Another toyota build....

[iamsparticus]

I love the panels and i seriously can't wait to see it in january, ive followed the whole build and it really has come together very nicely, hope it all works as planned

 

[Panos]

I always used a dzus type fastener like these.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Moroso/710/71350/10002/-1?parentProductId=748742
into these
http://www.jegs.com/i/Moroso/710/71400/10002/-1?parentProductId=748742
to attach my body panels.

Your way looks good also. Love the wrap and the rig is looking good.

ahhh, ok those are cool. But expensive ! I got 20 bolts and 20 self expanding rubber things and 20 washers for 17 $

 

[Panos]

Let us know how the mounting works real-world. I'm thinking if there's any panel-to-tube contact anywhere between bolts, you'll still rattle. Weatherstripping makes everything nice and solid-sounding though.

I will, I took your advice and bought some thin door molding. I wrapped the edges with it, it turned out great. I hope it wont rattle, there is nothing that bugs me more.

 

[Panos]

I picked up some tires today, these are not my first choice but I am kind of excited to see how they do. They are a 37/14/17 bias ply irok. now for the cool part.. they are intercos comp compound! a sticky irok in a 37. The deal was far to good to pass up.

 

[Panos]

some test fitting for fun, I still need wheels and am undecided on what to get or what backspace to pick. any suggestions?

I want aluminum for weight reasons but am concerned about them cracking on hard hits and not bending like steel would., But I want steel so I can weld beadlocks on...

 

[Panos]

oh yeah I almost forgot, I did a little trade work for some speakers have to have music on the trail especially if I am going to be showing off my irockpod set up

 

[Panos]

I love the panels and i seriously can't wait to see it in january, ive followed the whole build and it really has come together very nicely, hope it all works as planned

nothing ever works as planned, I am just winging it

 

[krany]

speakers from a boat? those panels are sick, did you paint them or are they a wrap?

 

[kungfufighter06]

hmm... not sure about interco... you should try something else and give those to me!

 

[Panos]

hmm... not sure about interco... you should try something else and give those to me!

yeeeah... I tell ya what I'll point the speakers backwards so you can have something to listen to while you are trying to follow me

 

[Panos]

speakers from a boat? those panels are sick, did you paint them or are they a wrap?

yeah why not, they are water proof and free. The panels are wrapped, a local company did it down here in St. George called Turnbow signs. They are great to work with and good price too.

http://www.turnbowsign.com/

 

[Corban_White]

Those rubber pieces are called "well nuts" and they are used commonly on snowmobiles among other things. They work really well but like most rubber things they don't like long term UV exposure. Looking great!

 

[Panos]

well its been awhile since my last update. I have been working on it but have not had time to up date. lets see, bought some new shocks front and rear. I got some new rock equipment airshock/coilover hybrids for the rear 14" still. For the front i got some new sway-a-way 2.0 14" remot resi coilovers. I hadn't planned on buying new shocks but the price was right on both, so i couldn't pass them up.

I got the fuel cell mounted and lines ran. I went with a E2000 in line fuel pump. seems to work good but it sure is loud.

worked on the engine harness for a little. I think i shed about 20 lbs haha there is so much crap you dont need in these things. Ill have to get a picture, but i got it down to a 4 wire hook up
constant +
switched (ignition)
ground -
fuel pump.
thats it for the 22re I even cut out both fuse blocks and made my own with 3 fuses, and 3 relays.

 

[iamsparticus]

Looks good, i can't wait to see you in the parking lot in saint george i would say the trail but i know already that i wont be going any where you will be hahahaha

 

[Panos]

here is the harness, 90% done. I didnt make this one the cleanest I could only because I am not sure how long this motor will stay in here. It is still pretty good.

from this

to this

in a few hours.

 

[iamsparticus]

wow can you do mine when i swap in a disel?

 

[nightcrawler]

It is probably one of nicest looking chassis built on a toyota frame to this date. *thumbs up*

 

[iamsparticus]

i second that

 

[Max Power]

I picked up some tires today, these are not my first choice but I am kind of excited to see how they do. They are a 37/14/17 bias ply irok. now for the cool part.. they are intercos comp compound! a sticky irok in a 37. The deal was far to good to pass up.

Cool tires. I just picked up some Irok 36/13.50/17. I went with steel wheels with aluminum rock rings on the beadlocks. I figured it was a good compromise with strength vs weight.

 

[jubbhill]

just a little curious whats a disel