Bear

@LCMoneyPit I hope you’ll start a build thread and allow all of us to follow along on your restoration?!?! Congratulations @Bear!

Thanks for the replies. Here's why I ask. I just received a black corded inspection lamp along with its blue vinyl pouch. It's the one to the left in the photos above, and underneath the black corded lamp below. There is no reason to...

Interesting. I for one would be interested in learning further about the marine switch(es) you're planning and their waterproof connectors.

@Bear hanks for your patience in me getting down to you to pick up this truck! I’m stoked to get started working on it and get it driving.

Sale now complete, buyer and truck on their way back home. Thanks again for all the support ! June 21, 2025.

Final update: Transaction complete--truck was paid and picked up today, June 21, 2025. Congrats to the new owner. Hoping for a new build thread from him ! And thank-you to Mud and all the positive interaction !

:grinpimp:Hey, Rob. With that fan I gotta ask, are you making a race car or an airplane? !!

Back to rubicon trim! Leaving end of the month!! Currently doing front wheel bearings and new pads and rotors..

Just received mine and just as pictured. Great to have an impossible-to-replace part that is often mangled. Looking forward to rehabbing my old motors. Kudos to you Mud guys who take on remanufacturing obsolete items !

Mine is 'finished'? ( are they ever finished!?)

Probably because it's a 10/82+ tub? Here is my 3/82 tub which is the same a 1/79-7/82. The later inspection cover fits pretty good along the right side and part of the back. 10/82 tub and inspection cover changed. Three speed end and only...

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May the Lord rest our brother's soul in peace 🙏

Yep, the lengths we will go to to keep the spouses happy! I put power steering in the 43 that has stock tires.....but the wife is happy AND..... she is telling me I should buy the 45 Troopy I have my eye on! She's the best!

Got one coming from a mid member. Love this site.

Thank you @Bear . Didn’t even think to check Spector. I have zero issue paying $12 for one. Would like that $ to go to a mud member that has 6 sitting in a parts stash if that scenario exists. If not Spector here I come.

Marv Spector had those reproduced years ago. 12 bucks each.

2nd pair

Very few of the GCC 40/45 series came with factory heaters. A/C was a bit more common. You show the under dash A/C controller but need the in-car evaporator unit, a compressor and a drier in the engine compartment as well as a condenser in...

My Insurer did a story on my 40...

Bump again !

Front floor welded to front sill and a few rear supports welded in. Need to fab up some wheel well supports then weld in with mid bed supports.

Welded front sill in and installed floor. Hopefully get floor and all supports welded in this weekend.

Sorry, but pretty bold assessment from your keyboard? You cant possibly know the true condition without putting eyes on it? This is an east coast fj40🤣 newb!

Great to see your sense of humor and persistence. Bravo !