sliding window kits for SIII hardtop

[lstrvr]

The Green knob is for the Roverdrive, which so far, I can't praise enough. I've worked mine pretty hard behind a 3.0L turbo diesel and love it. It is 100% silent and engages beautifully. The lever on the gear shift is a hand throttle. Allows me to up the RPM when at idle (winching, cold mornings etc.) also comes in handy as a poor mans cruise control for those long hours on the road with no chance to stretch out the right leg, as well as giving me full throttle control while allowing for a foot on the brakes and a foot on the clutch for difficult terrain (great in theory, but hardly ever needed). I've had that hand throttle installed for over 9 years and find I use it daily. Also comes in handy for the slightest of adjustments at idle to null out that annoying resonating frequency than can cause rattles.

[brucejohn]

The lever on the gear shift is a hand throttle. Allows me to up the RPM when at idle (winching, cold mornings etc.) also comes in handy as a poor mans cruise control for those long hours on the road with no chance to stretch out the right leg, as well as giving me full throttle control while allowing for a foot on the brakes and a foot on the clutch for difficult terrain (great in theory, but hardly ever needed). I've had that hand throttle installed for over 9 years and find I use it daily. Also comes in handy for the slightest of adjustments at idle to null out that annoying resonating frequency than can cause rattles.

I have never seen a throttle on the shift lever. Would you post pictures? What a great idea.

[lstrvr]

It's an idea that has been around forever. A company called Rubicon Express used to sell them for Jeeps back in the early 90`s, maybe they still do, been awhile since I`ve looked at any jeep sites .I made mine using a Shimano Mountain Bike shifter, and cable assy. It`s really just a matter of routing it in a nice sweeping position to allow for gear shifts without inputting the throttle, and then tying the cable into the throttle lever while mounting the cable housing rigid to the engine using a bracket of some kind. It`s an easy afternoon job, if you have the parts. I`ll look to see if I have any better photos of my install.

Edit: Found some better images from inside the truck although funny enough neither show the cable installed at that time, but found no pics that shows the brackets or connection in the engine bay:

[stomper]

Nice design. I also like the looks of those gate valves in the dash. I'm guessing they are for the heater? Why two though?

[lstrvr]

Thank you ! Two valves, one for the front heater and one for the rear heater. The truck is a Carawagon conversion (not an original), and I had originally installed a rear heater to help warm the entire cabin area including the rear while driving. It was later removed, as it wasn't required as much as the extra storage space. We now use a propane catalytic heater (wave 3) for our rear cabin heating when stationary. Obviously a better option when camping! I have some photos of it on my Photobucket site in case anyone is interested: http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lstrvr/ Can't recommend it enough for anyone camping out of their LR.

[brucejohn]

Thanks for the photos and explanation. What a beautiful truck you have.