Build/overland/4x4 stuff: 1989 Raider, 2010 Sequoia, and other projects

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irish44j

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A couple add-ons for the kitchen module thing. After trying out a bit more, I moved the cupholder to the other end so I could put in a multi-outlet power bank back there. This has multiple lighter-style power outlets, and multiple USBs (at my daughters' request so they can plug in all their electronic stuff). I ran a dedicated wire to the battery (fused and switched), so it can handle the fridge and as much power as needed. The little bungee is just there to make sure the fridge plug stays in well.



Also in that pic you can see the other addition, a twin holder for 1lb propane bottles. I have 5lb and 10lb bottles as well, and for any long trip I'd bring one of those, but 1lb are nice to have and quick/easy if I'm just using the Jetboil or something to make coffee and don't want to set up a larger tank/hose. I got this 3D-printed one off ebay or Amazon or something for the Raider, and like it, so figured I'd get another one for this.





Also did some roof work. I have the Yaki box up there for camping gear, but wanted a couple smaller boxes for my shower stuff, tiedown/stuff for tents/ARB room, and recovery gear (which gets transferred from the Raider, depending on which vehicle I'm taking). I like Pelican cases, but not worth the scratch for just putting basic stuff in, so I hit up Harbor Freight and grabbed a second Apache box to match the one I already had from a different application. I cut the handles off (no point in having them) and used U-bolts to put them up on the roof. I previously had moved the Yaki box about 6" further forward on the rack to make space to do this, incidentally

[Imgur](https://imgur.com/O63s3io)



this will get more organized. Also, this stuff used to be under the rearmost "hatch" in the inside platform. With it cleared out, now there's room for a couple folding camp chairs there in a more convenient location, so that's an added benefit.



 
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The Deputy

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Really enjoying your build on the Raider. Reminds me of my 01 LR Discovery build. Made just about everything myself.

My build...had an old red car too...if you find yourself bored.

 

irish44j

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Really enjoying your build on the Raider. Reminds me of my 01 LR Discovery build. Made just about everything myself.

My build...had an old red car too...if you find yourself bored.

ah nice - man, I do not envy you working on rusty stuff underneath - I did that with my first Sequoia and my old XJ (and some old BMWs) - I've now sworn I don't care HOW crappy condition a project car that I buy is, but I refuse to buy one that has any significant rust - which the Raider has almost zero of somehow (though the blue parts Raider I got had terminal frame rot, from the same state!)

btw, I dig that simple front bumper!

Love the 928s - the car I always wanted when I was a teenager!

At one point I had matching black and red ones too (the engine from the black '88 is currently in the red '87)

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