Builds Big Red Toy (17 Viewers)

[The Phoenician]

No tuffy console. I drove it around yesterday, it was mostly out of the way. When i take it off road that will be the real test for me.
I'm having some electrical gremlins mess with my windows, central lock and stereo. Happens after every rain. I'm out of town for the week so I won't see my rig till the weekend.

 

[White Stripe]

That chord would bother me their. From here on out for me I am just using regular portable handheld CB's. With cell phones I don't use a CB much anymore. I guess it just depends how you use your cruiser. When you are way way in the middle of nowhere they could be a life saver. I vote for the center counsel area.

 

[The Phoenician]

Pre big bend camping check.
Loaded up the rtt, the bbq pit and ice chest. Gonna take my son , dog and lady to the lake for and overnight trip.

 

[davegonz]

Looks good, Mike. Have fun in BB.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Looks like a great time Mike. Enjoy it ALL!

J

 

[The Phoenician]

Thanks guys. We're staying at a lake near the house. Doing a systems check if you will before taking the long trip next week.

 

[robustbambi]

Sweet! Y'all are set up real nice!

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Good call on the system check. I always forgot something or bring crap I don't need. I stuck in California until the day before we leave for Big Bend. I already know my packing job will suck.

 

[The Phoenician]

System check already paying off. Had to drill the holes for the extension ladder. That would have sucked to realize it at big bend.
Having cold beer steak and salmon



My two best buds.

Camp site

Dinner

Yea i have cell reception.

 

[The Phoenician]

Breakfast.

Took a hike with the fam. It Was good to walk a real trail with diesel. He saw the lake and ran to it .

On my way back i met a few guys who grew up in the middle east. They thought i had a hino in the engine bay. Asked if i would sell it. Said No, but they gave me their cards in case i change my mind.

On the technical side of things. I still have some electrical gremlins. They come and go, but get more frequent when it rains.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

What part of the lake were you camping at?

 

[The Phoenician]

this is at lake Georgetown at Russel Park. It was the first time I went there. It would have been great to kayak, but there's no way to transport the rtt and kayak.

 

[TheForger]

Where there is a will, there is a way

 

[The Phoenician]

Where there is a will, there is a way

True. Need to save up for a trailer. My other dog Pearl she loves to kayak with us. Diesel is way too large.

 

[The Phoenician]

Had a long day in the cold this morning. Austin had two fake bomb threats which threw my plans for the day. Spent some time talking to the guy until the situation was diffused and they realized there were no actual explosives. Decided I was gonna reward myself with a light bar for the trip to big bend. Instead ended up buying some Mickey mouse looking headlights because i couldn't beat the price. Installed it and I'm waiting for tonight to adjust them.
First, the bomb robot.

Then the important stuff

I know it's not pretty but it's bright and functional.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Did they come with a relay.. or did you add one or an inline fuse?

J

 

[The Phoenician]

Did they come with a relay.. or did you add one or an inline fuse?

J

it had a relay and a switch. Pretty much plug n play.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

it had a relay and a switch. Pretty much plug n play.

Ok cool, if not I was going to OVERNIGHT you one...

J

 

[robustbambi]

I know a thing or two about bright ugly lights haha. Trucks looking saweet!

 

[The Phoenician]

thanks for looking out J. Yeh like I said I got a good deal, free installment and all the parts with it. That's what talked me out of a light bar.