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- Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:49 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
The truck is in Nathan's hands for the next few days while he does his magic on it.
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:04 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
The gauges are finally in and all wired up! :D http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140818_183433_zps1d8f661b.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140818_183451_zps16c7721b.jpg With park lighting on. Notice the readings on the two green g...
- Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:14 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
The main wiring loom for the gauges has been completed along with a custom made plug and socket to enable an easy removal of the unit for adding some future switches up there. :wink: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140817_163916_zps58c43c3e.jpg The buzzer warning li...
- Sat Aug 16, 2014 5:35 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
I have finished with the fitting of the two gauges in the overhead pod and finally have them permanently mounted. :P I cheated a little and used some VHB tape to secure them, then covered the face of the panel with carbon fibre adhesive. :wink: It doesn't look so bad when it is up in place. All the ...
- Sat Aug 16, 2014 3:40 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
I have sent an email off to Auber in relation to the temperature descrepency I have. I have yet to get a response, but in the mean time I did a trial with a cup of hot water as another example. In this cup was the temperature probe for my multimeter, EGT, AT oil and Water probes. The pictures should...
- Sat Aug 16, 2014 9:34 am
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Clearing up or confusing Lighting issues with a WOF?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 632
Clearing up or confusing Lighting issues with a WOF?
I thought I would start this thread to help others clear up (or confuse further :lol: ) issues they are having with extra lighting on their vehicles with information that has been useful for my situation. In the past I had a Nissan Terrano with five extra forward facing lights on the top of the roof...
- Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:10 pm
- Forum: 4wd Safety
- Topic: Winch safety training
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3614
Winch safety training
I have been asked to do some research into the safe operation of using vehicle mounted winches for every day use, at my place of work. While I am quite well versed in winch operation(s), I am wondering if any of you have any doccumentation you use for training days etc. Or know of any online I can r...
- Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:00 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
Have spent the afternoon wiring up the gauges to program in the settings and to check the layout. Boot-up settings. 8) http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140810_163849_zps56f3b23f.jpg A spaghetti of wires. :shock: http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%2...
- Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:19 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
I have started stripping out the Compass/Altimeter unit as I want to use it to house my Auber gauges. http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140809_110922_zpse9822a1c.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140809_110929_zpsca9f3c5e.jpg A wee ...
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:52 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
Thanks for the photos, it has given me a couple of ideas.
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:56 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
On a side note, has anyone fitted an endless air system to their 80 series? I have still got the SD709 here that I was going to use on the Terrano. I want to fit it to the Cruiser; it has a V belt clutch. yea i have got something almost exactly like it. prick setup but can post pics Yes please, I w...
- Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:39 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
I just went outside and did a wee trial fit with one of the new gauges; it is going to be really tight in there as far as the front end goes. I am going to have to re-think my mounting options to end up with it looking as factory as possible. I will get a better idea when the console is sitting on t...
- Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:49 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
Some goodies arrived in the mail today. :D http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140804_163051_zpsa1e0138c.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140804_163305_zps01eb3468.jpg http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/2...
Re: Rust Con
sibainmud wrote:Here's what i used to use when painting rusty marine engine blocks, worked a treat and was one of the cheapest too.
http://www.bunnings.co.nz/tergo-rust-co ... _p00694563
Cheers,
Mitre 10 sells this too, it is awesome stuff.
- Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:31 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
Im going to run leds along both edges too so that should helps things no end.. ALso might run some in cab for better lighting.. :wink: These LED's IMHO are the best to use for your dome lights, they do not look so flash when looking up at them but the light spread is awesome. I used them in the Ter...
- Sun Aug 03, 2014 6:45 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
Map Toaster Topo has finally been installed, now I'm almost set to go. :wink: There is just a small modification to be done to the GPS external aerial and I will have it all hooked up ready for mapping. :) http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140803_172121_zps5a356057.jp...
- Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:06 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
A cold and miserable day has seen me hiding in the workshop installing my mapping software on my truck PC. Windows 7 has been successfully installed as well as NZ Mapping GPS. http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140803_134452_zpsc3a486aa.jpg Here is a shot of the PC and...
