, and out in the sun it looks simply amazing at certain angles, im very happy with how its turned out !


Another short phone video, but out in the daylight this time.....




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBPsrdwlu-o

Lovely, I think I want to paint my bike in that colour now.

[04OFF]

That looks superb mate!!! Let me know if you want a hand putting it bak together and I'll be over in a jiffy!

Brilliant paint choice!


Scotty (Bigrig)

Great Southern Camping
www.gscoffroad.com.au


Thanks mate, i know you would, your offer to help with the rear bar is more than enough, and don't under estimate how grateful i am for that, and as i am a fussy bugger, i know it won't be 5 min work.

After seeing your workshop, i think you would feel rather claustrophobic at my place anyway, i have to move my car outside to open the doors, and if i put the front & rear bars on, i cant shut the garage door with the car inside. :frown:


Ill be giving the rebuild a good smack over easter,(weather permitting), if i get enough done, ill book for the inspection (written off vehicle) next week, these places normally have a very long waitng list (sometimes months), so you have to book in before its "all" finished, if i get stuck preparing for this date, ill put the call out for assistance.





Lovely, I think I want to paint my bike in that colour now.


Thanks mate, as with most things, it looks even better in the flesh Murray, im happy it still looks white too, the glare off it is insane when the sun is on it, you can't really look at it without sunnies :cool:

[04OFF]

Ive got most of the inside done, just got the door trims and the cargo area to finish...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/today8.jpg





Made a start on the outside, bolted the gaurds on, used all stainless bolts this time as the last two times id removed the gaurds, the bottom bolts had all rusted....

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/today4.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/today5.jpg







Replaced the gaurd side indicators with clear versions, i think they look much better...

Factory orange....

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/today3.jpg


Clear.....

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/today2.jpg






Headlights and grille all in....

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/today1.jpg






All the glass is fitted now, and all the window moulds , door handles etc...


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/today1-1.jpg







As the factory black vinyl was so expencive, i went for carbon fibre stuff on the sides...


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/today6.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/today7.jpg


Its starting to look pretty good now, and almost looks like a car again.

I still find myself spending 20 min just looking at the paint after ive finished working on it, its so great to be happy with the car, and enjoy looking at it again :smile:

[growler2058]

Sh1tHot Steveo just hope ya don't cry when ya get your first new bush pinstripe on it ;)
I trust you will be getting stripes :)

[04OFF]

Sh1tHot Steveo just hope ya don't cry when ya get your first new bush pinstripe on it ;)
I trust you will be getting stripes :)

Yeh, i probly will shed a tear or two growler, i will really try and keep it mint for as long as i can, but just so you know im realistic, ive already ordered enough spare paint flake to be able to paint 2/3rds of the whole car again ! :thumbup:

It aint never gonna be a soccer mum shopping mobile ! :049:

[04OFF]

Oh yeh, i got some new treads for it as well, they are 305/70/16 KM2s, i also bought some factory GU alloys from another Steve on the forum (thanks steve) , these wont go on till its all registered, but should aid in getting me over things without damage (or get me further into things causing damage ?,lol)

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/treds.jpg

[NP99]

You mate are a mirrical worker, thats bloody great job you have done!

[jack]

Great job, must be satisfying to see such a result from your hard work. Well done.

[Coldcomfort]

That looks fantastic..... From one extreme to the other.... The rusty bolt thing is a bit of a worry though!! Or is that just a "its been on the beach" thing??

[04OFF]

That looks fantastic..... From one extreme to the other.... The rusty bolt thing is a bit of a worry though!! Or is that just a "its been on the beach" thing??


Well yes i do like to do the beach trips, but its pretty much the way the GUs are designed, all the mud,sand and water ends up sitting in the bottom of the front gaurds, this is also a common place to find rust.

The bottom two gaurd bolts not only see all this muck, but the threads protrude through the bottom of the captive nuts in the sill, and so are exposed to "everything", the first time i removed these bolts the bolt heads snapped off (i thought, no big deal on a old car)

So I replaced them all with new bolts, and 12 months later when i went to remove them again (after the roll), they snapped off again, its only the very bottom 2 bolts that are a problem, but i thought i may as well replace "all" of the gaurd bolts with stainless, only because they came in a box of 50 or so. :)









Before i put the front passenger seat in, i fitted this folding meal tray id removed from a kia carnival, it has its own gas strut, so you just pull it and it pops up, push it down and it stays in the stow away position.




http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/seattray1.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/seattray2.jpg


Seems to hold a fair bit of weight, more than enough for what my daughter will ever put on it, food, drinks, drawing, dvd player etc.

[NissanGQ4.2]

So when you finish do you wanna come down to Sydney and do my car, don't worry in my garage your lucky to open your door 2 get out, so you will feel right at home here :)

Looking good Steve

[steveau]

Good to see your on the home stretch and it's all starting to come together. After our chat the other night and until I read this thread, it was hard to understand the humongous task you took on. I think I would have given up a long time ago and just bought another one. But, your perseverance and patience shows in these pics. WELL DONE! and NO! you can't park that next too mine! It just looks too good! Looking towards seeing it all done Steve, and you back behind the wheel! and behind the camera for some nice shots of the finished product....

[04OFF]

So when you finish do you wanna come down to Sydney and do my car, don't worry in my garage your lucky to open your door 2 get out, so you will feel right at home here :)

Looking good Steve


Thanks Todd, yeh it sucks having no space to work eh, having to pack everthing away each night wastes heaps more time.

Ill get back to Sydney one day , my brother lives down there as well, probly more likley ill come round and help drink some beers tho, (lol)............. anyway, you were "supposed" to come up here first remember !




Good to see your on the home stretch and it's all starting to come together. After our chat the other night and until I read this thread, it was hard to understand the humongous task you took on. I think I would have given up a long time ago and just bought another one. But, your perseverance and patience shows in these pics. WELL DONE! and NO! you can't park that next too mine! It just looks too good! Looking towards seeing it all done Steve, and you back behind the wheel! and behind the camera for some nice shots of the finished product....


Thanks steve, yeh if id have known what i was "really" in for, id never have started, but im very pleased with it now, i can get a little joy from it even now, by just walking around it watching it sparkle !


Yes ,my pic thread has suffered a lot with us not going to the nice places as we often would, not having the troll, has taken a toll, thats for sure.




Look forward to hitting some tracks with you in the near future Steve, im keen to see how your monster truck tyres go off road :hpfredgeorge1:

[Nmcswan]

Unlucky about your car but it seems to be going good for you now. Good luck

[04OFF]

Ive got a bit more done this week, ive been limited by the rain, so decided to install my onboard air compressor set up, im over doing the compressor in the bag thing (plus mine died)

During my rollover repairs, i kept thinking the big void in the LHR gaurd is a waste of space, and how good would it be to install a compressor hidden inside, i also wanted a air tank, ive still got plumbing and wiring to do, but this is what ive ended up with so far.......



http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/tank.jpg



Its a tight fit, i went with a 9L tank, and twin TJM compressors, they are not the fastest or most powerfull of pumps, but are reliable (and i got them at the right price), having the tank should help them a little, i will put the pump/s "on" switch near the driving position (will have auto pressure cut out, when tank is full), that way ,i can turn pumps on and pre fill the tank "before" i stop to air up.


I also plan to put seperate fuses on each pump, and one way valves on each of the pump output lines (before the tank), that way the system will still pump up tyres ,even if one pump should fail, and air wont ever bleed back out through the pumps as well.



