Installed a 25” ebay light bar on the bumper to go with the 41” bar mounted on the Bowfin rack.
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Finished wet sanding and buffing the last f'ing panel of my truck this am (you can still see the tape on the snorkel). This has probably taken 30 hours of work. Part of the plan was always to tinker with some vinyl wrap to break up the black. First section went great and met expectations:
On the second section, catastrophe struck:
Closer:
It would appear the color coat didn't adhere to the sealer... I didn't think using a razor to trim the vinyl carried this type of risk (and I went light with my cuts). This makes me wonder if I have a systemic, widespread issue or a localized one. Either way, I've got an entire door that has to be sanded, based and cleared - at minimum...
Any insights or advice is greatly appreciated!
On the second section, catastrophe struck:
Closer:
It would appear the color coat didn't adhere to the sealer... I didn't think using a razor to trim the vinyl carried this type of risk (and I went light with my cuts). This makes me wonder if I have a systemic, widespread issue or a localized one. Either way, I've got an entire door that has to be sanded, based and cleared - at minimum...
Any insights or advice is greatly appreciated!
This week I’ve begun dealing with the infamous cracks. I expect to be challenged and learn a lot as I do this.
This morning is my first morning of 80 series ownership! Picked it up, went for breakfast, and brought it home to meet its older German sibling. It’s going to be my new daily, can’t wait to get some more time behind the wheel! Wheels and tires will be swapped out soon.
Drove 800 miles from Atlanta to Dallas. Got about 13.5 mpg. Not bad considering lift, tires and roof rack.
My A/C really left something to be desired though. Which is disappointing since the whole system was replaced in 2016. Have to dig in further next weekend.
My A/C really left something to be desired though. Which is disappointing since the whole system was replaced in 2016. Have to dig in further next weekend.
Family cruiser today
My sons first time off-roading today, started him off easy just a power line road
My sons first time off-roading today, started him off easy just a power line road
Took the family for a short drive up to the Portland Mine then a short hike around the Box Canyon Falls in Ouray. Was awesome to finally go out on a drive with a rig I now trust after all the wrench time!
Installed a power steering cooler after doing my hydroboost a couple of weeks ago. Thought it was prudent and couldn’t really hurt.
Looks kinda cute I think...as far as coolers go !
Looks kinda cute I think...as far as coolers go !
Well.. its in there like swimwear!
What a metric crapton of work... never want to deal with something like this on the trail!!!
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I went wheeling!
sorry no pics but fit an OME 2.5" lift. new mirrors. hid lights and soon to be painting. Got to find a replacement panel for the passenger side rear footwell first. just a wee rusted out. Oh and fixed the exhaust. Runs so much better. The last person to touch the exhaust was...."inventive" wrapped a busch beercan around one of many exhaust leaks and sort of clamped it down and then just left the heat shield hanging on top to rattle. Now the exhust is brand new from the end of the down pipe to the tip. If you are ever in the Willamette Valley and need exhaust work...check out junction City mufflers!
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Don't be sorry, just take pics! I'm very curious to see the finished exhaust pics.
Replaced the battery over the weekend. Been running a single Group31 for the past few years. and it stopped holding a charge last week. Been very pleased with it though. For a single battery setup it did a great job considering all the stuff I'm powering.
Replaced it with a Duracell Platinum Deep Cycle AGM Group31. And I know I should have made the change long ago but I'm finally digging seriously into a dual battery setup. Looking at the National Luna kit for controlling them.
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UntitledI just wrapped up a dual battery install. I went with the Redarc because of its flexibility, ease of install and minimal size. I sourced the battery tray on Mud used for a good price and that’s what got the ball rolling.
Be a couple of weeks... I moved the car to my Uncle's barn in Veneta, Oregon and I am out in Colorado
Nice setup! Where did you source those terminal extension brackets from (main battery)?
The terminal extensions came from SLEE.
You know you have a serious problem when your Cruiser has a Meth addiction!
Snow Performance Stage 2.5 system installed, set to start injection at 5 psi and max at 7 psi.
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Snow Performance Stage 2.5 system installed, set to start injection at 5 psi and max at 7 psi.
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I would have lost half my tools down that drain. Good job getting it done successfully.
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Haha I had that thought! “Don’t drop the nuts, don’t drop the nuts!” Of course all the cars moved once I parked and started working. It only took 15 minutes to swap it out. I see why the blue hub needs the oil modded for more airflow. I did see an improvement in temps but it doesn’t pull like I thought it would.
