Build Habba the Bedouin Truck Build Thread

[DrRock]

Curious on the seat covers too. Glad to see my tailgate worked well for you, feel free to share any feedback on what you liked and didn’t like so I can improve the design. Also, who made your drinks holder? Really like that.

Cheers, James

 

[javelinadave]

The tailgate liner went on great. As for the seat covers they are not skin tight but they fit well and they are not baggy. I would definitely purchase them again. I order them thru Equipt1.com in Colorado.

 

[LDowney]

Thank you

 

[javelinadave]

Also, who made your drinks holder? Really like that.

Cheers, James

70 Series Steel Dash Cup holders – Ashtray Replacement | CG Cruisers - https://cgcruisers.com.au/products/73-75-78-79-steel-dash-ash-tray-replacement-cupholders

The cup holder is awesome, 100% recommend it and the company in Australia

 

[DrRock]

Brilliant, thanks!!

 

[javelinadave]

Installed a Yaesu 2m/70cm radio. I couldn’t find a great place for the control panel so I stuck it down on the rubber mat. I think I like it there but am open to suggestions. I mounted the antenna on the bull bar.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Installed a Yaesu 2m/70cm radio. I couldn’t find a great place for the control panel so I stuck it down on the rubber mat. I think I like it there but am open to suggestions. I mounted the antenna on the bull bar.


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An option that doesn’t require you to look down.

 

[javelinadave]

@Gun Runner 5 , Tell me about this bracket

 

[Gun Runner 5]

@Gun Runner 5 , Tell me about this bracket

It’s a “one-off” fabrication from Odd Iron that utilizes the mirror mount.

 

[javelinadave]

Here is an easy, fun little project, an in dash garage opener button that looks like a factory install.
I ordered my switch from here: AOB AIR ON BOARD - https://aironboard.com
If you want a vertical switch you can order it from the US web site here : Vertical Garage Door Switch
If you want a horizontal switch you need to email the USA site and special order one from Craig.

So here is what you get. A switch that fits into a dash hole of your choice, a wiring harness and a set of instructions.

All you have to do is pair up a garage remote to your opener, split open the case and solder the red and green wires to the board on the back side of the button you programed. Then wrap the board in any type of insulating tape so nothing metal can touch it and short it out. ( I re-soldered the green wire after the photo)

Before you plug it into the switch feed the plug from the back of the dash thru the hole and plug it in. Walla! You have a factory looking garage opener.

 

[RHINO]

70 Series Steel Dash Cup holders – Ashtray Replacement | CG Cruisers - https://cgcruisers.com.au/products/73-75-78-79-steel-dash-ash-tray-replacement-cupholders

The cup holder is awesome, 100% recommend it and the company in Australia

AAAAAnd it still functions as a tray!!!! nice find Dave

 

[1HaytchZed]

Nice.... maybe put the body decals back on?

 

[javelinadave]

Nice.... maybe put the body decals back on?

Thinking about it

 

[javelinadave]

Added a set of Front Runner load bars that I had laying around and a small Rigid work light. I still need to wire it up.

 

[javelinadave]

It’s been a bit since my last update. I came out to go for a drive and found a huge puddle of grease under my right rear tire. What a hot mess getting the hub apart, those cone washers suck to remove. Long story short I replaced the axle oil seal (PN 9031035001) and the hub seal (PN 9031162001), inspected and repacked the wheel bearings and races. I also needed to replace the oil soaked brake shoes. Not a tough job but pretty messy.
As for the root cause of this mess, a plugged axle breather, (PN 9093003097). If you haven’t done so, make sure your axle breather lines both front and back are not plugged. Learn from my mistake, a $7 part cost me hours of work and a bunch of $$$ in parts.

 

[DrRock]

FTI, those cone washers come right out if you remove the nut, then tap the stud with a brass punch.

 

[javelinadave]

I also installed these arm rests Cup Holder Armrests Pro - https://us.70seriesstore.com/products/70-series-cup-holder-armrests-pro and these floor mats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM6N6ZD7?tag=ihco-20