Builds AK HJ-75 (1 Viewer)

[coldtaco]

Got the tailgate swapped, after removing the rusted corner bolt. The floating nut was not held in place anymore while trying to remove the rusted bold. Trying to figure out how to hold this floating nut, I ended up drilling three holes into this floating nut and drove in three metal “dowels”, don’t know if that’s what you call these.

 

[coldtaco]

Got the back window frame straightened out, now to work on a window.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I see it still has “Skippy” on the tailgate.

 

[coldtaco]

I see it still has “Skippy” on the tailgate.

Yup

 

[cruiserdan]

Got the tailgate swapped, after removing the rusted corner bolt. The floating nut was not held in place anymore while trying to remove the rusted bold. Trying to figure out how to hold this floating nut, I ended up drilling three holes into this floating nut and drove in three metal “dowels”, don’t know if that’s what you call these.

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Roll pins

 

[coldtaco]

Solid, painted to match? Or glass?

 

[Buckow]

Solid, painted to match?

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Yeah or black might be nice too. It could make the black surrounding frame disappear. Is this just temporary for the camping trip or a strong solution for backing into things?

 

[coldtaco]

Might be a solution for backing into things temp right now, tomorrow will go find some plexiglass and see if I can find a glass place that could hopefully make me a new glass piece.

 

[coldtaco]

Solid it is, till Monday/Tuesday when I can get glass installed.

 

[FJ73Texas]

More privacy for you and the wifey.

 

[divemedic]

Can’t wait to synch up for some trips!

 

[coldtaco]

More privacy for you and the wifey.

Except you can’t tell if a bear or someone is in front of the door

 

[jblueridge]

Still using a mirror mounted reverse camera?
I have really wanted one since my camping gear blocks rear window.

 

[coldtaco]

Still using a mirror mounted reverse camera?
I have really wanted one since my camping gear blocks rear window.

yes, but I get a lot of glare on it for some reason so it makes it rather hard to see through.

 

[jblueridge]

I can’t see my iphone screen running satnav when I wear my polarized sunglasses.
Maybe experiment with polarized glasses to see if they help or hurt.

 

[coldtaco]

Finished my fitout in the rear. We will see how it goes

Had to make a cutout for the tail gate chain on the right side

On the left side I just lift the chain up and over

 

[coldtaco]

Went to the local diesel trucks on testosterone meet. Entered the show and shine. The Ute won best of

First prize

Rat rod

 

[coldtaco]

Got on the dyno. 3 runs. 3rd run got 208HP and 399 ft-lb at the rear wheels. Not bad I guess since original engine is 134HP/232ft-lb.

 

[coldtaco]

Well, that didn’t take long. Already have a new idea for the back. Will have to spend some time thinking it through

 

[coldtaco]

Went camping with our camping friends.