PIG + Chebby Avalanche Trim =?
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LC_Hamma
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I'm still working on a bunch of little things on my punch list. CB & antenna is done, I'll wait & get another stereo later. I'm picking up a spare wheel later today. I'm rounding up driveshaft parts, routing elec. wires, pricing out exhaust tubing (should start fabbin that real soon), gotta get a windshield weatherstrip & lower rad hose (hit it deep w/ my grinder
) from SOR, etc. I hooked up an ebrake cable from an FJ40, which was the perfect length w/ the added AA tcase adaptor. I got the parking brake all assembled & filled all drivetrain components w/ fluids, except front axle. Gettin real close to shippin it off 
I'm still working on a bunch of little things on my punch list. CB & antenna is done, I'll wait & get another stereo later. I'm picking up a spare wheel later today. I'm rounding up driveshaft parts, routing elec. wires, pricing out exhaust tubing (should start fabbin that real soon), gotta get a windshield weatherstrip & lower rad hose (hit it deep w/ my grinder
) from SOR, etc. I hooked up an ebrake cable from an FJ40, which was the perfect length w/ the added AA tcase adaptor. I got the parking brake all assembled & filled all drivetrain components w/ fluids, except front axle. Gettin real close to shippin it off
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shipping it to where? Moab?
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I ordered a few things from SOR to finalize the build as far as LC stuff goes. The spare is mounted up & the tires are on. I'll install the front 3rd member & figure out how & where the Hi-Lift & other extraction equipment will mount. Figure I'll post up a finished front axle view 
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I got the brakes bled & started to bleed the clutch & found out I shoulda kept more brake fluid inside the master cylinder housing when I rebuilt it a while back. Now, it's rusted in there The slave looked good so I'll get another kit for the master cyl. I bolted in the front 3rd member so I can get my driveline measured. My order from SOR arrived so I bolted on a few things & got the radiator filled. The windshield goes in later today Next on the list is to knock out is the exhaust.
I got the brakes bled & started to bleed the clutch & found out I shoulda kept more brake fluid inside the master cylinder housing when I rebuilt it a while back. Now, it's rusted in there
The slave looked good so I'll get another kit for the master cyl. I bolted in the front 3rd member so I can get my driveline measured. My order from SOR arrived so I bolted on a few things & got the radiator filled. The windshield goes in later today Next on the list is to knock out is the exhaust.
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This AM, I noticed small puddles of brake fluid on the garage floor, under the front D60 calipers 
I cranked those banjo bolts down to where the head about snaps off I guess I'll try more new crush washers. I had a few small radiator leaks too, back by the rear heater & @ the firewall.
I cranked those banjo bolts down to where the head about snaps off I guess I'll try more new crush washers. I had a few small radiator leaks too, back by the rear heater & @ the firewall.
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that's why they list the torque values for things like banjo bolts. Oh well, at least this thing is going to be sick when it's all finished up
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I rebuilt the clutch master & bled it out. Also tried to do a winshield install myself. I couldn't get the inner lip of the weatherstrip started w/o the winshield sliding outta place so I'll pay a pro to do it right. I've already cracked my stock one & another used replacement so I'm not taking any chances w/ this new windshield. I'll need a few more small things from SOR & one big item will be the Painless weatherproof harness. I used this same kit on my 40, & the shop who performed the work, said it was easy to use.
I rebuilt the clutch master & bled it out. Also tried to do a winshield install myself. I couldn't get the inner lip of the weatherstrip started w/o the winshield sliding outta place so I'll pay a pro to do it right. I've already cracked my stock one & another used replacement so I'm not taking any chances w/ this new windshield. I'll need a few more small things from SOR & one big item will be the Painless weatherproof harness. I used this same kit on my 40, & the shop who performed the work, said it was easy to use.
It's easier with two people, but I have done 10 of them now, and kind of got the trick down. If you are using a new gasket, it's easier if you can get the gasket sealed to the glass first so it doesn't keep slipping off the glass itself. Once you go to put the windshield in the frame, you start with the bottom edge first. You need to make sure it's centered as best you can. In my case, having the rope in the channel at the bottom was popping the glass out at the bottom everytime I started pulling, so I simply removed the rope from the bottom edge and just slid it down onto the sheetmetal lip by force. (not much). Once that's somewhat in place, start spraying windex all over the rubber seal and rope right before you pull the rope. You need to keep hand pressure on the outside as you go. Stop pulling the rope when you get done with the vertical part and then move to the other side. Once you have the bottom and both sides "in", spray LOTS of windex on the gasket and take care with the corners. I have shaved the gasket in two when I went too fast or didn't have enough lubricant on it. You can open hand slap the glass a little to help seat it as you go, but not too much and always open hand. Any point load or too much deflection and you will crack it (been there done that). I have also found that early gaskets are more difficult than later ones...the design on the later ones just pop right in easy as butter.
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Okay, I'll seal the windshield to the weatherstrip & yes, it's the newer style w/o the chrome strip. I'm using 3M super weatherstrip adhesive. I have the rope in there already. If you start at the bottom, I guess I won't need the loop in the top middle as my FSM notes (?) Still not too confident I have the "touch" if it doesn't go in easy.......
If you are starting at the bottom, and can push the glass seal down over the sheet metal lip, then you won't need the rope all the way around. The rope will basically run in the weatherstrip up one side, across the top, and down the other. You may need to just slightly pull the rope around the bottom corners before you begin...depends on how well you can get the gasket started without.
You only need to push (with open hand) on the glass just hard enough to keep it from flipping out while you are pulling the rope and watching the gasket "roll" into place. Once you have both sides done, you really don't have to push on the glass at all until it's all the way in. I push or slap on the glass just enough to try to make sure it's centered and that's it. The glass on my 78 required next to zero pressure on the glass to get it all in.
Just remember to keep it lubed with lots of windex!!!! I can't say that enough. It makes ALL the difference between an easy pull or one where you are struggling and likely to tear the gasket.
You only need to push (with open hand) on the glass just hard enough to keep it from flipping out while you are pulling the rope and watching the gasket "roll" into place. Once you have both sides done, you really don't have to push on the glass at all until it's all the way in. I push or slap on the glass just enough to try to make sure it's centered and that's it. The glass on my 78 required next to zero pressure on the glass to get it all in.
Just remember to keep it lubed with lots of windex!!!! I can't say that enough. It makes ALL the difference between an easy pull or one where you are struggling and likely to tear the gasket.
This will give you an idea of how hard you can hit it without it breaking.....that's pretty much what I did.
YouTube - installing a windshield
YouTube - installing a windshield
What happened to all the nay-sayers that were concerned about your addiction to crack on page one?
Great work, lots of individual touches and ideas.
Great work, lots of individual touches and ideas.
They were crushed under the weight of this thread. Once it his 4 tons, they couldn't breath anymore.
Chuck, have you hit the scales with this bad boy yet? I'm dying to know.
Oh, and let me know when you trailer it up to Harlan. I want to see it go over Mason Jar.
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