scoutpappa
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Excellent wire marshalling and really just a nice job overall.
1972 Scout II Mutt
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1972ScoutII
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Thanks for the feedback
more wiring done. This stuff takes forever
more wiring done. This stuff takes forever
1972ScoutII
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More progress today:
got the dash installed and the guages in
Vintage air controls in. I have just the heater hooked up now. Still deciding what dash vents to use
I need to finish wiring on the switches and then the dash should be done for a while.
Next on the list is a carpet kit and then get the tuffy box secured and add in the stereo. I plan on using the tuffy storage/speaker boxes in the rear
speaker & storage security lockbox set for Jeep wrangler, yj, cj-7, cj-5
Have not decided where to mount any speakers in the front
I am considering have a cage built and then have som tube bent in the corners that way I could fiberglass in some boxes for som 6.5in speakers.
I want to keep all the electronics pretty high so I can Ford without worry. This puts doors or kick panel boxes out of the question
got the dash installed and the guages in
Vintage air controls in. I have just the heater hooked up now. Still deciding what dash vents to use
I need to finish wiring on the switches and then the dash should be done for a while.
Next on the list is a carpet kit and then get the tuffy box secured and add in the stereo. I plan on using the tuffy storage/speaker boxes in the rear
speaker & storage security lockbox set for Jeep wrangler, yj, cj-7, cj-5
Have not decided where to mount any speakers in the front
I am considering have a cage built and then have som tube bent in the corners that way I could fiberglass in some boxes for som 6.5in speakers.
I want to keep all the electronics pretty high so I can Ford without worry. This puts doors or kick panel boxes out of the question
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Rebuilt the door hinges. The door shuts so much better now
I rebuilt a another set, if somones needs it I will sell it cheap.
I also found relay pack cover on a Chevy silverado and modified it to cover my relays
Some pictures I took
I rebuilt a another set, if somones needs it I will sell it cheap.
I also found relay pack cover on a Chevy silverado and modified it to cover my relays
Some pictures I took
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1972ScoutII
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Got some 33x12.5 tires and rims off a friends 92 Bronco that he decided to let California "retire" they have 250 miles on them
I have 4" lift springs. And new body bushings, looks like I May need a body lift, the shackle moves towards the read though so I May be ok
I have 4" lift springs. And new body bushings, looks like I May need a body lift, the shackle moves towards the read though so I May be ok
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scoutpappa
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Looks very good. I couldn't tell if you already have one but a shackle lift May help and the urethane body bushings can add a little without screwing with your steering.
1972ScoutII
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Thanks I have stock shackles
1972ScoutII
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Havent posted in a while. Some of you May have seen the engine problems I had earlier.
Rather the throwing good money after bad I started over fresh
355 4 bolt main, lunati voodoo torque cam, roller rocker, double roller chain, new evertyhing else.
Also decided to add a e fan while I was at it. This is a Ford contour unit made by bosch. Fits my radiator like it was made for it
Dropped in
Wiring up fan
I am using two bosch waterproof relays
the first fan will kick on when the sensor hits 195, and the next fan will kick on at 210, or when the ac is on
Rather the throwing good money after bad I started over fresh
355 4 bolt main, lunati voodoo torque cam, roller rocker, double roller chain, new evertyhing else.
Also decided to add a e fan while I was at it. This is a Ford contour unit made by bosch. Fits my radiator like it was made for it
Dropped in
Wiring up fan
I am using two bosch waterproof relays
the first fan will kick on when the sensor hits 195, and the next fan will kick on at 210, or when the ac is on
1972ScoutII
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Here some pictures of the completed install
I used the rive nuts and alum stock to make a bracket. Similar to the stock bracket, but mounted from the front to make room for the efan
New made in the usa napa hoses for 67 impala
Tight fit but enough room
After I got it mounted I remembered I wanted a body lift. With the mount I made moving it down a little will be easy.
Then I need to install the ac condenser, and mount the transmission cooler.
Then hopefully button it up for good
still working on the fan switch I dont like it getting so hot. So I ordered one that kicks the first fan on at 185 and the next at 195
I used the rive nuts and alum stock to make a bracket. Similar to the stock bracket, but mounted from the front to make room for the efan
New made in the usa napa hoses for 67 impala
Tight fit but enough room
After I got it mounted I remembered I wanted a body lift. With the mount I made moving it down a little will be easy.
