Builds Moonshine - A Build Thread

[GLTHFJ60]

Used the clip and heat shrink method because I might end up using some of these wires in the future. Not sure what for, but maybe

Factory PS engine loom:

Cleaned up:

Got it wrapped up with a new inner fender:

DS loom was more of a mess because of the smog crap. Got it split, cut, capped and wrapped again:

Had to pull the outer fender to replace the inner fender:

Old vs new. Replacing my hacked to crap inner fenders:

Muuuch better with a big fat solenoid to switch my winch hot lead on and off:

 

[Wrench]

What's that red crap on the terminals?

 

[boots4]

What's that red crap on the terminals?

I was going to ask the same question. I assume it's to protect against corrosion but what is it?

 

[klinetime574]

Maybe something like THIS ? (link to Amazon)

 

[woytovich]

THis:
"Question: what color is the spray?
Answer: Red "

 

[JSparks]

Hey just caught up on this thread, huge fan of the wagon thanks for the inspiration, just wanted to show you my box setup as you were after one a few pages back, could be way too late but anyway, i think everyone has different needs and i wouldn't get rid of my rear seats even though they are folded down 99% of the time, my main box fills the boot and stops where the seats fold, its set to the same height as the tailgate which is a bit high for sleeping but worked for my tool cases and those cheap plastic boxes. then a second piece of ply spans from there to the top of the rear seats when they are folded, i can sleep on the top especially once i put the carpet and underlay down, a must to stop everything sliding, the two little cubbies have hinged lids and magnet catches for recovery gear and spares and then the three main cupboards fit all my tools, 6x9 speaker boxes go ontop of the wheel arches and the hinged lids cover those as well.
just a note also if you don't have central locking (i don't) set the back seat area up with the stuff you use more regularly on the drivers side, leaning all the way across these trucks to unlock the back passenger door is bad enough let alone after you have just jumped out, especially with your spring over.
cheers.

Edit (took some better photos kinda)

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Red stuff is corrosion inhibiting spray.

 

[Bama4door]

Had an awesome weekend at GSMTR and it was great meeting Johnny @GLTHFJ60 and seeing Moonshine in person. Here's a few pics oI got over the weekend. It's pretty massive and badass in person haha.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Wow. What a trip. This is going to become a staple on the wheeling schedule for sure.

Met up with @Fort Knox early and ran out to Sierra Nevada for an early lunch. Met up with @Teddy , @CharlestonG8R and Eric in SC (I believe that's his username) then rolled on to Windrock.

@dbenke and @greenseaman are in this shot:

Dale (not sure on the username):

Campground with @cruisermatt and @Bama4door . It was awesome to meet you Cole and awesome to see you again Matt!!! Cole, we'll talk about hurricane creek soon. Thanks for the link to the sector shaft Matt!!

So that was Thursday. Next up is Friday and it rained from about noon onwards. At windrock, that means slick as snot. I didn't get any pics of my truck stuck, but she certainly was right in the foreground:

@Fort Knox had a slight gravity problem

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Rain picked up, so we hit greens for the rest of the day.

Saw a genuine FJ60 firetruck too. Not sure who owned it:

Saturday group:

@Bama4door did SUPER well in his LR4. What an impressive machine:

I tried to focus on videos on Saturday, so it'll take me a couple of days, if not a week, to get them uploaded and together. Let's just say that one of them includes a drag race that I lost

For those wondering, the campground we stayed at does have showers and toilets, although the porta-potties are closer. There is a pavilion but the staff crew set up all around it, so we camped in the mud As for the park, between the three good, long days, we put about 100 miles offroad and covered maybe 10% of the park. This park is insanely large and has wheeling for every caliber of truck, from a stock 80 @Beau Diddly all the way through a buggy on 54" tires. Absolutely amazing

Thanks to everyone who makes GSMTR happen!! Holy crap, what a heck of a good time. Can't wait for next year I hope we can get some more ONSC'ers out next year!!!

 

[cruisermatt]

Needs more tech

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Needs more tech

Do you have any pics from winching Moonshine up 17?

 

[cruisermatt]

No I was busy making sure the winch line got hooked up safely

To everyone else, although there is no pictoral evidence Moonshine's winch does function and pull it up a steep muddy hill.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Yes there are. Waiting on Brian to upload them somewhere.


Here are some more pics that Bill (on the quad) had of a nice big washout that I tried to drive through. Had to get a light strap backwards to get out:

I need lockers!!

 

[cruisermatt]

You also need a steering box

 

[TLC Norway]

Very nice! I'm looking forward to the videos!

 

[robustbambi]

im upset i missed it this year. looked like fun

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Got some more pics from Brian who rode with me:

See? Moonshine isn't that big!!!

 

[woytovich]

You got through those ruts unscathed? Impressive!

 

[TLC Norway]

Awesome photos!!