So, today being gloomy (40-ish and trying to rain), I’m stuck just thinking about things and poring over my [extensive] list of things to be done, and now add “install Bushwacker cut-out/pocket flares” to the list. Here’s why – 35s and 4″ lift puts things pretty close to not workable. The ‘wackers should add a few inches to the trailing edges of the front fenders and a bit of room to the rears… without needing to add any more lift. Not really what I wanted to do as I’m still kind of on the fence about how they look… but, I really don’t want to lift this sucker any higher (my butt just slides into the seat as it sits). Plus, that oughta make a few people around here a little happier that most of the rest of the tires will be covered.

Just realized I didn’t get any good shots of the engine from the driver side. Here’s how the power brake booster and cool billet master cylinder (gifted to me years ago by my pal Jim) came out. I love it! Still need to clean up all those [new] stray wires and find the carb/TBI all-thread stinger to mount up the Edelbrock chrome air cleaner. Need to also clean and paint the original horn and finish up the A/C hoses when I hang the factory style evaporator in the cab. Also need to make sure everything gets bundled up and stays clear of the steering column, cable shifter, and header.

I think I found out why the reverse lights aren’t working. Even though I had ’em plugged in, the plug on the left is from the ratty ol’ harness I harvested from the parts Jeep (Klooge) and the contacts are super corroded. Gotta clean ’em up and hope for the best.