Builds Our PanAm rig build thread

[TEC3]

Amazing on the fuel can carrier!

You don't happen to have any specs or measurements? wouldn't mind building something like that to carry gas or water.

 

[Tapage]

150 pound force, 15" open length, 6" throw

Gas Springs for swing arms

very much appreciated ..

 

[FlyAddiction]

Amazing on the fuel can carrier!

You don't happen to have any specs or measurements? wouldn't mind building something like that to carry gas or water.

18.5 x 28.5 ID.

 

[FlyAddiction]

Built a bike rack real quick. Allows us to bring our bikes for the time we will be in the states and still have only one thing to open to get at the tailgate.

 

[bmwjnky]

Interesting way to carry the bike but make sure it's ok for your fork and dropper post to be upside down like that for extended periods of time. Oil in them can get places it's not supposed to be and cause premature failure. For my dropper post they recommend not even picking the bike up when it is dropped at all as this can force oil past some of the seals and require a rebuild to make it work right again.

 

[FlyAddiction]

Got a few more things done;

The tablet mount is now complete. I removed the dash and brought a bracket up thru the clock opening. I welded a 3/8 x 16 nut to the face plate of the bracket to mount a ram 1.5" ball. I do not recommend the swivel arm pictured bellow as it flexes way too much with my 10" tablet. I have a standard length arm coming my way. My options were limited by the size of the tablet and the shift stick but so far so good.

 

[FlyAddiction]

I completed the window covers for the rear of the truck. I made small 20gauge 1.5"x2" plates that I squeezed between the glass and the rubber seal. The rare earth 1/2" magnets sewn on the back side of each cover stick to the plates. for the rear doors the magnets stick to the door frame.

Magnet location on the fixed glass covers

Magnet location on the rear door glass covers

 

[FlyAddiction]

More Pictures

 

[oszkari]

Great thread and wonderful craftsmanship! I wish I had your skills!

I recently came back from Central America in a HDJ81. Driving a RHD can be challenging down there, same applies to Chile.
Avoiding major border crossings (aka Panam HWY) can make a huge difference on your trip. All in all, it is do-able (I went down and came back) but time to time can be stressful. Well worth it though!

I don't want to sidetrack this thread so PM me if you like to hear more, and I help in what I can.

 

[toyotaaddict83]

Loving the rear bumper, roof rack and bike rack! Props man! Keep it up! Cheers!

 

[FlyAddiction]

Great thread and wonderful craftsmanship! I wish I had your skills!

I recently came back from Central America in a HDJ81. Driving a RHD can be challenging down there, same applies to Chile.
Avoiding major border crossings (aka Panam HWY) can make a huge difference on your trip. All in all, it is do-able (I went down and came back) but time to time can be stressful. Well worth it though!

I don't want to sidetrack this thread so PM me if you like to hear more, and I help in what I can.

How long ago did you travel on the Panam?

 

[FlyAddiction]

Less than 90 Days before departure! We are slowly wrapping up the loose ends. All the metal fabrication is completed and I now need to focus on the Drawer/Kitchen setup and general maintenance.

I modified the brake proportioning valve actuator to increase braking power. Now my rear locks up too fast. I need to service the brakes all around and see where I am at.

Got some new rubber and wheels. 315x75R16 Cooper STT PRO. So far so good except for some vibrations around 110kph. The shop balanced them with beads as it needed too much weight for sticky weight and I did not want weight on the outside of the rim. Is that common practice for tires like that?

 

[FlyAddiction]

I also hard wired my fridge and battery charger.

I had to modify my propane holder to make room for the bigger tire in the back. I decided to use a small destaco Latch instead of my original design to ease removal of the tank when setting up the kitchen away from the vehicle. Still need to find a way to lock it...

I really wanted a Partner Steel 18" 2 burner stove but could not bring myself to spend 400$ for it(After exchange rate, shipping and duties)
I read a bit on the old Coleman Stoves and they seam to be hard to kill and very simple/cheap to service. After a quick search on kijiji I picked up this immaculate 1965 421d for 40$ (Same as 425d in the U.S. I think). I plan on changing all the seals and gaskets and using a propane adapter for it. Will I be able to depend on it or am I completely stupid?

 

[FlyAddiction]

By the way... My old 15" wheels and tires are for sale. Pm for more info.

 

[artech]

It's builds like this that inspire the rest of us! Great work!

 

[oszkari]

How long ago did you travel on the Panam?

Left on July 2015 and came back from Panama in April 2016. We spent good couple of months in Central America.

 

[theish]

Dude awesome build! Inspiring me to get my welder out. That coleman should last you forever. I got a hand me down from my parents and its indestructible, though I use normal camp gas.

 

[ElviMcCoy]

We’ve been using 425s at our deer camp for years. Had a gasket go on one of the fuel pumps. We cut out a small disc of leather from an old boot, soaked it in motor oil, replaced the old seal and it held pressure. They are pretty indestructible.

ps- amazing build....

 

[BrandonAz]

Awesome work. You've definitely got some fab skills.

 

[suadero]

Fairly certain you could go into business selling some of these mod designs. The jerry can and clock ones are outstanding creativity and execution! Have you started on the road yet?