Chief Mechanic Wifey And Desertdaves 66 Build

Well finally got to it, the build of jeepinstein.
Not a frame off, but a nice driver quality build. Will post pics as we continue to progress.
The build actually started a couple months ago, so we will have attempt a chronological order of the pics.
Happy viewing

 

Coffee is done so let's get out to the garage get to wrenching Dave.

Chief mechanic wifey

 

Pressure wash. Ready to bring back inside

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And,,,, inspection time....
Looks good

 

Getting the whole family involved, nice!

 

Jealous...

I wish my wife was mechanically inclined and/or interested in our Jeep...

You are a lucky man.

 

Valve cover prep.

 

And, woops! Too humid I'm guessing.
Thanks to those who chimed in and confirmed it.

 

Yup that part blushed. When it's that humid I add more flash time between coats

 

Shock test fit...very nice.

 

Like the wheel/tire/shock combo

 

Coming along. Front frame finally done.

 

Intake looks good. Ready to go with the rest of the engine paint.

 

That's pretty.

 

On the shock test fit...did you turn the steering full left to full right to check that the tie rod doesn't hit the shock body?

 

Uh oh.. I'm gonna have to pull the copyright card!!! Man that's a nice Jeep.. Your lady is aces for helping!

Bubba

 

Yes we did. The steering stops adjusted correctly prevented it.

 

Thanks. We nicknamed it that back in 2000 or so. I don't want any infringement lawsuits, therefore it will have to be renamed. Lol

 

No way man, I will share, besides, I think I picked up that name for mine about the same year.. I will admit though mine is in much sadder shape than yours these days.. It went through a non OEM restoration in 1992 when I got it, then some upgrades as time went on and then in 2000 is when it came apart for a full rebuild which was delayed some.. 17 years now..

 

OK, haven't posted progress in a bit. Got the motor painted and front suspension set up. New shocks, steering stabilizer.
Next, hood, fenders then new wiring harness