Derek up North Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Tip #1:- Buy a multimeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Where did you get that great spare tire cover??? It was on the camper when i bought it so i'm not sure where the previous owners bought it. sorry well, it's hard to test that parking lights aren't working right now since i have no idea how to wire the new LED lights properly. any wiring tips? all i have is the photo i attached.. Yes like Derek said, you need to get a multimeter so you can test which wires have power when you turn the switch to parking lights, push the brake pedal, turn the turn signal on etc. An extra person in the cab doing that for you while you are measuring which wires get power would be helpful. If you aren't getting power to a wire when you should be, then its more than likely a blown fuse or a broken wire somewhere down the line. Tip #1:- Buy a multimeter. agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Today i got rid of the stock carb and put on the popular weber 32/36. Removed the carb and all associated vacuum lines, egr, smog stuff etc. Really opens up the engine bay and doesn't look likes such a bowl of spaghetti. Won't be able to take it on a test drive for a few months yet, but it starts right up and idles nicely so i'm looking forward to it. egr block off plate i made out of aluminum carb on and only 2 vacuum lines to hook up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdbad Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 What paint color did you use for vent covers? Looks like it matched well Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 What paint color did you use for vent covers? Looks like it matched well Thanks Yea i was very happy with the color match. It is Rustoleum Canvas White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 I hated the hubcaps on the camper and aftermarket wheels don't exist for these so i decided to have the rims sandblasted and then i painted the gloss brown to match the side stripe, put on chrome trim rings and chrome lug nuts. I like this look much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhdbad Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Another nice improvement Washed my toy with bar keepers now the Zep any suggests for the application? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 ... any suggests for the application? Multiple thin coats over a spotless surface. Any dirt/stains will be sealed under the (relatively) thick ZEP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Another nice improvement Washed my toy with bar keepers now the Zep any suggests for the application? Thanks wash it again with bar keepers friend to be sure it is as clean as you can get it, let it dry a day. I bought a sponge mop at the local hardware store and applied it with that. Keep a rag handy because sometimes it'll run and you need to wipe those up. And do as Derek said, multiple thin coats. I think i did 4 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Got rid of the silver front bumper today and went with black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I would love to see some interior pics. Your heater outlet is forward of mine. Way forward. Wondering where everything is set up inside. Is your furnace under your closet? The black looks good. My bumper is starting to show some rust. I might do the black thing too Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 On 2/7/2016 at 8:56 PM, linda s said: I would love to see some interior pics. Your heater outlet is forward of mine. Way forward. Wondering where everything is set up inside. Is your furnace under your closet? The black looks good. My bumper is starting to show some rust. I might do the black thing too Linda S yes the furnace is under the closet. I wonder how many variations of layouts they had for these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Had some new decals made for the front and rear of the camper. Put the rear one on today, haven't gotten to the front one yet. before after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snail powered Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Nice job on the decal, it is a good match for the original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 he ordered extras. I believe he has some to sell. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Started back at it, cleaning it up a bit more. Pulling the windshield to clean up around the windshield frame and replace the trim with a black rubber molding instead i'm thinking. Â I broke the windshield pulling it out (not a surprise) but have a new one coming. Gonna paint the wiper arms black again also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payaso del mar Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 oh my my oh hell yes Toyhome put on that party dress......... you're really inspiring the way you're fixing that thing up. please post lots of pix that windshield work, as my IPO replaced the windshield but butchered the valance reinstall....held in with silicone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 On 4/7/2016 at 0:53 PM, payaso del mar said: oh my my oh hell yes Toyhome put on that party dress......... you're really inspiring the way you're fixing that thing up. please post lots of pix that windshield work, as my IPO replaced the windshield but butchered the valance reinstall....held in with silicone.... Thanks i'll be sure to take some more detailed pics. I ordered some touch up paint also.  There are a couple small spots of surface rust i need to clean up before the windshield goes back in.  