North American Sojourner Build and Photography

That wrap turned out very nice and the color, of course, is spot on.

 

Finished plumbing the air to the drivers side. Now have to do the inside midships and passenger side.
Zim

 

What an incredible shell build! Thanks for sharing.

 

Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate that.
Zim

 

The cold has slowed me down a bunch. I'm pretty durable but cold sucks for the hands...ahahahaha. Finished up the plumbing for the air. Have the quick disconnect on each side of the truck through the access doors on the topper. Love it. Tank bracket is fab'd and compressor is mounted and wired. Had brain farts with the new switches but just installed a toggle to keep it simple.
Zim

 

Got out the big camera....(just a cheap Nikon) and shot some beauty shots.. ahahahahha.
Zim

 

Good day Sir, I see you have way to many Clecos for a civilian, was your rate AMS ?nice metal work .

 

LOL no. Close but I was a draftsman. (DM). I do a lot of sheet metal. I only have 24 I think. Most shops have several hundred. That's a lot.
Thanks for watching
Zim

 

Okay, update time. Finished the air system with the exception of the pressure cutoff sensor (80-100 on-off). Also cleaned up the wiring. Air system works like a champ and have to chase a small leak. Installed the GMRS radio and antenna. Have not used it in real time but planning ahead this spring. Here is the pic dump. Ask some questions and enjoy.
Zim

 

Final air system pic.
Zim

 

Installed some lights in the rear for setting up camp, and another if the rear door is open. Like the idea but the door will be redone soon. Cheap, and not very secure.
Zim

 

Nice build. I admire your metal fab stills.

 

Thank you Sir. I enjoy it, and keeps me out of trouble. LOL.
Zim

 

Nice looking build and props on all the custom work.

Apologies if I missed this but where did you get your seat covers? No way do you have metal fab AND sewing skills

 

I can sew...ahahahahahhaha. Seriously, I am 64 and had a great mother. Every man should learn to sew and that will greatly improve your trim level. LOL. The seat covers are from 4wheelparts and are Smittybuilt. A little pricey but well worth it in my opinion. Thank you for looking and commenting. I really appreciate it.
Zim
Oh, on the sewing thing. Tell the wife or girlfriend "I'd like to sew some pockets on to some of your dresses"
You should get a really really good response. Ha!
On of my favorite comedians. Go to 1:25
Pete Lee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adZAtplseGU

 

Sub'd. Nice work! Damn!

 

Thank you Sir. Just love to build stuff and I've got a lot of time on my hands...LOL.
Zim

 

Well it's been a while since I posted. Mostly little things to make life easier on the road. I've been out many many times since I've finished the topper and it's amazing. Have some leaks I'm chasing but all in all I'm very happy. Draws a lot of attention too. I've always been someone who wants different. And this is different. I'm going to do another post dump so if you have some questions, please ask.
Thanks for watching.
Zim
Finished out the roof rack and added the antenna for the CB, GMRS and radio.

Built a checkbox to hold all the kitchen crap. Love this thing but I think its a little too big for just me to move in and out. LOL






Added the shovel mount and used it almost immediately when I found a metal fence post hidden where we were tossing a frisby...Amazingly handy to have to put out a fire also.

 

Then......bought a kayak...ahahahahaha. It's wonderful and I'm having a blast with it. Had to fab up some brackets for the rack. Kayak laying flat cuts off 80% of the solar panel and that sucks. I'm happy with the outcome tho.
Zim



The "V" helps me position the kayak in the right attitude when pushing it up on the rack. Works perfectly. This was the second try tho. First one was total fail...lol
Z

 

Here are some more kayak shots.
Zim
The ladder I made helps too with loading. The "V" is missing in this pic.