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Bill's 1 Ton TJ Build
Mr Rock:
This one looks pretty cool!
http://www.usbody.com/__Photo-Gallery/T-Hd-Jeep/tj-max-001-a.htm
Bill3753:
Having a shop custom build a hood isn't something I want to do. Also, I really don't want a fiberglass hood. Ya, steel ones bend and dent, but they also don't crack and break.
Anyways, Nate had a suggestion to raise the grill 1". This will also raise the radiator 1" (needed to clear the pitman arm). Messing with it today, I think it will give me enough clearance to shut the hood.
The downside of this idea is the tube fenders will probably need to be mounted a little higher too. The problem with that is since I'm already running highline fenders, I don't have a lot of room left under the hood. I may have to get creative in moving some stuff. Otherwise, I think this idea will work so long as the supercharger cooling fluid reservoir still has room to clear the master cylinder around the inner fender area of the driver's side.
Its hard to put to works, so I'll have pictures of it all in a day or two. Moving the grill is super easy, so if it doesn't work literally 1 bolt and I can put it back to where it was.
Bill3753:
So, I raised the grill today and the hood closed with clearance for the supercharger. I think it is going to work. I'm still worried the new fenders will not line up correctly, but we'll see. Right now it is slightly off at the grill, but I think if I use the bottom bolt in the back to pull it down it just might line up. Then, all I have to worry about is making the new inner stuff line up correctly. I'll get into more detail later when I have more time, but here is a quick teaser shot.
Mr Rock:
lookin good, can't wait to see it on Tuesday! looks like you cleaned up a little too!
Bill3753:
I wish I had the time to clean up out there some already, but I have not. This weekend I'm planning on putting a hault on further work in the garage until I have it clean, tools sorted, and everything back in its correct spot. I've been doing a lot of work out there for quite a while now. Every once in a while I just have to force myself to stop working on it more and clean up some.
In the long run, even though I loose a day or two of work I actually feel like I gain time working on it because I don't have to search for the right tool I need every 5 minutes.
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