Unfortunately the new windshield is 2-3 weeks out, my supplier was out of stock, so it is coming from Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblefrog Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 heheh, party dress! Â Look forward to the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Cleaned up a few of the surface rust areas and used touch up paint before installing the windshield. Â I bought a 31mm universal windshield molding to take the place of the original metal trim. Â I've used universal molding on quite a few vehicles and usually have good luck with it. Â The top corners of the windshield are a tight radius so i did have to notch the molding so it wouldn't pull off the glass but i'm going to go back later after the windshield is installed and just use a little black touch up paint so you really won't be able to tell that the molding is cut. Â Over all i was pleased with the molding. new windshield touched up molding on notched corners to make the radius installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payaso del mar Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 where did you get the molding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 It's all over FleaBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 14 hours ago, payaso del mar said: where did you get the molding? Yes I got it on ebay. I ordered 75 feet of it so if you need some let me know and i'll sell you enough to do a windshield if you want. 14 hours ago, Derek up North said: It's all over FleaBay. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 wiper arms repainted and on and also i used the windshield urethane on the upper corners where i notched the molding to fill in the gap. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Took the mirrors off yesterday, sanded them and repainted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Next up the gf is making new curtains for the interior and we want to recover the padding for the seats. Â Also whats everyones opinion on updating the interior/flooring and painting the walls/cabinets white? Would it be best to leave it original as possible or do you not think it would detract from the value of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyninja23 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Damn man- That Looks Really friggin nice! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I'd love to buy a custom fuel fill box cover off you like the one you made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I say it is best to choose an interior colour that is aesthetically pleasing to the both of you. My interior is white; The former wood-like panelling was claustrophobic. As for lost value for straying from original? You already crossed that bridge with the wheels. There comes a point when something looks so much better than new that the value goes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 It's a house. Decorate it like you would a house. Not many people choose to paint the whole inside of their house white. Coordinating colors with fabric in subtle tones creates an expensive finished look. If in good shape, leaving some of the wood, like maybe just bottom cabinets, can add interest. There are online programs for home decorating where you can do mock-ups and see how you like it. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 On 6/23/2016 at 9:47 PM, funkyninja23 said: Damn man- That Looks Really friggin nice! Â Thanks, lots of time put into it, but at least it didn't cost alot of money to do so! On 6/24/2016 at 9:20 AM, Totem said: I'd love to buy a custom fuel fill box cover off you like the one you made If you could send me your old one i could fab one up. On 6/25/2016 at 3:04 AM, Allan said: I say it is best to choose an interior colour that is aesthetically pleasing to the both of you. My interior is white; The former wood-like panelling was claustrophobic. As for lost value for straying from original? You already crossed that bridge with the wheels. There comes a point when something looks so much better than new that the value goes up. Yea i think we are going to just paint it the way we would like. As long as its done nice i don't think it'll take away from the value. As for the wheels they are still the original, just painted and chrome rings put on. On 6/25/2016 at 10:12 AM, linda s said: It's a house. Decorate it like you would a house. Not many people choose to paint the whole inside of their house white. Coordinating colors with fabric in subtle tones creates an expensive finished look. If in good shape, leaving some of the wood, like maybe just bottom cabinets, can add interest. There are online programs for home decorating where you can do mock-ups and see how you like it. Linda Thanks for your input Linda, always appreciated. Â Curtains were made up over the weekend and she did some priming and will do some painting this week. I'll be sure to post pics. Also a few more little tweaks are in the works. I'll keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thought i'd put up a few pics of it in its natural habitat  Also i installed HID headlights last week.  Much brighter over stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 excellent work. i love the monterey liesure models and its not just because i too have one.. hehe..no bias here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Got rid of the steps i was using and had to carry around and installed a single pull out step. Â Was pretty solid bolted thru the floor, but i welded a threaded rod to each side of the step bracket and to the frame of the camper. Now it doesn't budge even a little when stepped on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwolfgti Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Welded a bumper hitch to the camper today to pull a small trailer if i need. Also stripped off the paint and repainted it black to match the front bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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