1407driver's build thread (1 Viewer)

[TrekboxX]

Yes. I dropped the steel off for black powder coat yesterday. Should have it back early next week. Today I painted all the wood with Chassis Saver Silver. Tomorrow I'll be rolling on the Monstaliner. I'll try to get the pics up...

Thanks for the nice comments!

 

[TrekboxX]

Fitting the shelves:

Welded on child tether attachment points:

Fun with Bondo


Fitting some 12v sockets

Sanded down

Putting on the Chassis Saver

 

[TrekboxX]

First coat of Monstaliner:




Seems like good stuff. I know it doesn't come off your forearm, that's for sure.

 

[jgray]

^ Storage setup looks great! I'm getting ready to use some Monstaliner products on my FJ40 project!

 

[TrekboxX]

^ Storage setup looks great! I'm getting ready to use some Monstaliner products on my FJ40 project!

Thanks! Just make sure you don't wait too long to do the final texture roll. It will look uneven if it is too dry.

Ok, got the Monstaliner done and started on the electronics. Removed the rear passenger side panel.

I decided to put the Blue Sea hub, ground block, and relays on a custom tray that easily pulls out for access. I absolutely hate working in small spaces, so I opted to use the upper, larger compartment.
ABS panel almost done:

Installed with knobs for easy removal:


Blocks bolted from underneath

Put a bunch of grommeted holes on the forward end of the compartment for the wires:

Fridge is just waiting...

That's all for now, folks!

 

[TrekboxX]

A couple of wires...

Dual battery tray going in. The fit was pretty bad, but nothing a bit of persuasion couldn't fix...



New battery

J-bolts too short- don't get me started!

Blue Sea 150 amp breaker installed:

Mounted up the bits I could before install:


Carcass in

Ran the wires around the box in this very heavy flexible conduit


Parts back from powder coat. Those guys do a great job of making my fab work look decent!

 

[TrekboxX]

Wings in and adjusted:

 

[TrekboxX]

Here's a few more finished pics. Lighting wasn't great. I'll grab some more when I can...

 

[paflytyer]

Really nice!

 

[PIPO]

Bad to the bone!

 

[artwerks]

You, sir, are a serious craftsman!
I think I'm quite OCD and the cleanliness and quality of this install makes me smile

So, tell me, if you haven't explained it already -- what are the awesome switches for:
Zombie Lights = Exterior flood and/or rear interior lights?
Trunk Monkey = WTF?
Beer = Obviously the ARB Fridge...

Can you give me details on the switches?
I don't like the ARB locker/compressor switches, so I will temporarily install them out of sight until I find something more OEM/clean looking. I was thinking an 80 series rotary locker switch, but that may be hard to find. I like your switches.

 

[TrekboxX]

Thanks guys! The switches are from OTRATTW. The fridge has it's own power switch, so it's direct wired. Beer is actually the the added led lights under the shelves and in the drawer, you know, so you can see your beer. Zombie lights are for future exterior lights, and the trunk monkey powers up the dual 12 volt sockets and dual usb sockets. There are also 3 spare circuits for future switches and 3 higher amp circuits for future use. One will be an inverter that will go in the passenger side panel. Thanks for the comments!

 

[RobRed]

You, sir, are a serious craftsman!
I think I'm quite OCD and the cleanliness and quality of this install makes me smile

So, tell me, if you haven't explained it already -- what are the awesome switches for:
Zombie Lights = Exterior flood and/or rear interior lights?
Trunk Monkey = WTF?
Beer = Obviously the ARB Fridge...

Can you give me details on the switches?
I don't like the ARB locker/compressor switches, so I will temporarily install them out of sight until I find something more OEM/clean looking. I was thinking an 80 series rotary locker switch, but that may be hard to find. I like your switches.

The 80 series switch is easy... Go to a Toyota dealer.

 

[magnetman]

You made the MONSTA smile. Awesome work!

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Awesome!! Really great work!

 

[mechanixhorseman]

That is by far the most amazing drawer system I've seen on these forums (but it looks like so much more than just drawers). So when are you going to start marketing and manufacturing at a reasonable price

 

[bluecruiser]

Well done....great looking set of drawers...

 

[TrekboxX]

Thanks guys!

That is by far the most amazing drawer system I've seen on these forums (but it looks like so much more than just drawers). So when are you going to start marketing and manufacturing at a reasonable price

Standby...

 

[Blackwater]

That is by far the most amazing drawer system I've seen on these forums (but it looks like so much more than just drawers). So when are you going to start marketing and manufacturing at a reasonable price

+1, I'd be a buyer if the price wasn't what some companies out there are charging...

Great work

 

[TXLX100]

That looks great. The whole setup looks at home in there.