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George2615

George2615

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LS XR3037HC
I made some additions to my XR3037HC.
1. Installed an AM/FM/CD/ Bluetooth radio
2. Ran a new circuit from fuse box up through roof to other side and installed 2 rocker switches (1 for rear work light, 1 for future side alley lights)
3. Made a new light bar for the front and attached to mirror brackets. This is much more solid for the work lights which were attached to the cab roof with nut-serts. The cab is too easy to break if you catch a tree branch as another member found out.
4. Made a bracket and installed a rear tool box to carry tools and spare clips and pins.
5. Made the rear light bar for the LED work light and strobes.
Hope this gives some ideas to others.
 

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What did you use for your toolbox?
 
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Also have a few pics other members have asked to post.
View out the front windshield from the cab.
Shot of rear window that opens. One on each side.
Shot of twisted clevis I put on the rear draw bar. This makes it easy to drop my tie down chains through when I need to haul on the trailer.
Side views
Front D rings added for tie down points
Snow pusher blade
 

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mangus580 said:
What did you use for your toolbox?
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I believe the toolbox is an old steel army ammo box. I got it from my Dad many years ago. I remember it in his garage when I was a kid. Still in very good shape. I sandblasted it, primed and painted.
 
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Very nice ... we have the same radio :cool: and I like those LED's.



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TSO said:
Very nice ... we have the same radio :cool: and I like those LED's.



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The radio has so many functions it gets confusing. Can change the display color. Mainly I just want to hear some tunes but the blue tooth is nice so I can answer a cell call on the radio. I have it in one of my cars and truck.
 
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One thing i wonder about is why LS set the front axle back so far. It looks dis proportioned. The 40 series looks a lot better in that regard. Wonder what it does for weight distribution?
 
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