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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: July 2001
She’s all together! I even took her around the block twice. Got a problem with the break system and need to get that fixed before I can really drive it. But she runs and goes forward! Got more pictures that … Continue reading
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It’s Alive! I got her running tonight! Surprisingly it only took about 30 seconds of cranking before she turned over and sputtered to life. I’ll post more pictures tomorrow.
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Tailgate is back! When I was looking into fiberglass bodies I was stunned to see that it would have cost me $500 more to get a tub with a tailgate opening. I really like having one and would have really … Continue reading
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Got the battery and battery tray attached as well as the master cylinder and connecting lines. Was fun bending all those loops…
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Have noticed a few problems with the holes in the firewall. Or lack thereof. Notice anything missing in this picture? Let’s just say that the firewall on my new body was for a Jeep with an automatic transmission. Yep, no … Continue reading
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Just a couple of close ups to show the color. She’s gonna be real ‘perdy!’
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Arrrgggghhhh…. The body won’t be ready to pick up till Tuesday! They had a)a non-working mother-in-law’s car there taking up their time, b)a sick painter (for three days) and c)a swarm of locusts. (Ok, I made up the last one…) … Continue reading
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