:trink13:

[happygu]

Well yes i do like to do the beach trips, but its pretty much the way the GUs are designed, all the mud,sand and water ends up sitting in the bottom of the front gaurds, this is also a common place to find rust.

The bottom two gaurd bolts not only see all this muck, but the threads protrude through the bottom of the captive nuts in the sill, and so are exposed to "everything", the first time i removed these bolts the bolt heads snapped off (i thought, no big deal on a old car)

So I replaced them all with new bolts, and 12 months later when i went to remove them again (after the roll), they snapped off again, its only the very bottom 2 bolts that are a problem, but i thought i may as well replace "all" of the gaurd bolts with stainless, only because they came in a box of 50 or so. :)









Before i put the front passenger seat in, i fitted this folding meal tray id removed from a kia carnival, it has its own gas strut, so you just pull it and it pops up, push it down and it stays in the stow away position.




http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/seattray1.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/seattray2.jpg


Seems to hold a fair bit of weight, more than enough for what my daughter will ever put on it, food, drinks, drawing, dvd player etc.

That is fairly similar to the later model ST-L's and Ti's, but better, in that they are the right colour....

Well done

Mic

[happygu]

Ive got a bit more done this week, ive been limited by the rain, so decided to install my onboard air compressor set up, im over doing the compressor in the bag thing (plus mine died)

During my rollover repairs, i kept thinking the big void in the LHR gaurd is a waste of space, and how good would it be to install a compressor hidden inside, i also wanted a air tank, ive still got plumbing and wiring to do, but this is what ive ended up with so far.......



http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/tank.jpg



Its a tight fit, i went with a 9L tank, and twin TJM compressors, they are not the fastest or most powerfull of pumps, but are reliable (and i got them at the right price), having the tank should help them a little, i will put the pump/s "on" switch near the driving position (will have auto pressure cut out, when tank is full), that way ,i can turn pumps on and pre fill the tank "before" i stop to air up.


I also plan to put seperate fuses on each pump, and one way valves on each of the pump output lines (before the tank), that way the system will still pump up tyres ,even if one pump should fail, and air wont ever bleed back out through the pumps as well.



:trink13:

Wish I'd thought of this spot for the AirTank - before I put the put the drawers in..... :icon_bonk:

[04OFF]

That is fairly similar to the later model ST-L's and Ti's, but better, in that they are the right colour....

Well done

Mic

Thanks mate, i didn't even know later models came with seat trays, ill have to go to a stealership now and have a look now ! (thanks)


Wish I'd thought of this spot for the AirTank - before I put the put the drawers in..... :icon_bonk:


I dont think you would normally imagine the amount of room in the LHR gaurd, unless as i did, you already had the trims off, im pretty sure the Ti models have the rear A/C fan unit in this space ?

[04OFF]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/21042013888.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/02ard/media/21042013888.jpg.html)



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bit more stuff done, almost looks like a car now :)

[nissannewby]

Awesome. It's starting to look like a patrol again won't be long til she is back out and about aye?

[Coldcomfort]

I dont think you would normally imagine the amount of room in the LHR gaurd, unless as i did, you already had the trims off, im pretty sure the Ti models have the rear A/C fan unit in this space ?

My ST GU8 has the rear seat aircon in there as well. Must be a later model thing.

[Bloodyaussie]

Cool ....when you finish there you can start on my car mate...???

How long you think you have to go???

[04OFF]

I think ill be ready to send it for a roadworthy early next week, once i have that, then i can book it in for its WOVI (writen off vehicle inspection).

I found out the WOVI people have about a month back log of cars to inspect, you need a roadwothy just to book the car in, so im just getting what i need done on the car for the roady, because then ill have to wait a month anyway.

While im waiting for the WOVI i can fit all the other gear like dual battery, spotties, winch etc (if i havent already) plus maybe get it over to scotties place to have a look a doing the rear bar ?

So i guess im still about 6 weeks away from getting rego

[jack]

Great work, it will be worth the wait from the looks of the build so far. Well done and something you can be very proud of.

[04OFF]

OK , been bustin my guts getting things done, and its now all ready for a roadworthy inspection, booked in for monday (or tuesday if they get busy).

I still have lots to do, but bars are all on, onboard air system finished, stereo installed, i put another few litres of stone gaurd under it today, as well as a few more litres of chassis black, its well and truly beach "resistant" now :thumbup:




Had the use of a Trade plate, so this allowed me to take it out on the road for a little drive, went really good concidering its the first time its been driven on the road for well over a year.


how it looks now....

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/car2.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/car1.jpg




While i was driving around, some guy nearly ran into a traffic island he was staring at the car so much (ha-ha), another couple stopped 3 cars back from a set of lights to look at the paint in the sun :biggrin:


Anyway, still got sliders , winch , spotties and all that jazz to hook up, but getting very close now, it was so nice to get just a little bit of enjoyment back from it all today, instead of the normal work, work, work i have come to associate my time spent with the car.

[89gqpatrol4x4]

well done mate, you have more patients than me and all your hard work has very nearly paid off! not long now untill you get to get back in the saddle! I bet you can't wait.

[gaddy]

I've been reading this novel of a post it is a absolute credit to you , something I would not even consider doing , well done

Steve

[Lonicus]

Looks brilliant mate, great result for all the hard yards you've put in.

[nissannewby]

Awesome once again. So turbo or duramax conversion next??

[lhurley]

Looks wicked mate. Good to see it out and about.

[Squalo]

Hi Steve I'm very happy for you having got your car to this point, and oh so close to being ready to get back out where it belongs. As many have stated I cannot fathom the work that you have put into this - Ive done a few ground-up restorations on old Fords and Holdens, but the Patrol is at another level altogether given the complexity of modern cars. I've been able to learn heaps about my own car and modern cars in general just by reading your topic!

See you soon! regards Murray

PS - here's a few of my favourite pics of your truck.

Glasshouse Mountains

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/173.jpg

Double Island Point

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/174.jpg

Rainbow Beach (aka "Where's A4B", had to switch to the long lens for this one

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/175.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

Good to hear and see Steve.

Just seen your air compressor set up looks good, are you able to fill the tank from an external air supply as well like a garage air compressor???

[04OFF]

Thanks guys , yes very looking forward to getting it dirty !



Awesome once again. So turbo or duramax conversion next??

Well ......i do have a GT4294r sitting here........ he-he, no don't think so Matty, don't need to give myself more work.




Hi Steve I'm very happy for you having got your car to this point, and oh so close to being ready to get back out where it belongs. As many have stated I cannot fathom the work that you have put into this - Ive done a few ground-up restorations on old Fords and Holdens, but the Patrol is at another level altogether given the complexity of modern cars. I've been able to learn heaps about my own car and modern cars in general just by reading your topic!

See you soon! regards Murray

PS - here's a few of my favourite pics of your truck.

Glasshouse Mountains

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/173.jpg

Double Island Point

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/174.jpg

Rainbow Beach (aka "Where's A4B", had to switch to the long lens for this one

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/175.jpg



Thanks for the pics Murray, i can remember those days like it was yesterday, looking forward to GH and other trips again with you sometime.

[04OFF]

Just seen your air compressor set up looks good, are you able to fill the tank from an external air supply as well like a garage air compressor???


Well I can Todd, and when i designed the set up, i had this ability down as very important (pre filling the tank at a servo) but now rather than a fixed valve inlet (as i was going to have), i just need to use a tyre adaptor on the compressor outlet port to back feed the tank.


