Old Nick
GOLD Star
Howdy, Gang,
Starting this thread as a place-holder for now.
But, I am starting to think about building Zeke (been having a blast driving him this week). Mechanically, @120mm has him sorted (the steering and exhaust will be addressed). Zeke ran like a champ on the 6 hour drive back to our place from LBL last weekend.
So, here's what up:
1) I see that I missed out on the Aussie new seals group buy, so I've put a message in to them about getting a full set for Zeke. With prices being what they are, I can only imagine that they'll be a good deal higher if I wait until the Spring to make that purchase.
2) Zeke is in need of some new tires - thinking that I am going to go with Nitto (the BFGs on my 62 are less than two years old. Their tread is fine, but they look a LOT older). New wheels are also a possibility as I would like a little more offset for clearance. Not heepy offset, so don't start... lol.
3) From poking around in here, I know that Bobm used to make all of the patch panels and that Remy has taken over (but has been hit my life stresses). I'll go ahead and ask... even though I'll get a bunch of smartazzed responses... anybody have fender patches, front floor pans, rockers, quarter patches that they are looking to sell? Body mounts need to be addressed too when I pull the fenders and cut in to the quarters.
4) One thing that I have decided, is that I am going to rattle can/or DIY paintbooth Zeke in his OEM colors. He will replace my 62 as our wheeling rig and I don't want an expensive paint job to pin stripe.
5) Another thing or two. I'm going to pull the entire interior and glass, weld in new metal where necessary, treat, prime and paint, fatmat everywhere, install the new headliner. get new rear ds quarter glass cut, and then button him back up.
That's it for now...
Cheers, gang. Glad to be a new member of this community.
Starting this thread as a place-holder for now.
But, I am starting to think about building Zeke (been having a blast driving him this week). Mechanically, @120mm has him sorted (the steering and exhaust will be addressed). Zeke ran like a champ on the 6 hour drive back to our place from LBL last weekend.
So, here's what up:
1) I see that I missed out on the Aussie new seals group buy, so I've put a message in to them about getting a full set for Zeke. With prices being what they are, I can only imagine that they'll be a good deal higher if I wait until the Spring to make that purchase.
2) Zeke is in need of some new tires - thinking that I am going to go with Nitto (the BFGs on my 62 are less than two years old. Their tread is fine, but they look a LOT older). New wheels are also a possibility as I would like a little more offset for clearance. Not heepy offset, so don't start... lol.
3) From poking around in here, I know that Bobm used to make all of the patch panels and that Remy has taken over (but has been hit my life stresses). I'll go ahead and ask... even though I'll get a bunch of smartazzed responses... anybody have fender patches, front floor pans, rockers, quarter patches that they are looking to sell? Body mounts need to be addressed too when I pull the fenders and cut in to the quarters.
4) One thing that I have decided, is that I am going to rattle can/or DIY paintbooth Zeke in his OEM colors. He will replace my 62 as our wheeling rig and I don't want an expensive paint job to pin stripe.
5) Another thing or two. I'm going to pull the entire interior and glass, weld in new metal where necessary, treat, prime and paint, fatmat everywhere, install the new headliner. get new rear ds quarter glass cut, and then button him back up.
That's it for now...
Cheers, gang. Glad to be a new member of this community.
. Kidding its yours name whatever ya wants. 2nd when ya gets into da Body PMS me 
. I wouldnt **** wit it 
