Builds 1995 hzj73 (1hz)

[Mr Rockwell]

Howdy new friends!

I just bought this beast from my hunting buddy.

I think he got it from a dude that posts here on MUD.
All the critical systems are done thanks to the previous owners and it runs great.

My initial list looks like this:
-Back seat seat belts (need to find a pair in a yard)
-Winch (ordered from Cruiser Outfitters)
-Front bumper (ordered from Cruiser Outfitters)
-Rear bumper (Waiting to order from Cruiser Outfitters)
-Gun Rack (I see an old post about this. Looks like Big Sky racks is the hot tip for ceiling racks. I would love any insight on this point)
-Attic thing (No idea where to start looking. I've only seen a pic or two here on MUD.)

I am a cruiser noob. Any advise from the veterines here would be welcomed.

 

[Broski]

Welcome to mud
Nice Reg enjoy

 

[joekatana]

I am the one that imported and sold this one , congrats you made a good choice .

 

[FJBen]

Howdy new friends!

I just bought this beast from my hunting buddy.
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I think he got it from a dude that posts here on MUD.
All the critical systems are done thanks to the previous owners and it runs great.

My initial list looks like this:
-Back seat seat belts (need to find a pair in a yard)
-Winch (ordered from Cruiser Outfitters)
-Front bumper (ordered from Cruiser Outfitters)
-Rear bumper (Waiting to order from Cruiser Outfitters)
-Gun Rack (I see an old post about this. Looks like Big Sky racks is the hot tip for ceiling racks. I would love any insight on this point)
-Attic thing (No idea where to start looking. I've only seen a pic or two here on MUD.)

I am a cruiser noob. Any advise from the veterines here would be welcomed.

Nice 73. Welcome to mud.

When you mean attic thing are you talking about a roof-top tent?

 

[Mr Rockwell]

Nice 73. Welcome to mud.

When you mean attic thing are you talking about a roof-top tent?

Nothing can go on my roof. My garage isn't tall enough.

A platform to slide stuff on top near the ceiling. I've seen some different styles. Some made of a mesh or a rack to hang minor stuff. I've got some ideas to make one out of some shelving rack material.

 

[TheLCProject]

Well, thanks for posting and I'll be following along. Should have bought this before you got your hands on it! Enjoy!

And if you need a place for that original rear bumper, let me know - I have a friend that needs one.

 

[paul r]

Welcome and nice MWB 70! There are a few of us around Utah with them, we may need to do a 70s only run sometime (that would also mean that I need to put mine back together).

 

[Broski]

Well, thanks for posting and I'll be following along. Should have bought this before you got your hands on it! Enjoy!

^^^^ this I even talked to Adam twice super nice guy.
I well be kicking my self in the arse for some time for not buy it

 

[TheLCProject]

^^^^ this I even talked to Adam twice super nice guy.
I well be kicking my self in the arse for some time for not buy it

We could have bought it and shared it over here in CA.

 

[Mr Rockwell]

I am the one that imported and sold this one , congrats you made a good choice .

I couldn't be happier! I'm glad you got it here.

 

[Mr Rockwell]

Gun rack problem solved. That Big Sky rack is a great option. The guns seem very secure.

 

[AndrewHadji]

Gun rack problem solved. That Big Sky rack is a great option. The guns seem very secure.


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Lol what do you hunt? People?

 

[Mr Rockwell]

Lol what do you hunt? People?

Ha! Not anymore....

Now that I have a cruiser, I figure I better pack a rifle that can kill a Jeep if I need to.

 

[Mr Rockwell]

Seat covers from Lucie's Seat Covers in SLC Utah. If you are in Ut, accept no substitutes. View attachment 2802215

 

[Mr Rockwell]

Awaiting some heavy-duty drawer slides. I will sand, stain and/or paint it this weekend.

 

[likethewheel]

Looking good!

 

[Mr Rockwell]

Jesus Christ... Was a carpenter too.

I hope this is the last set of drawers I have to build in my life. What a pain in the A$$! I didn't get it stained or painted, but I have grand plans.
I am psyched about how it turned out. The drawers are big enough for ammo cans, 18 packs, and tools! Heavy drawer slides seem to take the weight just fine.

 

[Mr Rockwell]

Indiana Jones: First of her name. Queen of the andals, the rhoynar, and the first men. Lord of the seven swamps and protector of the duck ponds. Fetcher of all dead or wounded waterfoul sitting on her Iron Throne. Indiana Jones sleeps in her cruiser most nights just in case we have an early AM date. Cruiser did well on its first few trips taking the queen out hunting!

I also put some seatbelts put in the back seat. Cruiser Corps did a good job getting me the right kit and returning the wrong one that I ordered first.

-Seriously though, this drought is putting a cramp in our duck season here in Utah.

 

[Mr Rockwell]

Christmas came early! The boys @cruiseroutfit had to play some Tetris to get it all to fit. Indiana Jones supervised the process and was impressed with their skills.

 

[Mr Rockwell]

The bumper was super easy to install. A little too easy. I expect to have to take it off to install the winch. I would gladly take any pro tips from anyone that has done a bumper/winch install before. For example: the turn signal light on the bumper has me worried. Wont the 24V system burn out the stock bulb? Should I switch it out before I wire it up?

The Queen approves of the addition to her throne. She needs to have her nails done, she is putting some scratches in the hood when she dimounts.