Builds BoltRipper's 2-year Overdue Build Thread (1 Viewer)

[MrMikeyG]

Ok. one of those situations where having a long standing relationship with your agent probably helps.

 

[Overland Tailor]

Used this weekend to replace all the Belt Moulding on the exterior windows. Had one start to curl, so I figured it was time to replace them all.

Also took the time to replace all the interior door wipers as well.

Cheers -

 

[Overland Tailor]

The wife's 200 has some great floor lighting and I wanted to add some to the 80 Series. I had some LED strip rolls in the garage in white blue and red.. Decided on Red to protect night vision.

I've seen some 12" strips and they are blinding, so I cut these at 6".... Might go to 4", but so far I like the additional light.

Cheers-

 

[Bisonthecruiser]

That's awesome. Are the lights on full time, or only when door is open?

 

[Overland Tailor]

That's awesome. Are the lights on full time, or only when door is open?

@Bisonthecruiser I have them on the Parking Light Circuit, so only when the lights are on... Thanks ~

 

[Dubbinchris]

Used this weekend to replace all the Belt Moulding on the exterior windows. Had one start to curl, so I figured it was time to replace them all.

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Also took the time to replace all the interior door wipers as well.

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Cheers -

You have the part numbers for the belt moldings? Mine are all starting to look pretty bad.

 

[Overland Tailor]

You have the part numbers for the belt moldings? Mine are all starting to look pretty bad.

@Dubbinchris

75720-60021
MOULDING ASSY, FRONT DOOR, LH

75710-60021
MOULDING ASSY, FRONT DOOR, RH

75740-60020
MOULDING ASSY, RR DOOR, LH

75730-60020
MOULDING ASSY, RR DOOR, RH

See @beno for great service on these parts....


Cheers -

John~

 

[Dubbinchris]

Ok. one of those situations where having a long standing relationship with your agent probably helps.

Awesome! Thanks man!

 

[clx16]

Do you mind sharing what you mounted the strips to under the dash? I've Got strips I installed in my taco and some waiting to be installed in my 80. I hate not being able to see what is on the floor at night.

 

[Overland Tailor]

Do you mind sharing what you mounted the strips to under the dash? I've Got strips I installed in my taco and some waiting to be installed in my 80. I hate not being able to see what is on the floor at night.

@clx16 Driver os mounted to the plastic AC duct, passenger is mounted on base of the fan housing.

I used 3M VHB Tape as the stock sticky strip is junk on these LED's.

Rears are mounted on the Scheel-Mann Seat Bases.

Hope that helps.

Cheers -

 

[clx16]

Definitely helps and agree 100% on the stock sticky strip. thanks for the info on the 3M VHB.
I have step sliders and will be installing some under them for when the doors open the ground will light up for the person getting out. I've been trying to figure out what will stick and I bet that 3M stuff will do just fine there also.

 

[TonyP]

Just spent the morning going throught this thread.

Nicely done! Great attention to detail. Certainly some inspiration for future builds.

 

[Overland Tailor]

Just spent the morning going throught this thread.

Nicely done! Great attention to detail. Certainly some inspiration for future builds.

@TonyP Appreciate the comment.. Thanks brother...

 

[sanscruiser]

Hey Boltripper, My 94 is need of a lot of work..if you could restore mine next, that'd be greeeeaaaatttt..Kudos on your build..this is just keeps getting better!

 

[LandCruncher80]

Awsome build Boltripper. Saw your rig posted in eBay in DEC. Still available for sale?

 

[Overland Tailor]

Thanks for the words..... No, had an itch when I picked up a 2018 for the wife, but the more I drove hers the more I realized how perfect the 80 was.....

I’ll probably look to build the 200 over time, but doubt the 80 will ever go..

Cheers !

John

 

[EvanD]

I somehow had never stumbled onto this build. As 1000 people have said before, one of the most incredible I've seen.

I did chuckle though at a post on a page in single digits, of you saying at the end of the build you'd post what you have into it. What I came to realize is, that's your out, there will never be an end to this build...

Thanks for the awesome inspiration and write ups!

 

[Overland Tailor]

I somehow had never stumbled onto this build. As 1000 people have said before, one of the most incredible I've seen.

I did chuckle though at a post on a page in single digits, of you saying at the end of the build you'd post what you have into it. What I came to realize is, that's your out, there will never be an end to this build...

Thanks for the awesome inspiration and write ups!

Appreciate the words... Yep, it will never be done

 

[Overland Tailor]

Completed a few things that have been on the list for a while. I wanted to add some Anderson Power Pole Connectors to the rear of the vehicle. All my portable radio operations use Anderson, so this helps eliminate carrying batteries for the KX3

Installed them with disconnects on the rear so I can remove the panel completely if needed.

Finally decided to replace the 22 year old hood struts as well... mine were just starting to fail. Also got sone new Tan interior bits from @beno - Thanks so much for the new parts my friend!

Cheers -

John

 

[Oakleyguy]

Great build!