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To-Do List
- Remove old body
- Remove old fuel system
- Tank
- Lines
- Remove brake lines
- Remove engine
- Clean frame
- Wash frame
- Replace front U joints
- Repair frame
- Body Mounts
- Left & Right Rear Frame Members
- Gas Tank Cross Member
- Secondary Cross Member
- Driver Side frame by transmission
- Rider Side front by front end
- Sandblast frame
- Rustproof frame
- Reinstall front end axel and hardware
- Reinstall rear axel
- Reinstall front and rear bumpers
- New brake lines
- New gas tank
- New fuel lines
- Reinstall engine
- Body
- Fix body dents
- Paint body
- Install body
- Install Fenders
- Install Grill
- Install Windshield
- Install Tailgate
- Interior
- Break/clutch pedals
- Dashboard
- Steering wheel
- Seats
- Center console
- Rollbar
- Canvas Top
- Electrical system
- Repair Wreck Damage
- Straighten Frame
- Replace Leaf Springs
- Replace front shocks
- Straighten tie rod
- Straighten & Paint Front Fender
- Replace side marker light
- Get Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
- Winter 2004 Upgrade
- Two Barrel Carb
- Herculiner on floor
- Paint Roll Bar
- Replace starter
- Replace front u-joints
- Reorient air compressor
- Winter 2005 Upgrade
- Two new axels w/ 3.4 gears
- Spring 2006 Upgrade
- New (old) engine!
- Spring 2008 Upgrade
- Roll Cage!
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Monthly Archives: February 2001
And finally, the cross member/body mount piece that sits just forward of the gas tank. It’s still fairly stable but the body mount holes are rusted through pretty well and I might as well replace this piece while I’m at … Continue reading
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This is the rider’s side frame member. As you can see, it’s in about the same shape as the other one.
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Here are left, right and straight on views of the rear frame member on the driver’s side. As you can see, it’s pretty badly chewed up. If it were just holding on the bumper I wouldn’t be too worried but … Continue reading
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Here are some pictures of the actual body mounts. Of all six (not counting the two on the cross member by the gas tank) only one is useable. (The third picture actually.) I believe I’ve found a place that will … Continue reading
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Here’s the spot by the transmission. The plate at the bottom of the picture is the transfer case skid plate. I think this will be the easiest to fix. Just a large plate welded on the frame over top of … Continue reading
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I thought I would post a few pictures of the actual frame-rot problem. There are really three main areas that need work. A spot on the driver’s side frame. Both ends of the frame back by the rear bumber and … Continue reading
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Interesting thing I’ve noticed, where the transmission threw grease and oil over the frame, it didn’t rust. Imagine that!
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Don’t have the pictures uploaded yet, but I’ve got the gas tank and fuel lines off. Boy, the last 12 inches of the frame is going to need some major reconstruction. Also, found a small patch in the driver’s side … Continue reading
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My neighbor came over and said it looks like a turkey carcass after Thanksgiving dinner. Now my work is really cut out for me. Next I’m going to take off the gas tank, fuel lines and break lines. Then I … Continue reading
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Eeek! Don’t look! She’s naked! That’s right, I finally got a couple of friends over last night (Thanks Rod and Karl!) to help me lift off the old body.
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