Author Topic: Western PA's 1st Annual Camping GTG - MODDING THREAD (Read 3350 times)

BigBlockBirch · « **on:** May 02, 2010, 08:38:17 AM »

OK everyone, what do you want done???

Sail Panel LED's
BBB
BnGBleeder
Bill'nShell

Cup Holders
Bill'nShell
BnGBleeder
02 Z71

Mag Light Mod
Bill'nShell
BnGBleeder

12v outlet in bed
BigBlockBirch

HID Fogs
BnGBleeder

Personal Modding (Massage)
Time       Person
1:00 PM   BBB
1:10 PM   BBB
1:20 PM   Twiggy
1:30 PM   Twiggy
1:40 PM   Gwen
1:50 PM   Gwen
2:00 PM
2:10 PM
2:20 PM
2:30 PM
2:40 PM
2:50 PM
3:00 PM

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2010, 09:08:21 AM »

I will order the LED's and Holders for the Sail Panel in one shot to get the best price.

You will get:
10 - 5mm Red LED's
10 - Plastic LED Holders

I will order two extra just incase there is a bad LED or a Holder Breaks.

Total price will be: $18

If you want a different color, let me know.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2010, 10:00:34 AM »

I've got plenty of wire and scothlocks for the SPLs so nobody will have to buy that stuff. I have a few Diodes and Resistors but not many. I don't have a total count on them.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2010, 10:07:43 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 02, 2010, 10:00:34 AM

I have a few Diodes and Resistors but not many. I don't have a total count on them.

Let me know what we will need and I will add that to the total cost and just order them at once...

02_Z71 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2010, 10:09:12 AM »

I would be up for the tailgate cup holder mod if anyone has any of those. If not tell me where to order some and I will take care of that. There are no marine stores close to me. I will bring my cordless drill and some diodes as well.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2010, 10:12:36 AM »

I ordered my cups online, I have my template in the truck. I think Bill'nShell want to do it also. Lets wait and see if anyone else wants to and then we can order them all at once.

BnGBleeder · « **Reply #6 on:** May 02, 2010, 07:07:07 PM »

Cup holders sounds great to me also ....lemme know price. Where do ya get the holder for the mag lite mod ,I liked that on OBB's truck.

I'll bring cordless also if needed, if ya want me to pick up diodes that isn't a problem either.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 02, 2010, 07:24:38 PM »

Quote from: BnGBleeder on May 02, 2010, 07:07:07 PM

Cup holders sounds great to me also ....lemme know price. Where do ya get the holder for the mag lite mod ,I liked that on OBB's truck.

I'll bring cordless also if needed, if ya want me to pick up diodes that isn't a problem either.

Check around local hardware stores for the maglite clips. Should be right in with the flashlights if they carry them.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #8 on:** May 02, 2010, 07:28:10 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 02, 2010, 07:24:38 PM

Check around local hardware stores for the maglite clips. Should be right in with the flashlights if they carry them.

Ace Hardware in McMurray has them. Right past Donaldson Crossroads.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:42:41 AM »

Last call for LED's.

I will order them this afternoon.

Haven't found the Mag Clips yet...

BnGBleeder · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2010, 10:53:02 PM »

Quote from: BigBlockBirch on May 02, 2010, 07:28:10 PM

Ace Hardware in McMurray has them. Right past Donaldson Crossroads.

Does Ace have them? I sometimes work that area and should be able to pick it up there if not at one closer to me...any word on cup holders, are we still gonna do a mass order?

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2010, 06:40:39 AM »

I looked at two other places but have not made it to Ace. I will stop on Monday and pick up a couple sets.

Ordering LED's now.

I will find the cupholders that I used and give you a link.

moosc · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2010, 09:55:41 AM »

How difficult to swap plugs and wires?

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2010, 09:57:45 AM »

Quote from: moosc on May 10, 2010, 09:55:41 AM

How difficult to swap plugs and wires?

Not too bad...

Just need the tools.

I have swivel sockets and all lengths of extensions if needed...

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2010, 09:02:40 PM »

I see the light...

BnGBleeder · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2010, 09:42:51 PM »

Quote from: BigBlockBirch on May 11, 2010, 09:02:40 PM

I see the light...

SWEEEEET !! I am really looking forward to this Mod !!

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2010, 09:45:19 PM »

There is two yurts and the single cabin still available. They can't hold them any longer. Get your reservations in...

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2010, 07:04:45 AM »

How about a 12v outlet in the bed???

It's for me...

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2010, 07:08:08 AM »

Quote from: BigBlockBirch on May 17, 2010, 07:04:45 AM

How about a 12v outlet in the bed???

It's for me...

I hope you're talking about in the bed of your truck.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2010, 11:29:40 AM »

Time for some personal Modding...

