Builds this is my 80 series expedition build (1 Viewer)

[goranvolvo]

it is 1991 no locker 173000 miles
so far
arb front bumper with 12000 winch with spot lights
arb rear bumper with tire and fuel can carrier
4" lift with rear heavy springs
arb steering stabilizer
sway bar 2" drop front and rear
caster correction
4.88 gears with new axles , Birfield and seals
adjustable track bar
smog system removed
two battery setup with battery isolator and switch
new radiator
ham and cb radio with antennas
homemade roof rack
aux 25 gal. fuel tank
sleeping platform with big slide out drawer
and bla bla list goes on
some pictures of my work so far


this is how i made my roof rack

 

[goranvolvo]

 

[Ancient Pistol]

Looking good. I envy your fab skills.

 

[Ancient Pistol]

What's the story on the aux fuel tank? Where is it?

 

[lugueto]

Judging by the rear bumper's tire swingout, I'd say aftermarket tank in lieu of the stock spare tire.

 

[goranvolvo]

aux tank is in spare tire hole you can se how i did it here
poor man auxiliary tank installation

 

[goranvolvo]

ok and now some pictures off how i did my sleeping platform and storage Drawer
so idea is when in use i remove rear seats out and bolt my extended platform so i can sleep on top and unger is is some more storage room whole setup with Drawer weights about 40-50 lbs
Drawer is rated for 800 lbs

 

[goranvolvo]

just did my simple ceiling storage shelving 4'x22" just took screwdriver and made hole so bolt can go thru and bolted it in holes where handle goes

 

[tls3601]

Very nice work and bitchin rack, mad skills!!!!

 

[fraudulentearth]

just did my simple ceiling storage shelving 4'x22" just took screwdriver and made hole so bolt can go thry and bolted it in holes where handle goes
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Where did you pick this looks like it fits perfectly. Nice job your posts have been extremely helpful.

 

[goranvolvo]

it was leftover from storage shelf but other day i did see in menards some stuff like that one, if you can get one 4' long or cut it to 4' it will fit excelent

 

[lenross1]

I like it so far!

 

[thelal]

nice looking rack

 

[goranvolvo]

the rack is made of electrical conduit realy easy to make super light and most important is was cheap with paint and primer all metal and lights i have 100 $ in that rack , with two people walking on it no movement at al
i did ad wind deflector on the front and now there is 0 wind noise


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[jigglebear]

sick rig! I cant wait to get passed the 3FE demons mine has so I can start building mine.

 

[goranvolvo]

my new addition
i m doing tailgate storage but cheap way
i will post all prices and my total so you can se that to make the lid will cost you under 100 $ some places will rip you off over 400 $ for one it is crazy it is over 300 $ of profit per one lid
i started with 3/16 6061 aluminum cut to 15"x53 cost 45.75 $
i will post pictures of progres i have some ideas how to make it but will se i do not want to butcher it

 

[goranvolvo]

i used original tailgate liner to mark my corners and i cut it to perfect match

 

[half k cruiser]

Ahh, still the best looking color they ever put on an 80 series !!!

 

[goranvolvo]

48" hinge 13$ some screws 2.80 $ pair of compression latch 25 $
so the total for it is 85.55 $ in parts
i will probably add shocks to hold the lid up when it is open

 

[rusty_tlc]

the rack is made of electrical conduit realy easy to make super light and most important is was cheap with paint and primer all metal and lights i have 100 $ in that rack , with two people walking on it no movement at al
i did ad wind deflector on the front and now there is 0 wind noise
how to use print screen


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A note to anyone who considers using electrical conduit for projects. Welding galvanized metal is dangerous, the zinc produces toxic fumes that can kill you.