That's what I was hoping to hear. By chance do you have pictures, or a quick how-to. I have fender mirrors and don't want to have to cut the mirror boss to accommodate a snorkel.
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That's what I was hoping to hear. By chance do you have pictures, or a quick how-to. I have fender mirrors and don't want to have to cut the mirror boss to accommodate a snorkel.
Charles,
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Charles' only apparent vice is spelled "Toyota" so I wouldn't hold my breath, sir.Charles,
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I would love to corrupt him with a part ownership in something like the Bronco below, but that's not likely....
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Picture ...... Later today.
How to ...... The abbreviated version... The forward portion of the snorkel had to be heated and re-shaped so it would not interfere with the mirror. This process was SLOW and TEDIOUS. Too much heat and you'll permanently deform the snorkel, too little, nothing happens.
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Here you go....
Nicely done. Along the same lines used to modify the early Safari 80 Series snork when fitted to LHD variants. The antenna base required clearancing.
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I was just going to use a hacksaw but Rob poo-pooed that idea.
You can use a saw?
I thot you needed yer fingers to push buttons on the flight deck.....
I thot you needed yer fingers to push buttons on the flight deck.....
Wow that looks fantastic! Any issues with the plastic becoming overly hard (brittle)? I assume you didn't use a bic lighter?
You mentioned a saw, I had originally considered cutting and plastic welding the corner of the snorkel into a notch. Any reason why you didn't do this?
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You can use a saw?
I thot you needed yer fingers to push buttons on the flight deck.....
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The reshaping was done over the course of two days using the lowest heat setting possible. The end result is not brittle.
Rob wanted the modification to look like it "belonged there" and decided against sharp angles which would have been the result of using a saw.
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You can use a saw?
I thot you needed yer fingers to push buttons on the flight deck.....
The instructions are on the box.
Its delivered! Now i can invite you to wheeling events!
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Sorry it's clean and I can't take a chance it will get dirty.
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Nice work. If you have to have a snorkel, you might as well do a good job of it…..
I'm not a fan of snorkels but as it turns out PO's of my trucks liked them - they are installed well and all but ….I'm slowly (years) working towards a de-snorkification on my 70 series and perhaps someday on my 60 too.
Nice work. If you have to have a snorkel, you might as well do a good job of it…..I'm not a fan of snorkels but as it turns out PO's of my trucks liked them - they are installed well and all but ….I'm slowly (years) working towards a de-snorkification on my 70 series and perhaps someday on my 60 too.
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That really turned out fantastic Charles. I really dig that stock yet strong rear bumper your fab guy worked up. Solid work!
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Thanks Kurt....
That really turned out fantastic Charles. I really dig that stock yet strong rear bumper your fab guy worked up. Solid work!
The weather finally broke down here after nearly 3 days of solid rain and I hope to be able to post additional photos shortly.
We need to discuss your misleading badging. Are you secretly hiding your turbo install from us?
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Yes it's misleading unless you give me credit for having a turbo sitting on the shelf. The grill badge was available from @cruiserdan and at his advanced age I thought it prudent to go ahead and get it. The pyrometer and boost gauge is installed and somewhat functional. (One less thing to do when the turbo project starts)
We need to discuss your misleading badging. Are you secretly hiding your turbo install from us?
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