P500 What did you do to/with your Pioneer 500 today?

[Caper]

Used the box as a template by drilling a hole for the rear bolt so the box was centered and flush against the dash.

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Haha, forgot that part. Thanks Mudder. Mudder told me that one too.
Caper

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Easy install. I think it was just over an hour.
Your going to love it. I do.
Caper

Bah! It just took me 45 minutes and 3 beers.

 

[Caper]

Bah! It just took me 45 minutes and 3 beers.

Haha, yeah it was something like that. It didn’t take long.
Biggest thing for me was moving my contactor.
We both love the box. Me and my wife.
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[Caper]

Got it. That will keep it centered to. Got a 6" steel rule out in the shop. It does help. Thanks.

Oh I also fit it then put a need of black silicone around the lip inside. I put tape around the outside so when it went in, it wouldn’t squish out. Then just peal it off.

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[rtn001]

INSTALLED! About 3 hours hours to put box in. Dropped wrench on skid plate can't get to it. Remove three bolts to get it. Dropped nut. The nut gods ate it. Can't find one that will work in all the junk in the barn or truck. Trip into town for another one. Box installed. Go to put bolts for skid plate in. One of them would not start. After fighting it for about 20 minutes, get out jack. It won't start because about half of bolt broke off in the hole. That's why one is only half the length of the other two. Screw it. Drill new hole. Run in self tapper. I've had all the fun I can stand for one day. Go home. Clean up. It's 5 PM somewhere. Time for a drink. Y'all have a nice day. Y'all hear now?.

 

[trigger]

INSTALLED! About 3 hours hours to put box in. Dropped wrench on skid plate can't get to it. Remove three bolts to get it. Dropped nut. The nut gods ate it. Can't find one that will work in all the junk in the barn or truck. Trip into town for another one. Box installed. Go to put bolts for skid plate in. One of them would not start. After fighting it for about 20 minutes, get out jack. It won't start because about half of bolt broke off in the hole. That's why one is only half the length of the other two. Screw it. Drill new hole. Run in self tapper. I've had all the fun I can stand for one day. Go home. Clean up. It's 5 PM somewhere. Time for a drink. Y'all have a nice day. Y'all hear now?.

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Lmao! I've had those days myself, something so easy turns into an all day event. It looks good anyway.

 

[Wallace]

INSTALLED! About 3 hours hours to put box in. Dropped wrench on skid plate can't get to it. Remove three bolts to get it. Dropped nut. The nut gods ate it. Can't find one that will work in all the junk in the barn or truck. Trip into town for another one. Box installed. Go to put bolts for skid plate in. One of them would not start. After fighting it for about 20 minutes, get out jack. It won't start because about half of bolt broke off in the hole. That's why one is only half the length of the other two. Screw it. Drill new hole. Run in self tapper. I've had all the fun I can stand for one day. Go home. Clean up. It's 5 PM somewhere. Time for a drink. Y'all have a nice day. Y'all hear now?.

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Only one broke bolt to turn a 30 min. job into 3 hours. LOL Happens a lot.

 

[rtn001]

Lmao! I've had those days myself, something so easy turns into an all day event. It looks good anyway.

Thanks. It's a well built box. Chooglin has a fine product there and worth the price.

 

[Chooglin]

Thanks. It's a well built box. Chooglin has a fine product there and worth the price.

Thank you!

I had a day much like yours on Sunday , a 1 hour job became 3 hours. My biggest problem is , I lay tools down and I can't remember where I put them.......so much time wasted looking for s***!!!

 

[Chooglin]

Owe ya box looks great , good job!!!

 

[rtn001]

Thank you!

I had a day much like yours on Sunday , a 1 hour job became 3 hours. My biggest problem is , I lay tools down and I can't remember where I put them.......so much time wasted looking for s***!!!

LMAO. It's the tool gods. They don't like where you put a tool, and move it. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

[Caper]

INSTALLED! About 3 hours hours to put box in. Dropped wrench on skid plate can't get to it. Remove three bolts to get it. Dropped nut. The nut gods ate it. Can't find one that will work in all the junk in the barn or truck. Trip into town for another one. Box installed. Go to put bolts for skid plate in. One of them would not start. After fighting it for about 20 minutes, get out jack. It won't start because about half of bolt broke off in the hole. That's why one is only half the length of the other two. Screw it. Drill new hole. Run in self tapper. I've had all the fun I can stand for one day. Go home. Clean up. It's 5 PM somewhere. Time for a drink. Y'all have a nice day. Y'all hear now?.

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Haha. One of those days.
Looks good.
It’s 6:43 here. I’ll have a rum for ya.
Caper

 

[Caper]

INSTALLED! About 3 hours hours to put box in. Dropped wrench on skid plate can't get to it. Remove three bolts to get it. Dropped nut. The nut gods ate it. Can't find one that will work in all the junk in the barn or truck. Trip into town for another one. Box installed. Go to put bolts for skid plate in. One of them would not start. After fighting it for about 20 minutes, get out jack. It won't start because about half of bolt broke off in the hole. That's why one is only half the length of the other two. Screw it. Drill new hole. Run in self tapper. I've had all the fun I can stand for one day. Go home. Clean up. It's 5 PM somewhere. Time for a drink. Y'all have a nice day. Y'all hear now?.

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I used Neverseize on every bolt on my new skid plate. Have to up here.

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[Caper]

Thank you!

I had a day much like yours on Sunday , a 1 hour job became 3 hours. My biggest problem is , I lay tools down and I can't remember where I put them.......so much time wasted looking for s***!!!

Haha, it sucks getting old.
I just had it. Haha
Caper

 

[rtn001]

Haha. One of those days.
Looks good.
It’s 6:43 here. I’ll have a rum for ya.
Caper

Gin and tonic with a twist of lime. I'm happy. Enjoy the rum and thanks.

 

[Mudder]

Murphys Law hits us all. But that Box is worth the effort. Looks good.

 

[rtn001]

Murphys Law hits us all. But that Box is worth the effort. Looks good.

Yes it does and thanks.

 

[Caper]

I bought Erickson straps for the bike on the trailer. I thought I would weld nuts on metal so I could leave the nuts underneath the trailer when I have to take out the wheel chocks. I used 14 ga. Should be good. I galvanized them too.
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[Akfishbum]

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I have seen the P1's in showrooms but never realized how BIG they are when seen in the wild. One would be totally useless on many of the trails I ride.

Totally agree.....even the P700 are too wide for many of the ATV trails I ride when hunting. Love the P500 for the tight narrow trails I ride.

 

[Akfishbum]

Nice setup! The glass windshield...does it open, or remove easily? The roof looks great, does it rattle much? Makes sense not to spend a bunch of money. I like the plywood roof!

The bottom of the windshield opens to vent and allow access to take the hood off. I used foam pipe insulation and rubber spacers inside the clamps to pad the roof and stop the vibration noise. Works great. Total cost would have been about $50 if I had to buy materials but as I already had everything but paint and clamps cost about $14 bucks and a couple hours.