Florida Rover's 1997 Discovery XD
Pro Wrench
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From: Las Vegas
Dude. I'm blown away by this. Those cuts are perfect. Like a damn cabinet maker. Is this floor practical? Durable? It sure as hell looks amazing. Probably smells better than the British crayon smell all these trucks have. I'd love to do this to mine except in black to match my doors. I'm no good at handling wood. .........giggity
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Rock Crawling
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From: Orlando, FL
Haha thanks!!
This has been in the works for a few months now, I had originally cut an entire 1st generation floor out of Pine, but did not like the color, plus the fit wasn't this tight.
The finished version is all cedar, and finished with 3 total coats of marine spar varnish prior to assembly.
My initial goal was to cut down on the heat and noise from the bare metal floors, but I did not want to go with carpet. So it was either this or Rhino Line the interior, and this seemed like the better solution at the time, plus it's different!
In the future I may Rhino Line the floors then reinstall this after a few more coats of varnish
This has been in the works for a few months now, I had originally cut an entire 1st generation floor out of Pine, but did not like the color, plus the fit wasn't this tight.
The finished version is all cedar, and finished with 3 total coats of marine spar varnish prior to assembly.
My initial goal was to cut down on the heat and noise from the bare metal floors, but I did not want to go with carpet. So it was either this or Rhino Line the interior, and this seemed like the better solution at the time, plus it's different!
In the future I may Rhino Line the floors then reinstall this after a few more coats of varnish
Last edited by FloridaRover; Jan 8, 2018 at 11:45 AM.
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Rock Crawling
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Orlando, FL
A little recap here, this was the trunk setup when I got the truck... just saying
Stage 2: Rear storage unit
More solid carpentry
Making use of this space
Boom - Compressor is riding between the tank and the glass
Pretty sweet "Anderson Connector" quick disconnect for heavy gauge wire
And finally installed the set of JL speakers I got from the parts truck, they sound 10x better
Stage 2: Rear storage unit
More solid carpentry
Making use of this space
Boom - Compressor is riding between the tank and the glass
Pretty sweet "Anderson Connector" quick disconnect for heavy gauge wire
And finally installed the set of JL speakers I got from the parts truck, they sound 10x better
Last edited by FloridaRover; Mar 21, 2018 at 07:24 PM.
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Rock Crawling
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Orlando, FL
OK SO, been using the truck like crazy this winter, haven't done much work on her lately besides check fluids and add gas. Just did a Rotella oil change at 193,500 - will update with wheeling pics later!
Daily loadout; recovery gear, parts & fluids, toolbox, and 45QT RTIC
Daily loadout; recovery gear, parts & fluids, toolbox, and 45QT RTIC
Last edited by FloridaRover; Apr 3, 2018 at 10:59 AM.
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Rock Crawling
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From: Orlando, FL
Can anyone tell me what's wrong with this picture?
Turns out the transmission oil temp sensor went bad right after a long trail ride and getting stuck in a mud hole.. I wasn't able to confirm this until the next morning which ruined our wheeling for the day
Found the replacement part for $32 vs $80 from Atlantic British
Pretty easy access with some extensions
Nice & shiny replacement & no more dash light
Turns out the transmission oil temp sensor went bad right after a long trail ride and getting stuck in a mud hole.. I wasn't able to confirm this until the next morning which ruined our wheeling for the day
Found the replacement part for $32 vs $80 from Atlantic British
Pretty easy access with some extensions
Nice & shiny replacement & no more dash light
