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Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:18 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Wired the switches for the lights today:

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This is how i`m working since it get`s dark that early:

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Then i adjusted the lights:

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They`re incredible bright... :o

Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:41 pm
by FalcoColumbarius
Did you figure out why she wouldn't start the other day?

Falco.

Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:44 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
For whatever reason the spark plugs got wet, so it wouldn`t start. Those NGK spark plugs are broken if they were wet one time. You can`t see it, but they won`t ignite the gas, even if you can see sparks...

So i put a set of new spark plugs in it and it starts as usual... :shock:

Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:24 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Finally mounted remote power door locks (?)...

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Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:50 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
First i repaired the parking brake today:

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Then i bought some stuff for the camper conversion, that i decided to start today:

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Then i started fabbing some mounts:

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Time to bring out my woodworking skills ( :? ):

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This is the bed in sleeping mode:

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And as a seat:

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Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:42 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Started with the cabinet today:

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This is what i got done today. My neighbor showing the bed:

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And the "couch mode":

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8-)

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Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:15 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Almost finished the cabinet today:

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Upper mount:

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The bed still folds up:

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I need a good idea for securing my clothes in the cabinet while driving. Don`t like the elastic strap solution...

Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:44 pm
by nxski
Could you not put doors or droors in to hold your clothes?

Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:50 pm
by TardisDeli
On Pablo and Anna's Deli they install slider doors for their cabinet so it won't interfere with you back rest system.

Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:37 pm
by FalcoColumbarius
Bungee cords are simple and utilitarian, easy access and recognition, less weight.....

Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:19 am
by Steinbruchsoldat
First i painted the sides today:

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It came out "good from far but far from good "...

Then it was time to remove the rear bumper. I didn`t need to remove a single bolt, i just ripped it off:

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We placed bets on how much is left of the support. Well, i won, because i said nothing is left...

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Me removing the few bits that were left:

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All the crap that came out:

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And some paint:

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Will add a new steel rear bumper on monday...

Test fit of the mattress. Still need to cut it down:

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I think the spare needs some paint:

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Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:03 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Fabricated a rear bumper this afternoon. Mock up:

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Welded and cleaned up:

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Painted:

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There`s an offroad event coming up this weekend, that`s why i`m going that crazy with building all that stuff that fast. I`ll also get a propane kit at the event...

Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:25 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Got the bumper installed today:

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Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 5:42 pm
by R.Costa
That bumper looks great!! I like it!!

Re: German 1989 L300 build

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 1:23 pm
by Dingus
Build is looking great! What about a bungee style cargo net for the cabinet?