What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (89 Viewers)

[Box Rocket]

Finally got my order in from the container store for my attic rack. Threw that in with some hose clamps and it really is super solid. Now I have a place for all my light stuff (towels, rain gear, hammock, etc.). I'm sure it will change a lot over the next few months as I work out what all I want to carry.
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Also gave it a quick wash to try to get some of the road salt off and since it's surprisingly warm today after being in the teens most of the week.

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what size "shelf" are you using for the attic rack?
Edit: Nevermind, found what I was looking for.

 

[RFB]

What is the "prinsu like rack" and curious about the higher quality aluminum? I was quite impressed with the quality of materials on my Prinsu.

Its a rack or set of racks someone made, and when they did they used seriously high quality aluminium, cause they had acces to it. Not something you would use in a production item.

 

[RFB]

Pretty sure he's referring to Bowfin Cruiser's rack which is very similar to the Prinsu in the general shape and 80/20 load bar setup but uses a completely different mounting bracket. 80 Series Roof Rack

negative, neither but almost dead on similar.

 

[Box Rocket]

Its a rack or set of racks someone made, and when they did they used seriously high quality aluminium, cause they had acces to it. Not something you would use in a production item.

well let's see it.

 

[RFB]

well let's see it.

I just rolled in been on road for a month, and I need to pwdewrcoat it still.

 

[Marine7]

View attachment 1878547 View attachment 1878548 View attachment 1878549 View attachment 1878550 Made it to the pacific and more specifically to the original builder of this trucks house @80BajaBound and he drove her again and approved of the work I’ve done. So we are full circle

Very, very cool of you to bring it bye, and let the original owner “check it out” once again! I would LOVE to see what has become of my old builds!

 

[Ridgemaster]

Mounted a drop down fridge slide on top of the drawer and put the Snowmaster dual zone fridge/freezer in it. And I juuuust had enough room above fridge (1/4") to mount the shelf rack using the Delta brackets.

 

[Ridgemaster]

 

[bajaphile]

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Wow that is pretty sweet! But how will you get into the fridge to grab a beer while you're driving?!

Interesting, that Snomaster appears to be like the high end version of the Edgestar models? Some of the parts look exact. Possibly the same compressor as well. One day I'd love to get a dual zone!

 

[Ridgemaster]

When building the storage drawer a few years back, I used 500lb capacity Accuride drawer slides and I sent them pics the other day and kudos on the build quality of the sliders: no rattles or even a hint of an issue out of them. They promptly sent me a box of swag! Thought that was darn nice of them!

 

[TNFJ80]

Picked up a new ride (1997 LX450, 240,008 miles) from a mud member in Atlanta, GA and brought back home to Knoxville, TN. Plans include baselining the mechanical/maintenance, thorough cleaning, 2.5/3.5 lift, Slee shortbus front bumper, wheel it for a while and then figure out where to go from there.

 

[shocktower]

New rear struts for hatch, waiting on my hood struts and did an oil change, boy my girl is thirsty, 3 gallons of oil

 

[Bryanseye]

Started the weekend early on a cool morning.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Mounted a drop down fridge slide on top of the drawer and put the Snowmaster dual zone fridge/freezer in it. And I juuuust had enough room above fridge (1/4") to mount the shelf rack using the Delta brackets.View attachment 1888069 View attachment 1888071

Maximizing space

 

[BILT4ME]

I started the weekend by shoving my winch into the rear bumper of a Ford Explorer.......

 

[mingles]

I started the weekend by shoving my winch into the rear bumper of a Ford Explorer.......

 

[synapse]

Finished getting everything on the roof sorted. Installed rhino rack pioneer platform, Batwing awning, new RTT, some camp/work lights, and mounted some maxtrax on the platform.

Also just started a 3 week trip exploring New Zealand's South Island.

 

[LS1FJ40]

You know you drive an 80 Series when it’s -15F and you drive with the window cracked because even on low your heat is too freaking hot.

Edit: an 80 Series with new window runs and motors because otherwise I would be opening the door occasionally to let the heat out. I wouldn’t dare open the windows for fear they wouldn’t go up.

 

[96FZJ80]

You know you drive an 80 Series when it’s -15F and you drive with the window cracked because even on low your heat is too freaking hot.

Edit: an 80 Series with new window runs and motors because otherwise I would be opening the door occasionally to let the heat out. I wouldn’t dare open the windows for fear they wouldn’t go up.

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just did the "please go up, please go up" chant the other day as they creeped their way back home. Time for runs, door seals, motors, etc... on mine.

 

[cme4lyt]

You know you drive an 80 Series when it’s -15F and you drive with the window cracked because even on low your heat is too freaking hot.

Edit: an 80 Series with new window runs and motors because otherwise I would be opening the door occasionally to let the heat out. I wouldn’t dare open the windows for fear they wouldn’t go up.

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I just did new rear window runs and motors this last week since they would hardly move in our frigid, 43 degrees, Nor Cal winter mornings. Now they run like a champ. Well worth the time and money investment but what a pain of a job.

Owning a 22 year old car sure has its challenges......