- Sun Aug 03, 2014 11:49 am
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
Thanks guys, I will take a shot or two tonight when it is dark for comparison. I am thinking of doing something similar for some lighting inside the boot area too as there is noting in there. Apparently there is some factory wiring for a boot light hidden in the upper left corner, so when it is fine...
- Sat Aug 02, 2014 2:04 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
I had some strip LED lighting left over from another project, so I decided it may come in handy one dark night if I ever have a problem under the bonnet. It is fused (5A) directly from the battery positive terminal and switched through the negative via a simple plunger switch. http://i195.photobucke...
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:35 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
The new Solid State HDD has been installed in the PC and has happily accepted an installation of 32bit Windows 7 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/20140731_134613_zps95207d0a.jpg Checking for updates http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/kiwi_pete/The%20Cruiser/201407...
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:07 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
Today I decided to have a spell from wiring and replace the steering column seal. First I marked the joins with some whiteout then a blue pen to make a nice fine line along the splines. It is easy to get the alignment out when re-inserting the rubber joint. http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z218/ki...
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:59 am
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Replacement dashboard/cluster lights
- Replies: 0
- Views: 441
Replacement dashboard/cluster lights
I was on the search for some replacement lights (neowedge base) for my switches and instrument cluster and came across this site. They stock all manner of replacement LED lamps http://ledbulbs.co.nz/automotive-leds/dash-board-leds And a seller on Trademe too http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts...
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:30 am
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
More "bling" arrived today. 8) The hard drive in my truck computer died way back when I was on the Southern Safari last year and I have just got around to replacing it. It lasted well for an old 2nd hand PATA 2.5" drive from a laptop and had been in there for some 6 odd years :!: I di...
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:18 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
KIWI_TERRANO wrote:Where you got fuse box from mate??
If you are asking about the one I used, it was purchased from Supercheap some time ago. Just something I had in my junk box.
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:17 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
Looking good Pete. Things are coming along fast for ya. Going to be nice looking 80 based on the pic of how you want it to end up like. I've used these style holders in the pass as they are easier to setup but I'm guessing it's because you already had the fuse holder already? http://www.jaycar.co.n...
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:08 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
Bought an 8 way fuse box for all the accessories I will put back in the truck, as time goes by. To power this I ran some 8 gauge wire from the battery in through the firewall and connected this via a "T" crimp, that I had to fashion by cutting a crimp sleeve in 1/2 and soldering this onto ...
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 12:21 pm
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: Auber Gauges
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14844
Re: Auber Gauges
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_26&products_id=231 This one, being the second one posted in the question. If your truck is 12V then select 12V If it is 24V then select 24V The mounting type is a personal preference, just depends what taps you have available ...
- Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:23 am
- Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
- Topic: Auber Gauges
- Replies: 68
- Views: 14844
Re: Auber Gauges
Could somebody help me out here? Electrics and I are not the best of friends, that's for sure. Which do I go for - they are both an EGT gauge but different sensors I believe? http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_26&products_id=230 OR http://www.auberins.com/index...
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:59 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Kiwipete's VX
- Replies: 159
- Views: 34888
Re: Kiwipete's VX
I found a link for doing the steering column boot replacement. http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/and-next-on-the-list-rebuild-ps-gear-box-new-sector-shaft-pitman-arm.336799/page-3 Might go n visit Mr Toyota tomorrow and price one up. :shock: They look the same as a hilux one. $32+gst rings a bell at ...
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:13 pm
- Forum: 4wd Safety
- Topic: Highway Cops TV1 tonight
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7194
Re: Highway Cops TV1 tonight
It just goes to show how little the uneducated understand about vehicle recovery.
As soon as he placed the rope on the bulbar I said to the wife, "not there it'll rip it off" and it nearly did!
As soon as he placed the rope on the bulbar I said to the wife, "not there it'll rip it off" and it nearly did!