Safari Pacific MX2 Build

[schanusa]

Once the paint is dry everything gets reassembled.

Now I have a nice wrap around cook area and work space.

 

[ryan]

the little things in this build are so well thought out - thanks for posting all of this!

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Very well done and thought out. Lots of neat little ideas to be had here!

 

[schanusa]

Thanks guys!


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To further support the swing gate I build an upper hinge. Starting with a scrap piece of the same diameter inner tubing, I insert it into the top of the hinge.

Next I mark the right side tail gait latch holes and length onto a piece of strap steel.

I then drill the holes, cut to length, clean up the edges and install.

An angle is cut onto the remaining strap steel and tack welded between the hinge and bolt plate.

 

[schanusa]

Now I trim off the excess strap steel and full weld up.

After the upper hinge is reinstalled I add an angled brace.

Both sides are fully welded.

To finish off the top I weld on a domed cap.

 

[schanusa]

A few minutes with the grinder cleans the rough edges, then I sand blast clean.

Then I give it a quick paint then install.

 

[schanusa]

Adding the additional shelf space led me to create a special mount for my stove. First I mockup the position of the stove at the swing gate's rear.

I use more of the smaller diameter tubing that slides into the end of the lower support. The tube is bent to the back of the stove.

Next I cut some square tubing that will slide into the stove.

The square tubing and a cap get welded on.

 

[Boggin]

this is a good build and you do great work

 

[schanusa]

After creating the support arm I start on a mount. A larger diameter square tube is used inside the stove to keep the stove from rocking side to side.

A 4 inch by 4 inch plate is welded onto the tubing.

Everything is slid into place.

Do keep the whole stove arm from flopping around the end of the swing gate is notched a quarter inch.

 

[schanusa]

The reverse notch is cut on a larger diameter tube and welded on the stove support arm.

Refitting everything I drill holes and place the mount and cut a hole in the rear of the stove.

As a test I pace a pot full of water on the stove.

 

[odie1969]

this a great truck. and great build we should go camping so I don't have bring all my shit.

 

[cargs]

amazing work!

i have a few ideas:
- Bedliner (linex or similar) the box once fabrication is complete. It would look great inside the camper and seal up any small holes in the box.

- Install an onboard welder in the engine compartment for trail repairs.

- Bolt on one of those white nylon cutting boards to the fold down shelf, that way you can flip down the shelf and your ready to cook! Plus it would be one less thing to find space for inside the truck.


just a few ideas.

 

[odie1969]

amazing work!
- Bolt on one of those white nylon cutting boards to the fold down shelf, that way you can flip down the shelf and your ready to cook! Plus it would be one less thing to find space for inside the truck.


just a few ideas.

but then you have to wash it before and after use. and I think he might be kinda limited on clean water in some of the places he plans on going.

 

[cargs]

true....

 

[schanusa]

amazing work!

i have a few ideas:
- Bedliner (linex or similar) the box once fabrication is complete. It would look great inside the camper and seal up any small holes in the box.

- Install an onboard welder in the engine compartment for trail repairs.

- Bolt on one of those white nylon cutting boards to the fold down shelf, that way you can flip down the shelf and your ready to cook! Plus it would be one less thing to find space for inside the truck.


just a few ideas.

Good ideas. I'm planning on a linex type of liner once finished. Which I'm getting closer to getting that done. I'm going to have the whole bed sand blasted fairly soon.

A welder would be a good idea. Especially since a lot of my mods are custom.

odie1969 is right. I'll have my "kitchen" loaded into a storm or pelican case so everything stays clean. I may be changing out the folding shelve though.

this a great truck. and great build we should go camping so I don't have bring all my shit.

Thanks. I'll be putting together a trail run and maybe a camping trip that everyone is welcome to join in on once the truck is "finished".