Rebuilding FAV #91

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It turned out pretty good.

I finished the rear brakes over the weekend. Next I will be fab'ing all new hard lines for the brakes and clutch.

The dash is going to be a little tricky. The previous owner removed the military light switch and engine protection assembly and installed modern switches. A little metal work and fabrication will be needed.

Mounted the 12/24v converters today. I will remove and paint them next week.

Also the new EMPI oil cooler. New rear tires will be coming on friday. I can roll it around finally.

Next week I hope to start building the weapons mount. I want to get that done before I start on the wiring and seats.

Got new rear tires today 31x10.50-15 General ATX . 2 weeks ago I bought the front tires, Also General ATX 205/75-15. Nice matching tread pattern. Ran into small problem though. My FAV came with 4 wheels with old tires on them. I was stupid and did not check to see if the wheels were the same size. Today I discovered that 1 was 8 inch wide and the other was 10 inch wide. I know the 8 inch wheel is the correct wheel for the rear of the FAV but the 10 inch wheel with those tires look fantastic. So... I have to buy 1 wheel so they match but what should I do... buy the correct 8 inch or get another 10 inch. Decisions decisions....

10” on the rear, 8” on the front.

Already bought 5 inch wheels for front.

I mounted the mis-matched wheels anyway and rolled the FAV out of the garage. This is the first time since 2009 that it had wheels and tires on it.

Floor is in.

Mine came out of DRMO with 8" rear and 6" front

Thanks Mogman

Thank You. I just ordered a new 8 inch wheel.

A little engine work done this week. Painted and mounted 12/24V battery isolator setup and plumbed the oil cooler and filter, New Bilstein rear shock came in too. New 8 inch wheel coming in tomorrow so I can swap out the 10 inch.

signalcorps said:

A little engine work done this week. Painted and mounted 12/24V battery isolator setup and plumbed the oil cooler and filter, New Bilstein rear shock came in too. New 8 inch wheel coming in tomorrow so I can swap out the 10 inch.

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Bilstein 33-230436 for the rear shocks?

Yes. Rear shocks. Bilstein #33-230344 . It came with 1/2 inch sleeves so I had to install 12mm sleeves but they were a very good price. I need to replace all 4 front shocks but cant find the part number and no one has answered my message here. Do you know what the fronts are?

I bought a set of 4 front shocks and will get them installed after new bolts come it. I have just about finished the engine. Fuel lines and oil cooler/filter are done. Alternator and HPMX card completed. I sanded down the carb airbox and found a number on it. 657. I still have to install plug wires and set timing. Also the valve covers after I check the valve adjustment. Exhaust will be last and will be a big PITA.

Rear shocks done. New Bilstein was a perfect fit. The new 8 inch rim came in but it will be a while before I can get it swapped out for the 10 inch.

signalcorps said:

I bought a set of 4 front shocks and will get them installed after new bolts come it. I have just about finished the engine. Fuel lines and oil cooler/filter are done. Alternator and HPMX card completed. I sanded down the carb airbox and found a number on it. 657. I still have to install plug wires and set timing. Also the valve covers after I check the valve adjustment. Exhaust will be last and will be a big PITA.

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Looking Good!
Really Good...