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'01 Sierra Expedition's White DC Tacoma

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FlyingWil
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Fridge mounting...

Post by FlyingWil » Thu May 08, 2008 11:32 am

I was originally going to mount the slide in the middle of the cab, but with the addition of the twozone, I did not want to cut out the rear view mirror too much. I also became concerned about the height, and wanted to make sure I was able to get things in and out easily. I was questioning my decision to get the slide as opposed to slide-lok...when the light bulb went off! END RESULT: Mount the slide so that it sides out the door!

It slides out about 4-5 More inches than in this pic...
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Easy Loading and unloading now!
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It is close but not touching any of the door molding.
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I also installed the eyes for the hooks, When I decided to keep the slide. It was real easy, unscrew all four hooks holding the handle in place and place the eye brackets behind the handles. While everything was out I also installed the temperature gauge. I am impressed by the sensitivity of this thing. Just by my body being near it I could watch the ambient temperature change! To install I just took of the back and ran it through the clay. Here's some pics:

Note the temp difference because I touched it to move it...
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My Plasti-Dip job, and cutting of the transit bag:
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Shot from the Passenger rear door... Under the slide I am going to mount the Cig attachments, and route my A/C cord out so when parked in the garage, I can just hook-up due to the lack of solar.
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Some final Exterior shots:
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This was all modified to rear platform which later came out when we had our baby. I wanted a rear platform similar to other set ups I had seen in hope that we might have more room for the dogs (1 Husky and 1 Lab), but I wans thinking baby at the time.

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It is made from Plywood and covered with the cheapest carpet from Home depot. I was able to use all the existing seat holes to mount the wood, and the rear shelf utilized the existing hole that held the hooks in place.

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I was not sure what I want to do with the factory jack, and have actually used it places I could not get the Hi-Jack so it is staying in the truck. I made cut outs and a cover for the rear shelf.

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The platform is now removed, and the stock seats put back in for our baby. The fridge and slide will be moved to the bed along with a custom drawer ststem. More to come on that...
-Wil

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Gauge Pod and Gauges

Post by FlyingWil » Thu May 08, 2008 11:33 am

I am using a a Lotek Gauge Pod, and a Cyberdyne battery, and temp gauge (will be used for the fridge) that was purchased for me as a gift from my wife. I didn't even ask for it, she just thought it was bad ass and got me it. How cool is that!?

Well the install was pretty basic, remove the old A Pillar cover and replace with the Lo-Tek. I had to drill 2 hole in the A-pillar and total install was around 2 hours.

Here you can see the two, OEM and Lo-Tek side by side:
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The Lo-Tek required slight sanding for the Cyberdyne Gauges to fit.
I ended up with a Voltmeter and an Ambient Temp gauge (for the fridge).

I took Duct Tape to the rear to prevent rattles on washboards as shown:
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Final install Pics:
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I am toying with the idea of adding more temperature senders for the temp gauge.
  1. Engel Fridge/Freezer
  2. TwoZone Unit
  3. Ambient Air
I could then use a 3-Way selecting switch to switch between the three.
-Wil

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Eez-Awn 1600 Rooftop Tent

Post by FlyingWil » Thu May 08, 2008 11:34 am

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Here it is currently "airing out" in the garage, since it has the fresh coat of wood sealer smell to it.

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My wife was just as excited as I was, and brought the "kids" out to see what the excitement was...

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Now it was time to fab up the mount and get it on the Taco and go take it out!
-Wil

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Tent Rack #1

Post by FlyingWil » Thu May 08, 2008 11:35 am

Here my rack is about 75%:
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Well here the rack is complete:

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Here you can see how we made the rack removable for increased versatility:

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-Wil

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CBI Rear Bumper

Post by FlyingWil » Thu May 08, 2008 11:36 am

Note: This is still in the fabrication phase from last week, not pictured is the tire carrier. Steve at CBI Off-road Fabrication is making the rear swing bumper.

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Installed the bumper at Takeover in camp and put it to the test the next day! (disregard the spare my 255 spare went Tango Uniform)

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None of the pics of the drawer system came out... this is the best one...

It is not 100% done... but close still need to add the Stuby light and get it powder coated...

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UPDATE with full size spare:
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-Wil

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ShrockWorks Bumper

Post by FlyingWil » Thu May 08, 2008 11:37 am

I finally got my Shrockworks front bumper on after having sit in may garage nearly three weeks. I came down with a wicked cold that prevented me from doing anything.

While the bumper was off I decided to get rid of the chrome, to suit my phobia, so I painted the chrome after a quick rub with some 320 grit sand paper and hit it with a Duplicolor Truck and SUV black. End results look good IMO.

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I was able to install everything but the winch, as I ran out time, and my truck is my DD. That will come in a later week.

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-Wil

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Self Spotting System

Post by FlyingWil » Thu May 08, 2008 11:38 am

Ok I knew I would forget stuff...

Here is some info on the monitor:

Screen Size: 5.6"
Power input: DC12v
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Display Format: 960X234pixes


It is slick.... With the sun visors down, the bottom of the monitor is in line with the bottom of visors as shown below:

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This is the rear camera, you can see it in the pics of the rear bumper in the center of the spare tire:

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There is a total of 4 cameras; one rear, one rear axle cam, one front axle cam, and one nose camera.

Makes self spotting on the trail possible solo!
-Wil

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Hybrid Winch...

Post by FlyingWil » Thu May 08, 2008 11:38 am

Just got the winch built and installed!!! About time. The winch is a hybrid T-MAX 9000. It started off with the EW-9000-WCP competition winch, and I swapped drums, winch brake, and tire bars with an EW-9000W, and added 100' of Master Pull synthetic 5/16" with a Viking HD line protector added...

I have scattered pictures... so bear with me as I start to upload them...

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More to come as I get the pics organized...
-Wil

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Re: '01 Sierra Expedition's White DC Tacoma

Post by FlyingWil » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:29 pm

Updated pic...

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-Wil

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Re: '01 Sierra Expedition's White DC Tacoma

Post by FlyingWil » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:29 pm

Now that the article is out, I can share some cool pics that Jeffery Scott was kind enough to take of my truck...

Just a cool shot:
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The rear drawer system:
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These two were taken to show off the Total Vision Camera System:
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Light Painting:
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Another cool shot...
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Thanks again master of the Camera!!!!

I'll get more up later... I was just taking a quick break from work.
-Wil

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