Rapovt's HZ60 build

[rapovt]

Does anybody recognize this latch and who makes them?

 

[rapovt]

WHATS NEXT
finish the wiring and dual battery system
power to the way back
rebuild the AC system
stereo and speakers
cruise control
Security- fuel shutoff and starter shutoff and some kind of LOUD noise- like a train horn or something
paint-keep it silver or dune beige?????or another color
interior- sound deadening and a front seats on top of a Wagongear box
install Wagongear rear side windows
install ARB front bumper

 

[rapovt]

Gary- the 60 looks great!!!! I can only imagine what the green and white 55 would have looked like with those axles, drivetrain, and wheels. Can't wait to get a ride in the 60. Gary S

Thanks Gary
I needed a little more creature comfort. I want to be able to jump in this and drive up to see my buddy in Alaska, so that's why I went to the 60. Ron (Scrapdaddy) is doing an amazing job on the old 55

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Badass man!

The latch pictured above is sold by McMasterCarr (http://www.mcmaster.com/) They are called toggle clamps.

 

[Dpcruiser]

Gary,

Really nice cruiser.

I am in Dover, by Mt Snow. Love to see your rig sometime soon.
Need about a month before mine is road ready.

Was the wheel approach expensive?

I vote for silver! Feel like I don't see many of those.

Cheers,
Sean

 

[scrapdaddy]

Hey Gary,

Just seen your build. Glad you're back at it. The 60 looks like it's ready for Alaska! Good Job!

I'm trying to do right by your 55, just a slow process. I'll say it again, Thanks for the opportunity to own such a nice wagon.

Good luck with the 60 and look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[rapovt]

Badass man!

The latch pictured above is sold by McMasterCarr (http://www.mcmaster.com/) They are called toggle clamps.

Mcmaster -Carr only has the destaco style with a metal base. I am looking for one with a cast handle and base

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Mcmaster -Carr only has the destaco style with a metal base. I am looking for one with a cast handle and base

Gotcha. Sorry man!

 

[Sporin]

Looks great Gary! I was over your way the other day and wondered what you were up to lately, very cool.

 

[Bednar]

Does anybody recognize this latch and who makes them?

That latch is a DE-STA-CO. I found them on amazon. The cast ones are the 7500lbs ones. They run about 100 bucks.

 

[rapovt]

Thanks. I just ordered one.

 

[82cruiser]

Great work Gary. Can't wait to see it in person.

 

[rapovt]

I haven't done too much for a while. It is going to get painted in March so I need to finish it up. I did some more work on the bumper

 

[rapovt]

I took out the interior and insulated with Second Skin Damplifier sheets

 

[rapovt]

next I put in Aussie pvc floor in place of the carpet and a Wagongear seat box. I am amazed at the quality of the seat box. Thanks Kevin!

 

[rapovt]

next I installed a set of 2013 Honda CRV Leather seats

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Nice seats!!

 

[Sporin]

Looking good!

 

[mwalls54]

Looks good Gary. Nate was telling me you done some more work to it. We moved his 40 over to the new house yesterday.

 

[VTCruiser]

Looks great, Gary! What fan shroud and A/C lines are those?