MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up

Wow, had a big day! 12 hours on the tracks, hard tracks, good tracks, many that i had never seen before. I thought i had seen plenty of the Otways but today was awesome.

There are a few photos and i will see what i can do. Got allot to put in here from last weekend too so just need to find some time.

On a side note, i smashed my HiMount at 8am this morning on the first track!!! Damn!! Need to call Mal Leslie about a rebuild i think ;) It made the rest of the day interesting let me tell you, I take it for granted that I am self recoverable. to blow the winch first thing in the morning nearly saw me head for home very early. Sooo Glad I didn't.

Bugger, Mal wants $1300 to fix and mod my HiMount!! Damn, sounds nice but might have to wait a bit. I am keen to put a winch on the front of the GU before Christmas so the Hi Mount mods will have to wait. He also cant even look at it until mid January and that just wont do! i will chase some parts out of the US and rebuild it myself and may think about Mods by Mal into next year.....

Good reading material. This reads like an adventure story. Keep it up..

Great pics. Those little zuks are great.

Cheers Guys,

I have been slack in this thread but leading into Christmas been a bit hectic here.

Got over to Simon's house from 4WD TV today and got a sneak peak at my "Your Rig" segment running episode 2 in the new year.

3 Minutes of air time and heaps of really good footage. Our Sticker got a close up still shot!!!! Hell Yeah!!

Also got a look at a segment they have put together for Your 4x4 of the trip to Wombat that will be in the next series too!!

Looks great.

I have got a heap of stuff to add here but just short on time. Might find some over the break after my trip. (Likely to be some good pic from the trip too) ;)

Suggan Buggan Here i Come!!

Mate, you've done well, looking forward to the rest.

All the best for Chrissy and New Years mate.......Have a good one!

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Cheers Guys,

I have been slack in this thread but leading into Christmas been a bit hectic here.

Got over to Simon's house from 4WD TV today and got a sneak peak at my "Your Rig" segment running episode 2 in the new year.

3 Minutes of air time and heaps of really good footage. Our Sticker got a close up still shot!!!! Hell Yeah!!

Also got a look at a segment they have put together for Your 4x4 of the trip to Wombat that will be in the next series too!!

Looks great.

I have got a heap of stuff to add here but just short on time. Might find some over the break after my trip. (Likely to be some good pic from the trip too) ;)

Suggan Buggan Here i Come!!

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Can you please post the vid up once it has been aired. I cant get 4wdtv where I am

Can't wait to see these MR, let us know when you know when Danny knows so we know when to watch you know what...LMAO

very impressive, gonna be a big job, but im sure in the future you will be happy with what youve accomplished!

mate loving yu work she looks a treat and those pix omg def not for the kiddies that i think thay wood hang me for that but id get into it nice pix m8 love it

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very impressive, gonna be a big job, but im sure in the future you will be happy with what youve accomplished!

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mate loving yu work she looks a treat and those pix omg def not for the kiddies that i think thay wood hang me for that but id get into it nice pix m8 love it

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Thanks for your interest guys, appreciate your feedback. I have got a heap of stuff to add to this thread now and need to get my act together and post up some pics for you all.

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Can't wait to see these MR, let us know when you know when Danny knows so we know when to watch you know what...LMAO

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AB i just finished watching this weeks episode of 4wdTV and unexpectedly i was the Your Rig for tonight. Was a good spot and i will see if i can get a copy to embed into this thread.

It is not currently hosted at 4x4Earth so when it goes online i'll get it over here. Or......I'll give Danny a bell and see if he can organise it for me.

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It is not currently hosted at 4x4Earth

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4x4earth does not seem to have been updated with eps for at least 3 or 4 months. :(
I just missed the episode tonight as well :(

That would be great MR, can't believed I bloody missed it too!!!

Yep - missed it as well ... love to see a link mate if you find one.

Just went through all your photos again - love your rig!! Wouldn't mind checking out some of the places you get to also - they look awesome!

What is the scoop from on your bonnet? Know it's been mentioned before, but been looking for one for Tank and quite frankly, they all seem cr@p!! lol

Yours looks bloody factory!!

Here you go guys ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHgLC0LRlag

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Here you go guys ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHgLC0LRlag

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Awesome mate!!!

And yep, got it - 97 WRX scoop!! lol

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What is the scoop from on your bonnet? Know it's been mentioned before, but been looking for one for Tank and quite frankly, they all seem cr@p!! lol

Yours looks bloody factory!!

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Awesome mate!!!

And yep, got it - 97 WRX scoop!! lol

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LOL yeah its a 1997 or 98 i think, i got it off ebay for $52 !!!

This is a great pic for you to see how much air its grabbing!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/St...g?t=1278318305

And cheers, i spent a fair bit of time fitting it up as neat as possible, not a big fan of going the hack! up close it really does look factory mate! Came up a treat.

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LOL yeah its a 1997 or 98 i think, i got it off ebay for $52 !!!

This is a great pic for you to see how much air its grabbing!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/St...g?t=1278318305

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It's just what the doctor ordered mate - how did you fit it so clean over the centre bonnet lines??

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It's just what the doctor ordered mate - how did you fit it so clean over the centre bonnet lines??

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I cut the holes under it, i left the centre bracing in place for the bonnet as i did not want to compromise the strength of the bonnet at all, mainly cause i was hanging my intercooler off the bonnet under that scoop. Most guys i have seen just cut it out. I dont think it gets in the way and the bonnet is factory tough.

Once i was clear on where the scoop would sit on the bonnet i then built up the centre dip down with fibre bog at the front and the back of the scoop. took a bit of stuffing around and then finished it with Sikaflex, sanded it down and kept the hard edge at the top so it would look factory the sprayed it. I am not sure if i have any close up shots of the scoop? i'll have a look and post if i find them for you Scotty.

