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[fj40_73]

Looks like AAA is willing to give me Classic Car Insurance. Way better coverage and agreed value. Will know later this week, I have to get my name on one of the auto titles, to qualify.

Here's some lawn poser shots to keep it a viewable post.

Still plan on running the exhaust inside the frame rails, yes ugly as is, and I need to make up some rock sliders. I also plan on going back to the bushwacker fender flairs(which will allow me to get my rear gas filler cover back on), that is why I have not trimmed the ones on there, so when I sell these the buyer can trim as they need.

 

[64Rotorhead]

Picked up my 4+ bumper from Dom's house this AM. He offered to help my out with it on Monday, .... but looks like I was a bit excited to get it on there.

Now to attach my rear fender flars, put gas tank & seats back in, reattach drive axles, then wait for more paint to arrive to pain the hood.Brakes are back on line too.

I don't suppose I'll get a response here this late, but the fuel filler? My 1973 is forward, near the usual spot, by the passenger door. I suppose this is a mod for an exterior tank underneath?

 

[DomSmith]

Most guys scab in an OEM filler cut from the body of another rig.

 

[DomSmith]

It will fit sideways snugged up to the bottom of the inner fender.

 

[JohnBoy]

Cage Painted and set in tub.

The cage build threw out my time schedule, but I am very happy with how it turned out.

Is that Rustoleum Smoke Gray paint on your rollbar?

 

[YoYoHo]

Sweet build, one question about your paint but did you just use the Cans from Cruiser Corps to paint it ? If so did you colour sand or just shoot it and let it sit as it came out ?

 

[fj40_73]

Sweet build, one question about your paint but did you just use the Cans from Cruiser Corps to paint it ? If so did you colour sand or just shoot it and let it sit as it came out ?

no I did paint match at the time.. 10 years later I did get some Cruiser Corps spray paint for the hard top.. and it looked good at first but turned from green to blue after a year.

 

[fj40_73]

14 years later...​

Sanderson Headers QP1000-SEC...new old fenders.. new new side steps.... ..work is starting again. ​

1. remove AA headers that leak way too much heat.​

2. Weld up inner frame rail exhaust.
3. Replace bondo and cut fenders with some old, new to me decent 70s metal.. needs work and pictures.
4. Think about a repaint
(nice to do) Fix old doors.. 3d design window regulator parts.
5-90. Stuff i'll have to do to get to 6.

 

[fj40_73]

14 years later...​

Sanderson Headers QP1000-SEC...new old fenders.. new new side steps.... ..work is starting again. ​

1. remove AA headers that leak way too much heat.​

2. Weld up inner frame rail exhaust.
3. Replace bondo and cut fenders with some old, new to me decent 70s metal.. needs work and pictures.
4. Think about a repaint
(nice to do) Fix old doors.. 3d design window regulator parts.
5-90. Stuff i'll have to do to get to 6.

#1. & #2 check.
Bonus points.. junked rear jeep fender flares for fj40 bushwackers.
be kind.. its been a while since I have welded and making that crossover took a few hours / pieces to get right. I was able to replace the oil filter when done.. so.. i'm happy with it.

 

[fj40_73]

#1. & #2 check.
Bonus points.. junked rear jeep fender flares for fj40 bushwackers.
be kind.. its been a while since I have welded and making that crossover took a few hours / pieces to get right. I was able to replace the oil filter when done.. so.. i'm happy with it.

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[fj40_73]

out and new flare

 

[fj40_73]

out and new flare

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now if I could find the side step supports I put in a "special" place.. I could put on the new step i bought 2 years ago...