Operation AWOL

[ZEUS]

I started working on this cusser again but it looks like I will run out of time to take it to Moab this May. I pulled the trans enough to replace the flex plate and then installed a new gear reduction starter - that was fun - no, seriously, IT WAS FUN! Then I pulled the bed off with my own two hands and my Jeep a week ago to pull the fuel tank and get it cleaned out - it actually looked pretty good... except for the gunk that fell in the tank... because of me taking it out to check it. Plus I had to ruin the straps that hold the tank in place... Grr. Oh well, I have ordered new straps. I have also ordered a new rear end wiring harness and glove box door. After I put the bed back on I think I am going to bob it to the length of a short box!

I also ordered the PVC inserts from Stazworks and I just purchased DynaBeads to self balance the abundant rolling mass so at least all that will be ready to bolt together when I get the axle work done.

I found a pretty version of what I am going for on eBay today. I am glad I got to see what it looks like without a lift and hack job because I couldn't decide if I should lift it and how much. I think 3" will be ideal.

More to come...

[nfpgasmask]

I think I am going to bob it to the length of a short box!

Definitely. That would look cool. Don't forget to mount the M60 in the bed.

I found a pretty version of what I am going for on eBay today.

Yup, I feel it. Definitely will be cool as hell when you get it done!

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

Just lookin at the eBay truck, I love the way the rims look and that they are painted to match the body. I VERY SERIOUSLY contemplated painting the Trooper rims to match the body. I wish I could do it and then if I didn't like it, wash it off!!

I need to do a photochop of it at least. Its like the Camel Trophy Rover with the matching colored rims. Looks soooo cool!

Bart