Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

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Well I finally got around to posting my pics, hope they work. They aren't in any order but you get the picture.
I forgot to take a clear pic of the bull bar, will post later.


There are 2 iron man HID's and 2x240 lightforce, there are 2 x 240 HID lightforce on the bull bar as well, sorry no pics.

Idle up switch







DVB-T box

9" dvd players and the small waeco









ARB compressor and under bonnet shower with pump

Reverse camera

My bed

Bash plate, TJM is under there as well



inverter

intercooler fan

it's still a work in progress but it gets me through the bush as is, thanks
Nick.


Some more pics, again they are in no real order
TJM bash plate

DIY bash plate

LED lights

LED lights

diff breathers

thumper batt. control box

shower pump and fittings






roo damage, yes I won that one

and that sums it all up for now.

roo damage, yes I won that one

and that sums it all up for now.

21/10/2010 some more mods
Roof top tent



rear work light had to be relocated from the roof cage to the sparte wheel




some bling bling

and I got a deep cycle battery to help out the thumper, not pictured is the 120 watt solar panel

lets see the crocks get me now haha

[travelman Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close travelman]

Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

A great looking unit Nick, especially the bed.
Are the drawers a commercial set or did you build them yourself?
Travelman

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

Fantastic Nick. Love the roof console, which brand is it? I'd much prefer to stick UHF etc up there.
I've been looking at the intercooler fan mod with interest. Do you notice a large enough improvement?

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

A great looking unit Nick, especially the bed.
Are the drawers a commercial set or did you build them yourself?
Travelman

I built them over a weekend

Fantastic Nick. Love the roof console, which brand is it? I'd much prefer to stick UHF etc up there.
I've been looking at the intercooler fan mod with interest. Do you notice a large enough improvement?

The console is made by outback, easy to fit. As for the fan mod I haven't had time use it, I only intend to use it when in 4WD.

Nick.

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

I keep looking at great DIY drawers and fridge slides on Pradopoint and will have to make a start, then start again once I've learned from my mistakes. Did you use ply or mdf for your storage system?
Travelman

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

I used 15 mm ply mate

[Boomslang Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Boomslang]

Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

Nice work. Have you considdered making the bash plate for fellow PP'ers? I have the TJM as well but the factory plate between the bullbar and the TJM is lacking in strength.

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

Honestly its real easy to make, took me nearly 2 days and that was with mates coming and going, give it a go, the bends were done by scoring the sheet with a thin culling wheel then bent and welded back up. BTW I have returned my argon shield bottle so no more welding for a bit.

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

UPDATED 21/10/10
I also have the mozzie net for the awning and a skirt for the bottom of the tent, not pictured, thanks ebay.

[samo Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close samo]

Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

looks great nika, love the led ribbon light on the inside of the awning. cheers samo

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

Hey Samo, you should see it at night, bloody bright, probably an over kill but looks good, I got 10 meters of the stuff and used half on the car and the other half is for the boat, you will be able to see me from space.

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

It's looking good there Nick. I like the tent. How hard is it to get the spare tyre on and off with the light in that position? What brand are the shovel holders or are they a DIY?

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

The light is held on with 2 bolts, so it needs to be removed and there is a quick release connector for the light. The shovel/jack holder came from a mob on main north east Rd, cant remember their name right now but I had to remove it and cut the top rail off to fit the tent. The rear part of the rail was welded back on at the front (fwd of the tent) so it can still be used to carry the hi lift jack and the 1/2 horse power aircon. Yes airconditioner, I hate trying to sleep in tents when camping in the tropics, bloody slack hey

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

Flash looking rig there mate. Where'd you pick up the led lights from and how much?
Looking forward to seeing what you do next!!!

Matt

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Re: Nika's 2004 GXL 3.0TD 1kz

I got the led's from ebay, two 5 meter rolls for about $51 each.