[454 gq]

It's been 6yrs since my last post.
Stalled doing anything I originally planned 6 yrs ago until covid hit which made me finally get off my butt and get cracking.
So big tanks in. New rims Grid Gd01 18x9 - 12. Tyres are Yokohama G003 35x12.5 which still tuck inside the stock guards. Phew!!
Decided to build my own drawers using honeycomb aluminium because it's stupidly lightweight yet incredibly strong. Easy to build once the measurements are finalized after 200 rough drawings.
Motop RTT MT-135, kickass slimline sub, itech 120x 120amp lithium, redarc bms, stealth front and rear bars, xf phase 5 style scoop for air filter.
Enjoy the pics and happy new year.

 

[454 gq]

 

[xtracabgq]

Nice gq mate, I'm guessing that big gas tank would come in handy with a big block under the bonnet.
Any chance of some pics of the engine?

jim

 

[454 gq]

Nice gq mate, I'm guessing that big gas tank would come in handy with a big block under the bonnet.
Any chance of some pics of the engine?

jim

Cheers Jim. I now get 750km so very happy as I can explore further off road. Love it.

 

[Benny Jahmin]

Epic build mate.
The honeycomb aluminium looks interesting. Is it just glued together with angles?
Out of interest did you weigh the whole drawer setup?

 

[454 gq]

Epic build mate.
The honeycomb aluminium looks interesting. Is it just glued together with angles?
Out of interest did you weigh the whole drawer setup?

Thanks Benny, pop rivets, right angles and sikaflex.
The 3 sets of runners weigh more than the entire honeycomb. It weighs 47kg then add 17kg battery, 10L water and 15kg 47L fridge.
Always 89kg minimum

I've been on really rough tracks and it's solid. Broke eggs in the fridge. Lol

 

[Benny Jahmin]

Thanks Benny, pop rivets, right angles and sikaflex.
The 3 sets of runners weigh more than the entire honeycomb. It weighs 47kg then add 17kg battery, 10L water and 15kg 47L fridge.
Always 89kg minimum View attachment 527169

I've been on really rough tracks and it's solid. Broke eggs in the fridge. Lol

Looks reals really good. Is the top the same honey comb but with an edge on it? If not are there any other ways to edge the exposed ends?

 

[454 gq]

Looks reals really good. Is the top the same honey comb but with an edge on it? If not are there any other ways to edge the exposed ends?

I capped the top but left the rest exposed because I like the look of it.

 

[xtracabgq]

What sort of power is that chev, looks far from standard with brodix heads.

jim

 

[Benny Jahmin]

I capped the top but left the rest exposed because I like the look of it.

What did you use? And did you have to use bulk sika to fill the honeycomb for it to stick

 

[454 gq]

What sort of power is that chev, looks far from standard with brodix heads.

jim

2350nm of torque last dynoed March this year

 

[454 gq]

What did you use? And did you have to use bulk sika to fill the honeycomb for it to stick

End capping is tight. Great fit. I just put a drop of sikflex at the ends.

 

[xtracabgq]

2350nm of torque last dynoed March this year

Farken ell.
Should go alright then .

jim

 

[454 gq]

Farken ell.
Should go alright then .

jim

It sure does. I will put in a RE4 next few years. Still enjoying the manual too much..

 

[dabiton]

Nice build. I really like your custom drawer.

What is the brand/model of your winch? Although the Warn winch from 4wheelonline is already on my list, I'm still looking for other options.