Builds Purchased: 1994 LC. The project begins

[jdeitch]

Cool! I'm interested to see that installed since you'll be the first that I've seen add that. Is that an option on your foreign counterpart?

-Daniel Kent

Yes it was a OEM option. Here's a link to a install:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-...ndtank-charcoal-canister-bracket-install.html

 

[jdeitch]

In the shop today. Going to be turned in. I see parts

 

[jdeitch]

I added TO DO, AWAITING INSTALL & DONE lists to the first post in this thread to help keep track of my progress, or lack there of. At least the DONE list is the longest

 

[jdeitch]

Headed home with a used Kaymar rear bumper I just scored for Elsie.

 

[jdeitch]

A buddy helped me mount the Kaymar bumper after we got back home. This bumper is very stout and VERY securely mounted. Not as nice as a Slee but good for me.

Stock bumper removed

 

[jdeitch]

 

[jdeitch]

It needs some work but I'll get it dialed in. I'm not sure if I like the corner hoops. I'm not building this rig for extreme rock work, it's intended to be a expedition rig.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Looks good and you'll be thankful for the side protection when you come around a corner through some brush and a tree hits the rear corner.

-Daniel Kent

 

[jdeitch]

I fabricated custom mounts for my Rigid Industries flood lights using RAM 1" ball components.

 

[jdeitch]

I fabricated custom mounts for my Maxtrax traction plates. Spoiler design really helps with airflow!

 

[allan man]

Looking good Jeff keep the pictures coming and the good work.
Perfect for a camping trip at burro wash!

 

[jdeitch]

Started customizing dual swing Kaymar bumper.

Box for Kolpin fuel jugs.

 

[jdeitch]

Mods to hold Kolpin jug box and TJM high lift jack.

 

[kobiav]

Subscribed

Amazing work!

 

[jdeitch]

Kolpin box completed.

 

[jdeitch]

Cleaning up custom roof rack. Getting ready for powder coat.

 

[rvdb]

Nice work & write up! Thank for posting...

 

[gshock40]

Subscribed!!! Awesome build and i look forward to some more great pics and tech. Thank you for posting

 

[chappysfj40]

wow kick n butt build. i thought i read you were being transfered and had to seel, what ever happened there, i may have missed that part though

cheers

 

[jdeitch]

I've edited the first post in this thread to reflect updates and other postings.