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ColoRaider
November 7th, 2011, 08:05 PM
So I have decided to finally start a build thread. I figure that if I have a list and a few people to keep me moving, I will be able to get some of the work I need to do on this rig completed.
I have a 1984 FJ60
"Bantha" with
223K
SOA 4:88 and 35" BFG Mt
The "hard" stuff is already done.

The list is not quite complete, just off the top of my head while taking a break from studying.

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Knuckle/axle rebuild
Flush heater core
Side cover gasket
Replace fluids
Front brakes
Rear brakes
Replace driver's window regulator (anyone have an extra of these laying around)
Replace emissions spaghetti
Carb Rebuild
Rust remediation
Door panels
Valve job
Body work/pull dents (or possible just R&R panels)
Durabak exterior(tan)
Storage/sleep platform
Sliders
Bumpers Front and rear
Roof rack.
Chris
November 7th, 2011, 08:18 PM
Sounds like a good plan! Oddly enough I think I may have a driver side window regulator, I'll check tomorrow.
mattzj98
November 7th, 2011, 08:20 PM
I think I need one for my bimmer too if anyone's got that laying around lol
Chris
November 7th, 2011, 08:21 PM
Yours a hand crank too Matt? :eek:
mattzj98
November 7th, 2011, 08:22 PM
no lol all buttons.. the bimmer is too fancy in fact.. jeeps pretty simple..
mattzj98
November 7th, 2011, 08:23 PM
no lol all buttons.. the bimmer is too fancy in fact.. jeep's pretty simple..
Brody
November 8th, 2011, 05:10 AM
Looking forward to seeing pictures of the progress!

Check out what Bruce has been doing to his rig. He is certainly on the right track.

The carb, emissions and valves are going to be the harder things. The rest is pretty straight up stuff.
Mporter
November 8th, 2011, 06:43 AM
I look forward to this. As you are going the same route I am, gearing/suspension/tire wise.
glacierpaul
November 8th, 2011, 06:47 AM
Is "Bantha" a reference from Star Wars? Cool if so.
ColoRaider
November 8th, 2011, 02:14 PM
It is in reference to Star Wars.
Brody
November 8th, 2011, 07:48 PM
I like the name. Had to look them up. It has been a bit since I saw Star Wars anything...

Well, here is what they look like and here is the link:

http://www.shavenwookie.com/zoo/tatooine.html

All I remember is that Harrison Ford was in them, a bad dude named Darth, and a Leah thing....Oh...and glowing swords... What the hell, call me lame.

Cool name for a rig..Sure beats what I usually call mine: Heap.
Popsgarage
November 8th, 2011, 10:39 PM
Is "Bantha" a reference from Star Wars?

It kinda looks like one.:lmao::lmao:
glacierpaul
November 9th, 2011, 07:03 AM
Cool Robbie! I was in the official "Star Wars" fan club, they sent out monthly magazines called "Bantha Tracks", still got em. One of my favorite Yoda quotes, "Do, or do not, there is no try." I also loved where Yoda claimed Luke was "Too old, yes, too old to begin training.", coming from a 700 year old master:lmao: sorry for the hijack, do you plan on huge bumper horns to help move obstacles?:D