What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (71 Viewers)

[NLXTACY]

Hungry Valley at the top of Pronghorn Trail.

 

[Fosters]

Worked on my drawer system...
It's coming together...
Onboard air,1800 watt Tripp lite inverter,amp,power distribution ,fridge and stove..

 

[tampacruiser95]

Built a storage box for the back of my truck. Still need to add the struts and thinking about whether or not I want carpet on it. Overall, pleased with it and now I can put all the loose items in the back out of site. View attachment 1242806

Perfect fit

 

[Oscar Witte]

Got stuck doing some stupid shenanigans...

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I have been known to baffle. But if that photo baffled you, then the sunset photo shoot that directly followed the door enclosure photo/test (in order to properly test stock 80 series key fob working distances), will surely baffle you. The test results were inconclusive....but the sunset was amazing!

What sunset!?!?

Now on to a tech topic...
I moved my fire extinguisher to the Hanna cargo rack, removed my unused 3rd row seatbelts & installed a Matrix inverter in the cubby hole. I used the OEM switch & outlet in a Carling switch mount.

 

[Aloha Jen]

She is making a joke that she took photos sitting with the 80 rear door open and just wanted to share with mud . Lol

Even my jokes are too tech!

 

[etarasoff]

And yes...Harrop/Eaton E-Locker with matching OE magic dial in full effect!!! Love It!! Couldn't have done it without @NLXTACY and @Qball

For once in my life, I took the path of least resistance and used the switch that comes with the Harrop for my rear locker. Turned out nice IMO. Spot next to it is reserved for the eventual front locker.

 

[Ozpall]

Finally good weather in Illinois so took the kids to the track!

 

[120mm]

I have to clear mine by the hour

You realize there is this thing called "incognito window" right?

 

[120mm]

Actually it looks like the rust started in the wheel well, not from the interior. The mount looked fine from the outside, all the rust was hiding behind the undercoating.

It's going to be challenging to repair because I want the seatbelt mount to be solid. I'm just glad I found it this way and not in a accident.

I disagree.

While the rust "erupted" in the wheel well, the pattern pretty clearly shows an "inside out" rust pattern.

I'd almost bet something was pressed against the metal on the inside of the body panel, like a rag or piece of carpet, (or mud?) that held the moisture there long enough to get it started. Or maybe there was something perforated there.

In fact, I'm looking at something that looks like missing paint in the picture; almost as if the protective coating didn't take completely on the metal.

 

[Soju]

I disagree.

While the rust "erupted" in the wheel well, the pattern pretty clearly shows an "inside out" rust pattern.

I'd almost bet something was pressed against the metal on the inside of the body panel, like a rag or piece of carpet, (or mud?) that held the moisture there long enough to get it started. Or maybe there was something perforated there.

In fact, I'm looking at something that looks like missing paint in the picture; almost as if the protective coating didn't take completely on the metal.

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I'm far from a rust expert so I will defer to your judgment. I just can't wait to get it fixed, the old license plate I have wedged in there to keep debris from being launched into the cabin isn't going to cut it for long.

 

[BGMachine]

Resealed the windshield to hopefully stop my floor mats from being marshland. Repainted the sliders and rockers, replaced the door speakers. It was a productive weekend.

 

[surfpig]

Picked up a garage sale commuter bike for mrs surfpig.

 

[sea bass]

I just laid underneath and looked at it and said WOW .

 

[Golgo13]

Was windy when driving today and noticed my hood was shaking. Pulled over to make sure it was latched and it was. Why is it doing this? It is "lifting" up a solid 1/2" or so.

If indeed it is as Joey said, and the adhesive has let loose, you can get adhesive from any place nearby that sells Autobody supplies. Or look around online and find it. I believe this stuff is called Panel Bonding Adhesive.

If the hood itself is shaking at the latch, then you need to adjust the hood latch/lock attached to the body, and the rubber stoppers/bumpers that control the final position. I believe there is a section for how to do this in the Body Repair FSM for.

 

[NLXTACY]

You realize there is this thing called "incognito window" right?

There is when I'm using someone else's WiFi network on a burner iPad

 

[JaketheSSnake]

For once in my life, I took the path of least resistance and used the switch that comes with the Harrop for my rear locker. Turned out nice IMO. Spot next to it is reserved for the eventual front locker.

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Does that battery switch fit the opening without cutting? I've been trying to find dimensions on it, but every time I search blue sea switch, it brings up the big dial. I'd like to run it vertically where your locker switch is with a winch switch above it and Im afraid it will either touch, or look out of place.

 

[Romer]

All. This is tech. If you want we can close this thread and you can continue your conversation in chat. That has always been the rules, anything that isn't tech gets booted to chat or deleted.

 

[LS1FJ40]

All. This is tech. If you want we can close this thread and you can continue your conversation in chat. That has always been the rules, anything that isn't tech gets booted to chat or deleted.

I wouldn't say "always"...

 

[surfpig]

All. This is tech. If you want we can close this thread and you can continue your conversation in chat. That has always been the rules, anything that isn't tech gets booted to chat or deleted.

Go for it.

Whatever.