Well, between transferring to a new command, getting ready for a new baby, CERT training, and some summer fishing I finally made some time to work on the truck. I spent part of the afternoon helping Ralphie with steering links and found some motivation to get to work on a few projects I have been putting off. First off I pulled out the ol'electrical box and installed 3 switched 12v constant plugs. That is something I have been wishing for since I first brought the truck home. I cannibalized a store bought unit and put them next to the gear shifter like Ollie has his. Mine don't look as Gucci as his, but I do have plans to swap them out for the inline West Marine unit since the wiring is now there. That will be a quick fix, but for the time being... it works great.
Second I have gotten to work on the lap top mount and some "less beat up" pieces for my Toughbook. I ordered a new screen case with all the plastics intact from eBay, so I'm waiting for that to show in the next few days. I am also on the hunt for a 12v adapter for the truck, so I can do away with using the inverter. It is a royal PITA running the laptop with that thing since my battery is shot. I have seen a lot of them from several web sites that retail for about 20bucks. Not bad, but I would like to find one local. If that plan don't pan out, I'll pull the trigger with Bob Johnson since I have done business with them already. I would also like to install a bulkhead mount USGobalSAT MR-350. Any advice with this unit would be great! The DeLorme LT-40 works great, but I wana go with a more permanent solution. That is all in the near future and pending funding, so on to what is in the garage now... I have begun engeneering a mount system for the Jotto Desk I scored on CL a while back. The purchase included a no drill mount for a 2004 Dodge Ram. NOT EVEN CLOSE to a no drill for an FJ. Turns out Jotto Desk don't even make a no drill for the FJ, only a universal base. For those who are not familiar with this base, it is just a plate with 2 ears and a post in the center. Well... a hack saw, a grinder and a welder is going to fabricate one from the parts of Dodge base. More to come on this cheap mod as find time. Soon though. I am taking the family to Big Bear in a couple of weeks and have a goal of rolling up there with the Toughbook mounted and tracking. Ill post some pics up tomorrow when the sun is up... After the CERT communication team meeting too, yup I'm trying to put that FCC license to good use.
I also got a new med bag. For anyone who has seen Ralphie's RED Voodoo Tactical bag, I got the same one. That thing rad. You can find them at the Cross Roads Gun shoe for less than 20bucks! Which, there is a gun show this weekend.
I hope everyone is doing well. It's been a while since I have seen anyone, pretty busy these days.
Cheers
