Thanks. Just picked up a digital outside temp gauge that I'm going to work into where the old power antenna switch was. Just need to first find a way to step the voltage down from 12v to 5v for it.

 

Looking great...love the cargo area, that's what I want to do with mine. What did you use to fasten the diamond plate...rivet nuts? Are the holes quarter inch where the side panels mount?

 

that interior is inspiring..

 

Hi Stan, Have you tried "plasti-dip?" I have used it on a small scale and found it durable, but seen some crazy folks paint an entire car exterior with it. It peels off when you want it to... Just a thought, as I am slowly working on my 4Runner interior. Cheers!
Bob

 

I have not tried it but I am perfectly happy with SEM. My plastics all look and feel OEM new.

 

Runner looks awesome

 

where can i get those led for the seatbelt area

 

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...ate-light/250/

Mount them on a small piece of metal or plastic first then hot glue to the bottom side of the seat belt pocket.

 

Latest mod: Outside temp gauge... (image on the radio is my backup camera)




I had to first get this gadget to drop 12v down to 5v for it:

 

I'm jealous I want one of these really bad and your's is turning out nice. not usually a fan of green but it fits.

 

thanks for the link
wow that temp gauge is a perfect fit.

 

Thanks! It took a little grinding and cutting, but I'm super pleased with the result!

 

Where did you get the temp gauge and adapter?

 

The temp gauge is meant for a desktop computer (hence the 5v)...

Temp gauge came from ebay: search for "digital thermometer temperature meter gauge pc mod new"

5V step down came from Amazon:

 

I used these to attach the diamond plate to the rear seats. The plastic screws weren't getting tight enough and kept snapping, so I swapped them out for metal screws:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...088_0361190952



I don't recall what size the hole are on the side panels. I discovered that with a speaker hole and jack area cut out, I was able to reach behind the panel enough to use the furniture bolts (painted black) below with nuts and washers:


To secure the bottoms of the panels (where factory clips used to be), I placed a small block of wood on the inside of the panel. As I tightened it down with wood screws, it squeezed the lower lip inside the bed edge making it nice and snug.

 

really like that kind of build thread this is, interior looks great!

 

Carriage bolts, nice! Thank you

 

Where'd you route the sensor for your external thermometer?

Also, do you know the temperature range of the thermometer you're using? It looks like on the top increments that it won't go below freezing.

Thanks,
Andy

 

Dang....nice work! subscribed

 

Stanz, ... the panels are SICK! I will have to use the 1/2"(actually .41" in reality) panel to support/act as a box in a way for my 10" JL Sub.... LOVE having it... BUT, don't want to box in there anymore if I can help it. RAD4runner and I are doing several mods, including lighting and stuff.. Anything you have to add, PLEASE, smack me down some nuggets of your experience on the panel stuff, ya? You're using more of a project board, right? I couldn't tell by the pic... It's 1/4" Birch?

NICE! LOVE THE RIG!!!!