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Sunny Delight - now Shelly 2.0

Today was a productive day. Got the console installed as well as another windshield pull. I’m thinking one final “tweak” pull in a few days and it’ll be done. Next step would be installing the full soft top.

I also got all the seat brackets and sliders cleaned up and painted ready for install

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The windshield is in its final resting spot! Patience is key with these pulls. Tomorrow I hope to get the full soft top installed while I still have the heat on my side for stretching purposes

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I also got around to installing the rear fixed seat and passenger seat. Rugged Ridge has come out with what they call “Factory Look” reclining front seats. I also picked up a matching rear seat. I can say this. The seats are comfortable for what they are. I have no complaints about the rear. The front seats also recline which was a big plus for me and are comfortable.

However I do feel they sit higher than the originals. Especially since I added a slider to the seat. For me and my family this really won’t be a big deal but for those folks taller than me (5’9”) it might get a little tight.

I’ll get better pics soon
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AdamH said:
I also got around to installing the rear fixed seat and passenger seat. Rugged Ridge has come out with what they call “Factory Look” reclining front seats. I also picked up a matching rear seat. I can say this. The seats are comfortable for what they are. I have no complaints about the rear. The front seats also recline which was a big plus for me and is comfortable.

However I do feel they sit higher than the originals. Especially since I added a slider to the seat. For me and my family this really won’t be a big deal but for those folks taller than me (5’9”) it might get a little tight.

I’ll get better pics soon
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A tilt column will help.
 
Full soft top install. This little heater has been used so many times to help with this over the years. Decent amount of stretching to be done due to the top being folded up in storage for over a year. It’s not as far off as the rear sail panels reflect. They angle back quite a bit as most of you know.

It’s only 60 degrees in the garage at the moment. Cool breeze outside with a high of 70 later today. I’ll close up the garage now to retain some heat.

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I would roll it outside with the top on it in the sun. 1 or 2 hours in the sun with the top almost buttoned up and that top will stretch out like pie dough. :thumbsup:
 
AdamH said:
Got the call today from Novak. Drivetrain build complete. Delivery scheduled for the end of next week!!!
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I'm really leaning towards this option now.
After all the other parts I've collected for different configurations I'm thinking less effort and reliability may be the best chance to get mine back on the road.
Looking forward to all your posts and thoughts. :popcorn:
 
FLCJ8 said:
I'm really leaning towards this option now.
After all the other parts I've collected for different configurations I'm thinking less effort and reliability may be the best chance to get mine back on the road.
Looking forward to all your posts and thoughts. :popcorn:
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I hear ya. I’ve built multiple CJs over the years for myself and others and have learned so much since the beginning. Piecing something together while frustrating and time consuming can be very rewarding. And as I described early on in this thread that was the goal for this one. I finally came to the realization that it was time to bite the bullet and go with a Novak package. I’ve eyed them for years and determined my time was more valuable spent doing other things while they built the package for me.
 
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