TJ: sht50 buildup

[Fat Chili]

Is that your Snap-On storm tool chest

Where are you doing the work?

[sht50]

i just cut the platic tabs off the back of the lights and used 4 self tappers to screw directly into the tub. didnt come into the cab at all but on 03+? you have to figure something out with the charcoal canister. Ill have some pics up tonight of wht i did with mine. If it works fingers crossed.

And fat chilli yeah thats mine Snapon is expensive but worth every penny. so far work is being carried out at my work (Ultratune)

[Tassie Jeeper]

cheers and i love the tailgate other than the drop down kit did it fit right in or did u have to cut and shut a little?

[sht50]

yeah fit right in just had to make up some latches for it.

Well i was considering high lining it and running the 2" springs, but its a pain in the ass for now and i really just want to get back out there and drive the ring out of it.

I mocked it up where it was going to sit for the highline



And dont get me wrong it would have looked good lots of room once i cut everything. But instead i just bolted them back in the standard location.



That really all i got done tonight. GOing to call around and try to find some fenders and a bonnet and try and get it wheelable again. Slowly coming together though.

Was trying to get a quote together from currie for all the crap i need for the diffs but somewhere along the line someone ground out the serial numbers stamped into the housing so not sure how ill go yet hopefully here back from them tomorrow morning. If anyone knows the blood line of the diffs Maybe someone that has been on here a long time can help me track down who bought them into aus?

[Ando_13]

Mate that tailgate is exactly what I've been planning for a few years, good to hear that it has worked out well.

[sht50]

well got most of the front end stiched up today. 2 new fenders 2 new flares rewired the lights after Dan decided to just cut the wires rather than unplug them. He also didnt return one of my bonnet latches so ill have to order one in tomorrow.





Hopefully my bonnet should get here tomorrow. and ill basically be done. I wont be painting it for a while as its not my daily and dont want to fork out for someone to paint them as itll cost me an arm and a leg.
Also noticed that the front springs are starting to sag a little bit so ill order some spacers in to try and even them up a little bit. Slowly but surely its coming along and hopefully Be wheeling this weekend

[sht50]

righto finally got it home. That was one of the nicest drives ever. Had a beer the sarvo and was looking at the back end and thought its not quite right. So i have decided to weld up the spot where the latches are and a couple of little holes in various spots. And have decided to paint the whole rig matte black. after seeint the matte finish on the front fenders and bonnet i really started to like the colour. Ill get some photos up of the prep work as i go along. But hopefully wanting it painted within 2-3 weeks.