Leave it with me mate. I did see your thread the other day about scoops but you were talking about forward or backwards and i was in a rush so did not chime in. I will see what i can find for ya mate.

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I cut the holes under it, i left the centre bracing in place for the bonnet as i did not want to compromise the strength of the bonnet at all, mainly cause i was hanging my intercooler off the bonnet under that scoop. Most guys i have seen just cut it out. I dont think it gets in the way and the bonnet is factory tough.

Once i was clear on where the scoop would sit on the bonnet i then built up the centre dip down with fibre bog at the front and the back of the scoop. took a bit of stuffing around and then finished it with Sikaflex, sanded it down and kept the hard edge at the top so it would look factory the sprayed it. I am not sure if i have any close up shots of the scoop? i'll have a look and post if i find them for you Scotty.

Leave it with me mate. I did see your thread the other day about scoops but you were talking about forward or backwards and i was in a rush so did not chime in. I will see what i can find for ya mate.

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Thanks champion - you're a star!! With the look of your job, I'll be driving down there and slipping you a few bills to sort it for me ... if I touch it with my two left hands I'll cock it up for sure!!! lmao

Mate great polo shirt ya got there ;-)

Love your work Danny, thanks mate.

What a beast MR, much better when in Vids and when your explaining everything.

Love the close ups of the sticker and you looking all official with the polo mate, thanks!

We should do a members rides section in video format for the forum....LMAO....:smiley_thumbs_up:

Mate, thats awesome.....congrats on the TV feature, really shows the commitment you have put into the build.
Love the rig,looks like your son loves hitting the bush as well...great work.

Gotta love 4wdTV

love the vide mate, im sure your very proud of yourself! the rig looks nice and solid!!

Been shopping today....

last time out i crunched my Himount winch and it is currently stripped out and in pieces waiting on parts. While its out i took the opportunity to take the front bar off my GQ and i sold it for a good price last weekend on ebay. Been really keen to swap over to a Tube bar with side hoops.

Bought one today and will be delivered tomorrow. I got one of the last FAT bars with side hoops before he closed his doors. It's been on a car but looks in very good nick

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...1-17164905.jpg

I'm Excited!!

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Been shopping today....

last time out i crunched my Himount winch and it is currently stripped out and in pieces waiting on parts. While its out i took the opportunity to take the front bar off my GQ and i sold it for a good price last weekend on ebay. Been really keen to swap over to a Tube bar with side hoops.

Bought one today and will be delivered tomorrow. I got one of the last FAT (Cheezy) bars with side hoops before he closed his doors. It's been on a car but looks in very good nick

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...1-17164905.jpg

I'm Excited!!

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Looks great mate!! Can't wait to see it on the rig. Very similar to the new one I'm getting.

Nice work MR, shame about Cheezy though hey!

Have missed this thread completely. Just spend half an hour going through it all.

MR, top work, top rig.. TOP THREAD!!!

Thanks Timbo, cheers mate,

Yeah AB real shame, he really opened the way in terms of bar work, i give him credit for the design of the comp tube bar and know that his work is top shelf. Not sure what happened to him or where he ended up though? Think he just had enough and probably went to the mines or something.

Really pleased to pick up one of his bars though ;)

Hey Scotty, where are you getting your bar from mate? I was looking at the Biders bar and the Millweld bar but this came up at the right price.

Nice bar, MR! What are the eye bolts on either side used for?

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Nice bar, MR! What are the eye bolts on either side used for?

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At this stage Silver they are for storing the winch hook when not in use.... ;) I will wait to actually eye ball the bar today to see if they are rated and mounted for a snatch block double line pull. Cant imagine they would be suitable for a snatch recovery? but it is a Cheezy bar so its not out of the question.... That plate they are mounted to goes all the way to the chassis rail and is the main mount.

Huge undertaking, Reckon it will be better than new when you finish it.
Did the same thing with a Lotus Cortina once. massive buzz when it finally gets the last polish, almost scared to take it out.
Bet you won't be taking it back through those mud pits.
The last post was June 2010, guess you would have finished it by now.
John

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Huge undertaking, Reckon it will be better than new when you finish it.
Did the same thing with a Lotus Cortina once. massive buzz when it finally gets the last polish, almost scared to take it out.
Bet you won't be taking it back through those mud pits.
The last post was June 2010, guess you would have finished it by now.
John

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Cheers John,

Mate by the looks of it you only got to the end of the first page of the 33 pages of this thread. She is well finished and heaps more pics and info, have another look ;)

I dented it first time out damn it!!

Thanks for checking it out mate.

Cheers MR

Well i have rubbed back the F.A.T. Bar and have given it some fresh paint over the weekend looks a treat. THe parts for the high mount took a little longer than i thought to arrive but have everything now. Would still like to tap and bolt the free spool so might do that while its off the car.

Glad i am taking the GUIV to Loveday or i'd be in a little trouble.

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Well i have rubbed back the F.A.T. Bar and have given it some fresh paint over the weekend looks a treat. THe parts for the high mount took a little longer than i thought to arrive but have everything now. Would still like to tap and bolt the free spool so might do that while its off the car.

Glad i am taking the GUIV to Loveday or i'd be in a little trouble.

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Photos please boss!!!

just went threw the whole thread mate well done looks great gives me inspiration for my ute

awesome build mate i have done a few ground up rebuilds and know just how many head aches come out of it but they are all worth it in the end.

Well done on the strip down Mudrunner.A lot of blood ,sweat and beers went into that by the looks:) Great pics bloke.That track looks insane.
Cheers
Baz

This thing is a weapon. Well done m/r. I want my gq to be like this thing lol