Now why didn't i bother with a extra port ?, well in my testing of the system, i found that the pumps could fill the 9L tank from dead empty to 120psi (auto cut off pressure) in 1min 30 seconds, plus i have a switch on the centre console so i can prefill the tank while driving and long before stopping the car to air up anyway.

Now ,servo "prefilling" would save pre-HEATing the compressors before i need to pump my tyres, but id have to drive around "all day" with the tank pressurised , while im very confident its all 100% safe, i just dont want a "bomb" in the car all day (incase the car got rolled or it was in a crash, not that that ever happens,lol)








You can see the outlet top left below the seat belt, down below are the fuses so they can be reached through the factory trim door/panel, also you can see i have a pressure gauge that will be visible through a hole that the previous owner cut for a fridge plug.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/complast2.jpg

Also have a adjustable reg near the gauge, can just turn it through the little door, but figured i most likley never use it anyway, didnt put a water trap on it , i chose to put the outlet at the botton of the tank, so i can then open the valve to atmosphere, and blow the water out when i need to.








The other benefit i can think of from prefilling at the servo, is to be able to still use the "tank" should the on-board compressor pump die, i have 2 pumps, both are wired independantly of each other, and are connected to the tank with heavy duty one way valves, so one pump can die, and the other will still fill the tank.



So yeh, after all this, i thought, why drill another hole in my side trim for something i wont really ever use, its messy enough now.....



http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/compfittingagain2.jpg


I wanted the outlet inside the car so it wont get sandy or muddy, but also so i can just plug on without moving all the stuff in the cargo area, i think it should work well.....

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/compfittingagain1.jpg










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[Nutta28]

It's good to see just about every time someone needs help off road no matter how big or small the the four wheel drive community is always there to help

[04OFF]

When's "rear bar" commencement??

Can't wait to take a welder to your "new" pride and joy!! lmao

Scotty (Bigrig)

Whenever your ready big fella :smile:, i can bring the car over any weekend you want from now onwards, just try and make it a weekend where you know you could be getting frustrated as hell ,attempting to make some fussy barstood happy (me)

I think the GU bar is going to be "a lot" harder to do than on a GQ, i have a few ideas, and happy for your guidence or input from any forum members that want to help, and after all the welding practice you've been getting, im expecting your workmanship to be well up to my metal work standards now :smile:

[NissanGQ4.2]

Thanks Steve, all good points :) You have convinced me not to worry about it when I set mine up :)

[04OFF]

I forgot to mention, the car passed Roadworthy today , nothing to do except adjust front wheel bearings, they said it was very minor play.

The bearings never got re-checked after the Lokka was installed, so this may have something to do with it, at least i can book my WOVI now :)





Thanks Steve, all good points :) You have convinced me not to worry about it when I set mine up :)

Cool, yeh it sounds like a important feature, until you think about when you may actually use it in the real world, i could't think of any decent reson to have one, and anyway, its pretty easy to make/keep a adapter to just back feed through the outlet port if you find the need to.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Nice one Steve, so would you care to enlighten me on how you managed to get your hands on a trade plate anyway?

[04OFF]

A perk from working in the Automotive Industry Todd ! :)

[04OFF]

I scored a WOVI inspection date for 2 weeks time ! :bananarock:


The winch is on and working now, and Hardcase is on.


Also got the windows tinted today.......


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/tint.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

Lookin smick Steve, well for a GU anyway *L*

[hekarewe]

I scored a WOVI inspection date for 2 weeks time ! :bananarock:


The winch is on and working now, and Hardcase is on.


Also got the windows tinted today.......


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/tint.jpg

looking good mate you'll have it going just intime to go to the cape with me in 6 weeks trust me mate nothing hard LOL

[04OFF]

Got my tweeters all mounted nice now, audio is coming along OK for what im after...


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/intmod3.jpg



Ive also replaced the cig lighter port with a proper power socket that has a door , i also fitted one in the blank on the other side, except this one runs permanent power from my second battery, this way i can run stuff without the key in the IGN, or run both while travelling.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/intmod.jpg




I also fitted my UHF, i always seem to sit the mic on my lap when off roading with a group (as you are talking often) ,with my old set up, my UHF mic was near the dash at the front, i found that going down steep hills, the mic would often end up on the floor, getting pulled off my lap by the spring mic cord, so i wanted to have the mic cord come from the side not the front this time.

I had two different external UHF speakers to try , but none sounded as good/loud as the one built into the UHF main body, i even pulled this speaker out of the UHF body, and put it in a external speaker pod, it still did NOT sound as good as when mounted in the factory case/body, the factory case is the perfect audio enclosure for the speaker.


My solution to both the above problems, was to mount the UHF body in the centre console, i had already chosen to run the cord through the top of the handbrake rubber, dispite what it looks like, the handbrake can never squeeze the cable even if it got way out of adjustment.

I drilled holes in the console above the drink holders to match the factory speaker holes on the UHF body, and mounted the unit behind matching the holes perfectly, the result is fantastic, and the speaker is now closer to my ears (and the passengers ears) than where i would have put a external speaker.




http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/intmod2.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

Haven't you read all the other threads on here Steve, I'm telling you this now and once only.................................that's not where you place your tweeters *LMAO*

Love your uhf idea, I don't really use my console much so is a great idea, wonder if my GME will take a mic like yours....mmmm time 2 do some homework

P.S: do you plan on rolling in the sand to be needing covers over the ciggi plug *L*

P.S.S: Love your work Steve

[nissannewby]

Great news Steve. I will have to come and see it in person if I have time when in brisbane.

Im not sure if you have thought about it or knowing you probably already have it organised but I reckon if you upgraded to the later series lights it would look quite good :).

[Yendor]

A perk from working in the Automotive Industry Todd ! :)

Interesting fact, unless it's official business for the trade plate owner Q.P. will still book you.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Interesting fact, unless it's official business for the trade plate owner Q.P. will still book you.

Of course it was official business Rod, what are you implying *LMAO*

[04OFF]

Haven't you read all the other threads on here Steve, I'm telling you this now and once only.................................that's not where you place your tweeters *LMAO*
Bwahaahaa !



Love your uhf idea, I don't really use my console much so is a great idea, wonder if my GME will take a mic like yours....mmmm time 2 do some homework


Let me know if you get stuck mate, i may have access to another unit with a mic like mine :biggrin:





P.S: do you plan on rolling in the sand to be needing covers over the ciggi plug *L*


Ha-ha, so i found out, all the sand goes to the roof lining, away from the console when your car goes on da roof !











Great news Steve. I will have to come and see it in person if I have time when in brisbane.

Im not sure if you have thought about it or knowing you probably already have it organised but I reckon if you upgraded to the later series lights it would look quite good :).

Hope you can Matty, look forward to some trips together bud.

Yes i wanted to upgrade fronts to later model as i needed to buy new corner lamps anyway, the headlights and corner lamps need to be changed for the upgrade, and it all started at about $400, the small cosmetic difference (even tho i do like it) was just not worth the extra dollars im afraid.








Interesting fact, unless it's official business for the trade plate owner Q.P. will still book you.

Yep no problem, already checked with DOT in person, even downloaded the "rules" for trade plate usage from DOT web site, and i can assure you with what i am doing, i well and truly, meet "more" than one of the criteria required for legitimate usage of the trade plate, so 100% legal as per QLD legislation.