Kozy Rest Kampground has a resident Masseuse, Brooke. She is offering us first dibs on Saturday.

Anyone interested, let me know. I've been known to fell a sleep drooling during my sessions.

Saturday from 1pm - 3pm
10min sessions = $10
20min + sessions will be discounted

Times will be blocked out on the first post

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #20 on:** May 17, 2010, 12:03:22 PM »

Quote from: BigBlockBirch on May 17, 2010, 11:29:40 AM

Time for some personal Modding...

Kozy Rest Kampground has a resident Masseuse, Brooke. She is offering us first dibs on Saturday.

Anyone interested, let me know. I've been known to fell a sleep drooling during my sessions.

Saturday from 1pm - 3pm
10min sessions = $10
20min + sessions will be discounted

Times will be blocked out on the first post

So we can keep our wives outta our hair while we're modding for a few hours?

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #21 on:** May 17, 2010, 12:15:43 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 17, 2010, 12:03:22 PM

So we can keep our wives outta our hair while we're modding for a few hours?

That was my thought...

MzBBB

Mrs WVAV · « **Reply #22 on:** May 17, 2010, 03:27:04 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 17, 2010, 12:03:22 PM

So we can keep our wives outta our hair while we're modding for a few hours?

Hey now!!!

Just remember that some of those wives read these threads so you better be behaving yourselves!

You don't need to worry about us anyhow the "wives" might be busy "modding" something of our own.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #23 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:41:34 PM »

OK...material update

I have:
3 pairs of Maglite brackets ($7.00 each) - Bill'nShell, BnGBleeder
1 pair of 3" Cup Holders ($13.00) - Bill'nShell
4 sets(10) of LED's and holders ($18.00 each set) - Bill'nShell, BnGBleeder, BBB

If you want any, speak up now so they can be reserved.

02_Z71 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 17, 2010, 08:15:36 PM »

OK since you only have one set of the tailgate cup holders, let me know where I can order some or I will contact OBB to find out where he got his.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #25 on:** May 17, 2010, 08:20:38 PM »

Quote from: 02_Z71 on May 17, 2010, 08:15:36 PM

OK since you only have one set of the tailgate cup holders, let me know where I can order some or I will contact OBB to find out where he got his.

Brian,
I am sorry. I was trying to catch everything and missed the two other sets of cup holders.

Here is were I got them...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WQDDFG/ref=oss_product

If you want, I can order two more sets...

Let me know

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #26 on:** May 17, 2010, 08:41:19 PM »

Quote from: 02_Z71 on May 17, 2010, 08:15:36 PM

OK since you only have one set of the tailgate cup holders, let me know where I can order some or I will contact OBB to find out where he got his.

I'm looking on eBay now for them. I used 3"x 2 5/8" for in the tail gate and 3"x3" for the bumpers.

02_Z71 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 17, 2010, 10:49:08 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 17, 2010, 08:41:19 PM

I'm looking on eBay now for them. I used 3"x 2 5/8" for in the tail gate and 3"x3" for the bumpers.

Ok let me know if you find some OBB and I will order a couple of sets. Do you think that the ones that BBB found will work being 3 x 2 7/8" or is that too deep?

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #28 on:** May 18, 2010, 01:00:49 AM »

Quote from: 02_Z71 on May 17, 2010, 10:49:08 PM

Ok let me know if you find some OBB and I will order a couple of sets. Do you think that the ones that BBB found will work being 3 x 2 7/8" or is that too deep?

I don't know about the tailgate but they'll be fine for the bumper. We can always pull one of mine from the TG and try it before any drilling on other trucks.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #29 on:** May 18, 2010, 05:17:33 AM »

Brian,
Do you want bumper or tailgate???

The one's I got were for the bumper.

Amazon has shallow ones also...

02_Z71 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 18, 2010, 07:33:21 AM »

Quote from: BigBlockBirch on May 18, 2010, 05:17:33 AM

Brian,
Do you want bumper or tailgate???

The one's I got were for the bumper.

Amazon has shallow ones also...

I want the one for the tailgate, not the bumper. I will look around to see what I can find.

02_Z71 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 18, 2010, 01:47:09 PM »

I just found these fairly shallow cup holders and ebay. I went ahead and ordered 10 of them. According to the listing, they are only 2.25" deep so they will work fine I am sure. I know that depth is an issue on the tailgate. I will make sure that I have the appropriate hole saw and cordless drill for these also.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #32 on:** May 18, 2010, 02:52:55 PM »

I didn't look at the link from my phone (working afternoons this week) but those will be safe for the tailgate. I'll dig up some of the rubber stuff I used to seal mine in and bring it along.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #33 on:** May 18, 2010, 02:55:27 PM »

What did BnGBleeder want for his? Bumper or tailgate?

