Salvagedcircuit Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 hour ago, ghetdjc320 said: Made new door handle gaskets. Also going to get these wheels wrapped in some 31” BFGs Looking good! I was thinking of just buying a new set of refinished turbines because they cost so much to properly restore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 Full size power glass installed with 97+ regulators and power locks installed. Lots of work but I was able to mirror the other side that I had already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Did you use a factory crossbody harness for the power windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 8 hours ago, EUREKA said: Did you use a factory crossbody harness for the power windows? I did and I’m in the process of identifying everything. The power windows are very simple as they pretty much just get power and ground and the harness takes care of the rest. The power locks are a bit more complex as they use a relay system I’m trying to figure out to integrate into the harness. My harnesses are from a 94-96 XJ. I’m about to post some tech questions about this harness setup to get some insight on the connectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRappleguy Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 On 4/28/2023 at 2:38 PM, ghetdjc320 said: By far the nicest bed cover I’ve ever come across. I got to say, I’m intrigued by this. What company did this cause I’m definitely interested in maybe getting one as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 1 hour ago, JRappleguy said: I got to say, I’m intrigued by this. What company did this cause I’m definitely interested in maybe getting one as well https://www.truckcoversusa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRappleguy Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 2 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: https://www.truckcoversusa.com Thanks, I reached out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Keep in mind that this isn’t a cover they stock. They can custom make it though but you’ll have to send them the specs. I ordered mine February of last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Coming along nicely. Can’t say enough about this Novak radiator. I bought the complete system with fans and shroud all pre-assembled. All the fans are genuine Spal units and the hot side of the radiator has a larger fan that the other two aux fans. It also just so happens that the word “Comanche” is the same length as the word “corvette”… that leads to an interesting idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Going to extend the intake 3” longer to get it closer to the factory position. Tight fit but was able to keep 4” tubing throughout and it looks very clean. I just didn’t want the intake in the hot side of the radiator. I’ll duct the original opening for the air intake to dump right on the new filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Will fab up a bracket to relocate the power steering reservoir to the drivers side inner fender. The bottom of the outlet will be at 37” from the ground and the top of the inlet is at 35” so there should be zero starvation issues there. Will take some creative hose routing though for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 4 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: Coming along nicely. Can’t say enough about this Novak radiator. I bought the complete system with fans and shroud all pre-assembled. All the fans are genuine Spal units and the hot side of the radiator has a larger fan that the other two aux fans. That radiator looks properly chunky. Very nice choice. That looks like it completely fills the top bracket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share Posted May 2, 2023 57 minutes ago, Salvagedcircuit said: That radiator looks properly chunky. Very nice choice. That looks like it completely fills the top bracket! The core is a solid 3.25” thick. It’s quite an epic radiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Lower radiator hose installed. Added an inline spot for temp probe but also had to add a ground to the sensor body since it can’t get engine ground where it’s at. Complete the intake as well. Building the shelf for the electronics and compressor now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Lot of small things accomplished. Fabed up a bracket and relocated the power steering reservoir to clear the intake. The bottom of the reservoir is still higher than the top of the pump for a good gravity feed. Planning and engineering the layout under the hood is quite a task. Once the components are all where they need to be, wiring will commence which is actually the easier part at this point. Still have to install the accessories tray for the compressor and pdc area, install the condenser, compressor, radiator overflow and starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Lots more fab and custom work. For reference, I’m running the Dakota digital 128k ppm vss that screws on to the original long shaft speed sender. I have the Dakota converter box as well but really didn’t like the idea of using it as it doesn’t have the native resolution of the original sensor. I’ll use the LS ecu output to provide the stock speedo and tach signals. Also running a custom PDC. I have a bussed 6 relay kit along with a 10 position power distribution block. Running a Wix LS filter/regulator with all AN fittings. On another note, looks like I may be close to stock driveshaft lengths in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 Driveshaft lengths are off by about 2-2.5”. Had to also notch the crossmember and re-weld it shut as the np242 has a larger case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 Thought I’d post up some info on these custom tailight housing @Dzimm made for me. They incorporate the newer sealed o ring style 1156 and 1157 sockets which are a lot easier to work with and seal much better than the stock ones. Also running an ARB air coupler outlet to the front bumper to inflate tires as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just got finished up with this modified cross member as well. Had to do a lot of cutting and welding to get this to a nice clean custom piece that fits the new tcase like a glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Are those the Key Parts lenses? Do they have any stampings around the top or bottom edges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 6, 2023 Author Share Posted May 6, 2023 3 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: Are those the Key Parts lenses? Do they have any stampings around the top or bottom edges? Yes they are. I didn’t see any standings on them though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 Well, project is going on hold again. Will be several months before picking this back up again. Probably next year around this time or maybe a bit later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsalagi Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 On 5/7/2023 at 10:27 AM, ghetdjc320 said: Well, project is going on hold again. Will be several months before picking this back up again. Probably next year around this time or maybe a bit later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Where did you source this from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 On 5/7/2023 at 11:27 AM, ghetdjc320 said: Well, project is going on hold again. Will be several months before picking this back up again. Probably next year around this time or maybe a bit later. Well I hope it is going on hold for good, positive reasons my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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