That's just determination. But it was worth asking how you did it, incase anyone else is crazy enough to try on their own. :) ha ha ha
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That's just determination. But it was worth asking how you did it, incase anyone else is crazy enough to try on their own. :) ha ha ha
Top effort - I can't imagine how tough it must have been to line everything up.
I hate it with a passion and have done this at home a number of times but never on my own.... the guy is a machine.. they build them tough in the Navy !!!!
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Pulled the top off the old gearbox just because I wanted to see what was inside these beasts.
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Won't be selling the box because when I removed it, it rolled over and cracked the housing where the gear stick sits in(see pic). So just going to use it for spares.
Forgot one more
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Taking a lot longer that I first thought. But getting there slowly.
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And done! Steering feels nice and direct but definitely took longer than I thought.
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Couple of tapped holes and p clips to hold the brake lines and breather hoses.
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Have been driving around for a few months with the exposed roof and pillars so I've started putting in my own roof liner. Have gone with the same black carpet I've used for the door trims and so far it's progressing well.
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Still have a lot to do, including concealing the carpet seams on the roof. But in due time, it's coming together and has a plush feel to it.