Yup, no need for 40" boggers and 10" of lift for me, a good set of tires and a map are what I wantthat is the perfect rig to me...it's what I've envisioned mine being one day...
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Project MULE - Expedition build on a 1991 1500 4x4 Suburban
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Enjoy the fruits of your labor sir, well done!
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
I am glad you all are enjoying the build, by all means take what ever idea you come across and go with it. A lot of my ideas are already regurgitated from other build threads across the web.
I really do appreciate all the compliments from all you guys! This build has been really fun, sometimes painful and very stressful but its still good to be able to sit back and enjoy the work we've done (my wife is a huge help in these projects). I have learned from my previous rigs what to do and NOT do which is why this build is going so slow. I am trying to make sure what I do is exactly what I want.
The next upcoming tasks are wiring and that's going to put my patience to a real test. I like wiring and I consider myself pretty good at it but this one is going to put my skills on edge!
I need to take some time away form the truck for the next couple of weeks and finish getting inventory checked in and detailed as we just received our final shipment of parts for the store.
I really do appreciate all the compliments from all you guys! This build has been really fun, sometimes painful and very stressful but its still good to be able to sit back and enjoy the work we've done (my wife is a huge help in these projects). I have learned from my previous rigs what to do and NOT do which is why this build is going so slow. I am trying to make sure what I do is exactly what I want.
The next upcoming tasks are wiring and that's going to put my patience to a real test. I like wiring and I consider myself pretty good at it but this one is going to put my skills on edge!
I need to take some time away form the truck for the next couple of weeks and finish getting inventory checked in and detailed as we just received our final shipment of parts for the store.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Just some light duty changes today. Both light sets were from LMC
I have been thinking of a quick write-up for it, I have all the pics needed but it seems so simple as to why bother.
I have been thinking of a quick write-up for it, I have all the pics needed but it seems so simple as to why bother.
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y5mgisi
1 ton status
Cool! Did you ever get your new barn door gaskets in?
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Yeah, it's true those things are thick. So thick I had to take the fiberglass interior off because they were rubbing on closing. The nice thing is the heat out here is helping make them take a set.
With all the new seals if I close the doors fast enough I actually get a slight pressure feeling like a vw
With all the new seals if I close the doors fast enough I actually get a slight pressure feeling like a vw
y5mgisi
1 ton status
I see. With mine, i really have to slam the barn doors to get them to close.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
They are starting to stay in that semi squished set so once that done I will try with the trim back on.
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Some of the wiring begins.
Dual battery frame build
I started with pulling the factory jack and removed the washer bottle.
I then noticed the charcoal can was siting too high.
In the midst of trying to find a new spot for the can I noticed it had two other holes. and its like a lowering option. it dropped it more then enough to keep it in the same spot.
Let the the fabbing begin!
Canister in the lower position.
I'm using the Artec Industries Dual Odyssey PC1500 bracket. The eight holes are already there from Artec.
Dual battery frame build
I started with pulling the factory jack and removed the washer bottle.
I then noticed the charcoal can was siting too high.
In the midst of trying to find a new spot for the can I noticed it had two other holes. and its like a lowering option. it dropped it more then enough to keep it in the same spot.
Let the the fabbing begin!
Canister in the lower position.
I'm using the Artec Industries Dual Odyssey PC1500 bracket. The eight holes are already there from Artec.
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pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
A lot of bubble gum and magnets to hold it in place while I measure and figure.
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pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
The battery is already sitting about 1/4" higher then it should as its sitting on regular bolt heads and nut flush cap screws. Also the Positive terminal is about 1.5" from the hood plus I will be using some good terminal covers so I am not worried about grounding out.
Its just sitting in there but right its a 1/4" high as its sitting on bolt heads and nut flush cap screws. There is also another 1.5" before it hits hood plus I am going to have some good terminal covers on there so I am not worried about grounding out the positive terminal.
Its just sitting in there but right its a 1/4" high as its sitting on bolt heads and nut flush cap screws. There is also another 1.5" before it hits hood plus I am going to have some good terminal covers on there so I am not worried about grounding out the positive terminal.
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pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Finishing up the electrical rack today.
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pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Long story short, the electrical rack is done. I just have to figure out where to put everything.
2 batteries
1 Air compressor
1 solenoid
1 breaker
2 Relay boxes
1 Fan controller
1 battery charger
1 washer fluid jug.
2 batteries
1 Air compressor
1 solenoid
1 breaker
2 Relay boxes
1 Fan controller
1 battery charger
1 washer fluid jug.
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Wow impressive. I dig it! where did you get the relay/fuse boxes?
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
The relay boxes is something I will be carrying. Wired and ready to go. I wanted to show I use what I sell.
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nice!!
pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Been busy on some other projects lately so I have not had a chance to get to the Mule until today.
I still have to spray some undercoating on the lower door jams but painting is DONE!
I still have to spray some undercoating on the lower door jams but painting is DONE!
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pma4x4
AKA Yankeeroad
Should be picking up the new body decals today.
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It contrast well with blue.
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Dig those decals
.....Still not feeling the powder puff shade of blue though
I read somewhere that you were at Expo this year... How did I miss ya? You got a picture of Lance's '70 Burb. I was camped by the showers/restroom/main entrance from Thurs to Sunday morning then moved over by Lance and Mosesburb for a while Sunday before we headed home. It would have been cool to met you. Next year!
.....Still not feeling the powder puff shade of blue though
I read somewhere that you were at Expo this year... How did I miss ya? You got a picture of Lance's '70 Burb. I was camped by the showers/restroom/main entrance from Thurs to Sunday morning then moved over by Lance and Mosesburb for a while Sunday before we headed home. It would have been cool to met you. Next year!
