neohic Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 21 minutes ago, shelbyluvv said: This column install has been one of the most satisfying things I have done to this truck. Very well done, Bo! I thoroughly enjoy your builds based on how different you continue to make them. A huge tip of the cap on how this interior is coming together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 49 minutes ago, shelbyluvv said: I messed with the dash a little more tonight. Because I have a column shift there is no longer a gear position indicator. I decided to fix it. I modified a Durango PRND21 indicator and my dash to accept it. I am going clean up the widow a little and mold some clear acrylic in it be flush with the dash. The final step will be to get a light mounted to light it up at night. I plan to use the old floor shift bulb to get that done. This column install has been one of the most satisfying things I have done to this truck. Hell yeah man! That looks stellar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 34 minutes ago, Pete M said: I wanna come down for that first drive You're welcome anytime Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, neohic said: Very well done, Bo! I thoroughly enjoy your builds based on how different you continue to make them. A huge tip of the cap on how this interior is coming together! Thanks Ben, I appreciate you saying that. Your builds are amazing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Salvagedcircuit said: Hell yeah man! That looks stellar! Thank you kindly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 I got the dash put back into the truck just in time to check my handy work. What's the glow between the radio and column? Ah, that's right. It's the gear indicator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, shelbyluvv said: I got the dash put back into the truck just in time to check my handy work. What's the glow between the radio and column? Ah, that's right. It's the gear indicator. That looks righteous. If this isn't a sign of what my shortbed should look like in the future, I don't know what is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 I have been out of town traveling for a bit. When I got home I set out on a mission. The entire reason for the column shift was to get everything off of the trans tunnel and clean up my floor. This lead to removing the center console that had my cup holders. Not wanting anything on the seat or the floor I had to get creative. I discovered VW hidden cup holders. A lot of cutting and filing to the 97 dash I had them installed. They work perfectly and look stock in the dash. Yeah I lost my cigarette lighter and 12v outlet. I can easily add a outlet to the dash or hide it and a couple USB ports in the dash. My radio has a USB port that will charge my phone so I'm not concerned at this point. Here's a video of them in action https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=7mib8xrbrFw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZLAJeep Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 That's pretty cool. Good solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 yet another brilliant solution to the no-cupholders dilemma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I’m always impressed by your creativity and how flawless the ideas turn out - , righteous indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Awesome job! That is the correct solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 8 hours ago, JZLAJeep said: That's pretty cool. Good solution! Thank you! 8 hours ago, Pete M said: yet another brilliant solution to the no-cupholders dilemma. Pete, it could work on a older dash if you're creative enough. 2 hours ago, Drahcir495 said: I’m always impressed by your creativity and how flawless the ideas turn out - , righteous indeed Thank you Rich, I appreciate it. 2 hours ago, Salvagedcircuit said: Awesome job! That is the correct solution Thank you, I am very pleased with how they turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Nothing spectacular that hasn't been done before. I got my Euramtec dome lights fitted to the B pillars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 17 hours ago, shelbyluvv said: Nothing spectacular that hasn't been done before. I got my Euramtec dome lights fitted to the B pillars. Can you please post how you wired them up when you get to that point? I think these are the ones I pulled from a MJ in the junk yard. The connectors are different on the ones I have. That would definitely help out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 1:34 PM, Drahcir495 said: Can you please post how you wired them up when you get to that point? I think these are the ones I pulled from a MJ in the junk yard. The connectors are different on the ones I have. That would definitely help out I'm wiring them into the OHC wiring as it has the 12v constant, door trigger and ground. I will post the pics so you can have them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 Tired of paying the "Comanche tax" for MJ specific drip rail molding I decided to try and modify some XJ moldings. A little work with a cutoff wheel, heat and some bending I had new moldings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 That would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Today I finally found 3 more pieces of the puzzle. I can finally get to finishing the interior now that I have them. I found a junkyard on www.car-part.com That had a rear fixed rear window for $75. I made the trip today to get the glass and it wasn't cut out of the truck yet. I told the owner I would go get it because I had just driven 3 hours to pick it up. He was mad because the kid he hired never did it and told me to go ahead and pull it and take anything else I needed. I ended up with a perfect gasket, fixed glass and a headliner for $75! If anyone in middle Georgia needs any other parts the truck is there. Tailgate is trash and taillights are gone. Yard is called Mitch's Automotive in Barnesville GA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 9 minutes ago, shelbyluvv said: Today I finally found 3 more pieces of the puzzle. I can finally get to finishing the interior not that I have them. I found a junkyard on www.car-part.com That had a rear fixed rear window for $75. I made the trip today to get the glass and it wasn't cut out of the truck yet. I told the owner I would go get it because I had just driven 3 hours to pick it up. He was mad because the kid he hired never did it and to me to go ahead and pull it and take anything else I needed. I ended up with a perfect gasket, fixed glass and a headliner for $75! If anyone in middle Georgia needs any other parts the truck is there. Tailgate is trash and taillights are gone. Yard is called Mitch's Automotive in Barnesville GA. Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 score indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 How does the original air duct work match up with the newer dash? Looking at your dash picture and just got me curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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