Progress update
Sorry it's been so long since our last update. We've been really busy and held up on funds, but we've made do with what we can. Here's where we're at so far.
Rock-Rails are done, except for behind the rear wheels. Not sure what our plan is there after cutting out so much rust and bondo????
We've got the rear axle in, new brake lines installed, and the parts ordered for the rear traction bar.
Front axle isntalled, Custom free high-steer set up with some donated parts from the Red Dwarf we purchased earlier. Still trying to figure out what tie-rod to use from the pitman to the drag-link. Having a hard time finding something that goes from an FJ60 box to an FJ40 knuckle. Any ideas?
New Pioneer stereo and speakers installed. E.C.M. wired and counted. Countless hours of time spent repairing window regulators, window channels and doorlocks/hinges to make sure it all works proper before we installed all the interior panels.
We shortened the rear frame, and tucked the existing rear bumper right underneath the tailgate to help the departure angle.
I think that's about it for now, sorry the pics kinda suck but I was in a hurry. I'll try to get some better ones up soon.
He still doesn't seem to know that the pig is missing, but we're kind of on a time crunch because we have to get our own rigs back on the road. So we were thinking of unveiling it to him sometime in early April. It doesn't look like the police impound idea will work as he's still not back to work and probably won't be for at least another 18 months or so. I'm open to any other ideas you guys might have on how to surprise him. Thanks for all your help! and a special thanks to Mike and Julene at Summit Machine, and Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters. I hope all goes well with your shop, and please let me know what we can do to help you. We owe you big-time!
