The RAPTOR (Shadow-Warrior's FJ Crusier Build)

Cool, I'll check it out.



Mike

 

I think I molested your truck, too. Sorry.

 

It's ok, just clean up after yourself.


Mike

 

No problem!

 

Ok, I just finished up allmost.

I thought I would post up some pic's of my "system". I have been drawing it out and designing it for over a year now. I came to the point after getting my Engel Fridge/Freezer to go ahead and build it. I wanted the fridge close to the driver so I didn't have to exit the vehicle and go to the rear in bad weather.

I also wanted a place to house my on board air system. I had planned on getting the VIAIR system, but at the last minute decided to go with an upgraded compressor with the WARN SP1. It's large enough to run any air tool or air the tires up straight from the compressor. It hasn't come in yet, but it will go in the rear right hand side on the box in it's own compartment. I installed the gauge and air hose conector, but still have to install the regulator and on/off switch.

I also wanted a drawer system for my tools instead of hatches. With hatches, you would have to remove anything that was stored on top of the box in order to get to it. I didn't like that idea myself. With the drawers, I made two different sizes, one is 5.5" deep the other is 3.5" deep. The top drawer will house all my wrenches, sockets and screw drivers. The bottom drawer is incomplete as of yet. I still need to make dividers inside and a top section to house pliers, etc.

The front compartment will house all my camping gear such as BBQ, chairs, sleeping pad, cook wear, etc. This area also is not finished, it will get dividers also. Behind the fridge will be my (2) 2.5 gal Scepter water cans. I prefer the smaller ones instead of having one bulky 5 gal can.
Anyways, I thought I would post the progress so far, when the compressor comes in, I'll post up the rest of the finished project.
































Well, If anything, I hope I gave some of you some ideas for your system.

Mike

 

Awsome work

 

Thanks


Mike

 

Mike, you're my hero! I love your rig and you've done a great job on this installment. I especially love the "stealth" air compressor guage/connector. Very nice! Then, the drawer of tools, all organized... It's the details that put it over the top!

It's just so damn practical!

I'm sure it's just the camera angle, but it looks like the handles on your drawers aren't lined up...

 

Thanks and yes it's the camera angle....LOL...I saw that too when I uploaded them...I had to run out and check my measurements.

They are in line

Mike

 

I figured as much. Almost felt blasphemous to even mention...

 

Excellent!

I wish I had half of your mad skills!!!

 

Hey mike, I just read your survival thread. some really good stuff in there!

You should definitively go live in the wild, I'll take care of the RAPTOR

 

LOL..Thanks buddy...I'm not much of a finshing carpenter...It's a little rough around the edges.

LOL..Yeh, Right...I'll bet you would...That's what's going to get me to the woods and back home again.


Mike

 

YOU ARE MY HERO....

Oh and MY IDOL FROM NOW.

 

LOL.....I wouldn't go that far.


Mike

 

I would...Awesome work man..What is your occupation?

 

I'm a Private Investigator


LOL....



Mike

 

Anytime you wanna start working on ideas and modding my truck let me know! keep up the sick ass mods man!

 

Thanks Buddy

Mike