CTENG_TowRig: The Beastmaster has gone to a new owner.

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Rocksurfer

#210
July 30, 2007, 04:05:31 PM
Quote from: MrsWillyMammoth on July 29, 2007, 09:23:40 AM
are you along I-40 RS? Let us know where you are. PM me the details.

No, I'm by the I-10. You guys going the northern route this year? You'd be too far north to even consider stopping by if you are.
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notajeep

#211
July 30, 2007, 04:58:50 PM
But you could detour up into Moab.......
You have a Jeep?  That's cute.... So does Barbi.

CTENG in KS

#212
July 30, 2007, 07:44:27 PM
We are taking I-40 cause it is most convenientest for us to meet in OK City for the CONVOY!
Sorry, no time for jaunts to Moab...right now.

Got the pass seat in and started on the arm rests.  I went with the black vinyl.  Not the same black, but it is better than blue.
She is going to the shop tomorrow whilst I am at werk to see if they can get the distributor to turn.  They have a torch, I don't.  We made a deal, I'll pay two hours of labor, they will see what they can do and report in if it is a no go.  Then I'll make a call from there as to what to do.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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Rocksurfer

#213
July 30, 2007, 08:27:04 PM
No free lunch for you then.
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CTENG in KS

#214
July 31, 2007, 06:49:14 AM
Sorry RS.
Went to start it to take it to shop this morning and melted the battery ground cable and smoked the battery.  Gonna have to replace them tonight.  Sure hope the alt is OK.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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CTENG in KS

#215
July 31, 2007, 06:55:06 PM
The good news:  after a new battery and cables she fired right up!  I also temporarily diconnected all the damn lights.
So i finished one arm rest and started tacking a few places together to get the covers to fit better.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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FatAzzRunner

#216
July 31, 2007, 09:17:47 PM
You shoulda kept the one arm rest loose enough to pull off so you could make a pattern out of it and cut the other ones off of that.  Then, you could sew them in reverse and turn that seem on the front inside out and it would be cleaner. 

Still cool though how you are doing all this.  I dont have that kind of energy, maybe thats why I am a lard ass  :rivers: :shakehead:
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CTENG in KS

#217
August 01, 2007, 06:22:52 AM
I tought about it, but it is actually just as easy to do them on the arms cause they aren't all exactly the same anymore.  Some have more padding and structure left than others.  I have no energy left, I am simply driven by the thought of MCR and the fact that Mark has swapped and engine in the time I have been doing this "easy" stuff.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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topar

#218
August 01, 2007, 04:10:58 PM
I think I will have you come fix my interior!  :thumbs: Its looking good!

CTENG in KS

#219
August 01, 2007, 07:41:37 PM
NO!  One interior is enough, but I still have to gut the 4Runners interior and get new seats in there as well...aaaahhhhh someone kill me!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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Tice

#220
August 01, 2007, 08:14:47 PM
Quote from: CTENG in KS on August 01, 2007, 07:41:37 PM
..aaaahhhhh someone kill me!


Only if I get the Runner and the tow rig!!! :gap:
I don't need a winch, I wheel a TOYOTA!!!!!!!


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CTENG in KS

#221
August 01, 2007, 08:29:33 PM
In that case you should probably wait a month until they are ready for MCR...less werk for you that way.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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CTENG in KS

#222
August 03, 2007, 07:09:47 PM
Dang, I love nice new parts. The seatbelts fit perfect and look nice too!   :turtle3:
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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notajeep

#223
August 03, 2007, 08:13:39 PM
That thing is P.I.M.P!!
You have a Jeep?  That's cute.... So does Barbi.

CTENG in KS

#224
August 03, 2007, 08:33:07 PM
It is gonna get more pimper this weekend cause I am doing the upholstery on the rear bench...just wait and see!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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notajeep

#225
August 03, 2007, 08:36:37 PM
Pink Shag? :pimp:
You have a Jeep?  That's cute.... So does Barbi.

CTENG in KS

#226
August 03, 2007, 08:39:22 PM
No pink shag...sorry.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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CTENG in KS

#227
August 04, 2007, 07:04:12 PM
Rear bench is covered.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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CTENG in KS

#228
August 05, 2007, 07:35:48 PM
See this crap that I'm werking with...my solution:  the great pyramid of CT.  And the sliders now werk on this one too!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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AaronB

#229
August 05, 2007, 08:12:56 PM
using wood for the seat mounts!  :headscratch:
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DTB

#230
August 05, 2007, 08:16:32 PM
Quote from: Aaronb on August 05, 2007, 08:12:56 PM
using wood for the seat mounts!  :headscratch:
doesnt seem to safe to me...like if u got in an accident or something :dunno:
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CTENG in KS

#231
August 05, 2007, 08:19:37 PM
If you notice, the original underside of the seat is pressboard.  It is getting old an cracking.  By using the plywood I was able to even out the original seat base and in effect, build a new one to keep the old crap from disintegrating.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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BLACKDOG

#232
August 06, 2007, 01:12:09 AM
Quote from: DirToyBoy on August 05, 2007, 08:16:32 PM
doesnt seem to safe to me...like if u got in an accident or something :dunno:

As frightening as it is, thats what a lot of those old seats are attached with :yikes:  My pop's van is the same way.  dig underneath, and you'll find plywood at the base, and that is what the sliders attach to. :headshake:
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CTENG in KS

#233
August 06, 2007, 06:29:32 AM
I will replace the seats later on as I am not thrilled with these, but they are certainly much better in this configuration than they were when I got it.  It is actually pretty strong now.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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CTENG in KS

#234
August 09, 2007, 07:11:27 PM
The center dash panel has seen better days so I decided to try my hand at making a replacement.
I grabbed a nice piece of 1/2 inch birch plywood and got to tracing.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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CTENG in KS

#235
August 09, 2007, 07:16:31 PM
Got to cutting and its a nice fit for the "new" head unit I grabbed for $30 outta an '06 Civic.  Should werk well, looks decent, but still has that cheap stock vibe so I don't feel so bad leaving the tow rig while on the trail.

Then on to some sanding...
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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CTENG in KS

#236
August 09, 2007, 07:23:54 PM
Final step for the day, stain.  Red Mahogany.

Tomorrow:  VARNISH!  :turtle3:
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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gtoyonrocks

#237
August 09, 2007, 09:01:19 PM
You have done a lot of work to that thing, looks like it's coming along.
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CTENG in KS

#238
August 10, 2007, 07:42:57 PM
First two coats of varnish are on.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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CTENG in KS

#239
August 11, 2007, 07:42:45 PM
Little sanding and put a couple more coats of varnish on it.  I will check it tomorrow and if it looks decent that may be all.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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