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Modified Explorer "lighter version"

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Hello,
I've received several questions from Explorer users asking to send a picture of my modified Explorer, Some ask for a close up shot of the meter housing or a few asked for the entire set-up. I'll enclose a pic of both and enclose answers to many of the questions they've asked. I'll go ahead and post on both mod forums.
'Arm-rest" The arm rest is still the stock newer version arm rest, The SunRay stand is still used and is fastened to the arm rest as one unit.
"Battery source" The SunRay stand has been modified to hold 8 AA rechargeable cells neatly tucked inside and can be quickly replaced with a fresh pack. Although the stand appears to be small it's still big enough to hold 8 AA cells.
"Coil connection" I still applied the SunRay probe setup to the upper shaft, Only instead of running the connector inside the upper shaft it connects to the main coil connector underneath the meter housing. Their wasn't enough room to mount in the main coil housing connector inside the upper shaft so mounting it outside underneath the meter housing was the only route. Still, it appears to look decent and works great. With still using the SunRay probe setup I can still quickly change coils out in the field.
"mounting meter housing" The Meter housing is mounted to the upper arm rest, After creating a mounting bracket on the S-handle, The meter housing slides in and mounts to the bracket. Feels good too with the controls still within reach.
"lighter shaft" Went with an super light shaft keeping the weight down, In all the unit is not only balanced, it's lighter, appears to be stronger with "NO" wobble in the swing.
"lower shaft" Using the Sovereign lower shaft for the Explorer coils, They work great!
Thanks for looking,
Paul (Ca)
 
Here's the closeup pic of the housing, Works great.
Paul (Ca)
 
Very nice job Paul, thanks for sharing it with us all <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
 
Thanks Mike,
I don't think a better machine will ever top the Explorer, These Minelabs are hard to beat.
HH, Paul (Ca)
 
I agree <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)"> .....although if it was lightweight and available fully waterproof, direct from the factory, now that would be something <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
...Just imagine the cost <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol"> <img src="/metal/html/lol.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":lol">
Mike
 
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