1990 short bed resto; TDi, 3-link, coilovers, doubler, JK axles

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Only bits of progress lately. The list of "while the engine is in for mock-up" is basically checked off.  Last few items are: 

✔️ coolant pipe

✔️ airbox

 

I hope to be pulling the drivetrain before Christmas. 

 

 

 

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Been plugging away at stripping it down.  I swear there isn't more than 2 square feet of flat surface in these engine bays 

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First day in 2026 warm enough for this:  

 

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This is probably the biggest mess I've ever made.  

 

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1st coat of SPI 2k epoxy is on. Goal is to have seam sealer and LizzardSkin applied within the 7-day window for no-sand application.  

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A bunch of scrap steel landed in my lap for free. Guess it's going to be a flatbed for a while 

 

 

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Donor doors from an '88 MJ. 

Getting 1pc power glass and late model mirrors.  

... all work I've been dreading for years now