Then I need to install the ac condenser, and mount the transmission cooler.
Then hopefully button it up for good
still working on the fan switch I dont like it getting so hot. So I ordered one that kicks the first fan on at 185 and the next at 195
1972ScoutII
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Got some more work done on the Scout
ac condenser mounted, and transmission cooler installed
Grill back on
Also got around to finishing off my vintage air system.
There is not much room left to run hoses so I am having to get creative
ac condenser mounted, and transmission cooler installed
Grill back on
Also got around to finishing off my vintage air system.
There is not much room left to run hoses so I am having to get creative
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So I picked up this 8274 winch for my Scout. After reading some online posts I was inspired to rebuild it.
How I got it
Pick here on my new front bumper, another work in progress
Tear down begins
Rewired remote with new switch from napa and 15 feet of power tool cord from home depot
I love how this old stuff is rebuildable
cleaned all connections with spray electronics clean and q tips
This model actually came as mopar option on some Jeep's other then this sticker its a standard 8274
Cool suprise when cleaning it up was this made in usa logo
The refinished parts start to compile
Painted this epoxy black and then sanded off the ribs like the 60th anniversary 8274-60
Fun project too bad it doesnt fit my new bumper, time to get out the plasma
How I got it
Pick here on my new front bumper, another work in progress
Tear down begins
Rewired remote with new switch from napa and 15 feet of power tool cord from home depot
I love how this old stuff is rebuildable
cleaned all connections with spray electronics clean and q tips
This model actually came as mopar option on some Jeep's other then this sticker its a standard 8274
Cool suprise when cleaning it up was this made in usa logo
The refinished parts start to compile
Painted this epoxy black and then sanded off the ribs like the 60th anniversary 8274-60
Fun project too bad it doesnt fit my new bumper, time to get out the plasma
1972ScoutII
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Got my front bumper done
got my 8274 mounted
used a hansen off road mounting plate, nice quality
Cut 4" holes and sleved them with 4" pipe to mount the hella 1300 driving lights
Still deciding if I want to mount 6 or 7 inch hella or daylighter off road lights as well.
got my 8274 mounted
used a hansen off road mounting plate, nice quality
Cut 4" holes and sleved them with 4" pipe to mount the hella 1300 driving lights
Still deciding if I want to mount 6 or 7 inch hella or daylighter off road lights as well.
1972ScoutII
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Painted the bumper with vht satin black
Wired up the winch with 2ga battery cable
painted rock sliders with same paint
Wired up the winch with 2ga battery cable
painted rock sliders with same paint
Tahoedonner
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Love the bumper. I take it you made it yourself? Did you use 3/16" plate?
1972ScoutII
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It a ratzfab bumper that I modified with the driving lights by cutting and sleeving the holes with pipe. The 8274 mount is a hansen off road unit. Its 3/16 plate
1972ScoutII
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Havent updated in a while. I have been battling a cooling issue. The 2 row was not keeping the built 355 cool, so I ended up upgrading to a 3 row, so far so good
ended up haveing to move and remount the trans cooler to accomidate the bigger radiator
Bracket I made
I figured while I had everything apart I might as well add some insurance in form of a an oil cooler
Picked up this derale unit which appears to be very well made (in the usa)
plan is to mount it on the driver sider behind the headlight bucket so I dont dump any additional heat into the radiator.
I plan to hook up a 7 inch e fan to help pull air if passive flow is not enough
I also finished the front floor repairs and bedliner.
I was able to install my speakers, trim piece and arms rests
ended up haveing to move and remount the trans cooler to accomidate the bigger radiator
Bracket I made
I figured while I had everything apart I might as well add some insurance in form of a an oil cooler
Picked up this derale unit which appears to be very well made (in the usa)
plan is to mount it on the driver sider behind the headlight bucket so I dont dump any additional heat into the radiator.
I plan to hook up a 7 inch e fan to help pull air if passive flow is not enough
I also finished the front floor repairs and bedliner.
I was able to install my speakers, trim piece and arms rests
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Tore more stuff apart. I found a set of pulleys at the pick in pull to run my ac. So I stripped and coated those. Then my alternator belt would not fit, so I figure I might as well upgrade my alternator from 63 amp 1 wire unit I had to a 3 wire cs144.
