what i did underneath the scoop i used silicone to glue 1/4 vacuum line in front and around the hood hole so basically it stops the rain from going in the engine bay not 100 % but helps a lot
BUILD: Third time's a charm - LX450 (3 Viewers)
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Box Rocket
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I used a strip of bulb seal weather stripping with adhesive backing to to the same thing and create a bit of a dam for rain water to not have an easy path into the engine bay.
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As they all eventually do, my ARB’s powder coat was showing its age and I didn’t have the heart to reinstall it after cleaning up the hood/fenders
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Opted to change the finish a little bit and go with a textured powder coat that more closely matches the sliders and rear bumper.
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davidp14
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wow! what a nice cruiser! I'm going to start trolling around rileyville daily to look for it.
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I can check, but I believe the shop used Dakota DigitalAny notes on how this was accomplished?
That would be awesome, thanks!
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Confirmed. It was a Dakota Digital cruise control kit that was used. I dont have the exact model but was listed at $385.
Awesome, thanks!
@Cruiserhead05
Do you have any info on which motor mounts, oil pan, and headers you used? I searched but couldn't find anything.
Do you have any info on which motor mounts, oil pan, and headers you used? I searched but couldn't find anything.
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We used the full Marks conversion kits, which I believe included motor mounts and oil pan, amongst other things. The headers are Hooker.
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So unfortunately my rebuilt redhead steering box gave way about 100 yards into our first trail at Coal Mine. We suspect the teflon seal in an old worn out box simply could not handle the added pressure with the tires airdown and the going through some rocks. Mind you, the box was flawless for the three months prior when it was only being driven on the street.
Instead of rebuild the unit again, I opted to replace it with a new OEM unit since they already have the 105 sector shaft. Swapped over the pitman arm and back in business.
Instead of rebuild the unit again, I opted to replace it with a new OEM unit since they already have the 105 sector shaft. Swapped over the pitman arm and back in business.
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Next up was the seats. I would never say the Corbeau's were bad, but there are some small things I believe could have been done better. They served their purpose for several years and a very cost-effective solution to a tired 80 series seat that needs replacement.
I ended up with a pair of Vario F seats, with heaters and driver's armrest.
I ended up with a pair of Vario F seats, with heaters and driver's armrest.
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Assembly is fairly well documented here on Mud, so not a whole lot to share. It's pretty straight forward. Digging for the armrest mounting holes can be a little unnerving but it all worked out.
Toby was great to work with and sent me a ton of leather samples, as I debated doing full leather. After much debated, ended up sticking with the standard brown leatherette with cloth and the planted seat brackets.
Toby was great to work with and sent me a ton of leather samples, as I debated doing full leather. After much debated, ended up sticking with the standard brown leatherette with cloth and the planted seat brackets.
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Final product.
Those seats look amazing as always.
Bludozer
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Perpetually on the list. Must be so nice for long rides.
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Toby at Scheel Mann hooked it up with a passenger side armrest and some extra upholstery so my center console could be refinished to match. Riding shotgun is almost as fun as driving it now.
Absolutely beautiful rig. I'm curious if you had to do anything custom with the driveshafts for the L99 swap?