[Yendor]

Of course it was official business Rod, what are you implying *LMAO*

Of course it was.....there was never no doubt :D

[04OFF]

Love your uhf idea, I don't really use my console much so is a great idea


I just read this again, i should add, in my GU, that the UHF body/speaker sits in a unused/unseen void in the centre console, so this mod does not actually consume "any" useable storage from the centre console at all, its just wasted space only ever seen from underneath,after the console is removed .

[NissanGQ4.2]

I just read this again, i should add, in my GU, that the UHF body/speaker sits in a unused/unseen void in the centre console, so this mod does not actually consume "any" useable storage from the centre console at all, its just wasted space only ever seen from underneath,after the console is removed .

Nice, Can't remember if there is any unused/unseen void under the GQ centre console, I should know as I've pulled it out enough times :( will have a look once the daily car becomes a project car :)

[nissannewby]

Hey Steve have you got much on tomorrow?

[04OFF]

Hey Steve have you got much on tomorrow?

Dont think i have a great deal planned mate, gotta do the mowing etc, and was gonna run some wires and play with my spotlight "security" ideas , i think ?

[nissannewby]

I will be over the southside tomorrow so if its ok with you I might come and check out your ride.

[04OFF]

Yeh mate, ill PM you my addy

[Bloodyaussie]

Hey that air tank set up you have done is that running anything else??

I just got another compressor and tank today as I am re-doing my rear draws and wanted to set it up right this time.. do you run the compressors via a relay??

Did you not bother with the drainage of the tank??

Would have loved a how to on this mod you have done!!!!!

[04OFF]

Hey that air tank set up you have done is that running anything else??



If you mean a locker ,No (i have a Auto Lokka), i mostly just wanted it for pumping tyres, but having a air blower is a big bonus for many reasons, plus the ability to run air tools i guess (not that id have any with me)




I just got another compressor and tank today as I am re-doing my rear draws and wanted to set it up right this time.. do you run the compressors via a relay??


Yes , i run them through a 100AMP Solid State Relay (its a bit of overkill, but it this one i used) ....
http://search.jaycar.com.au/search?w=100amp%20solid%20state%20relay&view=list

The relay is controlled by a automatic pressure switch, and the pressure switch gets its power from a toggle switch on the centre console, then as a fail safe, the toggle switch only gets power when the IGN is turned to at least ACC position.

This makes it fully automatic once switched on, yet won't run without the key in the IGN (just in case you forget and leave the switch in the on position overnight) also the IGN key then becomes a emergency shut off.






Did you not bother with the drainage of the tank??

I thought about putting a drain tap under the gaurd, but thought it would just get blocked with mud etc, then i thought about a tap behing the interior trim with a hose i could point/put outside the car.

Then i thought, i already have a hose going outside the car, if i make the outlet take air from the lowest point in the tank, i can always remove any water if collected, all i have to do, is purge the line a little each time just before the first use.




Would have loved a how to on this mod you have done!!!!!

Im more than happy to help/answer any questions you have mate

[Bloodyaussie]

Yes , i run them through a 100AMP Solid State Relay (its a bit of overkill, but it this one i used) ....
http://search.jaycar.com.au/search?w...elay&view=list

The relay is controlled by a automatic pressure switch, and the pressure switch gets its power from a toggle switch on the centre console, then as a fail safe, the toggle switch only gets power when the IGN is turned to at least ACC position.

This makes it fully automatic once switched on, yet won't run without the key in the IGN (just in case you forget and leave the switch in the on position overnight) also the IGN key then becomes a emergency shut off.

This is the bit I need a diagram for... I am ok if I can see it or if Rodney writes it out in a way I can draw it to paper..... my set up is the same tank as you have with a normal compressor that only has a mechanical pressure switch but I want a electric one.

I am fine with all the plumbing its just the pressure switch and how it works in relation to power switches and so on???

Yeah I know??

[04OFF]

Ive used my "exellent" MS Paint skills to whip up a diagram ;) (ha-ha)


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Compwirediagram.jpg


Obviously your Pump has a earth that goes to Earth (the car body)


I ran a seperate Earth wire alongside the Power wire (direct from my AUX Battery), then i connected this earth, and "all" my earths regarding the compressor/s etc, all to the same single factory bolt hole.



Let me know if you can't understand it ?

[04OFF]

I also have a fast blow fuse/s on the power wire between each pump and the relay.

[nissannewby]

I can see the next thread now "Burnt GU" the full story :P

[04OFF]

I can see the next thread now "Burnt GU" the full story :P


Im not sure what to say Matty my boy, but how bout you go stand in the "far queue" while you wait for my responce !


:eck05:


hahahaha !

[nissannewby]

Hahahaha Sorry mate couldnt resist. It is nice however to see a little more friendly banter been thrown around its been a tad serious lately. It seems we may be over that way on sunday so if your not busy and the girl doesnt change her mind I might try and stop in

[04OFF]

I know what you mean , the way i see it, this is my thread, so you feel free to go ahead and say what you please and have a bit of a laugh i hope mate ;)





I happy for you to come around (if you can get "permission" from the boss ,hahahah), but the troll is still over at the WOVI place mate, and by the sounds of things (they are very busy and inspectors have been off sick), im not sure ill even see it by the weekend.


I tell you, If you saw where i had to leave the car, and the people i saw in this area, plus the fact that i can't get insurance on it till its registered, (and the whole situation really), you will understand why i wont be getting any real sleep untill i get it back ! :frown:

[nissannewby]

Is it at Logan lol

[04OFF]

ha-ha,

The best way to describe how i feel is........ imagine if you had to leave your car parked overnight, at some seedy, dark ,back street train station car park, in some crime ridden area, plus you have no insurance on your car, and add to that you gave your keys to a complete stranger who holds no responsibility for any damage, and then your one night, suddenly turns into four nights or more..........:smile:

[NP99]

I thought they renamed Inala.........:)

[Bloodyaussie]

Thank you so much that is brilliant... err which way is your relay wired..

Was almost thinking of running 2 compressors?????

Been having sleepless nights for 4 days now due to a cold and last night was building rear draws and compressor in my head while I lay there ???!!!!!

[04OFF]

The relay has a total 4 connecting terminals (or pins) , 2 pins at one end (end A) will have markings that read 3-32V DC , one pin is marked + , this pin gets power when you flick your toggle switch ON, the other pin is the negative earth, and goes to the body of the car (or to a good earth)


The other end also has 2 pins (end B), and will have markings 100amps 30V DC , this end, one pin has the big power wire coming from your battery, the other pin goes to the power wire "in" for your compressor.





Ask the dudes at jaycar to explain it while in your hand if your not sure (BTW , they have a cheaper 40 amp version, that may be all you need)


Anyway, effectivly........... when you put power and earth across the pins at end A, the relay joins or connects the 2 pins at end B.











I only used 2 compressors because thats what i had, i used both at once because they are far from the most powerful flow rate in the world, plus only have a 20min duty cycle for my usage, so it made sense to double up (because i had 2 pumps anyway), i still liked the idea of using them and not buying faster pumps, as the ones i have are the TJM pumps, and are well known to be very reliable (important when they are hidden in your gaurd)

After that i decided it would not be much more effort to make them independant should a pump die.


