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carwash · 05-05-2009, 03:43 PM

These shots look good, almost like it's ready to go somewhere. Paint work done...

Switch panel arrived, from 12voltguy of course. It is a pretty thing. the backside looks like i might need to attend a year of electricians school to figure it out... Lets hope it's easier than it looks... very intimidating.

Got rear limit straps done. Had to shave the top of one side of my link mounts for the straps to work. when tightened it was puting the webbing right against metal. wouldnt last long that way. Still have to do the fronts.

Got my list made for all my steering hose parts, just need to get it all. Gonna use reusable fittings, for ease of trail repair if necessary.

So, steering, trans lines, wiring, exhaust, propane feed... that might be it.

itbrokeagain · 05-05-2009, 04:23 PM

I like the resetable breakers and the indicator lights on the switch panel.

carwash · 05-05-2009, 04:27 PM

seabass does good work.

fabricator · 05-05-2009, 06:17 PM

bet that was cheap
lets see the back

redcj3a · 05-05-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash

seabass does good work.

Looks to me like Carwash does also.

tinbeater · 05-05-2009, 10:37 PM

Lookin good Wash.

carwash · 05-06-2009, 02:40 AM

you guys are too kind.

I will get a shot of the back for ya rob.

Stang849 · 05-06-2009, 09:14 AM

Looking good Carwash!!!!.... what will only be another year or so before its on the trail.... JFWY

JeepHD · 05-06-2009, 09:30 AM

Been following the build, Looks awesome. Needs a nice Buckeyes logo on the side!:) (Hope that doesn't offend you)

yellowjacket · 05-08-2009, 04:50 PM

awe inspiring. id like to live in your shop.

JeffK5 · 05-08-2009, 05:32 PM

I suggested the Buckeyes theme a year or so back... Mike was less than enthused...

I have to say if I had the ability and the coin this is the exact rig I would build. Big diffs, big motor, big Boggers and low C.O.G.... once again , nice job Mike.

carwash · 05-08-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowjacket

awe inspiring. id like to live in your shop.

Ha, your shop is nicer than mine!! what are you even talking about?!

Yeah, I'm not a college football fan, and if i was, i would make it Crimson Tide themed anyway, everybody and their brother is an Ohio State fan. Damn near as bad as these retarded UK fans we have down here...

Can't it just be red and gray?

JET455 · 05-08-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash

Can't it just be red and gray?

Didn't you mean Red and GAY!!!???

carwash · 05-22-2009, 02:27 AM

Cut the dash out today for the switch panel... stressful, as there is about an asshair of room for error. The switches and crap on the backside go damn near all the way to the edge. So i had to cut a hole, yet somehow still leave some meat on the dash for the holes to hold the damn thing in. Measure 90 times, cut 90 times... a little at a time.

Anyways, its in, and looks mighty fine i might add, with the rest of my dash goodies..

Got the front towers cut for limit straps as well. Buttoning some more panels down with the final hardware, must say the stainless button head allens are sweet. Makes the hex heads i had on there look awful.

I have spent the last week sourcing fittings for my hydraulic steering hoses, it has been an absolute nightmare. Any of you fitting gurus out there... find me a 5/8 oring to -6 AN fitting... The only 5/8 i can find is that british standard ****, and its 14 TPI, that don't work. This is standard 5/8 fine thread... odd bird. Parker hose guy was baffled...

Anyways... coming along. Slow, but coming.

Redriverranger · 05-22-2009, 07:46 AM

Here is where I found my fittings.
https://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.a...c&keyword=HFJO

carwash · 05-22-2009, 11:59 AM

still, no 5/8 oring to -6AN JIC there.

Bear Chow · 05-22-2009, 12:09 PM

Looks great, you might just make it EJS 2010.

94Dodge Truggy · 05-22-2009, 12:33 PM

Need one custom machined? Tried aeroquip off of 747 and port union in west chester ohio?

carwash · 05-22-2009, 12:40 PM

i have finally sourced everything i need. I just adapted it up to a -8 from the -6. 5/8 oring doesnt seem to exist anywhere.

carwash · 05-22-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear Chow

Looks great, you might just make it EJS 2010.

yeah, shame i wont be able to afford to go...

Nuts · 05-23-2009, 11:31 AM

Looks awsome! and I'm glad I'm not the only one taking forever to finish their buggy lol

carwash · 05-23-2009, 01:41 PM

mine has gone beyond taking forever... it's down right ridiculous.

carwash · 07-21-2009, 11:32 AM

ok... trying to button this thing down. for those of you that haven't seen my other thread, i'm having some propane delivery issues i believe, can't get it to run well, idle, etc.

So, first thing on the list was to get my cooling set up well, so that i can keep the motor and evaporator cool enough to mess with it long enough to try and tune it.

If you recall, i was very worried about my top radiator hose and it clearing my alt pulley. Last night i spent about an hour and a half at the local AZ, with some bent coat hangers, trying to source some hoses for my top and bottom. I was successful, and the **** looks like it was made for the rig... so that's good.

Got the throttle linkage and accelerator pedal installed, rear lights wired and loomed to the front, all the rest of wiring parts are ordered from seabass, even filled the damn diffs!

Goal is to make it to the benefit on August 8th, doable i think. But it's me we are talking about here... so don't count on it.

Need to get propane squared away, bleed steering, bleed brakes, finish wiring, exhaust. Cross your fingers.

