Thinking about the build. Next Steps for Zeke (4 Viewers)

[Old Nick]

When you remove those rear cargo windows you will lose the chrome trim (unless you can somehow save the gaskets). Just something to keep in mind.

They came out in one piece in my 62, and I was able to rope trick them back in in one piece. Fingers crossed.

 

[120mm]

I highly recommend lots of pre-warming if you want to save that rubber.

 

[Old Nick]

I highly recommend lots of pre-warming if you want to save that rubber.

Will do,

 

[kirvesmies]

zeke's carcass isn't so far gone to warrant building this, is it?

 

[Old Nick]

zeke's carcass isn't so far gone to warrant building this, is it?
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That’s exactly what I’m going for… how did you know?

Lol!

 

[kirvesmies]

That’s exactly what I’m going for… how did you know?

Lol!

not difficult, we're both descendants of lands of ice n snow
i'm pretty sure unlike the photochopper, you'll get the passenger side d pillar built in

 

[PabloCruise]

zeke's carcass isn't so far gone to warrant building this, is it?
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Long Pig - I love it!!!

 

[Old Nick]

Long Pig - I love it!!!

Ah yes, a discerning fellow cannibal.

 

[Old Nick]

Pulling the trigger on the full Aussie rubber kit. With the exchange rate, the price wasn't too terrible.

The rest of you who ordered in the group buy, how did the new seals turn out?

 

[Megadoomer]

Haven't got them yet.

 

[Old Nick]

Haven't got them yet.

I'll let you know how quickly the ordering/shipping process goes.

 

[Megadoomer]

just to be clear, that was not a complaint. @2fpower put together a great group buy and I think making ~40 sets probably was a bit of an undertaking for the seal company. I just wanted to get the seals before I did my roof. Since I haven't even started my roof, I am going to get my wish.

 

[Old Nick]

just to be clear, that was not a complaint. @2fpower put together a great group buy and I think making ~40 sets probably was a bit of an undertaking for the seal company. I just wanted to get the seals before I did my roof. Since I haven't even started my roof, I am going to get my wish.

No worries at all. I didn't take it that way, but do appreciate the update.

 

[Old Nick]

I wanted to have as much as possible in the shop before I get to work on the Pig. And, I'm trying to stay ahead of further inflation...

Getting ready to order a new set of tires for that same reason.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I wanted to have as much as possible in the shop before I get to work on the Pig. And, I'm trying to stay ahead of further inflation...

Getting ready to order a new set of tires for that same reason.

Tires are a bit pricy and still in short supply. Wanted a new set of Michelin LTX for my 80 and nobody has them at the moment. Good luck.

 

[Old Nick]

Tires are a bit pricy and still in short supply. Wanted a new set of Michelin LTX for my 80 and nobody has them at the moment. Good luck.

I’m after some Yokohama Geolandars (M/T G003). Some are supposed to be available by mid-November.

My buddy owns a good shop. He’ll be ordering them.

Fingers crossed.

 

[bobm]

Get my last email??

 

[Old Nick]

Get my last email??

D'oh! Just saw it. I'm sorry. I'll respond to you in a minute.

 

[Old Nick]

Get my last email??

email sent.

 

[120mm]

Cruiser Corps just sent me an email about panels they have available.

Driver/ Left - Fender - Patch Panel with inner brace - FJ55 - 1968-1979

FJ55 Fender Patch Panel with inner brace Fits FJ55s 1968 - 1979 This two piece repair panel is a must need for those notorious rusted out lower FJ55 fenders. includes the outer fender section as well as the inner brace!

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