If you can get a decent reliable pump with a good flow rate, i would probly not even bother with twin pumps to be honest

[04OFF]

Ok , i got knocked back on my first inspection, the inspector said i had done a really nice job on the car, (and commented on how nice the paint was), but they could not read the VIN number, the one stamped into the chassis.(too much black anti-beach stuff.lol)


Had to sand blast the VIN number on the chassis so it could be read (well seen at all really), big thanks to Bigrig (Scotty) who used his sand blaster to get it visible.

Then a quick re-vist so the inspector could check the VIN number and all passed, so i finally got it registered yesterday !:smile:





Still got a few things to do to 100% finish the car, but regestration is still quite a bit of a milestone for me really :biggrin:

[Lonicus]

Brilliant news mate!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Bloody brilliant mate...... its been a long road thats for sure and that is one big hurdle out the way!!!

Now for some fun ....!!

[nissannewby]

Sweet :D:D:D

[04OFF]

Took a trip up to Bribie Island today, car went quite well, was great to get out :D


Saw this unfortunate car stranded in a odd position.......



http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/utefail1.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/utefail2.jpg


No one around, looked quite recent going by the belongings still with the car, it was also very obvious the tide had been in on it at least once.

[NissanGQ4.2]

stuck in a hole *L*

Great news on getting it back on the road Steve :)

[growler2058]

Woo Hoo Good onya mate good to hear.

[04OFF]

Thanks guys, the car looked great out on the beach under the sun, turned a few heads i think (i probly shudda got some pics eh?)

Onboard Compressor system worked well, pumped all 4 tyres (32s) from 20psi back to about 42psi, in about 5 min 30sec, was hassle free, and didn't annoy me waiting at all, worth all the effort :D

[Remmy]

04OFF I take my hat off to you! I have never seen anyone go to the lengths as you have to get a car back on the road. Thanks for a great read!

Cheers

Remmy

[growler2058]

Righto Steveo time for mums taxi to get back on the road ;)


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[GUtsy ute]

Great to see the GU rolling again Steve,

definately need pics!!

[04OFF]

Righto Steveo time for mums taxi to get back on the road ;)


For about 20 yrs ive had a torrie at my place, and mumstaxi is by far the best, most reliable and fastest car ive ever had, and i can honestly say, ive had more fun in that car over the years than anything else ive ever owned.

But to be honest, the way the things are now in QLD, and now after rebuilding the troll (it has taken such a huge toll on me and the family), plus the stupid prices torries are fetching, im seriously concidering just selling mumstaxi for the driveline/parts :frown:

[04OFF]

Great to see the GU rolling again Steve,

definately need pics!!



Soon Gavin, soon, gotta get all the dust off the camera as well (its been a while), ill be smashing the pics out soon enough tho, i really like the way the car is starting to look now, so once its all finished the way i want it, ill probly go a bit crazy with the pics :thumbup:

[GUtsy ute]

Can't wait!!

[04OFF]

Ok so got my alloys and 33s on this week, went up to bribie for the day, very happy with how the KM2s went in the sand.


Remembered to take the camera this time, had to think about how to use it its been that long :tongue:


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Favs/Trollonbribie5Medium.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Favs/Trollonbribie2Medium.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Favs/Trollonbribie4Medium.jpg

[nissannewby]

Mate those pics are top quality just plain awesome. I need to get out for a run with you to get some nice pics of my GU.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Nice Steve :)

So what's the next project now that you have so much spare time now???

Going to build up a GQ *L*

[Bloodyaussie]

Looking much better with the new wheels mate..... love the shots as usual!!

[04OFF]

We decided to take the car over to North Stradbroke Island for a holiday, id managed to get my cargo barrier sorted, and just get my 33 spare on the back door, and also just got the main two Lightforce spotlights fitted, it took me ages to hook em up, because i wanted them wired through the car alarm to hopefully prevent theft.

So anyway, on the car ferry , we are sitting in our car (on the ferry) as the ferry moved off, the people from the car in front of us (a old ute) had left their car, and gone to the cafe upstairs on the ferry.

But.....the stupid driver of the ute in front, forgot to put his handbrake on, so as the ferry (a powerfull twin hull cat) put the power on as it got into open water, his loaded car came crashing back at a fair pace, right into the front of the troll, and sat there wedged against my spotlights and bullbar FFS ! :jawdrop:




Knowing if i moved my car back, the ute would just roll back further, i had little option but to leave it resting on the front of the car, the mrs offered to go looking for the owner, i accepted her offer, knowing my words would most likley not be fitting to be blurted out in a busy cafe with kids around etc.


When the old guy (ute owner) turned up i kept cool, he opologised and moved his car forward, and Lucky there was no damage i could see to my car, the spotlights took it well, and just needed a bit of re-alinment, a person could have easily been standing in front of the car and got crushed, so i appreciate how much worse this situation could have been, so just let it go..... but OMFG ! :sterb003:

[growler2058]

Bloody hell Steve

[Winnie]

Geezus mate.... very lucky there was no damage!

[Punderhead]

Whoops. Lucky there was no damage. After all the effort that you put into this it would be a shame for it to go to waste.

[TheLocksmith]

Thanks for sharing. Hope I've picked up something that might stop that happening to me.

Glad all of you are alright and feel for you.

Cheers

Ant

[hempo]

Well done on the rebuild Steve. Can't wait to see it in the flesh.

[NissanGQ4.2]

They say it comes in three Steve, better give me that pretty GU of yours to look after for a while

[04OFF]

So car went well during its week on straddie.

Couple of vids .....


These water crossings are often a bit deeper.....although the one at 1min10, tested the seals on the spot lights (haha)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVPHwNcJcoU&feature=c4-overview&list=UU3f8-ZuWgDVMayPUs2Ff9Ow


I think i got 10% of the way up the hill (lol)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHRqouBqp-s&list=UU3f8-ZuWgDVMayPUs2Ff9Ow

[04OFF]

I also got some minor pin stripe on a few of the tracks we took, yep its still a fourby .......


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/pinstripe1.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/02ard/media/pinstripe1.jpg.html)



http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/pinstripe2.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/02ard/media/pinstripe2.jpg.html)

[04OFF]

After my water crosings at straddie (vid above) i found moisture in my headlights, ive done deeper crossings and not had a problem before.

After removing the lights to check for leaks, (and finding none) ive come to the conclusion, the front tube bar allows water to hit the radiator support unprotected, and so on a deep crossing, this water is directed straight up behind the headlight, and a small amount of water can enter the breather on the back of each light.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/20130707_113954.jpg


My solution, is to extend the breathers .......

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/lightbreather.jpg






Some pics of my custom cargo barrier, it started life as a Pajero barrier (patrol ones don't have the window/door), i cut it down so i can fold the seats down and put long objects underneath, it also weighs a lot less, and is much easier to remove.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/cargob.jpg



Custom mounts attach to the factory 3rd row seat bolts..

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/cargob2.jpg



Big thanks to Bigrig (scotty) who welded all the bits together for me, he is a self taught welder, but i tell you, this man can weld like a pro, all the welds are outstanding, and even for a fussy mo-fo like me, the welds required little to no cleaning/sanding afterwards before paint.

:)

[04OFF]

Just realised didn't have a pic with spotties on, so here.....


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Favs/IMG_1055aMedium.jpg



This was on Bribie, almost shows the paint effect...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/aaIMG_0843Medium.jpg

[04OFF]

Got my quarter chop organised so i can fit a new rear bar soon.....



From this.....

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/IMG_1942Medium.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/IMG_1944Medium.jpg




To this.......