Nuts · 07-21-2009, 04:48 PM

Where is the other thread with the propane problem?or whats the problem?

carwash · 07-21-2009, 05:14 PM

ah that thread is on pirate...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=804097

are you a propane guru? if so, please come over.

05-05-2009, 03:43 PM	#376
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	These shots look good, almost like it's ready to go somewhere. Paint work done... Switch panel arrived, from 12voltguy of course. It is a pretty thing. the backside looks like i might need to attend a year of electricians school to figure it out... Lets hope it's easier than it looks... very intimidating. Got rear limit straps done. Had to shave the top of one side of my link mounts for the straps to work. when tightened it was puting the webbing right against metal. wouldnt last long that way. Still have to do the fronts. Got my list made for all my steering hose parts, just need to get it all. Gonna use reusable fittings, for ease of trail repair if necessary. So, steering, trans lines, wiring, exhaust, propane feed... that might be it. __________________

05-05-2009, 04:23 PM	#377
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	I like the resetable breakers and the indicator lights on the switch panel. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

05-05-2009, 04:27 PM	#378
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	seabass does good work. __________________

05-05-2009, 06:17 PM	#379
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	bet that was cheap lets see the back __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

05-06-2009, 02:40 AM	#382
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	you guys are too kind. I will get a shot of the back for ya rob. __________________

05-05-2009, 10:37 PM	#381
tinbeater Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Richmond Ohio Posts: 266	Lookin good Wash.

05-06-2009, 09:14 AM	#383
Stang849 Stinkin Bastige Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anderson Twp. Posts: 178 Images: 236	Looking good Carwash!!!!.... what will only be another year or so before its on the trail.... JFWY __________________ Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, But only you can feel the true warmth.

05-06-2009, 09:30 AM	#384
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	Been following the build, Looks awesome. Needs a nice Buckeyes logo on the side!:) (Hope that doesn't offend you) __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. *2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)

05-08-2009, 04:50 PM	#385
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	awe inspiring. id like to live in your shop.

05-08-2009, 05:32 PM	#386
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	I suggested the Buckeyes theme a year or so back... Mike was less than enthused... I have to say if I had the ability and the coin this is the exact rig I would build. Big diffs, big motor, big Boggers and low C.O.G.... once again , nice job Mike.

05-22-2009, 02:27 AM	#389
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Cut the dash out today for the switch panel... stressful, as there is about an asshair of room for error. The switches and crap on the backside go damn near all the way to the edge. So i had to cut a hole, yet somehow still leave some meat on the dash for the holes to hold the damn thing in. Measure 90 times, cut 90 times... a little at a time. Anyways, its in, and looks mighty fine i might add, with the rest of my dash goodies.. Got the front towers cut for limit straps as well. Buttoning some more panels down with the final hardware, must say the stainless button head allens are sweet. Makes the hex heads i had on there look awful. I have spent the last week sourcing fittings for my hydraulic steering hoses, it has been an absolute nightmare. Any of you fitting gurus out there... find me a 5/8 oring to -6 AN fitting... The only 5/8 i can find is that british standard ****, and its 14 TPI, that don't work. This is standard 5/8 fine thread... odd bird. Parker hose guy was baffled... Anyways... coming along. Slow, but coming. __________________

05-22-2009, 07:46 AM	#390
Redriverranger White ranger guy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red river gorge,ky Posts: 274	Here is where I found my fittings. https://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.a...c&keyword=HFJO __________________ 91 Ranger ext cab, 60, 14 bolt, 4:88's, 39.5's, doubler, lot's of character

05-22-2009, 11:59 AM	#391
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	still, no 5/8 oring to -6AN JIC there. __________________

05-22-2009, 12:09 PM	#392
Bear Chow Jeepless Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxford, Oh Posts: 302	Looks great, you might just make it EJS 2010.

05-22-2009, 12:33 PM	#393
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Need one custom machined? Tried aeroquip off of 747 and port union in west chester ohio? __________________

05-22-2009, 12:40 PM	#394
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	i have finally sourced everything i need. I just adapted it up to a -8 from the -6. 5/8 oring doesnt seem to exist anywhere. __________________

05-23-2009, 11:31 AM	#396
Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	Looks awsome! and I'm glad I'm not the only one taking forever to finish their buggy lol

05-23-2009, 01:41 PM	#397
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	mine has gone beyond taking forever... it's down right ridiculous. __________________

07-21-2009, 11:32 AM	#398
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	ok... trying to button this thing down. for those of you that haven't seen my other thread, i'm having some propane delivery issues i believe, can't get it to run well, idle, etc. So, first thing on the list was to get my cooling set up well, so that i can keep the motor and evaporator cool enough to mess with it long enough to try and tune it. If you recall, i was very worried about my top radiator hose and it clearing my alt pulley. Last night i spent about an hour and a half at the local AZ, with some bent coat hangers, trying to source some hoses for my top and bottom. I was successful, and the **** looks like it was made for the rig... so that's good. Got the throttle linkage and accelerator pedal installed, rear lights wired and loomed to the front, all the rest of wiring parts are ordered from seabass, even filled the damn diffs! Goal is to make it to the benefit on August 8th, doable i think. But it's me we are talking about here... so don't count on it. Need to get propane squared away, bleed steering, bleed brakes, finish wiring, exhaust. Cross your fingers. __________________

07-21-2009, 04:48 PM	#399
Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	Where is the other thread with the propane problem?or whats the problem?

07-21-2009, 05:14 PM	#400
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	ah that thread is on pirate... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=804097 are you a propane guru? if so, please come over. __________________