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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:
This is how i`m working since it get`s dark that early:
Then i adjusted the lights:
They`re incredible bright...

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...

Re: German 1989 L300 build
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:24 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Finally mounted remote power door locks (?)...

Re: German 1989 L300 build
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:50 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
First i repaired the parking brake today:
Then i bought some stuff for the camper conversion, that i decided to start today:
Then i started fabbing some mounts:
Time to bring out my woodworking skills (

):
This is the bed in sleeping mode:
And as a seat:

Re: German 1989 L300 build
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:42 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Re: German 1989 L300 build
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:15 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Almost finished the cabinet today:
Upper mount:
The bed still folds up:
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:
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:
We placed bets on how much is left of the support. Well, i won, because i said nothing is left...
Me removing the few bits that were left:
All the crap that came out:
And some paint:
Will add a new steel rear bumper on monday...
Test fit of the mattress. Still need to cut it down:
I think the spare needs some paint:

Re: German 1989 L300 build
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:03 pm
by Steinbruchsoldat
Fabricated a rear bumper this afternoon. Mock up:
Welded and cleaned up:
Painted:
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
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?