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/20130716_191900.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/20130716_183251.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/20130716_183513.jpg

[rkinsey]

Mate, this rebuild has had its ups and downs but I must say that this rig of yours is looking a million bucks! Well done. This has given me a boost of confidence that I can get mine back on the road in the next 18 months or so.

Cheers,

Rob

[04OFF]

Thanks Rob !



Still working on the rear bar over at Scottys place (big thanks to him for his efforts) bit of a mission indeed, ive given up counting the hours many people have put into this, at least we have finally worked out how to mount the lights, here is a pic of where we are at, with the lights just sitting there......


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/bar.jpg


Still got light mounts to finish, plus a chequer plate top/step, a couple of other panels, and then mudflaps.







Got my small spotties in the lower section of the front bar now as well, only took so long as i wanted to make them hard to steal, otherwise i could have bolted them on months ago.


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/spots.jpg

Ive angled them out to the side and i want to get some spread lenses for them, then ive got a excuse as to why i fitted/needed them (other than cosmetics, the real reason,lol)


:clownredpuff:

[Bloodyaussie]

Looking good mate.... I like that rear bar.

[mudski]

Where did the front bar come from? Looks great.

[04OFF]

Looking good mate.... I like that rear bar.

Thanks mate, can't wait till its finished, then i can go rock hopping again !



Where did the front bar come from? Looks great.

Its a XROX winch bar, the only tube bar i know of ,that is ADR69 (airbag) approved.

[mudski]

Thanks mate, can't wait till its finished, then i can go rock hopping again !




Its a XROX winch bar, the only tube bar i know of ,that is ADR69 (airbag) approved.
Ah it is theirs. Thought so. What do you think of it. I have been eying those off meself...

[04OFF]

Ah it is theirs. Thought so. What do you think of it. I have been eying those off meself...

Im very happy with mine "now", (more info if you read through this thread), i think it looks awesome, plus it has great clearance/approach angle for off roading, lots of people look and comment on it.





As with most bars, i think they look much better with big spot lights, this is before i put spotties on.....


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Favs/2e6c3854-bcfb-4e54-9a4a-55e774d9cce3.jpg

[NP99]

Got some current rear bar shots mate?

[04OFF]

Got some current rear bar shots mate?


Well i do, but not really what you are after im afraid, its still not finished ,progress is slow, Scotty and myself have not worked on the bar for a few weeks, as we both had other things to catch up on , inc family etc.

We have now got the rear in fill plates cut and welded in, and the chequer plate top step has been cut, the panels above the lights now made and welded in, does not look like much i know, but its been hours of work, with lots more yet to finish it........:(

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/rearbarstg2Large.jpg

[NP99]

Just fitted mine......I understand the pain :)

[jackwalks]

04OFF, I have spent the last hour reading all your ups and downs from the beginning. Most people I think would have parted ways with their car and started with a fresh one. What you have done with your troll is in my eyes absolutely brilliant. That car is a real credit to you, and I hope it serves you well for years to come.

When can you start work on mine. I just need/ want everything new and shiny.

Cheers

Adam

[growler2058]

Well i do, but not really what you are after im afraid, its still not finished ,progress is slow, Scotty and myself have not worked on the bar for a few weeks, as we both had other things to catch up on , inc family etc.

We have now got the rear in fill plates cut and welded in, and the chequer plate top step has been cut, the panels above the lights now made and welded in, does not look like much i know, but its been hours of work, with lots more yet to finish it........:(

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/rearbarstg2Large.jpg

Is this done yet? Have I missed a thread somewhere with it on?

[Family4x4]

What a story that vehicle has, got to love the standard you keep for work.

Car looks great.

[04OFF]

Thanks bud !







Sorry growler, no still not on yet, just need sand blasting and powder coating then I can get it fitted, just too many stinkin bills right now :frown:


I had some pics with the bar sitting on the car, but the SD card in my ph died taking them with it, soon as its all on ill post some pics.








These are all I have of the bar as it looks now, bar will be black, and the bow shackles will be getting powder coated white as shown ......



http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Bar2.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Bar1.jpg



:tongue:

[nissannewby]

Glasshouse yesterday aye? :p

Looks like conditions are ok out there at the moment.

[growler2058]

Righto hurry up then ;)

[04OFF]

Glasshouse yesterday aye? :p

Looks like conditions are ok out there at the moment.



yes, and yes :049:





Righto hurry up then ;)


Yes boss !, will try harder boss !

[nissannewby]

yes, and yes :049:







Yes boss !, will try harder boss !

And no invite? :(

[04OFF]

And no invite? :(

If it was "my" trip, youd be the first one to get a invite Matty, but a old mate organised it for people he knew, so not really my place to go inviting people only I know or putting it on the forum etc, that would be like getting invited to a party, and turning up with a bus load of people.

Personally id have preferred you to come along bud, as none of us really knew our way around like you do. :smile:

[nissannewby]

If it was "my" trip, youd be the first one to get a invite Matty, but a old mate organised it for people he knew, so not really my place to go inviting people only I know or putting it on the forum etc, that would be like getting invited to a party, and turning up with a bus load of people.

Personally id have preferred you to come along bud, as none of us really knew our way around like you do. :smile:

I'm just stirring mate. I was far to busy Saturday anyway. It's getting a little harder now that Sharee is half way along.

[04OFF]

Yeh i mean it about you coming if i go again, i asked the group if they knew the way in you took me last time, they said no, but can i lead and show em......

Not really knowing the way, it didn't go exactly to plan, we ended up goin "in" from the road you came out of last time, ive plotted a few spots in my GPS so should be a bit easier next time.


Soon as my rear bar is on, you and Troy (and anyone else keen) will be getting hit up to continue that rock hill climb we saw late at night last time, just hope we can get in before you are enlisted for daddy duty i guess :thumbup:

[nissannewby]

Yeh i mean it about you coming if i go again, i asked the group if they knew the way in you took me last time, they said no, but can i lead and show em......

Not really knowing the way, it didn't go exactly to plan, we ended up goin "in" from the road you came out of last time, ive plotted a few spots in my GPS so should be a bit easier next time.


Soon as my rear bar is on, you and Troy (and anyone else keen) will be getting hit up to continue that rock hill climb we saw late at night last time, just hope we can get in before you are enlisted for daddy duty i guess :thumbup:

Sounds like a plan. New Tyres will be going on shortly in the 315 fashion. There are also quite a few other spots is like to show you that we didn't get a chance to last time.

[04OFF]

New 315s eh, well guess whos going up the rock face first then (lol) :049:

[megatexture]

Soon as my rear bar is on, you and Troy (and anyone else keen) will be getting hit up to continue that rock hill climb we saw late at night last time, just hope we can get in before you are enlisted for daddy duty i guess :thumbup:


I'll be keen for this .. Well after I get 4wd back and sliders on. And those tracks are going to want to be done on a day trip for sure!

[04OFF]

Yeh, how long till your sliders are on mate ?

And you do remember how to get back to that steep rock climb don't you Troy ?

[nissannewby]

Yeh, how long till your sliders are on mate ?

And you do remember how to get back to that steep rock climb don't you Troy ?

I'm pretty sure I do.

Why don't you have 4wd Troy?

[megatexture]

I've got the sliders in the garage lol, just need to fit them up and weld on the brush bars but I need to get my transfer case repaired as I've only got 2wd ATM..

