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New guy with and interesting find (Overlander Build)

Ok, the package has been delivered to Brian. We had a time getting the engine offloaded and moved to his shop. Still talking over some design ideas. I like the hub caps but Brian is pimping the stock rims. The idea is growing on me. I will post some pictures up when get home tomorrow.
 
I think people who get these really dont want to get them back together to fast do they?

Karl
 
Oh contrair! I am so ready for this to be home in my garage it is killing me. Brian says he has the suspension worked out but has been held up by a painter. Hope he is able to get some pictures posted soon. Current planks to fly up and drive it home when he is finished.
 
Not repainting the whole truck, just the firewall needs to be touched up. The actual color is tan too. ;)
 
Tell Brian to kick said painter in the cojones and get the freakin' lead out! And if he doesn't post some pics really, REALLY soon he may have some angry protestors beating on his door...!
that is all....
 
I talked to Bryan this evening. Pictures coming SOON! :wave:
 
Wow. I just found this thread now and have saved every picture into an album on my desktop. Amazing Stuff. Keep us posted!!!
 
Well, before the pitchforks and torches come out, here are some shots of the prepped firewall and the springover taken out of the front end. I am patiently waiting...not really patiently, but waiting, for a spot in the shop to come open, currently a scrangler (stretched YJ chassis with scrambler body...cool build in itself) and a valiant convertible are taking up real estate where this and the diesel Jag we are building are supposed to be. Looks like the convertible will be getting a new storage spot so this can go there in a few weeks....the anticipation is killing me. I want to start full speed on this thing ASAP. Here are some starting pics...more to follow...ones with diesels in it once it moves to the working shop. You can expect much more frequent pics and updates once it is in the "real" shop.

A question....Have any of you ever seen a factory set of military wrapped springs on a scrambler? This one has them, they look factory, but are military wrapped.

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You can see where there was no paint from factory between the firewall and fenders, and all of the brackets. We wanted to take care of this so if we need to move the battery box, etc there was nothing stopping us from doing it.
 
I'd venture a "no" on the military wrapped springs. Just looking at the pic I see a tow bar shackle conversion and maybe new shackle hanger on the front so somebody has been at it. IIRC Tomken and maybe Currie offered these kits so maybe they added new springs while they were at it??
 
I know it has been awhile and I started on the project full bore about three weeks ago, and now it will be more often that I post. I have never been very good at the progress pics, but I will try to be more regular at this point. So far, I have figured out where the motor is going, set it so I can make the new cross-member tomorrow, and detailed and painted the motor. Originally, we were going to leave the motor tan, with red accents, however, with the yellow jeep, and tan motor, I think it looked too close, but too different. The jeep will be going to the body shop in a week or so to get the firewall painted. The new manifold is ordered, and the turbo will be going out Wednesday to get coated too. I hope you like the pictures...



Jeep finally in the real shop to start work...



Motor ready to get test fitted into the jeep....with 12 years of dust and grime



Motor test fitted, by moving it back there is no room for the exhaust...however we assumed this and have since ordered a new one that moves the turbo center on the motor. By moving the motor back, this will give better weight distribution by moving the weight back towards the center of the jeep. Takes some of the weight off the front axle.



Here are the detailed motor pics. I still have to put the pulleys on the motor and finish putting it back together.







 
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