What did you do on your 70 series today?

[cruiserdan]

BAZINGA!

 

[elkaholic]

I'm probably gonna pay for that comment next weekend

 

[wardharris]

Call ARB.

Thanks, Sam, but I found one elsewhere......

 

[wardharris]

I'm probably gonna pay for that comment next weekend

Not at all, Sam.....well, maybe just a little. Luckily, I am a forgiving kind of guy.

 

[AlbertoSD]

Something new.....

Good choice, Ward!

This is how my friend Robert in Venezuela wired his ARB lockers

 

[wardharris]

Thanks, Alberto, I first went in that direction (to deal with tachometer compatibility) and wanted to use this cluster for the indicator lights, but the wiring harness (it is an ECM truck, I think) is later than my 73, so we went a different direction as below..

Will re-purpose the original light panel to the left of the new locker switch - using the former "filter" and "pre-heat" lights for "Check Engine" and "Diff Lock" indicators. Tor knows a guy who can do up a red panel to fit behind the cover lense.

Good choice, Ward!

This is how my friend Robert in Venezuela wired his ARB lockers

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[ozcrusier]

I went to Clarke Rubber and brought a sheet of 6mm inversion rubber to knock up a larger set of front mud flaps for the cruiser.

I will cut the bolt holes straight up with a Stanley knife in case I back over a rock or log this way the flap will pull free instead of trying to tear the guard off the truck.

 

[fossilcruiser]

Just got back from 10 days at Petrified Forest National Park. Can you spot the BJ70?

 

[OGBeno]

Doing a .50 cal test run and Durka Durka credentials....
Point man up front and .50 cal in the rear!!

 

[Gun Runner 5]

 

[wardharris]

Doing a .50 cal test run and Durka Durka credentials....
Point man up front and .50 cal in the rear!!

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I know a guy that could help you source an M2, or at least a clearance priced Come Up winch

 

[OGBeno]

I know a guy that could help you source an M2, or at least a clearance priced Come Up winch

I'm gonna go with CDAn's collection.... Whenever in doubt, get to @cruiserdan's house when the fit hits the shan.

 

[elkaholic]

There are a row in the East that are moderately well prepared as well

 

[wardharris]

I'm gonna go with CDAn's collection.... Whenever in doubt, get to @cruiserdan's house when the fit hits the shan.

We talking weapons AND winches, I assume?

I was referring to this model, which is going on the 73. Tor bot a few of them pretty right.

 

[OGBeno]

So here's something cool:

My STD 70 did not come with grab bars for the DS nor for the front A pillar.

I had some 60 series grab bars sitting around so I said what the heck...


Direct fit!! Score. They are only available in gray but don't look bad.

And new upper window runs for the front doors:

 

[OGBeno]

New rear upper door panel frame gaskets:

Upper frame captive nuts got a quick rethread. Smart to do this on old rogs like this:

Old and new:

Coming together nicely:

 

[OGBeno]

Took some poser shots with the new OEM soft top back on. Man new parts make a huge difference.... Fit is absolutely expertly done.

 

[FJ73Texas]

I am wondering how hard it is to get the soft top back on (or even off)? I have not yet attempted to do this myself on my own soft top.

I do roll up the sides though. Really nice when the weather is cool.

 

[OGBeno]

Easy to take off.

Allot 1.5hrs to put a new one back on.

Allot 30 mins for a used/original iteration.

Taking off: Go rear to front.

Putting back on: Go front to rear.

Trust me on this.

 

[FJ73Texas]

Thanks for the advice. Maybe someday I will attempt to remove it just to say I did it.