The Wanderers build

superbuickguy

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got a bit done
bumper is welded up
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and on the truck for final fit
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superbuickguy

Explorer
Interior (at least most of it) arrived today


dash I had recovered to give it a softer appearance.
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and a new insert
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not sure I'm thrilled with this part.... mostly because the glue on it is worthless
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not sure this was the red I wanted but I really like it so it's all good
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recovered headliner
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put a lot more bolts in, can't tell except the battery is back in (which means the fender is on for good)
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also need to add another elbow to the intake - so the coolant tank fits back in
 

superbuickguy

Explorer
Only that I don't believe you have mentioned it. Just throw a lawn chair in there and take a test run!
Just before paint was testing the turbo... it has a fuel leak that I need to fix before I get full jiggy on it but I've driven it some. Kind of fun with the tiny tires on it. There are seats in it, very beat up seats...
 

superbuickguy

Explorer
time to adhere the badge
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so I've been fighting this for a minute getting the heated mirror wires through the tube through the door frame
but I found a solution, panduit reminants
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first, though, you need to pull the grommet all the way through
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it's large enough and stiff enough to push through but yet still make bends
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same story v2
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superbuickguy

Explorer
Onto finding out what parts I forgot to order..
Installing felts
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after 2videos I still have no idea why these clips are here
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installing the grill, the clips don't really hold so a bit of glue
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the 'other' style...
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set in place
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bumper on
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since the bumper's on there, might as well test fit the13k winch
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I like the hoop but side riders?
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hmm
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yes
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bumper is on mostly to give me a place to stand.... in that vein I'm not welding it on yet - because I'm clumsy and would trip on it
 

superbuickguy

Explorer
time to fix the leak
bottom most line....
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fixed
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reassembly
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I've done so many of these I suppose it was my turn to not get them all completely tight. It was suggested a long extension and crow's foot ... nope.... ah well, if I wasn't hacking and sniffling I suppose this would have been a one evening task... alas, it wasn't
 

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