Shielding gas always seem to run out during a project or on the weekends when the welding shops aren’t open. I’d go with the biggest bottle you can afford. Most beginners gravitate towards the 80cu ft or 120 cu ft.
I’d check prices on both the bottles themselves and the cost to refill them...
Long term you’ll wreck the battery charging at 14.4v or higher. The gassing voltage of a 12v lead acid battery is 14.4v (temperature dependent). Gel batteries have a limited ability to deal with gassing due to the gel like nature of the acid that gives it its name. Gas bubbles tend to get...
The 3vzfe AFM inlet/outlet is physically larger than the 3vze’s so modification to the air cleaner box and intake tube to throttle body would be necessary. As I recall those that did this install in the past removed the air cleaner box and installed a cone filter (K&N style) and used either a...
Spent the last four days at Ski Santa Fe shredding the gnarl and slaying the pow. With only the single panel up top(damn thief that stole my second panel!) and very little sun the batteries dropped lower than I've ever had them. But the Zombie Trailer performed admirably. Cooked all my meals...
2000lbs fully loaded. The 40 has no problems towing/stopping it. On the flats I can tow at 70+mph. On the hills to the ski resorts...well it is still a 40😰
Engine is original but is fuel injected ala megasquirt and has headers.
Brakes are 4Runner four piston calipers and a Supra brake...
Camped out at Santa Fe Ski Area for the next few days. As always any Mudders in the area stop by for a beer.
To snowboard or ski. Tough life choices:rofl:
Every year. Got a batch of seeds from NMSU started in the sunroom. Still too cool at night to plant them outside. Though not in the raised beds, they got their own spot outside.
Hauled a bunch of cinderblocks to bring up the raised beds one more brick height. Hopefully it'll mean no more leaning over to harvest. Backs not what it used to be. DOH!!
Drove the Old Gurl up Santa Fe Saturday and Monday for some Phat Ski love. I love my Icelantic Gypsy's. They are soooo Beautiful!! Not much Pow! on Saturday but enough on Monday to make it worthwhile. Also the first time I stopped at Izanami. Highly recommended for Après Ski. Their sake...
First step in any project is cleaning out the vehicle and assessing what works and what doesn't. It was obvious that the PO cared for this vehicle as not only did he have a repair manual for the rig but also had brand new wheel bearings and a complete clutch kit in one of the drawers. SCORE...
Mild build! Tell you what since it doesn't have power steering I'll try and source a R151F tranny so I can at least put it into 2LO for those crappy parking jobs. That'll give me the upgrade path for 4wd in the future.
Mild build: I wanna enjoy it so keeping the downtime to a minimum will be a priority.
I'll be prioritizing the camper side. First thing is to upgrade the dual battery setup. I have a 12V 1500w GO power puresine wave inverter from the first version of the Zombie Trailer's electrical system as...
After all fluids were topped off the RV was loaded up on to the trailer.
The Old Gurl looking on as final checks of straps are performed
My buddy's collection of VW Vanagons in various states of repair.
After drinking the bierz and haggling moneys were exchanged and I am officially the...
G082. So 4.11 gear in the rear. 8" 3rd member. Owner claims it'll do 75mph on the flats. Apparently it's been driven to both coasts. I'll be finishing up the mechanical checks this weekend. Not gonna lie this baby is calling to me.
As I'm still working through the pros and cons I appreciate your comment. Funny enough my buddy builds VW Vanagons for fun. He swaps Subaru EJ25's into them.
4wd is not a deal breaker for me as I already have the Old Gurl/Zombie Trailer combination which has served me well for 2 years. I'll...
I've always wanted one as well. But once I got my FJ80 and later the FJ40 and Zombie Trailer it kinda fell by the wayside. But the girl wants an enclosed bathroom And it is damn near impossible to fit one in a 6' x 6' box. So here I am looking at another project. 😅😱
Pretty sure it's a '78 chassis. The bumper hitch looks home made. From the literature its a series 200 floor plan. 16-17' length. Pre axle recall model.
Afaik he's selling for a friend. Asking 2k though I got first dibs and a drinking buddy discount if I decide to nab it.
I'll have...
While drinking the bierz with a buddy he casually asked if I wanted to go check out a old Toyota RV that needed work. Being a sucker for old 'Yotas I readily agreed.
With little more than duct tape and a jump the anemic 20r roared to life. Not bad for sitting in a lot for over 2years. The...