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the gaps on the hatch and the roof are pretty large so I was skeptical the weatherstrip would close them but it looks like a really nice seal all the way around - I'll find out next time it rains :p

Yes, rims were modded to accept the hubcap. There are a few options out there that allow for the use of the hubcap. I really couldn’t get the profile I wanted. The CR rims can be widened but it didn’t pass the “juice worth the squeeze” criteria...

How are the hub caps mounted, did you add clips?

Have the TRE’s ever been replaced? As was said above 2” lift should not need shims.

Tech deflection in progress, new rubber meets new rims. Better visuals to follow.

“@Jdc1 new building” I knew it, no question they would need expansion after seeing what kind of work they do! It must have taken you boys a solid year of discussing/ hashing out decisions on everything from color to what direction to “wrap” the...

The Wimbledon White against the Brown is spot on. May as well have been Fords version of Cygnus White.

There is one in the classifieds that is owned by 65swb45, a long time Mud member/Vendor/Cruiser mechanic. I believe it is still for sale and to me would be a great buy. If I were in the market and a serious buyer I’d call him.

Once we have an idea where your idle is set and what kind of carb you have there will be several folks smarter than me that will likely make some suggestions

Do you know what the idle is set at right now?

Just a short update. While Mavis is at Higgy's shop, we've decided to put some serious work into her. Once that is complete, I'll resume posting here, as by no means do I consider this journey over.

^^^^^This There is no other way. Check it just the way he said and you will find the problem. It likely is time for maintenance on those parts on both sides anyway.

It seems you're going to have pull the birf and take a look. While you're taking thing apart look for problems with the lockout, loose wheel bearings and spindles and such. Look for wear or contact marks and slop. There's no way for us to...

Try this- you might not need to pull apart if it’s in the lockout.

Nice choice, those wheels will look great on this truck.

Color matched button heads for the 4plus steps.

This is my got to trail snack. I love these things.

Definitely a next level upgrade, it may move you right out of the “refreshtomod” to something more……of course we seem to be well beyond that already.

Since you have solid hub caps on your front hubs it points to having drive flanges instead of locking hubs.

Confirmed. “25 years or older unless it’s the same as a us spec. So 91 and older”

Remove the slave and place the fork so the bearing is not in contact , then make a new mounting braket for the slave to fit this fork position , at the same time make the braket offset so the push rod is more inline

I would like to have you on the Classic Land Cruisers Podcast to hear more from you and your wife about this trip of a lifetime.

The majority of the modern world believes it unthinkable to drive a 50 year old vehicle with most of its primitive originality intact across the country. I am glad there are still guys like you that don’t adhere to that belief. Thanks for taking...

My wife and I are setting out on a journey along Route 66 with our two dogs, Lela and Charley. I drug my rig, named Mavis, after my late mother, out of a backyard two years ago, got it running a year later, and have been daily driving it since...

Wheel mock up. Tires are in the hopper. Practicing on demand logistics. Hit the send it now button just in time to mount for shake down and movement to the wrap up station.