10-Dec-2014
Both gauge panels ready to install
I assembled both panels with all the gauges and now they are ready to be wired up.
24-Dec-2014
Ballasts mounted for HID's
I mounted the ballasts for my HID headlights in a location that would make replacing them easy if needed.
23-Dec-2014
New horn bracket
I made a horn bracket to mount a set of loud Lexus horns.
25-Dec-2014
Front fender side markers
I installed some small LED side marker running lights on the front fenders.
23-Dec-2014
Rear side markers
I wanted something easy and with an LED light. Plus it's a little different than the stock light!
23-Dec-2014
Closeup of the rear side markers
Instead of going with the old side reflector running lights, I decided to make some cover plates out of aluminum, powder coat them, and install an LED running light to keep going with my LED light bulb theme.
23-Dec-2014
Hood hinges powder coated and mounted
I bead blasted the twenty layers of paint off my hood hinges and powder coated them satin black.
25-Dec-2014
Hood and hinges installed
After powder coating the hood hinges and now that most of the work is complete under the hood, I installed the hood. The hinges have a nice contrast to the orange paint.
23-Dec-2014
New headlight and wiper switches
I used OEM style CJ headlight and wiper switches but I powder coated the bezels satin black.
23-Dec-2014
Winch controls
I mounted my winch controls in my dash for easy control of the occasional winching. I also have the optional handheld controls for external winching if needed.
26-Dec-2014
New alternator plug
Since I bought my 140amp alternator from the junk yard, it used a different plug than what I needed to use so I had to purchase a new plug with the wires in the correct position. The new plug also came with a resistor that needs to be in place because I am not using an idiot light.
27-Dec-2014
Rebuilt tail light housings
I took all of the light sockets apart, cleaned them up, re-soldered new wires, built up the existing contacts with solder, and ran a die over the threads.