in with the new. (build thread)

[nvrenuf]

Just curious, how long can a healthy bbc run on 2 tanks? How many gallons is each tank?

 

[travisc454]

i got some new stuff.

vdo gauges. electronic programable speedo, tach, water temp, trans temp, oil press, volt.

very cool spin lock, backlit five color choices, best thing is the speedo only goes up to 85

waterproof corabeau seats (although i dont understand how this kind of neopreme could be considerd water proof. My wet suit takes days to dry out.)

these tracks are stock out of jeeps (double lock). i bought because they look like the best for clean custom mount (in a cage)

painfull wiring harness. i bought this because of the factory bulkhead.

 

[k2mslskier]

I'm liking your build more and more everyday. I'm picturing in my head all that you have done and putting it on my '74. Can I have your suspension?

That dash is pretty slick. Where did you get that? I like the way those Heep sliders release from the front. Very convenient.

 

[travisc454]

thanks. the gauge panel is from d&c offroad (fits a scout dash perfect). scratch and dent for 20 dollars.
im very happy with the seats so far. 500 for both. i was looking for nice junkyard seats but the price for good neopreme seat covers to go with them is prety high. so i went with these.

 

[noJeepshere]

i got some new stuff.

vdo gauges. electronic programable speedo, tach, water temp, trans temp, oil press, volt.

yehaaa! i like that! i have a vdo gauges in my 81, a little slow to move, but pretty accurate. i think ill go with those guages when i build mine up, i like that they dont all go to 10000 rpm and 160 mph, i mean, when's an old chevy going to get 160?

 

[travisc454]

im not sure how long they will last. the ones i have are 33lbs (8 gallons, i think). but if i need it to last a little longer i can step up to the 43lb'ers (10 gallons, i think)

 

[travisc454]

in with the new. ( rollcage )

check it out.

 

[k5 krawler 50]

looks good man, do you have any side shots of the truck with the newly acquired cage?

 

[travisc454]

its stuffed in my driveway. so theres no way to get a good shot from the side. but i will roll it out and get one soon.

 

[k30bb468]

NICE
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[travisc454]

heres some more.

im in the middle of primeing it plus im putting some herculiner around all the points (too floorboards).

 

[mnstrburbon]

nice progress keep it up

 

[k5 krawler 50]

looks good dude.

 

[muddermilitia]

Very cool buildup, I will be watching this one

 

[travisc454]

here is my battery tray. i was worried it was going to be flopy. but it turned out to be very strong.

 

[travisc454]

made my battery cables today. i had never done it before. they turned out great. see what you think.

 

[chevy wrangler]

looks good

but...
i would mount the ground on the back of the block..

 

[travisc454]

your right. the second i finished putting it there i realized it was a bad idea. i have a ton of extra terminals. i will put it to the back of the block next weekend.

 

[mnstrburbon]

looks grweat where did you buy all the terminals and boots at or did you post that already.
same with the mounting the ground on the back of the block

 

[travisc454]

i the quick cable magna lugs (45s 90s strait) that i got from www.solarseller.com. and terminal boots heat shrink and 2/0 marine tined cable from www.genuinedealz.com