Project...Kahuna 66 cj6

Oh man 8)...had them on a 53 f100, a timeless look
Jim S.

 

looking at your rig you don't know how close I came to having my grill chromed, but I'm in so deep I need to get it back on the road and take a deep breath
Mounted the original lights w/ a eye toward changing in the near future to your plan
Jim S.

 

yeah but once you cross over you can't ever go back

 

Sure you can....

Dutch went from this:


To this:


Got tired of the bling...

 

the springs are 2-3 lift, tire size is 33/12-50/15 MT (may go to 33/9-50/15 AT in the near future)
if you look at DonX avatar just above you're original post that orange jeep is the 6 I'm building in this thread. If you go to my photo bucket acct you can see it from the start
Looking forward to you're build thread-details-pics required
Jim S.

 

Mike I'm in Cali...a little bling is mandatory R)
(corners n lights will be all for now)
Nice 5, but it's sure nice havin a 6
Jim S.

 

still working on wiring. Had to raise the radiator a bit, do some plumbing for the oil sender, and line up the PS pump a bit as well. Back wiring is done, front wiring about half way. I also picked up some flush mount LED SS tail lights today, still looking for flush mount SS backup lights. Hope to be close to wrapping up wiring tomorrow....getting close
Jim S.

 

pretty close on the wiring project. Got a few things to finish ( need backup lights switch and duel tank switch) but the majority is finished. The project seemed daunting at first but really wasn't that bad.
Boyink I'm attaching a pic that shows how I wired 90% of the dash, can't imagine laying on my back w/ my head stuffed up under there....you've got my admiration
I need to bleed the brakes (bleeder for line lock under the dash) then I can mount dash and steering wheel. I need to add oils/fluids to everything, check over the whole rig. I have a few days off next week so if I didn't mess something up to much.......,,,,this rig should be on the road by next week
Jim S.

 

Yea - I'm jealous!

I really had no alternative with not being able to remove the rollcage.

It wasn't too bad actually - since the Jeep sits on the left side of the garage I could sort of lay in the doorway sideways with my feet on the wall (or out the window that's right there...)

The only really hard ones were when I had to solder connections under the dash.

 

It's the wifes B-day, but I managed to pick up all the essentials at the LAPS needed to get the 6 running. I also mounted the windshield so I could wire it. I wanted to share this pic....I am soooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!
Jim S.

 

Jim, looks good stick a fork in it and call it done. Bring it on down this weekend and we'll get it dirty. R)

 

not running yet but................close, need to finish a few loose ends and fill everything w/fluids/oil/af/etc
Don I wish,but it will be ready for "next" time
Jim S.

 

I'm going to hold you to it. Next time will prolly be between Christmas and New Years.

 

let me know, I have that whole week off
Jim S.

 

Ok one of the "loose ends" that needed to be dealt w/ was the brake switch. The only Tee I could find that fit the rear port on the MC was brake fittings out and down. The only problem w/ that is the brake switch is 1/8" NPT. So after some consideration I decided to try something I've never done before. I carefully drilled out the seat where the switch needed to go, then tapped it out w/ a 1/8" NPT
3 pics....first w/ seat, second drilled out, third w/ switch installed
WooHoo!!!! I'm so proudR)
Jim S.