Root Beer Float, my 1990 HZJ77

[broth9640]

Does EVERY 7x glove box door have a dent in it?

I hadn't even noticed the dent. It's pretty subtle and only visible from an angle with the right lighting. Thanks for wrecking it for me now it's all I look at anymore.

 

[broth9640]

And not a single word about my faux wood wrap? You guys are slipping. I thought it was stock at first, but the closer I look at it, the more it looks like an aftermarket deal. It was on the window controls on the door handles too. I have started removing it.

 

[broth9640]

Anyone have an old altimeter/ thermometer housing laying around that they would part with? I am thinking I want to mount the turbo gauges in one up on the dash. Right now they were expertly mounted with double sided tape. But hey, I ain't complaining, the PO could have easily hacked the dash and drilled a bunch of holes.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

@broth9640 ......And not a single word about my faux wood wrap?
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I just assumed that you had a deluxe model. I was actually a little jealous.

 

[NM Frontier]

I don't have an old altimeter/ thermometer housing but I will be watching how you mod yours for the gauges, as I plan on doing it this spring. I assume you plan on fitting all three gauges in there?

Funny mine had Patagonia stickers on it in a few places when I got it also.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Do you plan to install a 2nd pod that contains the turbo related instruments or simply remove the current pod and mount the new pod there?

 

[broth9640]

I don't have a pod in mine currently. Some 77's got them and some didn't. Here is the plan, gut a pod out and install it like this. It feels like using the lower stereo din is a bit tight, besides I hate smashing wires in a tight dash. This feels and looks like how it would have come from the factory had Mr T done it.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Another option ..... But as you said its a tad tight.

 

[broth9640]

It's is a tad tight, but it still looks good. Definitely an option if I can't get an altimeter hutch.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

The shop has already fabricated the backing plate to do the same installation in my 77 Series.

 

[Eco 45]

Many Aussie rigs with second fuel tanks have that pod.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

My Ute had that option but I didn't want to move the rear fuel gauge so I chose to place the gauges near the radio.

 

[broth9640]

View attachment 1208408 Many Aussie rigs with second fuel tanks have that pod.

Yes! Exactly, these pods are meant for a multitude of different gauges. It makes perfect sense for turbo setup.

 

[broth9640]

Started removing the extra coolers on the bumper. This is how the oil coolers were fed.

 

[broth9640]

Sideview

 

[broth9640]

Two small oil coolers in series were mounted on the front bumper. They are now gone

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Sorry, I had almost forgot that you had requested photos of the aux transmission cooler. Between the grill, winch and skid plate it's hard to get a detailed photo.

 

[broth9640]

This one is my extra tranny cooler. Not sure where I am going to squeeze this in.

 

[broth9640]

Some goodies showed up while I was out of town.

 

[broth9640]

Pulled the radiator to give it a good flush with CLR followed by a fresh coat of paint. Reinstalled with new hoses and clamps from Beno.