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all about done. Now I need to ship it to Australia, as we moved here from South Africa mid 2021. Tailgate home built, but came out nice

Thank you for all of the positive feedback messages. It is good to hear that someone else also appreciates this. Not everyone does. I hope to have it running in a months time. Outstanding tasks: Power steering shaft Wiring and fuses fit the winch Refit dash build a new tailgate from scratch...

Work done of loadbin. Loadbin fitted and bumper sprayed. Lots of finishing work still left. Must just say thanks to my Friend, Pieter, who is assisting me a lot with this project.

Started with the home build bullbar. Still some work left Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app

Thanks guys. A friend of mine is helping me a lot. Both of us have day jobs completely different from building up vehicles, but we try Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app

So it has been a while... some more progress made... Front brakes done with new rims and shocks also Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app

Thanks guys. I am just struggling a bit with the loadbin. Still lots of welding to do. I am looking forward to the finishing. Fuses, cables, spotlights etc. Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app

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Did the other door and the back of the cab yesterday. My Raptor coating is finished (used 4 bottles so far) and there is no stock in South Africa. Only arriving mid Desember. Leaves me time to work on the nose now. Still plenty to do. Not sure why I am struggling to upload more than one...

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I started to spray the Jeep. One door and part of the nose. Door Engine side firewall Inside of fenders Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app

On a forum similar to this one in South Africa, we have a topic on Trump. It is over 6000 messages at this stage. One of the latest was this picture. I am not a Trump supporter, bit I think the world needs someone like him also. I do not like Biden as he had lots to say about Afrikaners many...

Powersteering pump on. I had a new pully made so that I only have one belt at the end. Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app

I managed to get the new waterpump. I also made the base plate for the thermostat housing and fitted both. I think the color scheme is looking nice at this stage.

I would have loved it more if parts were easy to come by. Because of it being an import and an old one at that, to source parts here is a hassle. And if you get, it is more expensive due to the import and courier costs involved. But we are getting there. Found a waterpump, will get it tomorrow...

I bought a “new” thermostat housing a while back, only to find out yesterday that it does not fit properly. Will need to make an adapter plate in between so that it closes properly on the engine’s side. It was the only one I could find in RSA. I also found that the waterpump is leaking a little...

Yes I thought that the red would suite the chev motor (rambler) and would also look nice with the khaki color of the body Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app

Engine and manifold sprayed with heat resistant paint. Handed the brake shoes in for new linings also today. Also handed in the break slave cylinders, hope they can get the pistons inside loose, clean etc. Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app

While stripping the cab inside, I found lots of fibre glass work on the floor. After taking it off, I found big parts of the floor rusted away. Replaced the rusted parts with new pieces of metal. Rusted areas New sheet This is how it looked before the stripping started inside.

Thanks for the possitive replies guys. Yes it is a project that I am looking forward to be finished so that I can drive to the shops on a Sunday to buy milk and bread, and the odd other trip. Looking forward in seeing peoples response to it. Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app