Steven's '93 YJ

[FINOCJ]

Jim previously posted:

[Steve-O]

FINOCJ previously posted:

[Jim]

Cringe, well yes, I understand your thinking... that full flow of hot metal sparks at the gasket area to the fuel tank while cutting - I understand the cringe factor you're thinking of. Fire extinguisher at the ready and all is good.

or, wait, you're not thinking of a permanent mod to an old-er vehicle, no?

Steven and I are in a ?slightly? different era (and yet are 27+ years old). I am in the function over form world (though I'm nowhere near the "Grampa's Jeep" world)...

EDIT: It wouldn't be me if I didn't have pictures. I just put them up:
www.JimWilliamson.net/automobile/2013-09--tech--jeep-fuel-pump-access/
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[FINOCJ]

I don't love permanent mods to my tacoma sheet metal either....I am struggling with how many mods I am making to the 58 willys. If it didn't already have the sbc swap, I certainly wouldn't be doing what I am trying to do....and the project has certainly help me realize that I prefer a bit more classic 'original' vs modded. On newer stuff maybe its a bit different, but as they say, its only original once. Besides, if I want to access my fuel pump, its bolted on the engine and if I need to access the tank and sending unit, all I need to do is look under my seat in the cab.....of course, when i installed the rear tank, I had to guess a bit on 'calibrating' the fuel gauge float. Turns out it reads about 1/4 tank low and I have never found the energy to drop the skid, bumper and tank to access the sending unit and float to adjust.....

[Jim]

I hear ya. Mine was properly modified when I purchased it so I have no worries as to additional mods.

Steven might double-take on making mods - his Jeep seems to be stock. So Steven, any mods that can't be easily reversed on your jeep?



Now, if one wishes to watch this video, I can HEARTILY AGREE with the don't change it / don't touch it mentality:

"It's only original once, right?"

The Black Ghost: Street Racing Legend - 1970 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi Documentary | Historic Vehicle Association
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd0io1zktqI

[Steve-O]

Jim previously posted:

[Steve-O]

Trent 3D printed this radio holder for me. The hole for the radio clip is made for Baofeng radios, so the clip on my Motorola T600 was a little wide and didn't fit. I bought a Baofeng clip on Amazon for $5 and attached it to the back on my T600. Seems decently sturdy, we will see how it holds up while wheelin', thanks again to Trent!