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Dropped the bumper extensions and winch plate off at a machine shop to get all of the holes drilled. For as many holes as I want on those brackets this guy doesn't hit me up for too much cash. It works out to be about $0.75 per hole. I bet it's all of 60 holes total. I'll count all of them...

Catching up on modifications. See pictures below: 1) Finished shot of the instrument cluster wiring before installation in the dash. Dual row barrier strips with jumper strips from radio shack help clean up the wiring connections. 2) Dash picture showing the 3 battery voltmeters. Top meter...

So what harm would there be to take out the transfer case shift shaft and cut grooves for the low gear and high gear locations where the detent ball should fit just like the neutral location? This would replace the tapered sections for selecting low & high gears. That would keep the shaft from...

Removed the top access cover on the rebuilt transfer case. Spring, ball, and plunger assembly are same size as original transfer case that I took out. I cannot feel a firm ball detent on either low or high gear in the rebuilt transfer case. Neutral is definitely a firm detent. You can see...

Drove the deuce 5 miles to a buddy's house down the street. He's gonna help me build a brush guard, shorten the bed for the spare tire rack, and a few other things. Comments on the first road trip with the new engine/tranny: - I hit 21 psi of boost pressure just under WOT. No clue what this...

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I don't know what your time frame is like, but the Black Rock fab steering arm is definitely worth the wait.

Lieutenant Dan: Yep, I will be putting the Warn 24v 18k winch behind the front bumper and cut a rectangular hole for the roller fairlead mount. Steve6x6x6 made me 10 inch frame extensions and 19-3/4" frame backing plates. The winch bottom plate spans the width of the frame and it's 12-1/4"...

My backup alarm came in. 112 dB. $55 ECCO model 850N I called Warn today and their customer service rep said they actually make a cover that will fit my Severe Duty 18 24v winch. $40 from Amazon. Part number is 91416. It's made out of neoprene. Should last a few years in the sun. Some of...

I made some calls today to discuss the 12v illumination circuit for both the Autometer GPS speedo and ISSPro EV2 tachometer. Neither gauge has a separate light bulb harness like most gauges do. The Autometer GPS speedo has a rubber cover on the back, and the twist lock 12v bulb sits in a...

I wish some of you morale boosters would live closer to me. Heck, I'd buy the beer just to have you sit in the driveway on a couch and cheer me on. I probably would have finished months ago! Thanks for the positive feedback. I know most that browse the hot rod forum probably hate what I've...

Did not hang the doors yet. :-|

A few updates from the past few weeks: -modified headlight housings -new instrument cluster/gauges -installed 12v accessory plug in dash -installed dual USB charger plug in dash -filled transfer case with 7 quarts of GL-1 (royal PITA) I modified the factory headlight housings to fit around...

If that Case backhoe didn't have a brown seat cushion I bet it does now.

You could always upgrade to an air ride military seat. Going price is $400-500 each (brand new) plus shipping. Not bad for a seat that retails for $2,500 (Surplus retail sticker). I just finished installing mine. The ride is much better and the seats helped me upgrade from lap belts to 3...

Here's 2 shots of my deuce frame showing the coped out area (notch) that Tom's kit addresses with both an internal backing plate as well as the top plate.

Outstanding job on the ramps and transporting your rig to the event without incident. For those lazy people (i.e. work smarter not harder) you can find a loading dock or the nearest levee to back up to and load & offload your rig. I'm sure one of the dirt obstacles at Rausch Creek Off-Road...

For those that may search and find this thread (like I did today) the sealer I ended up using is 3M Ultrapro Autobody Sealant #8300. A single tube from O'Reilly Auto Parts was $30. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MMM0/08300/N2356.oap?ck=Search_N2356_-1_-1&pt=N2356&ppt=C0171 For notes...

I decided to replace the two leaky rear hardtop rubber seals on my deuce today. 3M Ultrapro Autobody Sealant #8300 is what I used. A single tube from O'Reilly Auto Parts was $30. I can't believe it, but a single tube was more than enough to complete the job...

Sorry I couldn't make it Jeff. Looks like y'all had a large time based on the smiles in that photo.