Custom kit & second van. complete list, 9. 

There is no set order for the jobs, they will be completed when the opportunity arises, or as necessity & money dictates, so their status is liable to change.

The headings “in Blue” provide links to related items from all categories.
Items in “grey” are still to-do.
Items in “italics any colour are listed in another category, (see links).

Items in “mauve” need to be fixed, replaced, upgraded or we need more ASAP.
Items in “brown” are under construction.
Items in “Green” are almost completed or on order.
Items in “black” completed & added to the (reviews section).

 

Custom (homemade) tools.

Welding trolley.
Welding equipment, (see workshop tools, not homemade).
Plasma cutter
, (see workshop tools, not homemade).
Chop saw / Welding bench, (see workshop tools).

Metal bench top, (to replace wood).
Tig welding armrest, (can be moved to another bench if required).
Welding support clamp system.
Light support.
Bead roller support, (semi-permanent can be moved or removed,

Bead roller, (motorisation planned, see workshop tools, not homemade).
Chop saw, (see workshop tools, not homemade).
Fabricating-tools bench, (see workshop tools).
Mug stand.
Metal brake, (see workshop tools).
Tube Bender, (Still in the planning stage).

Modified hydraulic press, (see workshop tools).
Heavy-duty sheet metal bender, (see workshop tools, not homemade)
Van Dolly.

 

       Homemade or Modified Kit & Equipment.

       Mechanical and electrics.
Non-return valves on clutch servo bleed point.
Cable gear linkage, (should also allow for a second full-size underslung box).
Under-slung storage and battery boxes, (second still to be installed).

Batteries moved to the underslung box under the floor.
Larger starter battery.
Twin leisure batteries, (fitted not wired in yet).
LED reversing lights.
High-level rear brake lights.
Fully LED rear light clusters.
Automatic fire suppressant system in the engine bay, (needs installing, ASAP).
Adjustable height rear spring mounts.

        External.
Uprated front winching attachment points.
Strait Ladder & Rack.
Modified swing-out arms, (for better light visibility, will need to take the attachments).
Wheel carrier mounts custom made, (x2 so wheels face the other way).
Fixed telescopic flagpole, (passenger side).
Second telescopic pole, (driver’s side).
Modified front bash-plate, (will be replaced with aluminium).
Modified engine Sump guard, (to be replaced with aluminium).
Uprated front winching attachment points.
Truck mirrors.
Additional wide-angle wing mirrors.
Wind-out awning.
Under-slung ladder rack & ladder.
Under-slung sand ladder racks.
Twin 60W solar panels on the front of the rack, (see wild camping).
Solar panels, (possible on the awning). 
LED light bar on the front of the roof rack, (see lighting).
LED floodlights on each side at the rear, (see lighting).
LED high-level hazard lights at the front & rear, (see lighting).

Pipe storage box.
Electric folding truck-style wing mirrors, (homemade motorised arms).
Removable blanking plates, (for all access holes into chassis and bodywork).

       Internal.
Dashboard modifications & construction.
Upgraded dash clocks binnacle, (still have more to add).
Compass and clino.
Stirring column cowl.
Cabin floor storage and battery boxes, (second still to be installed).
Cupboard units, (under construction).
Reduce engine hatch size, (to clear intended cupboards).
Fully waterproof/air-tight engine hatch.
Channels on door surround for fording panels.
Tilt and slide bed support over the engine.

       For use with the van.
Storage box for the swing-out arm.
Second storage box for the swing-out arm.
Storage containers to fit inside the spare wheel hub recess.
Flat-pack Fire Pit/Stove, (Mk1).

Flat-pack Fire Pit/Stove, (Mk2).
Flat-pack fire pit/stove (MK 3 titanium, under consideration).
Wind turbine, (to mount the telescopic pole).
Waterproofing panels for all door openings, (deep water fording).
Short flag poles for the CB aerial sockets at the font, (with internal CB aerials).

Flags with bat logo for the fixed poles.
Drive-away awning winter tent, (large 6x3M ? under construction).
Cat-claw Protection for air-frame tent “pole” bases.

Freezer box.
12L storage containers, (for when water containers are not used under the back seat).

        Spares & tools for the van.
Brake bleed kit, (Non-return valves fitted on all brakes).
Coil Spring Compressor.
Engine cooling system drain and fill kit, (we plan to make this).

Engine oil system drain and fill kit, (we plan to make this).

        Recovery kit.
Ground anchor plates, (second still to complete).
Lightweight ground anchor pins, (under construction).

Ground anchor pin extractor Mk 1, ( too heavy).
Ground anchor pin extractor, (MK2).
Tyre bead breaker, (attaches to the 3/4″ breaker bar).
Clip in lever jacks, (fit in jacking points).

Workshop tools.

Welding trolley.
    Welding equipment.
    Plasma cutter,
Hydraulic press.
    Heavy-duty sheet metal bender.
Fabricating-Tools Stand/Bench.
          Fabricating, The fabricating tools bench
     Metal brake.
     Tube Bender, (Still in the planning stage).
Chop saw/welding bench.
      Metal bench top (to replace wood).
      Welding support clamp system.
      Bead roller support, (semi-permanent can be moved or removed).
      Light support.
      Tig welding armrest, (can be moved to another bench if required).
      Chop saw, (Metal).
      Bead roller, (motorization planned).
Van Dolly.
Lathe, (not currently working, needs an overhaul).
Mill, (not currently working, needs an overhaul).
Trolley jack, (High lift).
Axel stands, (usually left at home but may take it if is though necessary).

 

Work in progress.

 

Permanently fitted or available complete list, 1.
       Mechanical and electrics.
       External.
       Internal.

General use & Camping kit complete list, 2.
        For use with the van.
        Lightweight camping kit.
        Safety equipment.

 Maintenance, spares & recovery complete list, 3. 
        Maintenance & spares.
        Basic tool kit.
        Recovery kit.

Tools & spares for home, & longer trips complete list 4.
          Additional, tools & spares for longer trips.
          Van Specific Tools.

Trip planning & logistics list 5.
          Our essentials list.
          Traveling checklists.
          First aid & insect protection.

Toys, follies & workshop complete list, 6.
          Toys
          Follies.
          Second van, (Still to get).

Serves schedule & electrics complete list 7.
          Serves schedule.
          Electric connections by use & fuses.

The Future complete list, 8.
           Long-term plans for the Beast.
           The possible future.
           Pipe dreams.

Custom kit & second van complete list, 9. 
            Custom Tools.
            Custom Kit & Equipment.
            Workshop tools.
 

 

 

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