Builds Wimberosa's build: The SUV of Theseus (1 Viewer)

[wimberosa]

I guess this makes sense regarding vibration/resonance now that I think about it. Basically area (1) and area (2) as well as the outside door skins
DO NOT have any raised ribs formed into them and they span at least 12"x12" areas. So these areas pick up and transmit vibrations more than others.
I was expecting a lot of vibration/resonance from the back wheel wells...and while there is some....its not on par with that cowl portion of the hood. That cowl portion of the hood is like a very loud tin can.

 

[wimberosa]

Last time she gets rotated like this....an experiment...and going back together...

She got one last rotation all around to slosh the fluid film and wool wax into all the crevices.

In this picture you can also see an experiment I'm running with putting 1/2" ceramic fiber
blanket behind the metal heat shield. I debated about how to install this and used a bit
of liquid glass to attach it and with additional compression between the heat shield and tub...
it should hold. Seemed like an opportune time to try to enhance heat shielding.


And then ... she's back on the tub. Yay! We're actually going back together! More updates
soon.

 

[wimberosa]

Really satisfying to bolt back on the stuff that I've previously spent time refurbing and prepping.
Heater is mostly in. Fuel system is in and hooked up. Dash is mostly in. Clutch and brake system
hooked up. Surprises still being found such as having to replace my complete lock set and door
catch on driver side.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Excellent work there!

 

[wimberosa]

Steady progress. I'm going to have to re-spray the hood, windshield and side-steps. Just not right. Enough electrical installed to theoretically turn over with the key but something is amiss.