Gazzo's Down-under CJ thread

[gazzo]

On another note the long winded Overlander/3.8L v6/4L60E conversion is coming to a head with the tub back from paint today and from all reports presenting well in fresh 2014 JK Sahara Tan. I'm away for a couple of days but got to see the inside done on the weekend. Here are a couple of teasers.

 

[gazzo]

Threw the tub on for a first fit this arvo. Comparing first impressions of 1" mounts vs zero" mounts. We were agreed on zeros at least with these 31s. The springs are stockers that have been reset years ago and still stand up tall. Maybe 2" of lift just with those alone
Now to work out how we mount/route the miles of wiring harness that go with this engine and it's integration harness. All looking promising though and this colour is just so nice. Very close to JB really.

 

[certifiablejeep]

For all of who are scratching our heads...

"arvo"
One of the many words that Australians have cut syllables off and replaced with "-o". This one represents the hours after 12pm, and is used by people, myself included, who can't be bothered saying "-fternoon".
Hey Davo, I'm goin' to the servo for arvo smoko.

Carry on... looks good!

cb

 

[gazzo]

Rightio sez Gazzo. Not bad CB. At least I said "this" arvo instead of stripping it back even further to the more correct "sarvo". As in "seeyadanthpubsarvogazzoicnshayamepickchasofmejeep"

 

[wm69]

Looks awesome gazzo. You're making me feel really lazy with all the work you're getting accomplished.

 

[gazzo]

Good day on the truck today. Found the after market cowl seal too fat so will have to make the existing one work
Pulling back on the frame to get the screws in left me miles away. I thought the frame would snap. Anyway took that off and carried on. Doors are a nice firm thunk when they shut which is nice.
Got the lid on for a fit check. Looks just like I'd hoped. We have an old gun emplacement over the road which I've got lined up for a multi jeep photo shoot in the near future.
Then it started raining so I put my toy back in the shed and started on the front. More wire buffing of screws and parts, paint, repeat. Anywho this is how I ended up after a good day
One day soon maybe some sucker will have a rear view mirror full of this ugly mug

 

[Cpittman428]

Beautiful!! Keep it up!

 

[MrBeep]

Looking good!

Get that finnished so we can figure out how to get it here with Jambo's and Jersey's for the "Sand Blast 8". I'm sure you will fit right in with us.

 

[jammer1]

Had the same problem with my new seal. Ended up reusing the one that came with it. Anyone need a new seal?

 

[scramble1983]

Did you weld the door frame edge (don't know what it's called) or seam seal it? I didn't weld mine and I'm regretting it, but I suppose seam seal to keep the water out should be ok

 

[gazzo]

They were already welded. Pretty sure all our other pointy doors are too

 

[gazzo]

Not jeep related unfortunately but today whilst driving between two mines in the West Australian Goldfields I cross over a few salt lakes and with a lot of rain recently some actually have water in them. Putting these pics in context this is an area where there is normally wind so I couldn't believe this. I have NEVER seen water this flat

 

[BRKLYNZ28]

I never seen blue water lol . must be a east coast pollution thing lol

Sent from my SM-N910P

 

[surfjeepzx]

I used an aftermarket cowl seal and didn't have that problem but the portion that extends upward on the W/S frame is too thin. It stays curled and doesn't lay flat like the OEM seal. Does yours have that same issue? I would think that the seal you have should compress with little effort to form a better fit once it settles in, or is it already compressed?

 

[gazzo]

When I did my 7 I had no problems but the ones we have now (Qtec) I think) have a section at each end bonded on which is much more dense material which has no crush ability.

 

[gazzo]

Went ahead and steeled myself for a windscreen install. New seal or gasket as you guys call them and a screen from Thailand. Thin rope in the groove, fine smear of silicon grease on the "outside" of the frame flange as well as the inside face of the seal and away we go.
Very nerve wracking when you get around to both ends coming together at the top but all happens nice and it just kinda goes pop. Gentle pushing in stages all around and it makes it home. I'll run the sealant around tomorrow with a new tip.

 

[wm69]

Looking great Gazzo. Love it.

 

[gazzo]

Thanks Will. Means a lot.
Sun visors on today and "poor mans reno" on the wing mirrors. As I learned when I did my 7 a lot of things aftermarket are just not even close to being as good as your original hardware no matter how rusty it is. Take these "windscreen thinges" for example just too thin be even consider putting on.

Photos of the how the mirrors turned out tomorrow when they're all back together

 

[gazzo]

Renovated with wire buff and POR15 spray can. Came up nice. I really like the sheen on that Top Coat.
The first pic is actually an aftermarket arm, real thin but will do. It is also meant to be drivers side but sits nice down low on the left side of the jeep. Clear view thru the quarter glass too so don't think I need the funny sticky up one that normally is on the passenger side.

 

[Cpittman428]

The more I look at this thread.. The more I want to paint my Scrambler (or my next Scrambler) Commando green!