I also shimmed my ps pump a little for more pressure while it was drained since I also found a ps cooler on a nice rolled 2004 expedition.
I tore down my 1406 and changed the jets to 1405 specs, added the off road kit, adjusted the floats and put on a 1" spacer. Found a bunch of very fine plastic bits on the internal filter so I hope that is what was leading to me "running out of gas" problem I had climbing hills on the freeway
my new oil cooler had bad machining on the inlet and now they are backordered until 9/15 so I just looped the cooler lines for now
hope to get it started again this weekend
pics
Aeroquip push lock hoses good to 250psi for the oil cooler lines
7" fan
I also shimmed my ps pump a little for more pressure while it was drained since I also found a ps cooler on a nice rolled 2004 expedition.
I tore down my 1406 and changed the jets to 1405 specs, added the off road kit, adjusted the floats and put on a 1" spacer. Found a bunch of very fine plastic bits on the internal filter so I hope that is what was leading to me "running out of gas" problem I had climbing hills on the freeway
my new oil cooler had bad machining on the inlet and now they are backordered until 9/15 so I just looped the cooler lines for now
hope to get it started again this weekend
pics
Aeroquip push lock hoses good to 250psi for the oil cooler lines
7" fan
1972ScoutII
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So the other day I got stuck in 2wd and when I put it into gear I got nothing. After verifying the driveshaft was turning and the hubs were locking I tore off the differential cover on my Dana 30 the cross shaft was in 2 peices and the spider gears where chewed up and laying on the bottom of the case.
I had always planned on going to a d44 but had planned to do it after a little time on the road to see how it held up, well I guess that time is now
found a complete Dana 44 on craiglslist for 150 and started tearing it down. Rather than just throw new gears in and call it good I decided to rebuild it all, all new seals, bearings, u joints etc
called up randys ring and pinion, great service and they where able to match some other online prices for the parts I needed and shipped for free.
Today 3 boxes showed up that I ordered Monday
2 4.88 Yukon ring and pinions
2 Yukon master install kits
2 set of timken wheel bearings
2 eaton e lockers
and a set of setup bearings
I havent ordered the ball joints or tie rod ends yet
Now I am still sprung under and plan to keep it that way for a while my lift springs and 2" body left clear my 33 m/ts pretty good, and I want to get this thing on the road with out the added work of getting stock springs, and doing hi steer right now
that said someday I plan to run 35's and decided to do the cut and turn now, as it will benefit me (although not required) even in my SUA configuration
I also would like to point the pinion at the transfer case since I am running cv front drive shaft
The cut and turn will allow me to do that without creating a horrible caster situation
I had always planned on going to a d44 but had planned to do it after a little time on the road to see how it held up, well I guess that time is now
found a complete Dana 44 on craiglslist for 150 and started tearing it down. Rather than just throw new gears in and call it good I decided to rebuild it all, all new seals, bearings, u joints etc
called up randys ring and pinion, great service and they where able to match some other online prices for the parts I needed and shipped for free.
Today 3 boxes showed up that I ordered Monday
2 4.88 Yukon ring and pinions
2 Yukon master install kits
2 set of timken wheel bearings
2 eaton e lockers
and a set of setup bearings
I havent ordered the ball joints or tie rod ends yet
Now I am still sprung under and plan to keep it that way for a while my lift springs and 2" body left clear my 33 m/ts pretty good, and I want to get this thing on the road with out the added work of getting stock springs, and doing hi steer right now
that said someday I plan to run 35's and decided to do the cut and turn now, as it will benefit me (although not required) even in my SUA configuration
I also would like to point the pinion at the transfer case since I am running cv front drive shaft
The cut and turn will allow me to do that without creating a horrible caster situation
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Took a break of axle grinding to finish some wiring
finished the fan install
I was out of space on my dash for the locker switches so I decided to mount them down by the transfer case
The eaton e lockers actually come with contura switches instead of the round switches they show on the box.
I point the front locker to click forward and the rear to point back so they could be activated by touch
In order to protect the wires from water and mud I modifies an alum project box to fit around the switch
finished the fan install
I was out of space on my dash for the locker switches so I decided to mount them down by the transfer case
The eaton e lockers actually come with contura switches instead of the round switches they show on the box.
I point the front locker to click forward and the rear to point back so they could be activated by touch
In order to protect the wires from water and mud I modifies an alum project box to fit around the switch