Revive Retro

Pretty close....

Down she goes :redneck:

So now that its on the frame and somewhat in place its time to get the one mount done. Where the mount bolts to the tub there are actually 2 holes in the insert one being threaded and the other blank and the mounts as they sat landed right inbetween them. I had a choice to make a new mount or see if I can tap the inner hole to 1/2" and cut down the mount. Well the insert tapped perfectly and cut the mounts(one shown).

So got the mounts burned and painted--so the tub is on :cheer:

Got another box of goodies and---ya somebody dropped it

So the fresh air door also needed some love so it got rebuilt with new foam.

So its time to start filling the jeep with parts. I got the heater box all installed and fitment was really good.

Next the pedal assembly. I tore it down and cleaned/inspected it. Its is great shape and the only worn parts were the link rod for the clutch (still usable but a little worn).

I got the pedal assembly installed. I had to drill holes for the brake master but that was simple and just used the holes in the pedal assy as a guide.

Next it was time to get the dash I had pulled out stripped down.

So before I start working on the dash itself I wanted to mount it and check its fitment and a good thing. I found the windshield hold down holes did not line up. I also found lack of threaded inserts for the dash on the passenger side and one hole that needed to be drilled. Otherwise the fitment was good.

Next I decided to get the steering column done up. Went thru it and replaced the lock cylinder and cleaned up the base mount. Got it installed with the new firewall seal.

So the corners got sent back and got another set that--are not damaged :awesomework:

I also got a new tool to add to my collection...

So I got the inserts installed. For the 1/4" one in the center and 2 on the passenger side. The windshield hold down are 3/8" and they had to be moved over about 3/4". But now the dash can be stripped and reworked a bit.

I had made caps for the holes on the firewall last week and time to install them.

Onto some more tub work--time to make ready it for paint. Started with removing the sticker crap. It was very simple with my heat gun.

Now this part sucked.

I got the outside of the tub all scuffed up.....

With the YJ tub you either put a different tank in or you cut the new hole in the passenger side. This is where the new steel corners came in handy for marking the new hole.

So before I painted I figured it was smart to go ahead and test fit/drill the new corners.