Ohio 712M Buildup
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:31 pm
If I'd had any sense at the beginning I would have created one thread and just lumped all the nonsense I've been posting in it, instead of posting willy-nilly. I wonder if there's a way to gather up those posts and relocate them here?
Anyway.... This is my junk that will be/is sucking up my money.
New brakes so far (2 of 3 axles but what a difference), a new Screaming Deal of a Tuff River Top ready to install, a new windshield wiper setup on it's way because mine decided on the rainy way to work today to start belching Magic Smoke in a BIG way. Frantic wire yanking ensued, while at speed.
I'd like to source some new shocks that are NOT Ranchos, like what's on it now, because it's been my experience that what Ranchos are best at is to immediately begin the conversion to iron oxide upon installation. Doetsch seems to be out based on the info I've gathered from this site. I wondering if there is anything Fox offers that would bit the bill. I liked them on my van.
Figure out a user friendly electrical system to provide power for some low consumption items like GPS, cell phones, i-devices, etc, and a few higher consumption things like Ham gear. There' a 24/12 converter installed already along with a Blue Sea Systems fuse panel but I haven't looked at it close enough to see how it actually functions and how much converted power it can supply.
Figure out a new paint scheme. Right now what you see is a Cement Grey color (I know, it looks tan. It isn't) with black top and accents. My new top is Desert Sand. I'd like to make this color "fit" while doing as little repainting as possible. I don't mind spraying, I just don't want to have to re-do the whole Pinz if possible. It's Raptor Liner btw.
Figure out some sort of simple yet comfortable don't-like-freezing-my-ass-off weekend camping system for me and a dog. I'm wondering if a good way to go is something like an Oz-tent for outside hanging out/cooking, and sleeping arrangements inside the Pinz. Not interested in any rooftop tent setups. Been there/done that and it beats sleeping in a ground tent, but it's a pain in the arse unless what it's mounted to tends to stay put once you arrive somewhere.
This was my last ride and it was the cats posterior for weekend jaunts. Warm, dry, quiet, and STABLE in high winds. Stove, sink, fridge, all the goodies, weighed a metric f**k-ton and took up a cubic ass-load of space. It was cool, just too big for here in the east. It's living the good life out in Colorado now and the new owner is treating it well.
So, that's the near term plan. Thoughts welcome. Ideas welcome, short of drivetrain transplants or total engine rebuilds. Not interested/ready to dive into THAT monetary black hole.
Anyway.... This is my junk that will be/is sucking up my money.
New brakes so far (2 of 3 axles but what a difference), a new Screaming Deal of a Tuff River Top ready to install, a new windshield wiper setup on it's way because mine decided on the rainy way to work today to start belching Magic Smoke in a BIG way. Frantic wire yanking ensued, while at speed.
I'd like to source some new shocks that are NOT Ranchos, like what's on it now, because it's been my experience that what Ranchos are best at is to immediately begin the conversion to iron oxide upon installation. Doetsch seems to be out based on the info I've gathered from this site. I wondering if there is anything Fox offers that would bit the bill. I liked them on my van.
Figure out a user friendly electrical system to provide power for some low consumption items like GPS, cell phones, i-devices, etc, and a few higher consumption things like Ham gear. There' a 24/12 converter installed already along with a Blue Sea Systems fuse panel but I haven't looked at it close enough to see how it actually functions and how much converted power it can supply.
Figure out a new paint scheme. Right now what you see is a Cement Grey color (I know, it looks tan. It isn't) with black top and accents. My new top is Desert Sand. I'd like to make this color "fit" while doing as little repainting as possible. I don't mind spraying, I just don't want to have to re-do the whole Pinz if possible. It's Raptor Liner btw.
Figure out some sort of simple yet comfortable don't-like-freezing-my-ass-off weekend camping system for me and a dog. I'm wondering if a good way to go is something like an Oz-tent for outside hanging out/cooking, and sleeping arrangements inside the Pinz. Not interested in any rooftop tent setups. Been there/done that and it beats sleeping in a ground tent, but it's a pain in the arse unless what it's mounted to tends to stay put once you arrive somewhere.
This was my last ride and it was the cats posterior for weekend jaunts. Warm, dry, quiet, and STABLE in high winds. Stove, sink, fridge, all the goodies, weighed a metric f**k-ton and took up a cubic ass-load of space. It was cool, just too big for here in the east. It's living the good life out in Colorado now and the new owner is treating it well.
So, that's the near term plan. Thoughts welcome. Ideas welcome, short of drivetrain transplants or total engine rebuilds. Not interested/ready to dive into THAT monetary black hole.