Builds DRANGED's GX470 build/ownership thread (2 Viewers)

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Oh, I didn't report the HAM mount (3/7/18) here, oops.

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

Nice!

Are you running the antenna always or just on outings?

Do you have a cap for the threads/connector if the antenna isn't mounted?

 

[DRANGED]

Nice!

Are you running the antenna always or just on outings?

Do you have a cap for the threads/connector if the antenna isn't mounted?

I've just left it on full time. I had the whip tied back to the roof rack for getting in the garage without tapping (it's like 2" long) but I pulled that off and just let it tap.

I do not have a cap. That's a good idea! Then just mount whip when needed.
I think I may have a go with that, assuming I can source a thread cap in my tiny Town . Thx

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

If you could figure out the thread pitch a machine shop could make one up easily.

Even a plastic sleeve like the protector that comes on a camp stove propane tank would do if it was sized right.

 

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If you could figure out the thread pitch a machine shop could make one up easily.

Even a plastic sleeve like the protector that comes on a camp stove propane tank would do if it was sized right.

haha, if only there was a machine shop here [business opportunity, anyone?!]
Yeah, I see what you mean. I'll spec it and keep eyes peeled. There's got to be something.

 

[gahi]

Here

 

[DRANGED]

Not yet, BUT it will be by next week. ;-P
Thx

Here

 

[NMBruce]

I think I will get one to have around

 

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First 10k mi oil change interval...looks pretty good to me!
I think this was valvoline full synth, high mileage and the NAPA gold HC filter (PN 1516) matching the Toyota PN of high capacity filter (previously mentioned in this build). BUT NOW NAPA has a platinum filter in the 1516!

10Kmi oilchangec

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10Kmi oilchangeb

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10Kmi oilchange

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NAPA Platinum HC oil filter 1516

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NAPA Platinum HC oil filter 1516

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tire rotation day too. 2 @12/32s, 2@ 13/32s. 5-tire rotation pattern.
Spare to RR, rears cross to front, LF to LR, RF to spare.

3rd tire rotation on BFGs

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3rd tire rotation on BFGs-b

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bathroom scale specd the mass of a mounted BFG at/KO2 265/70/17LT-E

heavy BFG

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15K mile BFG AT/KO2s

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Just scored some Sceptors, a friend visited family in BC.!

Sceptors of awesomeness

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As a numbers guy, I'm a little miffed at myself for missing a "Golden" opportunity @ 161803

175K 6/23/18

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But I guess I'll have another epportunity at 271828

 

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Not yet, BUT it will be by next week. ;-P
Thx

one week one day, installed

NMO rain cap.

HAM base

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Ham base rain cover

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Ham base rain cover

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[NMBruce]

one week one day, installed

NMO rain cap.

HAM base

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Ham base rain cover

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Ham base rain cover

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should get mine today.

 

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Packed for 3-wk road trip. headed out 0n 4 July.
it was 1:00 pm @ 100 deg. (phone cracked the sad so I didn't get that dash pic )

Airbags are rad!

Delivering tires to a friend in DNV for his gambler 500 build

 

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also, when in DNV... got shade!!

Sunseeker 2.0, 7' awning(s)

 

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Day 1: Moab to DNV
Day 2: DNV to MO

Day 3: Mo to INDY

 

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Fun stuff (for a desert rat )!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/M7YT1MPU7Ern7TZt5
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6tRe1bo3vHs2xqDL6

 

[nirschl]

Love your log.