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New guy, new build

PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:43 pm
by Puddle
I ordered a 5x8 V nose, picked it up and started working on it.
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How it looked when I brought it home
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Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:45 pm
by Puddle
I removed the paneling and added insulation
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Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:48 pm
by Puddle
Started on the tongue, put in a fuse block, made some cubby hole storage.
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Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:49 pm
by Puddle
Lastly (for now) mounted Tacoma wheels
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Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 6:15 pm
by featherliteCT1
Nice cubby holes! :applause:

Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 6:17 pm
by dno1967
Looking good so far.

Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 6:33 pm
by lfhoward
Like it so far! Good combination of simplicity and possibility.

Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:24 am
by Puddle
Slowed down a little on progress, got some work done on the fender / step

Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:18 am
by dirtsailor2003
Looking good! Looks like you're setting up for off road. Any plans to remove the stock tongue jack? I put on a swing jack. Pinched the stock one a few times running through creek beds.

Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:58 pm
by Puddle
dirtsailor2003 wrote:Looking good! Looks like you're setting up for off road. Any plans to remove the stock tongue jack? I put on a swing jack. Pinched the stock one a few times running through creek beds.

Yes, but just to get to remote campsites, no rubicon trail, but will be able to handle the Mojave Road. Good idea on the Swing jack. I checked out your build, very nice I might have to "Borrow" some of your other ideas ;)

Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:00 pm
by Puddle
Got two walls done, the carpet really gives it a "Finished" look.

Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 3:09 pm
by travist
Looking good. Keep the updates coming.

Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:09 pm
by BigDave_185
I sure like my carpeted walls. Good color choice


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Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:08 pm
by lfhoward
The walls look professionally done. Nice work. :thumbsup:

Re: New guy, new build

PostPosted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:38 pm
by Puddle
Fabbed up some cross bars (too cheap to pay $200-$300 for some bars) and mounted a rack & awning
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