I was there and I didn't pull the trigger..
It was the pitman arm nut that was just hand tight that made me reconsider the maiden voyage..
Didn't want to end up like the Titanic.
Small but growing list of odds and ends that I want to check, and double check before road testing.
-ARB Air line securing
-ARB front diff fittings
-Ground issue with Tach
-engine bay organization (ARB wire loom, Engine harness trim & extend wires)
-Oil Pressure line placement
-Distributer cap / Spark plug wire organization
-Plumb Washer pump to nozzle
-Hazards
-CEL and Ignition on lights would be nice...
-Hood Prop Rod and Windshield tie down hardware
-coating of various steel parts
-Painting of various parts
-Nut and Bolt car
Some project updates:
Tailgate chains and latches mounted..
Latches are nut and bolt since welding wasn't an option..
Hood secured with some kinda cool turnbuckle/pin style catches..
ARB stuff tucked in with plenty of room for air circulation
Switch pod wired up and weather packed for (3) ARB switches and (1) AUX (LED light bar eventually)
Made up a CAI style intake for the motor.. Going to possibly work on a splash shield for the open element or just use a pre filter when needed.
Started cleaning up the engine bay this morning.
Need to dress up the harness and actually start putting things in "final locations"