DRTDEVL
Mothfukle
Yup. I am busy as hell, but I set a goal of having Nightlight's FJ62 ready by the Rose Creek car show next month. This gives me just over 3 weeks to get it done.
A list of its needs off the top of my head (I'll add more as I remember or come across issues):
Transmission slips to the point of immobility in high range when warmed up
U-Joints shot
Repair front axle (birfs leaking)
Brakes need attention
Fuel pump quit
Tires are 20+ years old
Paint needs buffing
All fluids need replacing
Interior cleaning
Dome light lenses/fixtures need attention.
Replace cargo area carpeting
Get jerry cans for rack
Install winch and wiring
A/C dead
ARB fittings leaking air
Title/registration
I already have U-Joints (I think). I have ordered a transmission screen to see if that will work, but have a used transmission ready to install if needed. I can clean up and rebuild the birfs whenever (not needed before the show, but will do it if I have time). I have brake components and a fuel pump sitting on the shelf, ready to go in. Tires? That will be fun. I will have to bite the bullet and use a shop in town instead of Discount Tire because I can't drive it 45 minutes to my preferred source. I hate buffing, but I can do that one evening (or two) once its running again. I actually have all the fluids I need on hand (antifreeze, brake fluid, oil/filter, transmission, axles). Cleaning the interior should only take about 30 minutes or so to knock all the cobwebs out. Possibly find a mouse nest along the way. I ordered a rear cargo rubber floor from Cruiser Corps, along with the rear cargo light assembly and dome light lens. I also ordered Jerry Cans off the internet last night that should be here in time. I have had a HF 12,000 lb winch sitting NIB in the corner of my shed that will lend nicely for the front bumper, provided it fits and I van modify everything to work together (I also have the winch mounting tray to cut up and weld in if necessary). ARB fittings will be easy. Title/registration? I need to beat up my friend to send them (if he hasn't) or dig through my shit again to see where I stick it (if he did). If I lost it, I'll have him order a new one and send it out. If he hasn't sent it, I'll light a fire under him to get it here.
That leaves the A/C. Anyone have a good source for adapters to hook an LPG tank up to the R12 service port for filling? Not looking to do a 134 conversion, I want that to look factory.
I have 23 days to complete all of this while working full-time, watching my son while my wife is at work, mowing my lawn and the neighbor's abandoned lawn, picking up a zero-turn to help that out, and I have to install a hitch/wiring on the XC90, put my car in the shop to re-look at the A/C they "fixed" last year that already died (I didn't feel like messing with A/C on a hybrid), make a mandatory charity run with the ALR next Saturday, ALR meeting the following day, too, and I promised my boy I'd take him fishing again.
whew
Gonna be a busy 3 weeks. I hope I can get it all done in time.
A list of its needs off the top of my head (I'll add more as I remember or come across issues):
Transmission slips to the point of immobility in high range when warmed up
U-Joints shot
Repair front axle (birfs leaking)
Brakes need attention
Fuel pump quit
Tires are 20+ years old
Paint needs buffing
All fluids need replacing
Interior cleaning
Dome light lenses/fixtures need attention.
Replace cargo area carpeting
Get jerry cans for rack
Install winch and wiring
A/C dead
ARB fittings leaking air
Title/registration
I already have U-Joints (I think). I have ordered a transmission screen to see if that will work, but have a used transmission ready to install if needed. I can clean up and rebuild the birfs whenever (not needed before the show, but will do it if I have time). I have brake components and a fuel pump sitting on the shelf, ready to go in. Tires? That will be fun. I will have to bite the bullet and use a shop in town instead of Discount Tire because I can't drive it 45 minutes to my preferred source. I hate buffing, but I can do that one evening (or two) once its running again. I actually have all the fluids I need on hand (antifreeze, brake fluid, oil/filter, transmission, axles). Cleaning the interior should only take about 30 minutes or so to knock all the cobwebs out. Possibly find a mouse nest along the way. I ordered a rear cargo rubber floor from Cruiser Corps, along with the rear cargo light assembly and dome light lens. I also ordered Jerry Cans off the internet last night that should be here in time. I have had a HF 12,000 lb winch sitting NIB in the corner of my shed that will lend nicely for the front bumper, provided it fits and I van modify everything to work together (I also have the winch mounting tray to cut up and weld in if necessary). ARB fittings will be easy. Title/registration? I need to beat up my friend to send them (if he hasn't) or dig through my shit again to see where I stick it (if he did). If I lost it, I'll have him order a new one and send it out. If he hasn't sent it, I'll light a fire under him to get it here.
That leaves the A/C. Anyone have a good source for adapters to hook an LPG tank up to the R12 service port for filling? Not looking to do a 134 conversion, I want that to look factory.
I have 23 days to complete all of this while working full-time, watching my son while my wife is at work, mowing my lawn and the neighbor's abandoned lawn, picking up a zero-turn to help that out, and I have to install a hitch/wiring on the XC90, put my car in the shop to re-look at the A/C they "fixed" last year that already died (I didn't feel like messing with A/C on a hybrid), make a mandatory charity run with the ALR next Saturday, ALR meeting the following day, too, and I promised my boy I'd take him fishing again.
whew
Gonna be a busy 3 weeks. I hope I can get it all done in time.
