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squint0241's Oahu Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by squint0241, Jul 13, 2014.

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  1. Jul 25, 2014 at 10:54 PM
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    You're supposed to point them at the ICONs...
     
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  2. Jul 25, 2014 at 10:59 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:

    I'll have to put in a special light just for that purpose!!...lmao!
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2014 at 12:35 AM
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    Sounds legit..
     
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  4. Jul 26, 2014 at 2:28 AM
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    Thanks Rick! I have looked into your area as well. I am actually begun the process of ETS'ing from the Army and I am looking at work as well as school there. I am a OH-58D pilot with an intel background, and am looking for work in those areas. You said you were a civil service employee? Do you know if there are many intel/aviation civilians working on Oahu? I am really open to all the islands, but my wife is working on her CPA license and I figured Oahu would have the best job opportunities for both of us. Thanks for your help and look forward to meeting up with some Taco owners!
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2014 at 2:56 AM
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    Bro...I missed your question ..sorry.. You will def benefit with having a fuse box add-on if you plan on adding anything electrical/lighting... Tap off the battery and one to ground...:) Then just plug whateva you need!

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  6. Jul 26, 2014 at 3:08 AM
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    nice...I think ill have to invest in one of those
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2014 at 2:33 PM
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    A few pics:

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    I need to remove that Zip Tie tab..lol
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    The wiring setup...
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  8. Aug 2, 2014 at 11:52 PM
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    Better shots of the Rock Lights...

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  9. Aug 3, 2014 at 1:52 AM
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    Hey I came across this cool build...
     
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  10. Aug 3, 2014 at 2:10 AM
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    Lol...:D
     
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  11. Aug 3, 2014 at 4:49 AM
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    Looks great Rick! Makin me want some more chassis lighting :rofl:
     
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  12. Aug 3, 2014 at 9:29 AM
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    Lol...I hear ya! Hey man...speaking of chassis lights...Iven's?? Today??
     
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  13. Aug 3, 2014 at 10:23 PM
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    Didn't we just do Ivan's lights? :p
     
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  14. Aug 3, 2014 at 10:29 PM
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    Lmao! You're late!...haha
     
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  15. Aug 5, 2014 at 11:52 PM
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    It's funny how many pics of your truck were taken at my place :rofl:
     
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  16. Aug 5, 2014 at 11:59 PM
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    Actually...that's where I live when I'm not at my rental...lmao!! If I only had the tools and 2 car garage...life would be grand!...:D
     
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  17. Aug 10, 2014 at 9:25 PM
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    Mounted a 50" Radius LED bar today. My TW brothers Bullaculla and Luka did a hell of a job fabbing and wiring. The light bar brackets were modded by Bullaculla by creating a 10 degree swivel point with a set screw adjustment utilizing and modding the existing hardware. Nylon bushings were inserted in the channels so that once the bar was mounted there would be no compression on the rubber roof rail as well. The light bar brackets then had to be bent near the mount points to accommodate a better fitment. It came out outstanding!

    Setting the tolerances

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    Creating the 10 degree swivel set screw points

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    Close-up of utilizing the existing hardware

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    Creating the channel holes for the nylon bushings in the rubber roof strip

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    Nylon bushings in place to support the light bar and to prevent compression of the rubber seal

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    Test Mount

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    Side View of bracket installed on railing (No compression of the rubber seal!)

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    Wired the lights together (connection) right off the bar to a longer cable going down the window channel and into the engine compartment to the fuse box... Recommend you sheath the wires well
    and I also used a mesh wire cover over the rubber wires so it looks professional...:D

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    Wiring was placed in the channel along the window and fit like a glove. Placed a few beads of black silicone along the channel to hold the wire in place...

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    Finished product! I highly recommend a cover like I used by taking some surfboard/kayak pads and removing the foam and then velcro'ing the canvas around the light bar when not in use.
    Main reason: The bar will howl/resonate when subjected to high winds making a high pitch sound. The canvas cover eliminates that...:)

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  18. Aug 10, 2014 at 9:33 PM
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    Lucky to have buds like that! They did great work
     
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  19. Aug 10, 2014 at 9:36 PM
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    That looks terrible! You should toss it in the dumpster!
    ...at my house :D
     
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  20. Aug 10, 2014 at 9:37 PM
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    There the best! I'm lucky to have such friends...

    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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