Revive Retro

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Pretty close....

 

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Down she goes :redneck:

 

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So now that its on the frame and somewhat in place its time to get the one mount done. Where the mount bolts to the tub there are actually 2 holes in the insert one being threaded and the other blank and the mounts as they sat landed right inbetween them. I had a choice to make a new mount or see if I can tap the inner hole to 1/2" and cut down the mount. Well the insert tapped perfectly and cut the mounts(one shown).

 

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So got the mounts burned and painted--so the tub is on :cheer:

 

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Got another box of goodies and---ya somebody dropped it

 

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So the fresh air door also needed some love so it got rebuilt with new foam.

 

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So its time to start filling the jeep with parts. I got the heater box all installed and fitment was really good.

 

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Next the pedal assembly. I tore it down and cleaned/inspected it. Its is great shape and the only worn parts were the link rod for the clutch (still usable but a little worn).

 

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I got the pedal assembly installed. I had to drill holes for the brake master but that was simple and just used the holes in the pedal assy as a guide.

 

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Next it was time to get the dash I had pulled out stripped down.

 

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So before I start working on the dash itself I wanted to mount it and check its fitment and a good thing. I found the windshield hold down holes did not line up. I also found lack of threaded inserts for the dash on the passenger side and one hole that needed to be drilled. Otherwise the fitment was good.

 

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Next I decided to get the steering column done up. Went thru it and replaced the lock cylinder and cleaned up the base mount. Got it installed with the new firewall seal.

 

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So the corners got sent back and got another set that--are not damaged :awesomework:

I also got a new tool to add to my collection...

 

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So I got the inserts installed. For the 1/4" one in the center and 2 on the passenger side. The windshield hold down are 3/8" and they had to be moved over about 3/4". But now the dash can be stripped and reworked a bit.

 

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I had made caps for the holes on the firewall last week and time to install them.

 

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Onto some more tub work--time to make ready it for paint. Started with removing the sticker crap. It was very simple with my heat gun.

 

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Now this part sucked.

 

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I got the outside of the tub all scuffed up.....

 

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With the YJ tub you either put a different tank in or you cut the new hole in the passenger side. This is where the new steel corners came in handy for marking the new hole.

 

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So before I painted I figured it was smart to go ahead and test fit/drill the new corners.