Alright folks I havent updated the thread in months, Not because Ive quit but because my camera broke.
where to start... Engine is done and runs, weber 38 , gm hei, and a whopping total of three vaccum lines:
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the lower radiator hose was huge pain, no factory made hose or flex hose would work with the 2" body lift + cj radiator, so I used a 1.5" to 1.75" adapter from jagsthatrun.com ($12) and a 90 degree hose for both sizes.works great, no pinching, binding or rubbing:
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got a 3.08 front diff non lockup from a local yard surprisignly enough and had the 3.55 gears fitted with new seals and bearings. I tried to explain the car to the old feller at the bone yard but I could tell that he had no idea.
![Grin ;D](https://forums.amceaglesden.com/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
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I also peeled all lower panels and bumpers off. underneath I found not one spot of rust of any kind! What are the odds, I know! I then taped of and bedlined the rockers and fenders where the flared and rocker covers go, sanded them down and did them as well.:
![](http://imageshack.us/a/img254/2793/1003060l.jpg)
Notice the new tires?
thems some definity dakota 30x9.5 MT , fit perfectly, and they look business on the car:
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Also I managed to rebend and modify the original tcase skidplate to fit this rig, it fits well:
![](http://imageshack.us/a/img818/7135/1003056s.jpg)
and also a front skidplate has been fitted:
![](http://imageshack.us/a/img585/438/1003047uq.jpg)
now lets talk bumpers, I am using leftover peterbilt frame crossmembers as material, they are "D" shaped and are 7/16" t6 aluminum, I have done the mockup and I intend to use the stock endcaps to finish the look" notice the front bumper is pointed in the center to match the front of the car!
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thats the cardboard mockup, the real deal will be finished shortly.
I started and ran the car a bit, but the header blows a foot long blue flame upon the front driveline, so Ill need an exhaust before I can tune and drive the thing!
![:rotfl:](https://forums.amceaglesden.com/Smileys/default/rotfl.gif)
You know originally I only planned to replace the carb and MAYBE do a coil spring booster kit. So much for all of that now, oh well.
My kids will be like "Daddy drives a monster car WOOO!!" , and the wife. will be all like" my husband drives a monster car (facepalm)" .
![:banghead:](https://forums.amceaglesden.com/Smileys/default/BangHead.gif)
Its very close now,
alll thats left is exhaust and the bumpers.
Also I need lighting and plan to install a night vision system , comms, whole buncha foglights, fancy headlights, and a full roof rack.
Stay tuned.