Figured I should start a build thread

[nocturnalVX]

I like the originality. Nice work!

[eternal21]

I found 2 12v power outlets on eBay and wired those in, one in the front, one in the back. They both work like a champ, and are very, very convenient when having to air up the rear tires.

The first one is for the rear seat passengers, and is placed under the ashtray.




The second is in the rear compartment that houses the jack tools.






I also went to the junkyard and scored these from a Rodeo:
1) The cubby hole blank for my dash so you don't see a bunch of wires where the radio used to be (it'll work for the old 6 CD changer on the bottom of the console, as well, as it has the special "brackets" needed to house both units built in. It looks like a great place to mount a small CB so that it'll blend in w/the truck...


2) and the switch pod to replace the cubby on the left side of the steering wheel. Notice that it has the tailgate release on it. Since we all know the VX doesn't have an automatic release, I eventually acquired a door popper unit to install the Rodeo switch.


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I've always had the belief that when the tires on a vehicle needed replacing, it's the perfect time to upgrade the wheels, as well. Around Feb, 2012, I picked up new wheels and tires.


Two weeks later, the springs and spacers came and up it went.

[eternal21]

I've been wanting a light in the rear of the truck for awhile now, but I didn't want to stick a traditional light back there. I wanted to do something that hasn't been done before. I picked up a set of these www.ebay.com/itm/281279453523 for $40.00.

I pulled off the rear of the top near the back trim piece and drilled a series of small holes to accommodate the screws and clips the lights came with. I then added a drop of super glue on the back to make sure the screws won't back out. Clips installed:


I drilled another hole and installed a little on/off switch.


I had previously installed a 12v socket in the rear, so I tapped into the power/ground to power the LED.

I plan on removing the cabin light, recovering the headliner, and sticking the other one up front.

Installed:


Here it is lit a completely dark garage:


It's a LOT brighter than the pics denote, as is typical of trying to take pictures of lights with a camera.