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This will be a compilation of my rig, 2004 GUIII 3.0L, ST, 5 SP Manual, 285/16s on Alloys.
I have some big plans, starting with EGT, Boost gauges. The Adelaide 4WD Show on next week, so, pls let my credit card not melt... :biggrin:
Would you believe..the Car guy gives me two stubby holders, so i place one on the Range Selector, and he says... Gee it looks just like it is meant to be there... YOU BET...
Nice looking Patrol mate, good to see another South Aussie on here.
Thanks TPC. Have some work to do, but it will all be my own, so that will be the best thing..Noone else's mistakes, just mine.
A&J.
Weekend before the 4WD Show, so started on MOD2. (Remove 3rd seats.)
Now there's room for the drawers and fridge slide....
But.... Do you put the seat bolts back in the holes, or just leave them out.
I put the bolts back in the holes, so you know where to find them, and for any that go through the floor - it stops the water and dust ingress.....Quote:
Originally Posted by AJTich
Mic
Welcome mate. Must have missed the intro. Good to see another south Aussie here.
Looking toward to the draw build. A lot of us have tackled the project and there are a lot of build threads in the diy storage section.
As for bolts, I actually used a few of the to secure the draws down, but I did refit any which weren't used.
Enjoy.
Thanks Happy. Will do.
A&J
Thanks Westy. Will try that. My drawers are in planning. Still deciding fridge side, if thin enough, would put it left, so i can use the upcoming barn door table, but will work out the numbers first.
Chears A&J.
4WD Show weekend. 160L air compressor, UHF, sand flag?, 50L fridge and cover, (free 41L Ice Box).
Dual Battery and EGT/Boost planned, awaiting some bits.
WOOHOO. Now if I can get a weekend to actually put it into LOW Range 4WD.
There is always next weekend, maybe Saunders Gorge, or somewhere not so Full On.
A&J.
Well that went well. Bought a second hand Black Widow drawer system, cargo barrier and divider, and wings, oh and came with a clip on table. Fitted it this afternoon. The rear left hole is a worry. Why would they have three tie-down spots, and make you drill into your car.. Pics tomorrow in the daylight. :clapping:
I have Black Widow drawers but payed their exuberant new price, not sure if I should ask as it will probably upset me but what did you pay?Quote:
Originally Posted by AJTich
Looking good, I too just unbolted the rear belts and poked them back into the "D" pillar
I have a no drill policy on my Patrol, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do
Gotta love the whities
Good find with the draws.
Yes they do require drilling as they have there base systems, then just mod a few things like wings and drill pattern for the different vehicles.
Think you may want to PM AB about some "nissanpatrol.com.au" stubbie holders ,
they say it keeps beer 3 degrees cooler than all others, true story
Lol. Can't beat a patrol stubbie holder..Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Yep Westy and Three Dogs, need the Go Fast Patrol stubby holders.. LOL. It came with wings, etc, and now have all my gear in there... Next is the aux battery and gauges, but I am away soon, so ... after that...
TPC, They cost me $1,800 flat, and put them in on Friday arvo.. Just lucky, and very happy. I had earlier seen them at Show with all the gear this has for $3900, and free fit??
Great deal, you really were lucky.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJTich
Hey TPC...We found them on Gumtree, and after my wife speaking to the Leckie who will fit the Aux Battery and some other gear, and him TELLING her to grab 'em...I had permission...LOL. Now to find a WARN winch..LMAO. :jawdrop:
Great rig mate
Well, today was good.
Went to Pro 4x4 and bought recovery points to replace the HOOK. :trink13:
Quotes for the EGT/Boost gauges and snorkel.. Now to see what the Department of Finance says...:1087:
RAA Inspection done.
Compression P1: 100%, P2 98$, P3 97%, P4 97%...
a. Two small cracks at LHS and RHS Radiator bracket: Possible front on hit? Only small but need welding;
b. Small crack front RHS inner guard... ?;
c. Modification to front chassis?? ;
d. Both Gearbox mounts torn;
e. Rear anti-roll bar joints/bushes worn/worn out;
f. Front axle LHS mounting arm centre bush torn, L and R front bushes worn;
g. Driver's seatbelt cut...
It is 9 years old, so guess it has had a previous life...
Now to check whether Dealer will do what is required.. If not then I name/shame, and possibly sit at their shop for a day telling ppl not to buy from the shonks.. LOL
Got Matt from Extreme Automotive and Marine Installations (Home of 12Volt) to fit my Auxiliary Battery ... Nice job, neat, strong...
Pirhanna battery box, but cut off the top fitting, and ended up needing to fit different Marine Grade tie downs. Strong... Geez I don't plan to tip it over but sure it will stay put..
I've run a 20 Amp Anderson Plug to front and rear, and the twin Merit setup in the back for fridge, etc...
Also modded my 12 Vdc compressor to Anderson Plug, and used the cutoff 12V Pos/Neg, some lead and another Anderson Plug in case I need to run onto a battery.
Well, try again...
'Work is something that takes me away too often.
Since the last post have been out bush a few times, and manged some more mods...
Although late, here is an abridged review of mods and additions..
Bought a camper trailer: Liberty 14.
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Went to ELDEE for there...Great fun....
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Mud and sand at Morgan Quarrie and over the river...
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Went to OTT...well the one near Wilpena Pound... so many great tracks...
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Peake... I don't get bogged, I have unplanned 4WD Training activities...
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EGT and Boost gauges
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PATROL underbody protection...
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Thanks for sharing the pics, You said you went to Morgan quarrie, was that with a 4wd club?
Yep. Part of 4wd SA training last year... am in 4wd Adventurers now.Quote:
Originally Posted by TPC