Watching Everyone's Builds Progress - Areas of Interest
JAG811
Senior Jeeper
So I've got a few things about to be shipped from the US to ol Oz.
It's been very cool watching everyone's builds progress as they mostly start the same way, either bit by bit or a full scale tear down.
The more I watch though it's apparent that most blokes will have areas of importance or interest and then there are the standard paths that differ ... For instance ignition - Even though it looks as though the vintage of the CJ still plays a major part in decisions made.
I thought the top four areas for me are Brakes, Electrical, Cooling and SEAT BELTS !!
But I guess as I'd hoped for a very cool daily driver, that's capable for me to disappear into the bush for a few days, I hold the first three high. Given I'll more then likely have two little ladies riding back seat, I'm keen for some over shoulder three point seat belts too ...
Brakes - New lines, rotors, calipers, pads and disks on their way. Rear are in good order and I'll be fitting a power assisted booster at the same time.
Cooling - New three core radiator and hoses on the way. Thermostat housing and thermostat at the same time. Water pump felt really good so no need to touch that. I'll make up a shroud and that should be it for the cooling.
Electrical - I'm sorting out the engine bay now and once I'm onto the interior (final stage before paint) I'll have totally checked all wiring and gauges. Hopefully all wiring for duel battery, winch and an inverter will be ready to go.
Last job on the list will be Seat Belts - This may come after road worthy or the build is finished but I'd like to look at a modified roll bar and three point seat belts to protect the little ladies !!
I'm keen to know everyone else's areas of interest on specific things they'd like to improve along the way !!!
Cheers,
Jon
It's been very cool watching everyone's builds progress as they mostly start the same way, either bit by bit or a full scale tear down.
The more I watch though it's apparent that most blokes will have areas of importance or interest and then there are the standard paths that differ ... For instance ignition - Even though it looks as though the vintage of the CJ still plays a major part in decisions made.
I thought the top four areas for me are Brakes, Electrical, Cooling and SEAT BELTS !!
But I guess as I'd hoped for a very cool daily driver, that's capable for me to disappear into the bush for a few days, I hold the first three high. Given I'll more then likely have two little ladies riding back seat, I'm keen for some over shoulder three point seat belts too ...
Brakes - New lines, rotors, calipers, pads and disks on their way. Rear are in good order and I'll be fitting a power assisted booster at the same time.
Cooling - New three core radiator and hoses on the way. Thermostat housing and thermostat at the same time. Water pump felt really good so no need to touch that. I'll make up a shroud and that should be it for the cooling.
Electrical - I'm sorting out the engine bay now and once I'm onto the interior (final stage before paint) I'll have totally checked all wiring and gauges. Hopefully all wiring for duel battery, winch and an inverter will be ready to go.
Last job on the list will be Seat Belts - This may come after road worthy or the build is finished but I'd like to look at a modified roll bar and three point seat belts to protect the little ladies !!
I'm keen to know everyone else's areas of interest on specific things they'd like to improve along the way !!!
Cheers,
Jon