Builds 1975 Red (green) Money pit (8 Viewers)

[65swb45]

I have been dangling on the end of a winch cable more times than I care to remember because of the rear overhang. Every extra inch of rearward axle placement helps in a rig that actually gets used off road.

When you get right down to it, only the 40 series has this unnatural axle position. The 43, 45, 55, and 60 series all place the axle under the center of the frame arch, not on the leading edge.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

I have been dangling on the end of a winch cable more times than I care to remember because of the rear overhang. Every extra inch of rearward axle placement helps in a rig that actually gets used off road.

When you get right down to it, only the 40 series has this unnatural axle position. The 43, 45, 55, and 60 series all place the axle under the center of the frame arch, not on the leading edge.

Thanks!

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Sides stripped down and epoxy primmer applied. Drivers side has a few small areas that need rust repair and passenger side has a bit more places.
Getting VERY close!! woohoo
I am shooting for tinted raptor liner on the bottom this weekend. fingers crossed. lol

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

So what’s the proper connection for the antenna? The PO had just screws in it. Does it have caption nuts or bolted? Can’t be screws….

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

So what’s the proper connection for the antenna? The PO had just screws in it. Does it have caption nuts or bolted? Can’t be screws….

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[John Smith]

The antenna on my 79 is also just held in with screws.

 

[pb4ugo]

My US spec 75 has a single hole for the antenna in the upper part of the cowl, above the kick vent and just above the body seam on the pass side. My trail rigs 75 tub has the hole in the same spot. Idk if it's correct or not.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

My US spec 75 has a single hole for the antenna in the upper part of the cowl, above the kick vent and just above the body seam on the pass side. My trail rigs 75 tub has the hole in the same spot. Idk if it's correct or not.

Thanks!

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Finally!!! Got some color down. I like it. Honestly thought I would use more than 2 cans of raptor liner.
Glad I picked Rustic Green.

 

[RevISK]

Finally!!! Got some color down. I like it. Honestly thought I would use more than 2 cans of raptor liner.
Glad I picked Rustic Green.

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looks great!

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

looks great!

Thanks!

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Dealing with Beryl right now! Sucks!! 3 huge trees down . Our subdivision looks like a bomb went off. Still no power. it’s been 100 deg

FJ safe

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Dealing with Beryl right now! Sucks!! 3 huge trees down . Our subdivision looks like a bomb went off. Still no power. it’s been 100 deg

FJ safe

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[Tommy Shumpert]

Woohooo. Top side done today
Trans cover needs to be done and the gas tank cover. I am leaning towards spraying the inner front fenders as well.
Thoughts?

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Done with everything that needs raptor liner. I hope. lol.
Time to get going with preparing the outside for paint.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

ID please. I can’t remember what this goes to. lol
Was in my extra parts box

 

[65swb45]

ID please. I can’t remember what this goes to. lol
Was in my extra parts box

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Lower anchor for the liftgate strut. Attached to the hardtop side panel.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Lower anchor for the liftgate strut. Attached to the hardtop side panel.

Yes! Now I remember. Thanks

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Anyone know what I can do with the bottom bolt stripped out on the trans to bell.

No threads!

BTW: what size bolt is that ?

Thanks

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

It’s been slow going. Not to mention hot AF.
Partly done with frame. Using chassis saver and then spraying engine paint semi black over it.
Chassis saver is some tough chit!

Also roughed in the tailgate when the top is off.