Goodies 2014 Prado GLX Diesel Build Up

[The Goodwins]

So here is the latest;

GME Radio and Antenna Cost $265 (inc delivery) delivery this week

Dash switches for spotlights and compressor Cost $56 (inc delivery) delivery this week

Removal of ARB compressor from old truck Cost $80

2nd row factory seat covers. I took them off the current one soaked and washed them, look good as new. Saving $330 Couldn't justify the spend as these are in good condition with no tears just a few marks that came out after a soak and a wash.

New front row factory seatcovers $230 (inc delivery) decided to go with these as they are only a few dollars more and will match the second row.

Sandgrabba mats Again just removed the existing cleaned them and will return them to the factory (Its local) for some re stitching and to get the Velcro replaced Saving $250

Decided not to go ahead with the headlight replacement at this time, just money I don't need to spend.

9 days to go..............

 

[bigcol]

now your talking my language, why buy new when you can recycle

tell me more about these Sandgrabba mats? I have seen them on eBay, but not realy noticed if they are as good as the cheapies I found at the car wash....... (best price possible - FREE,,,,,,,) but they are starting to get thread bare, after 7 years......

cheers

 

[The Goodwins]

No point spending for the sake of @bigcol
These mats once caught a full bottle of 2l coke dropped by the kids overnight. nil damage anywhere. They also catch sand dirt etc are molded and clip into your vehicle. Just amazing.

here is the website
http://www.nobullaccessories.com.au/

 

[James Byrne]

G'day. Some information on the Towpro. If your van has ESC you need to ensure your Towpro has a serial number greater than 1408… If you need any further information, give REDARC a call. Great after sales customer service and support.

Where did you organise the Knockout switches from?? Would love to use them in my Prado.
Last question, what type of 2nd battery and Isolator did you install?

 

[The Goodwins]

Hi @James Byrne

re;
Where did you organise the Knockout switches from?? Would love to use them in my Prado.
Last question, what type of 2nd battery and Isolator did you install?

The switches are off Ebay at the below Ebay Store;
http://stores.ebay.com.au/air-on-board?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

I haven't done anything yet re the 2nd battery as this is a "When I can sneek the purchase past my wife" sort of build up.

 

[The Goodwins]

OK took me 3 days to strip the black truck down.

Pickup 0900hrs tomorrow morning......woohoo

 

[bigcol]

look out world, @The Goodwins will be on the loose with a new Playdoh

good on you mate......

 

[DRW]

good thing you have a government job with 4 hour lunch breaks hey?

 

[Kenshi123]

Hope the pickup went well mate. Very much looking forward to seeing pics of the new beast.
Enjoy that new car smell!!!!!

 

[Deano]

Interesting read, now just waiting on pics and the write up.....looking fwd to it @The Goodwins
Should be a fully kitted up rig!

 

[The Goodwins]

Hello.......new truck. ..

 

[DRW]

Nice colour @The Goodwins you will be happy to get away from the dreaded black I'm sure

 

[Simon]

Hello.......new truck. ..
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Nice looking beast! That's exactly how mine looks. BTW I thought the 155 model was the two door models which they stopped making last year?

 

[The Goodwins]

OK
All the roof and tyre kit is back on....

And I have fitted the Factory Seatcovers and Sandgrabba Mats.

Tomorrow its off to the Auto Electrician to fit the 2 way and the spotties.

 

[Simon]

OK
All the roof and tyre kit is back on....
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And I have fitted the Factory Seatcovers and Sandgrabba Mats.
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Tomorrow its off to the Auto Electrician to fit the 2 way and the spotties.

What's the thing on the spare wheel?
Also, if you don't mind me asking, how much did you get for the tires you traded in?

 

[The Goodwins]

Hey @Simon never mind about the questions that is what the forum is for.

On the spare wheel we have the Rhino folding Bike rack. around $300 new or if you find some person, as I did, with more coin than sense $100 second hand and actually delivered in the box.
As for the tyres they are the ones of the original truck. I only spent $1500 on them in march and was damned if I was going to let them go so I had the dealer, for the sum of $100, swap the tyres (not just the wheels) on to the new truck and the old truck got a brand new set of Grandtreks....great result for me I didn't mind spending the $100 as they also did a full balance and the BFG's on the new truck are still under warranty.

 

[dagree]

On the spare wheel we have the Rhino folding Bike rack. around $300 new or if you find some person, as I did, with more coin than sense $100 second hand and actually delivered in the box.

Thanks for that (And the photo) @The Goodwins ..... Exactly what I've been looking for and only found a couple of cheapies that are either too small to fir or aren't offset!!!

OH and the beast is looking real good

 

[The Goodwins]

OK Lights and UHF fitted.

Liking these lights....great price to

Not sure where to fit the handpiece so it can stay here for the time being.

And for those wondering about it here is the Redarc Tow Pro unit along with the switch purchased for the lights to specifically fit the Prado blank.

Next up......
Tint Wednesday
ARB Compressor in Thursday

 

[Bmhdg76]

Looking good @The Goodwins.
You may want to go back and fix up your earlier pics though. You have blanked out your licence plate on the last, but your originals still have it showing.

BJ

 

[The Goodwins]

Also going to try and get a blank with a usb charger in it.