Regarding the hill climb and even that goat track I was telling you about, I unlike some ... (Steve) know my way around lol

[nissannewby]

I've got the sliders in the garage lol, just need to fit them up and weld on the brush bars but I need to get my transfer case repaired as I've only got 2wd ATM..

Regarding the hill climb and even that goat track I was telling you about, I unlike some ... (Steve) know my way around lol

Have you got another case or parts to repair yours?

[megatexture]

Don't know what parts are needed till its apart, your mate at auto xperts had a look with a little camera but couldn't see any real damage.

[nissannewby]

Don't know what parts are needed till its apart, your mate at auto xperts had a look with a little camera but couldn't see any real damage.

What's it doing again?

[megatexture]

Its Giving a big shudder that can be felt and herd every few mtrs in low and high

[04OFF]

Did a final mock up with the rear bar and mud flaps today.


This bar has taken Scotty and myself 12 months (on and off) to create , its a bit of a combo of other peoples tube bars ive seen, and a lot of my own ideas, its been a painful journey as we are not fabricators, yet I still would not settle for second best or "good enough", Scotty has gone above and beyond to satisfy my wishes (thanks buddy), I hope this post may help explain why it has taken soooo long :wink:

I wanted a rear bar that looked good, had exceptional clearance for off roading (no more ripping bumber lights out), was practical for everyday usage (retained a rear step), and was QLD legal, lights, mudflaps etc, it took ages, but I think we've done well for a couple of old hacks (loL)






Apologies for the water mark, but its for good reason (previous picture theft), BTW,"S&S" stands for Scotty & Steve (lol) and sorry, we are not making any more bars. :wink:



Pics..... (still needs powder coating to match other bar work)

As I mentioned before, bow shackles will be white as shown, the lights are fully submersible LED, and are a ADR approved lamp/s, they have Park, Stop, turn lights as well as a reflector, to the best of my research, they are also positioned to meet ADR requirements.


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/bar4Large.jpg




Thick steel plate under the corners to match my sliders, they have large cut outs to drain water/mud, the exhaust will be replaced once the bar is installed, it will get tucked up higher for better clearance (its lower than factory ATM)

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/bar2Large.jpg





Mudflaps are not fixed yet and so do not sit quite right in the pics (too close to tyre, more on mudflaps later)

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/bar22Large.jpg




From the side we made sure the bar work matches the profile of the flares...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/bar3Large.jpg




My mrs is pretty short, plus I have a younger daughter, so retaining a usable rear step is important, the top surface of the lower rear step is actually just lower than the factory alloy step.

As you can see, the top surface of the bar has also been made into one big step, its a larger surface than the factory step, and great for access to the fridge/back of car, and very helpful for extra height to step up onto the spare tyre (to get onto roof basket), the top step is cut to follow the profile of the rear quarters (not shown), and extends well under the rear cargo bodywork for a clean finish.



It looks close, but full access to the hitch receiver is not hampered if I still wish to tow something.




http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/bar5Large.jpg







MUDFLAPS

I hate chains on mudflaps, so I decided for off road use, I will remove the flaps, I already had a quick release rod idea that requires no tools for removal , I think it should work well.


From Tony's (YNOT) suggestion (thanks tone), we made mudflap brackets to bolt on to the chassis just like my sliders.


My idea for the quick release came from my Gazebo legs and works exactly the same, a spring loaded button you push with one finger, and the blue bar just slides out easy as, of course with it comes the mudflap, and no tools required, and you can't drop or loose a pin/nut etc.


Flaps not fixed to bar yet, will use nut inserts on the flap side, so you wont see any ugly nuts on the side facing the tyre.



http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Flaps1Large.jpg








You can see the silver button at the bottom (below pic), I put the button at the bottom so its hole will act as a natural drain hole in the mount, it also lets me see if the hole is blocked before I re-install the mudflaps, plus hides the fact the mudflaps can be removed without tools.

You can see the blue bar is exposed a little at the chassis end, this gap is to allow any mud trapped in the mount to fall/push out when I re-insert the mudflaps, rather than compact up if it was a dead end, this same end of the blue bar will have a rubber foot/stopper inserted to help prevent rubbing and rattling.

The outer end of the blue bar will have a plastic end trim, of course the blue bars will be powder coated black, they are a slightly sloppy fit to allow for powder coat thickness, but even unfinished, I was surprized they don't seem to rattle when driving around.




http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/flaps3Large.jpg


Mudflaps cover the tyre tread nicely , and hang just below the 300mm maximum height to meet ADRs.




Ive still got some panels to make in the rear inner guard area to prevent excessive mud ingress, but that's tomorrows job... :clownredpuff:

[macca86]

Nice bar sure you don't wanna make me one

[nissannewby]

Maybe we should put it to the test before powder coating so it can cover the scratches :)

[growler2058]

Kenoath that's a good lookn bar fellas well done

[04OFF]

Nice bar sure you don't wanna make me one

eerrrr , no. :tease:




Maybe we should put it to the test before powder coating so it can cover the scratches :)


Haha, im sure it will get plenty of scratches once its powder coated anyway Mat.





Kenoath that's a good lookn bar fellas well done

Thanks mate, and my names not Ken oath ! :hpfredgeorge1:


bwahahhaa !

[gaddy]

looking good mate

[lhurley]

Looks good mate.

What else will we be seeing 12 months down the track?
12 months on the car, 12 months on the rear bar, what's next? Haha

[megatexture]

Has a mate of yours got a bar the same as this? Or your mate whos helping?
I saw one at bcf today that looks the same just not with the lower step and the chequre plate sections under the doors are open other than that they're identical, unless you have beat up your gu and ditched your paint job for plain white lol . Ill put pics up when I get home

[04OFF]

Yes Troy, you can buy that basic tube frame that looks similar, its a awesome shape, and that basic tube frame is what mine was modelled on, I actually bought one of those to start with, and wanted the guy that made it to do all my custom mods to it, he agreed, made lots of promises, but actually did nothing more for me but waste my time.

Long story short, I got dicked around big time, deadlines past, the guy stopped answering my calls, ignored me totally, never returned messages, so after another 2 weeks of this, I got the message, and decided to sell the bar he made and go elsewhere, but he then stole the for sale photos I posted on gumtree of my car with the bar on, and used them on his facebook page, I asked him to remove them, but they are still there.

(that's why the watermark is on my pics)


With wait time and stuffing around, all this wasted about 2 months of my life.







I then went to another custom bar place to have pretty much the same thing made from scratch to my design, this place kept my car for a month (four weeks to the day), and in the mean time my brand new batteries somehow got flat ,and nothing got done on the bar, another week later I had no bar, so I cracked the poos and left.



This is how I ended up at Scotty's, so yeh, you see I never ever wanted to do a bar myself, I loved the first bar I bought, but just needed a few things to be able to use it steps/lights/mudflaps etc, its cost me more than any "pro" would have charged, and soooo much time, but, as you can understand, I just got sick of going around in circles with clowns. :clownredpuff::clownredpuff:

[megatexture]

Ah mate you have all the luck with people stealing your photos.. We are currently having an issue with this as well with an ex employee using my photos to claim its there work on gumtree but were going to screw him over:animierte-smilies-f but that's another story.

The bar I saw was a good looking bar also but i do prefer yours that's for sure, pretty poor service by the other two mobs also it pisses me off that we can't name and shame this sort of thing but I also know what competitors are like and the amount of false accusations flying around would be crazy!

