Sgt. Biscuit build up.

[defbob]

I went to work first thing this morning to make use of the parts I bought off of Dave yesterday. Even despite clamping the tailgate to some 3/16 wall tubing, it still managed to twist a little. oops

[defbob]

I haven't finished it yet, but I mounted the CJ7 wiper assembly on my windshield. I remember Gwen only using two bolts to mount the motor because he didn't want to have an exposed bolt when the top was on. I wanted the support of the a third bolt so I lined up the hole with the factory threaded hole in the windshield frame

[defbob]

I mounted my Hurst Qtr Stick shifter today. Also when I removed my gas tank the other week I realized my rubber fuel fill hose was not in as good of shape as I thought. I also am aware that these things are hard to come across new so I decided to eliminate any future problem with it, while still retaining the awesome look of the 4" filler neck. I used a 4ID-3OD adapter and a 3" 90deg tube to modify the neck and a 4" long 3" silicone coupler. I still have yet to smooth the welds and check for holes.

[defbob]

I ordered 5 new tires for my truck today. 385/70R16 Toyo Open Country M/T's. They will be here tuesday. Time to order rims lol

[Slug]

There are more of these things in CT than I thought. How much for the cj wiper conversion Im doing the same and was gonna go with the cheap stuff. But would rather fix it once.

[militarypotts]

Alot of pics to show your progress, that great. You look like you're taking it one step at a time. Patience must really help. Keep up the good work.

[defbob]

all new wiper assembly was $207 (wiper motor $85, linkage $80, arms $28, blades $14). I just spent about $2500 today 8-O. 5 Toyo 385/70R16 (38x14.5R16) M/T's, 5 Marsh 16x10 5bs rims. That more than doubled the total cost of my truck!! I can't wait to get them in and see them in person. TownFair Tire had 4 in their CT warehouse and one in Maine. I still have atleast a month worth of work left to go on my truck before paint and then wiring and final assembly. Then the dreaded vin verification in order to register lol

[defbob]

I picked up four of my five new tires. My mini van only carries two at a time lol. I will get the fifth one tomorrow. I was so excited waiting to pick them up earlier today lol

[randyscycle]

Just looked at your pics, but one thing I'd suggest:

Either use a piece of rubber hose between the filler neck and the pipe, or between the neck and the tank.

I know the tank and neck are both mounted to the bed, but any movement at all will cause the filler to crack at the tank, and even normal vibration will do that.

And the original filler hoses are still available in new production from Memphis Equipment. Last I checked they were around $80.

[defbob]

I have a 4" long piece of silicone hose (in first pic). The tank is not welded to the neck. There is duct tape on the opening in the tank. I didn't want any mishaps when I tack'd the neck together.