20-Sep-2014
Hinges bolted to jambs
After chasing all of the mounting holes with a tap to remove the orange paint, I was able to attach the female side of the door hinges to the tub.
20-Sep-2014
All mating hinges mounted
All of the hinges are mounted and just need the bronze bearings inserted and to be adjusted.
20-Sep-2014
Strike jamb latches mounted
After chasing the theads to get rid of the new paint I mounted all of the strike jamb latches.
21-Sep-2014
Doors hung and adjusted
I was able to get both doors hung and adjust all of the hinges. I still need to adjust the door latches.
22-Sep-2014
Some rubber edging will be added
Im installing some U shaped rubber ending all around the edge of the shroud to protect the aluminum radiator from the hard plastic of the shroud. The shroud actually sits slightly back from the radiator but you never know what starts bouncing and grinding on a bumpy road.
22-Sep-2014
Rubber edging glued on shroud
After fitting the U-channel rubber to the shroud I squirted some glue inside the channel, stuck it on, and taped it in place.
25-Sep-2014
Radiator bolted in
After a little minor adjustment on one of the fan shroud brackets the radiator slipped right in and bolted up nice and tight.
25-Sep-2014
A nice fit
The radiator fits perfect in the CJ grille. I just hope that the 3 rows will keep this 350 Chevy engine cool enough!
25-Sep-2014
Teflon mounting washers
I mounted the radiator on Teflon washers to prevent the soft aluminum on the radiator mount from being right against the steel mounting nuts on the grille.
25-Sep-2014
Shroud bolted in place
The shroud fitted perfectly once I bolted in the radiator.
25-Sep-2014
Shroud clearance
With the shroud bolted in place I still have plenty of room between the motor and the fans.
The rubber edging fits nice and snug and will prevent any chaffing from the plastic shroud against the aluminum radiator.
28-Sep-2014
Seats installed!
I forgot that I needed to clean up and lubricate my seat sliders that I modified from a YJ. Once I got that done and they were working nice and freely I installed both of my seats.