[jfnall]

Those windows.... great idea! price??

On your tailgate storage... is the plastic strong enough to stand on the tailgate to get to the roof rack?

jeff

[kevinmrowland]

Originally Posted by GLTHFJ60

I am definitely willing to become the next wagongear slave worker. I could help with just about anything and it could help you catch up on the backwork. I work for free!!!

You can't be doing that anymore Johnny, you're all college edumacated an stuff now. You've got good skills though, pick up the mechanical stuff fast, and even after only 1/2 hour welding lesson you can already crank out some nice TIG welds, not sure you should have ended up in computers there buddy!

jfnall Those windows.... great idea! price??

On your tailgate storage... is the plastic strong enough to stand on the tailgate to get to the roof rack?

jeff

No more of this! The windows are just an idea still! NFS. I'll keep working on them though, they are too expensive the way they sit, I would be lucky if I could make a set for $1,500 plus a bunch of labor. Mine have at least twice that in them. (I don't want to add it up to get the real number, would rather just enjoy them)
And the tailgates are crazy strong, stronger than what is there.

[GLTHFJ60]

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

You can't be doing that anymore Johnny, you're all college edumacated an stuff now. You've got good skills though, pick up the mechanical stuff fast, and even after only 1/2 hour welding lesson you can already crank out some nice TIG welds, not sure you should have ended up in computers there buddy!

thanks buddy, but I'm not that good. I have been considering changing majors to some sort of engineering field but I'm too far along now to switch. I would have wasted too many courses.

I'll be back up in a few weeks, so I'll have to come over and show you what I've done! I may ask if I can use your welder to do some body work on my truck ( still haven't done any of it ) so my pants don't get wet with saltwater while driving down the road. I'll bring more tungsten this time too

[Spook50]

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

No more of this! The windows are just an idea still! NFS. I'll keep working on them though, they are too expensive the way they sit, I would be lucky if I could make a set for $1,500 plus a bunch of labor. Mine have at least twice that in them. (I don't want to add it up to get the real number, would rather just enjoy them)
And the tailgates are crazy strong, stronger than what is there.

You talking the labor of assembling them? Just a thought, but why not sell them as a kit? Just the pre-drilled and prepped parts, with instructions on assembly and installation. Could save you some coin that you could pass on to the buyers.

Seriously, I'll do anything short of sexual favors for those windows...

[euclid]

Originally Posted by Spook50

short of sexual favors for those windows...

I call B.S.

Kev, the windows are friggen sweat. I love using my slider windows, especially since I did a swing out tire. I can see how those would be even better. Opening them from the outside would be nice. I have to open the rear door to access my sliding window if they are locked.

Sweet work. How much for a set?

[Spook50]

Originally Posted by euclid

I call B.S.

Okay maybe, but I've got ground rules if it gets to that point...

[kevinmrowland]

Ahhem.

Originally Posted by kevinmrowland

No more of this! The windows are just an idea still! NFS. I'll keep working on them though, they are too expensive the way they sit, I would be lucky if I could make a set for $1,500 plus a bunch of labor. Mine have at least twice that in them. (I don't want to add it up to get the real number, would rather just enjoy them)

I'll sell you mine for $3k.

And Woody is making a supper-awesome vendor forum, I'll make a thread in there for any more of this window talk.

[kevinmrowland]

spook went and started a thread for the windows in, MY NEW FORUM!


More pictures from the trip:
We found some signs we didn't like.

[julstirn]

awesome turcks and awesome pups

[Cruisified]

Originally Posted by julstirn

awesome turcks and awesome pups

Istanbul not Constantinople...

[samibattlemaiden]

Kevin Im pretty sure of 2 things

1 you have the newest un diagnosed condition L.C.O.C.D. or L.C.A.D.H.D. i cant decide which yet

and 2 it's a good thing i don't have any money to my name cause if i did i wouldn't it would all be in your bank account.


probly the single coolest rig/creator i have seen


keep up the great work oh any how much for the windows?

[renegade]

hats off kevin,i cant seem to find words,i'm speechless and amazed at your skills,truly amazing stuff,please keep it rolling,your truck is an inspiration for me to start something on a smaller scale on my rig.

regards

mandeep

[goldchaser]

I only ever fitted the drivers side seal to please my curiosity,works great,the hj61 was coming off the road last yr for the rebuild,then early this yr,you know what its like,it seems to be put on the backburner again and again,but the next few months it might happen.

You have a pm from me,check it out.

[onelesssblues]

Originally Posted by Kavik

Sick. Sick. Sick.

x2. then x10283012893019238. This is the coolest 60 I've seen and hours a day looking at cruisers wanting things I can't afford.

[CDN_Cruzer]

those windows are a stellar piece of kit Kevin!

Originally Posted by jfnall

Those windows.... great idea! price??

On your tailgate storage... is the plastic strong enough to stand on the tailgate to get to the roof rack?

jeff

The Lid is very strong! jump on it drop stuff on it. Only thing I have noticed is if you leave it open in direct sunlight the lid expands and cannot be closed till it cools down a bit.

Me and the Girlfriend just got back from a 9000KM trip out east and it was very nice to have the extra space and it is very quick access.


you can even cook on it!

[kevinmrowland]

Originally Posted by CDN_Cruzer

.........Only thing I have noticed is if you leave it open in direct sunlight the lid expands and cannot be closed till it cools down a bit.....

That's not supposed to happen Matt, you need to swing back in, sounds like you have a bum piece of plastic. I found out that my FORMER plastic supplier slipped a piece of non-marine grade plastic in on me, thought I had accounted for all those lids.
The true marine stuff wont expand like that.

[goldchaser]

Kevin are you going make front and rear door trims out of that plastic,i wouldn't mind something that won't tear or stain as door trims,one guy on this forum had something similar.
Im not sure where to source that plstic in oz.
You know it would complete the set!
Ive done a little looking a while back and 8mm plastic scrivets as fasteners will work well in the doors.Ive got as far as buying the scrivets!

Let me know when there ready,checks on its way.

[fjatl]

nothing to say but wow. I've spent the last few hours drooling...great build, Kevin!

[alpinecowboy]

Kevin
How hard was it to convert your windows/locks to power?

[kevinmrowland]

Originally Posted by alpinecowboy

Kevin
How hard was it to convert your windows/locks to power?

Really easy! Except I only did one window, and none of the locks.

I just put the one 62 window regulator in the passenger door (bolts right in) and then a couple 2 position toggles, two SPDT relays and it was all set.
The dog loves it. But of course, one of the relays was the only thing to break on our last 10k mile trip, after years of my saying that I don't want any power windows or locks since they are just more stuff to break.
I don't listen well.