Tech and Fabrication

If you want to change, modify, fabricate or maintain your rig you should find it here.

Skidplates and Armor

Posted on February 4th, 2011

By Tony K

If you are going to wheel a wagon you are going to need armor.    You can wheel without it but more than likely you will regret it.  This write up is just a bit of an overview and elsewhere on the site you find more detailed info on these modifications.  Read more...

Fuse Boxes, DC outlets and Grounds

Posted on February 4th, 2011

By Tony K

When I added extra circuits to my 62 I just tended to put them where ever they fit, something I vowed not to do on my BJ.  And when it came time to wire the BJ, first and foremost was the need for additional fused circuits.  I found the easiest way to do this was by using Blue Seas fuse boxes.  The ones I used have 6 circuits each.  I put one in the rear quarter panel and one under my console.  The one in the back provides power to the Fridge, air compressor, rock lights, back up lights on the rig and  trailer and a charge wire to the trailer plug.  The one attached to the bottom of the console holds circuits for my GPS,  DC outlets and numerous lighted switches that require fuses.   Read more...

Daytime in the Dark

Posted on February 4th, 2011

By Tony K

Probably the first and most commom change we make to our rigs is to add lights.  Just remember there are some things to consider before you just bolt them on.  Whenever I add lights to my rig they are always powered through a relay.  This makes it easier to make long runs to a switch that may be no where near the lights.  It also allows you to switch lights on and off with your headlights.  Which is what I do with my driving lights.  I used to have a set for both high and low beams but I decided to simplify things at this point and just have a set that comes on with my low beams and stays on with the high beams.  Read more...

Parts, Tools and Shops

Posted on February 3rd, 2011

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Don’t forget your local auto parts store and I don’t mean the big chains even if they do have cheap oil.  I have a great relationship with one of the local auto parts stores.  They have found things for me when no one else could and they give me great prices.  They have also been great when my wife goes in to pick something up.  This kind of service you won’t get from a discount parts house.  Read more...

Rear Cargo Box

Posted on February 3rd, 2011

By Tony K

As most of you know 60’s don’t really have a place to safely stash tools and extras.  No trunk but it is a wagon after all so I don’t expect one.  So what I did was create a secure place to keep my tools and a bunch of other stuff.  The frame work is steel and there is a provision for locking it up.  Not only does it keep things secure but it also prevents them from flying around on the trail.  There is also more than one way into this box.  If for some reason I cannot open my tailgate for access, there is a large hatch on top that is removable.  The top is stout enough to keep using it for even more storage and I can attach tie downs to it anywhere I feel like drilling a hole.  Read more...

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