Build Vermont Troop Carrier - Tilda Bogue Service Station

[wngrog]

Nolen, is this the first 2GC sniper you have used? I know you used to use a 2300 kit.

I’ve done 4 others before this

 

[wngrog]

That return line on the steering box is so long

That’s what Toyota calls a cooler.

 

[clrussell]

I’ve done 4 others before this

Is this the new way to go over the 2300? It seems as the 2GC is more suited for the cruiser engines.

 

[wngrog]

Is this the new way to go over the 2300? It seems as the 2GC is more suited for the cruiser engines.

No really. I use this model when I have a Saudi style right hand air cleaner. It lines up perfectly.

The 2300 does better with other air cleaner setups

 

[clrussell]

No really. I use this model when I have a Saudi style right hand air cleaner. It lines up perfectly.

The 2300 does better with other air cleaner setups

Thank you

 

[wngrog]

Fluids. Drained oil. Added new.

Added the battery.

Installed the brakes and the Valley Hybrids stainless lines.

About to bleed the brakes.

 

[wngrog]

The 79+ battery tray takes a monster Group 27 battery. This AC model has a high perch battery tray that’s interesting.

@Fourrunner HD battery cables in as is the winch.

 

[wngrog]

Anyone know which one of these is pickup versus return?

 

[wngrog]

O2 sensor in place

City Racer sells these pimp reproduction mud flaps.

Question for Ben….it had them on the front at some point. You want two more up there?

 

[Meshal]

pleeeeeees ben do the front

 

[wngrog]

Anyone know which one of these is pickup versus return?

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Thanks @OGBeno …. Answer is the inner one (RH to chassis) is return. Outer one is feed.

 

[wngrog]

Belts arrived from Partsouq.

I got the live wires installed. Man it’s tight over here with this AC, battery, DUI

Dude building the AC and PS lines called. Should be Tuesday on them.

 

[thatcabledude]

How many turnbuckles is this big boy gonna have?

 

[wngrog]

How many turnbuckles is this big boy gonna have?

Have not counted them yet. Lots

 

[OGBeno]

I think I just need to be on technical retainer with Grogan.

(J/k homie. Got you)

 

[Meshal]

A sample of a local front mud grad

 

[WarDamnEagle]

A sample of a local front mud grad
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Where did those hub caps come from?

My Troopy doesn't have front or rear flaps. Need to take a close look to see if it ever had them.

 

[wngrog]

I took the weekend off from this thing and worked on an LX450 I’m trying to get out of my life

It’s done so the Troopy is back where it belongs.

I got up a pretty good head of steam wiring things up and Justin called and the H55 was ready to pick up.

Coolerman Fusable link and Koito installed. Starter bumped over and the lights all came on.

 

[wngrog]

Wired up the Sniper. Got the PS hooked up.

Need to work on the fuel delivery and such tomorrow.

Got the blower working to.

Pro tip. Don’t have your face next to the vent when testing that the first time.

 

[wngrog]

I tapped into the stock 5/16” hoses with some brass stuff. 5/16/3/8” barbs on each end.

Pump and Corvette regulator

Some probably unnecessary heat shield since it’s above the exhaust.

Just checked it all out and I think it may be out if gas as nothing is making its way to the Sniper.

Off to get gas