Build 79-series Mongrel build

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Hammock pole construction.

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This is done other than some quick clean up and probably polish the stainless.

Jerrycan carrier just about done too.

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Sliders!

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Rear bumper saga almost complete!

Back up camera final location.

“Catch” detail for the locking Jerry can carrier.

Had to notch the carrier here for the tailgate. It’s not an issue when fully opened but the carriers have two opened selections and on the narrower of the two it was a clearance issue.

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[prwillard2]

Where are you pulling reverse input from for the backup camera? The rear lights?

 

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A little custom thing we did to the Warn M12 winch.

The free spool handle was just a bit too proud for our liking and we couldn’t get the housing clocked right. So we torn it down, cut the handle down shorter, tig welded it back together, had it powder coated red and reassembled it.

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Where are you pulling reverse input from for the backup camera? The rear lights?

We usually use the trans backup switch.

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I think the Cruiser is getting one of these.

It’s the Smartcap out of South Africa.

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[Gun Runner 5]

I think the Cruiser is getting one of these.

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It’s the Smartcap out of South Africa.

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Do they have a dealer in the U.S.?

 

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Do they have a dealer in the U.S.?

Many.

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[Climbingnut]

I have a smart cap on mine. Awesome bit of kit and takes a beating.

 

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Center console work. We built this skirt and base to do two things. Bolt in to the factory console mounts and keep gear from sliding under the console.

Since the front of the Tuffy console is now narrowed to work with the 70-series style ebrake, we went with a single cup holder. I made the pocket on the side for holding a cellphone, wallet or whatever.

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Getting there, a few more things to do.

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[renago]

Mmmm, do you like it ?

 

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[cppilot]

Super build…envy for sure. FYI.. I checked on these Smartcap Canopy’s and they said one for our HZJ75 or 79 bed would only be available from the South African Plant. The dealers here are not set for the Land Cruiser. unless you have some better intel I’d love to hear it..

 

[prwillard2]

Super build…envy for sure. FYI.. I checked on these Smartcap Canopy’s and they said one for our HZJ75 or 79 bed would only be available from the South African Plant. The dealers here are not set for the Land Cruiser. unless you have some better intel I’d love to hear it..

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It's only money, I'm sure the South African dealers would love to ship you one.

 

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Super build…envy for sure. FYI.. I checked on these Smartcap Canopy’s and they said one for our HZJ75 or 79 bed would only be available from the South African Plant. The dealers here are not set for the Land Cruiser. unless you have some better intel I’d love to hear it..

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I am having to setup an account with their main US distributor and it is a one off import.

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Old 80-series tow hitch we are freshing up.

I have an old Reese and this one. This one is a Valley brand and it is just about twice as stout as the Reese so we went with this one.

A whole bunch of things are in the process of powder coating l, this will get fresh powder too.

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