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Manual as in AT/MT? Or manual as in no power steering? Rob L.

:agree: Most of our parts are easily had, very cheap from a JU. Rob L.

Yeah, but I am impatient. 8) Rob L.

Just found out I can do one better! When I got to work (I work for a public works dept), I talked to the seregent on duty about the toughbook. He tried bypassing it while sitting here, and I mentioned just calling the town where it came from and asking for the Admin acess stuff. He said he knew some people at the PD. So he called over, and got to the IT guy. Turns out he was coming into our area of the county today anyway, and is going to bring all the disks he needs to wipe the slate clean for me! What a deal! Now all I have to do is get a hold of that wireless card off of ebay and I will be a made man! Man I love being connected with public works. :banana: Rob L. :D

:agree: Well said. Proably could. Rob L. :cheers:

So far, I have been relying on this site for help: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=210510 They have a write up on HD swaps too: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=188522 I am finding that this Toughbook looses a lot of similaities with other notebooks. The rugged components add another level of complication. :ack: Like where I read about the HD swap and the GEL encasement that surrounds the HD. That all has to be swapped onto the new HD. Ugh. Why can't this just be simple? :roll: Rob L. :dunce:

Thanks. Yeah, I think I am going to just buy that card and antenna as long as it doesn't get to outrageous. Is there a way to wipe the computers slate clean? Not having access to anything with out a admin password. I would like to just do a re-boot, and have nothing but windows. Rob L.

DEFINATELY not safe for kids or work. I don't quite know about this one... Rob L.

There used to be a guy in McHenry who had a Black '92 4.0L HO, AW4, NP231, LWB. Had a factory longbed rollbar because when he bought it new he wanted a shortbed, but he got his so late in production that there were none left, so he got a longbed, and had them put a rollbar in. I asked him about it, and he said he was going to drive it into the ground before he gets rid of it. Been a couple years since I asked. Last time I drove by his place, it was no-longer in the driveway. :( Rob L.

Yep. Sad story. :( Rob L.

Well if your are going to do the whole drivetrain and everyone is banking on your fab skills, sell the 4.3L drivetrain, and buy a 4.0L HO drivetrain. Put that in. Keep it jeep. The GM crap is what got ya into this mess. Don't put GM crap back in. Rob L.

Yep, talked to that guy over the phone for a bit. Seemed like a good guy. Soulds like everything is coming together Wade. Rob L. :thumbsup:

:agree: Looks cool, worth nothing. Maybe a couple hundered to someone who knows how to use it... Rob L.

Based on what it says there wallisek, or anyone else, think I would be able to do that on my own? The way he words it, it make it sound like a daunting task to install everything and program it to work. I don't have a problem installing the hardware, but the programming is another story. Thanks Rob L.

My vote is t-case. Rob L.

Sell off the 4.3L Stuff, buy a 60 degree v-6. Pull out the 2.8, drop in the new mill, call it a day. Rob L.

Good Luck Correy! If you need help, I can proably provide limited assistance via Angela's Toyota Corolla. ZJ is still on work-only duty pending axle swap next weekend (Hopefully). Rob L.

We have all of this random spray stuff at Public works. We have commercial grade pricey stuff, but we also have galvanized coating, stainless steel coating, zinc coat, etc, etc. For oil pans and gas tanks, we usually hit with the rust-stop red etching primer we have, and then rubberized spray coat them to keep them in tip top shape. Rob L.

As for the wireless, I would like to go this route: http://cgi.ebay.com/Panasonic-Toughbook ... 286.c0.m14 They came with wireless with an antenna that used the top corner of the laptop(I have the rubber plug in mine) I would like to try and use all of the Toughbook stuff and keep it durable, and simple(right?) Also I think there is an internal GPS available for the toughbooks, but I can't seem to find one. Basically, what I am going for is a one laptop does it all, with no external cards, usb items or what not... Any more ideas guys? I am somewhat computer savvy, but this more in-depth stuff is over my head. Thanks, Rob L.

Just picked up something for the garage at the local county surplus: Panasonic CF-28 Toughbook. 800 Mhz Pentium III 30 GB HD 248 MB ram Windows XP pro Dual battery capable Not much there, but it has the backlit keys for night, a special display thats readable in full sunlight, its shock resistant, in a magniesium case, supposedly water-spray proof... Etc. I picked it up for $50. Had a password, but I just typed in the computer sign in name, and that worked. Now I just have to go through it, and clean it up. It only came with a power cord, so I don't have anything to do a complete from scratch deal. I plan on using it in the garage for alldata stuff, and CC on the spot. I would like to get the wifi antenna that goes on the top (anyone know whats involved to install one?) and get the GPS that can go on the side (again anyone have knowlege?). That way I can have the GPS for road trips with microsoft streets and trips, and use the wifi where I can. And, for $50, if I do trash it, its only $50. Rob L.

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Do you have a rear sliding window? That would greatly improve airflow if not already installed. Also, you could get some of those do it yourself sunroof's, and install them backwards to work like an air grabber. Don't forget that you might also be able to put some sort of vent in by the kickpanel to let some fresh air in by your feet. But you are going to have to cut sheetmetal. Rob L.

:agree: :thumbsup: Rob L.

I like my stick, and it keeps the GF from driving the MJ. But I guess it has to be running first before I have to worry about it going anywhere. :ack: Rob L.

says the guy who had one :agree: Its now on the back of "beaterjeep"'s MJ. I wish I had it back... :( Eh, I could use a backrack instead. Rob L.