02_Z71 · « **Reply #34 on:** May 18, 2010, 02:56:05 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on May 18, 2010, 02:52:55 PM

I didn't look at the link from my phone (working afternoons this week) but those will be safe for the tailgate. I'll dig up some of the rubber stuff I used to seal mine in and bring it along.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #35 on:** May 18, 2010, 03:11:47 PM »

Quote from: BigBlockBirch on May 18, 2010, 02:55:27 PM

What did BnGBleeder want for his? Bumper or tailgate?

I'm not sure and just talked to him about an hour ago. I'll see if I can call him back.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #36 on:** May 18, 2010, 03:26:11 PM »

I'm on the phone with BnG now, (try that verizon pukes

) He wants the bumper ones but will settle for the shallow ones from Brian. They should work ok for him. He'll figure out if he wants the tailgate ones once he sees them.

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #37 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:31:49 AM »

We are coming down to the wire.

What tools do we need?
Any other mods need done?
No massages??? I had one yesterday for 20 mins. Woke up drooling...

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #38 on:** May 31, 2010, 11:36:36 AM »

Quote from: BigBlockBirch on May 31, 2010, 11:31:49 AM

We are coming down to the wire.

What tools do we need?
Any other mods need done?
No massages??? I had one yesterday for 20 mins. Woke up drooling...

Forgot about that massage thing. Put Twiggy down for 20 mins.

BnGBleeder · « **Reply #39 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:44:16 PM »

Put my little woman ( Gwyn) down for 20 also. I can be cordless drill if it's needed, it can drill all the holes and quite a few more love those Lith-Ion batteries and 28 volts of power.

I believe OBB is till gonna help with my HID fogs,that the only other Mod I know of...

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #40 on:** May 31, 2010, 09:06:52 PM »

Quote from: BnGBleeder on May 31, 2010, 08:44:16 PM

Put my little woman ( Gwyn) down for 20 also. I can be cordless drill if it's needed, it can drill all the holes and quite a few more love those Lith-Ion batteries and 28 volts of power.

I believe OBB is till gonna help with my HID fogs,that the only other Mod I know of...

Sounds good.

You will love the HIDs

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #41 on:** May 31, 2010, 09:09:35 PM »

Guys,
Don't think this is just a girl thing. It is worth the money to get one for yourself. I usually get at least 10min on every trip up.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #42 on:** May 31, 2010, 09:12:10 PM »

Quote from: BigBlockBirch on May 31, 2010, 09:09:35 PM

Guys,
Don't think this is just a girl thing. It is worth the money to get one for yourself. I usually get at least 10min on every trip up.

I know that. But it's worth the money for some peace and quiet while we're modding.

Maybe I should go pester Twiggy as she's getting hers, "How much longer?" "Are you almost done?" "What else do you have to do yet?" "Want me to start dinner now?"

moosc · « **Reply #43 on:** June 01, 2010, 05:29:17 PM »

Lookn good

BigBlockBirch · « **Reply #44 on:** June 05, 2010, 08:03:26 PM »

What a day of modding. Thanks goes to everyone that helped.

Here is a recap:

Moosc - Plugs and wires and plug and wire. LOL
BillnShell - maglight, sailpanel lights, cup holders.
BnGBleeder - maglight, sailpanel lights, cup holders, hid fogs
BBB - sailpanels
MrsWVAV - sailpanels, cupholders
N1NCZ - fog light socket replacement
02 Z71 - cup holders

And it is still raining.

moosc · « **Reply #45 on:** June 06, 2010, 05:24:10 PM »

Evening where still Modding

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oHIobellboy · « **Reply #46 on:** June 06, 2010, 05:37:32 PM »

Quote from: moosc on June 06, 2010, 05:24:10 PM

Evening where still Modding

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Strange. This pix said it needed approval. Don't know why it took so long to upload. He sent it last night.

moosc · « **Reply #47 on:** June 06, 2010, 06:28:12 PM »

Looks like Modding helped. Doubt it last though.

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BnGBleeder · « **Reply #48 on:** June 06, 2010, 10:13:55 PM »

I want to give a BIG thanks to everyone for helping to get a lot of mods done on our truck yesterday !! It was great the way everybody pitched in helping out the new guy!! I did learn how to run the sail panel wiring pretty well and got it down to about 15 mins a side by the time we were done with everybody's trucks.

The HID fog lights I got from Donnie look great, and now a set for the low beams is added to the future mod list. My girlfriend,Gwyn, loved the fogs so much she said we definitely have to get them for the lows also

. The cup holders were given a work out during the GTG and will be well used in the future !! The sail panel LED look AWESOME !! after seeing the video of them here on the site I really wanted to get those done and I never would have been able to pull that off without the help from all the guys !!

I can't thank everyone enough for all the help on our truck. It was great the way everyone pitched in and helped the new guy!!