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Under the Dash Light Switch Panel Today I got the chance to finally mount my light switch panel. The panel itself is made from steel angle iron I got from Home Depot. I just cut her down to length and drilled a series of holes for the rotary switches and toggle switches. I originally planned on...

Thanks KP, I go down and buy a 3 day trip permit (some states have 7 day trip permits).

Not many of us log in much anymore. As my kids get older, my "free time" seems to be disappearing. Oh well, it's all worth it:-)

I used the Home Depot Behr Exterior Flat paint. Here's my thread on what I did: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?73018-1968-JK-M35A2-Restoration-Project!&highlight Paint codes no longer work b/c Home Depot changed things up with their mixers. I personally dislike Gillespie Paint from...

Yep, I started that thread. You want to see the results up close? I'll try and bring one of my Behr paint trucks to the next rally. I just shot the interior of my M925A1. There are other alternatives out there like the Gillespie Paint from Rapco. However, the paint is way too glossy for a...

Overhead LS-671 Loudspeaker Console/Rearview Mirror Project I've been working off/on trying to figure out the overhead speaker/rearview mirror console. I bought a bunch of military mounts for another project and some left over (still have a bunch left over if anyone's interested). This mount...

Thanks guys I appreciate the kind words.

Here's my Behr Paint truck project: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?73018-1968-JK-M35A2-Restoration-Project!&highlight= The paint codes in this thread won't work anymore because HD changed their paint matcher/mixer. The newest 383 Green CARC paint formula for HD is in this thread...

I personally use my backyard;-) Seriously though I do. I use a Wagner Power Sprayer with Home Depot Behr Ext Flat paint. They match it perfectly to military paint. If you can afford $80 for a sprayer and $25/gallon, you're golden.

Thanks for the heads up Peter. I will NOT miss the the MVPA Convention this year!! I may have to miss the rally at Aarons to attend due to weekend schedules at work unfortunately. I'll know more when we get closer. I will try and make it to the JBLM Armed Forces Day as well.

Hmm, I may have one pair left. I'll have to search in my garage heap of parts to see if I can locate them.

Light Power Wire Project Next project was to run my power wires for the lights. I ran three 12 AWG Presolite wires from the battery compartment, down through the battery drain hose, up over the tranny to the firewall of the truck. On the firewall, I have three 15 AMP military circuit breakers...

Back Up Light Switch and Status Light Project This is the start of my wiring project for this truck. First order of business was getting the back up light switch/status light completed. The bracket used was nothing more than an M35A2 Airshift Lever bracket, M939 series battery switch, Low Air...

Congrats!! Man, what I would do with an 816. Someday, someday.

Lights for the Project Here's the lights I'm using. Sorry these are just generic lights off the internet but they're exactly what I'm using. Pics: 1- Aurora 24v incandescent bulb armored lights for back up lights (I like the small size as opposed to the 7" RCL's) 2- Forward Infrared Lights 3-...

Thanks Juan! I bought a piece of angle iron that will be around 8 inches long. I'm going to drill a series of holes for the switches. I'm contemplating toggle switches for future projects as well...hahaha. It's hard to do a project without trying to think way far ahead. A guy can certainly get...

Next Phase-External Lighting Just dropped $200 on military wire connectors, wire, and switches. As with my previous M923 build, I am going to adorn the truck with a series of 6 Trucklite Route Clearance Lights. I have three different styles of RCL's that I am going to use. Today I predrilled...

Great list! I would add an IR Temp Gun w/extra batteries Large Flashlight Rags (You'll need to keep your windshield dry if it rains) Rain will hit you in the face despite having everything closed. Spare 24v Cummins Fuel Shut off Solenoid Emergency adjustable belt for a field expedited belt...

Videos added to post #46 and #47 After several attempts, I finally got my Motorola Droid X2 to communicate with YouTube. I've put up two videos. Check out Post #46 for the before video and post #47 for the after video. I'm due for another smart phone, so hopefully I'll get one that's a bit more...

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