Something w/ rabbits. 72.5 pages of BS

[jwrezz]

So ingenious. I love seeing people make tools on the spot for something you just don't ever think of needing or using! Cheers to you, IZ

 

[Turdle]

I agree. This thread is about as DIY as you can get.

 

[IZwack]

Thanks guys!

Some electronic parts came in over the weekend.

A GM 1-wire 140 amp alternator (CS-130, 12 o'clock casing):

The "1-wire" part:

12.1" LCD from a cop car. Its supposed to be around 1,500 nits so it should be readable in the sun. It also has a touch screen feature but I'm not sure that'll get used much (scratching issue). For future reference, PDF specs of unit is available at this L3 site.

Back of the panel:

Dimmer and on-off switch:

 

[IZwack]

Finished up the radiator tubes. The upper had to be modified - forgot that a tube was going to go where it was running.

I figured I've been working on the passenger's side enough so time to move onto the driver's side - some brake pedals. Pivot is 5/8" bolt with some bronze bushings, heim is 3/8" (in compression so it should be all good). Pedal ratio is slightly under 6:1

As I posted a long time ago, I'm using a GM PowerMaster brake master cylinder. Well that unit needs to be dissasembled in order to fit the brake master cylinder part under the seat (mounted low to keep the CG low):

Clutch master cyl will be mounted behind and slight beside the brake master cyl. Obviously, both will have a remote reservoir.

 

[MrQ]

Well, I just spent 3 hours reading this whole thread. It all looks amazing to me. I still don't understand some of the suspension angles, but I am trying to learn. This "truxplorer" should really be named the "Junglegym."

 

[Diff Whack Daddy]

Some of us affectionately call it garage *****.

 

[wood1]

Oooohhhhhh... that's a slam isn't it? He just slammed you...

 

[livetoride21]

wow, just went through 74 pages. this thing is insane! Makes me wanna go crazy on my truck right now. Wish I had access to all that equipment. Crazy fabrication skills IZ!
SUSCRIBED~!

 

[section525]

Wait.. you're putting a nerdy computer into this thing?

 

[jwrezz]

I still like "Garage *****"

 

[BKennedy]

I still like "Garage *****"

Ditto!

 

[zhanx]

hmmm, I checked back in on this thread after last checking it on 06-19-2008, I see zero progress.

 

[IZwack]

Wait.. you're putting a nerdy computer into this thing?

Have to - gauges.

Wow I'm slacking huh - its been a month since I've uploaded anything.

Newbie pedals:

Links connecting the pedals to the master cylinders - 3/8" heims on the pedal end:

Master Cylinders:

Started on these diagonal bars to protect the humans - which I need to do now because the bar that supports the steering valve connects to this structure.

 

[BKennedy]

I really like the dome light!

 

[IZwack]

I really like the dome light!

I'll sell it to ya .. $109.99 shipped?

 

[BKennedy]

I'll sell it to ya .. $109.99 shipped?

Thanks, I already got six of those in my garage.

 

[RockRanger]

looking good Iz. I do not have the patience to do what you are doing.

 

[red.EDDIE.4x4]

i as well have zero patients to do this.
i wanna see how much thus monster weighs when this is finished.

 

[cybergasm]

Diggin' the built in tool holder on the A-post :

 

[dkchrist]

I don't think it should be called garage *****. I think tool box might be more appropriate.