It's never going to rival some of the nicest restorations you'll find in the hot rod world or even on pirate. However, I think he's doing pretty well. It's his first real project and even his first hardcore 4x4 effort.
Before: (just like new, only driven to church on Sundays)
Cleaning things up:
He asked the forum for help on an exocage design:
New motor:
He's had a lot of help from friends along the way. Here they are breaking in the shocks. laughing1
(more coming)
Before: (just like new, only driven to church on Sundays)
![02a.jpg](http://www.ncttora.com/images/nate/02a.jpg)
![04a.jpg](http://www.ncttora.com/images/nate/04a.jpg)
Cleaning things up:
He asked the forum for help on an exocage design:
![NoBed-1.jpg](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/gtrobb/NoBed-1.jpg)
New motor:
He's had a lot of help from friends along the way. Here they are breaking in the shocks. laughing1
(more coming)