[04OFF]

Yeh I know mate, but look in all honesty, the guys in question actually can do some great work, I purchased stuff from them before, and have even sent customers to one of them after all this.

I guess if you just want what bar work they already make lots of, then its no problem, perhaps because I wanted a one off custom bar, and im "very" fussy when it comes to aesthetics, plus it had to meet legalities etc, etc, it obviously all made it just too much stuffing around, not time or cost effective for them, I know how much time its taken, and id never want to make another one.

The only thing is, I think they both could have handled the situation a lot better, or not taken the job on at all, as it gave me much stress and greif, but I guess they are fabricators, not psychiatrist's, so I doubt they worry to much about my "feelings" :)




Anyway ,I know ive ended up with better than what I would have got from the "pro's", Ive now got the bar back from the powder coaters and she's all fitted, :thumbup:, im very happy with the result, the lights are just awesome now I can see them all working together, the mud flap mounting/release appears to work great as well.




This shows the parking lights on.....

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Ledbarlights1.jpg


When you hit the brakes, the two outer rings (as lit above) get much brighter than shown, as well as the inner circle/s closest to the white shackles light up very bright.

The other circle is the turning flasher as shown with the hazards (and parkers) on below....


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Ledbarlights2.jpg



Ive just got some inner guard covers to finish it all off, to hopefully make it all legal :049:

[lhurley]

Looking good Steve. Bet it feels good to be done

[cgm]

It really came up nicely. You must be stoked to finally have it on!

[gaddy]

Looks alright I suspose :):beer:

Not jealous one bit .................
Well maybe a little :)

[04OFF]

Looking good Steve. Bet it feels good to be done

Yes mate , and now at least you wont have to wait for me, while I stuff around removing/fitting my plastic bits every time we go off roading :wink:

Be good at GH too, because I can remain more legal looking (rather than having no bar), I say more legal looking as I will still be removing the rear mudflaps.



For those that don't know, after my quarter chop, my rear bar plastics have been held on "temporarily" (nearly 12 months) with just welding wire and one bolt, as someone who likes to do things right, driving around like this, pained me a lot.




It really came up nicely. You must be stoked to finally have it on!

Thanks, yes it has turned out really well, id be lying if I said I had not dreamed about having it on for ages. :bigthumbup:






Looks alright I suspose :):beer:

Not jealous one bit .................
Well maybe a little :)


Haha, thanks Steve !

[megatexture]

Love it mate! And if it had a wheel carrier I'd consider getting one also

[nissannewby]

Yeah it looks alright....lol

That has come up an absolute treat Steve. Nothing looks better than a nice fresh powder coat.

[04OFF]

Love it mate! And if it had a wheel carrier I'd consider getting one also


A wheel carrier crossed my mind, but not only would it ruin the look I was after, it would S#*$ me to tears having to unlock the wheel every time I wanted to get in the back :tease:



Yeah it looks alright....lol

That has come up an absolute treat Steve. Nothing looks better than a nice fresh powder coat.

So when are we going on another GH trip to scratch it up Matty ? (hehe)




TROY ???

[nissannewby]

A wheel carrier crossed my mind, but not only would it ruin the look I was after, it would S#*$ me to tears having to unlock the wheel every time I wanted to get in the back :tease:




So when are we going on another GH trip to scratch it up Matty ? (hehe)




TROY ???

All going well I will hopefully have new Tyres as of next weekend. Then pretty much anytime after that.

[macca86]

My tyres arrive tomorrow so next weekend?

[megatexture]

I bought a slide hammer tonight to start on my scils and yet to book in for transfer so don't let me hold you all back

[lhurley]

I bought a slide hammer tonight to start on my scils and yet to book in for transfer so don't let me hold you all back

Holy crap, does that mean you'll get the sliders on?? Jokes mate, Rome wasn't built in a day, or month. Or like 3 for that matter :p

[04OFF]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Favs/blibie.jpg


Well, as the car is pretty much officially finished now (well we all know you are never really ever finished,lol) ive decided I should take the car back to Moreton for the first time since its little sleep over there.




The Mrs made it clear she does not want to return to Moreton, and while im a bit emotional about returning, its too awesome a place to never go back, im gonna go for a week, as it almost costs the same to go for 7 days as it does for a 3 day long weekend, and as you can imagine, it has not been too hard to find 3 mates who want to come over for a holiday, this is great as costs are split 4 ways.

We will be visiting in Jan 2015, this will be exactly 3 years (almost to the day) to my last visit , and as it turns out, we will be staying just a few doors away from where we stayed at last time, needless to say, i booked to travel over on the Micat Car Ferry this time (lol)




Ive organised to get some 8X10 inch framed pictures made to take over and give to a couple of people who helped us in our time of need, Tony, a Moreton local from the rural fire brigade, and Steve who has a house on Moreton at Kooringal.


This is the pic I had framed to give them......


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/Favs/PICforTONYfinalLarge.jpg


Someone suggested I should have included a pic of it "all fixed" as well, but anyway, :tongue:




I will also be organising to take Tony and Steve some beverage of their choice, or at least a voucher for the Gutter Bar at Kooringal or something along those lines, ive still got to track the guys down, but ive been in contact with the Gutter Bar at Kooringal, and they should be able to help me with that ,ill probly take them a framed pic for the bar as well if they want one, its a good excuse to go there anyway (haha)
:drunk:





Id have liked to drive the car back to the same spot as the pic above, but the track never again opened, so I guess im "officially" the last car to drive the original Mirapool Bypass Track, but ill be sure to get the car as close as I can (safely) for a pic or two.

[NP99]

Just read back over your thread mate. From start to end, what would you summerise as lessons learnt?

[04OFF]

Just read back over your thread mate. From start to end, what would you summerise as lessons learnt?


Lesson 1....
If you roll your car, DON'T bother trying to fix it !


Lesson 2.....
Re-Read lesson one again until it sinks in. :bigthumbup:

[katwoman]

Lesson 1....
If you roll your car, DON'T bother trying to fix it !


Lesson 2.....
Re-Read lesson one again until it sinks in. :bigthumbup:

Yeah, but she's the best looking whitey in the world now...

[04OFF]

Yeah, but she's the best looking whitey in the world now...

Thanks Kat, i am very happy with how the car has turned out, but apart from the car itself, nothing good i can really think of has come from it all, my family has not returned to the way it was before all this, its all cool n all, but in some ways im still paying a cost, and it has certainly left a scar on my life that has still yet to heal.


Thats why, even though i dont want to hurt it, its important i still "use and abuse" the car, doing what i bought it for in the first place, Moreton is the only place left ive not yet returned to since the rebuild, a boys trip will be awesome, but id still rather be taking my family :)

[04OFF]

Well, its time to get a bit of closure for this thread, yesterday we arrived back on Moreton Island for the first time since the roll over, 3 years almost to the day, I visited Kooringal, and got to have a beer with Tony, one of the guys who helped us in our time of need, I got to thank him again, and pass on some framed pics (rolled pics as above), one for the fire station, one for Steve (the other guy who helped) and one for the Gutter Bar.




On our way back, I drove the old Mirapool Bypass Track (there is a whole new one now) it took us pretty close to the exact spot the car had its little sleep......



http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/02ard/20150131_144101.jpg



The crash was actually slightly further rearward of where the car is in the pic.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Good to see you get back out onto Moreton Island Steve :)

[growler2058]

WHAT! No re-enactment? ;)

[04OFF]

Shusshhh !, I still got a week driving round here yet (lol)