Build The Oddball 80 - Middle East GX Renovation

[Bludozer]

Yeah. No doubt but if you want some sanity and grounding then dip your cup holder in the 200 forum

That place is intolerable. I have popped in a few times whenever I'm pretending I am going to buy my wife one and it makes the 80 series facebook group look peer reviewed.

 

[BHillteq]

What's next? Some rod knock would be in keeping with this project so far!

 

[wngrog]

Powder matched the Rustoleum gloss charcoal Gray that I painted the wheels. Now to wrassel them on.

 

[wngrog]

 

[wngrog]

Another great product from @white-knuckleoffroad

Thanks guys

 

[BHillteq]

Another great product from @white-knuckleoffroad

Thanks guys

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Dang, looks incredible. Works so well with the factory color.

 

[desmocruiser]

Another great product from @white-knuckleoffroad

Thanks guys

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Looking good!

 

[wngrog]

I’m a sucker for this Saudi double din AM/tape in the dash so I added a Bluetooth unit under the seat and some speaker boxes. Did not want to cut the panels either. This thing really makes a lot of noise. Great little unit for the buck.

 

[G-Cat]

Help me. Does that work with the stock unit or independent of?

 

[wngrog]

Help me. Does that work with the stock unit or independent of?

Independant like a boat. The little remote in the dash will work your phone Bluetooth for volume or skipping songs. It’s pretty legit. Just took a long ride and it’s a great system

Ran into a local with a JDM 92 diesel ..... grabbed some celebratory Wagyu filets and got about 85 miles on it.

Best news is the fuel gauge works somewhat. This is full.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

You met Wynn. Really nice guy with a sweet 80. Met him at the end of the Main Harbor breaker while on a Cruiser ride a few weeks ago.

 

[wngrog]

You met Wynn. Really nice guy with a sweet 80. Met him at the end of the Main Harbor breaker while on a Cruiser ride a few weeks ago.

We had a little non-US club meeting yo

 

[Brake Weight]

Wow. That little standalone BT audio is pretty sweet. Boats, old tractors, shops, SxS, etc. I'll be looking at getting one of those. Wished we had stuff like that back when I was a teenager.

 

[wngrog]

Another awesome day in the OddBall80. We left early to visit a friends Cabin buried deep in Tensas National Refuge. 120 acres surrounded by 1000s of acres of refuge. The elusive “Red Camp” has always just been accessible by boat but a new timber operation and low water allowed a visit via Land Cruiser

Notice where the black bears like to eat the posts of the cabin

 

[wngrog]

There was a 4’ tall stump that I was drawn to do the 80 owner stretch on ....

Lunch by Chef Lou was as amazing as the scenery

 

[desmocruiser]

Very cool scenery and destination!

Truck is looking great and I do respect your confidence in the 80!

A couple of successful shake down runs, let’s head to the middle of nowhere!

 

[wngrog]

Very cool scenery and destination!

Truck is looking great and I do respect your confidence in the 80!

A couple of successful shake down runs, let’s head to the middle of nowhere!

Just rolled 500 miles since it fired up correctly on Wednesday! Have not had to touch a wrench to it either. Really amazing how well it runs and drives now with the Mosley head and Desmog. Great combo with the H150 5 speed. Loving it.

 

[OGBeno]

Nice work Nolander.

 

[wngrog]

Nice work Nolander.

Almost got the best of me. Thanks for all the support

 

[OGBeno]

You got it my man. Any time, always.