New SJ owner - couple of q’s

If you look back at our posts, the panels went on and off many times until they were happy with them. We kept thinking it was coming together and then the next week it was back in bits.

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  Milestone today and tonight, shot the bottom of the SJ with stone chip, well until I ran out! 

We aren’t building a show car here, but I’m pleased the repairs are broadly invisible. 

Milestone accomplished! The body is back on for the last time. 
We are at Cubs tomorrow night. So Friday night is panels and petrol….
   

You seem to have bought the same poor quality front wings that we have. Have you looked at the three headlight mounting points in the new wings and are they evenly spaced (TRIANGLE) or uneven ( Y shaped) If triangle and your original headlamp rims fit can you send me your VIN so I can order some.

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The project came with the wings. I’ve ordered headlamp rings from India.
When they arrive we can have a measure up. They’ll fit.
They just might need persuading!

Had the maiden voyage last night, up and down the drive. Rebuild transfer case seems smooth and quiet and it runs.
Couple of suspect pipes on the motor.. there is a loose push fit onto the inlet manifold from the rocker box. Seems to be engine side of the carb so god knows what that is doing to the fueling. Probably leaned right out …

    I’ve been away for a bit so little progress made… but I do have a little to report. 

I’ve bought a devilbiss gun and I’m starting to prep for paint… never painted a car before… 

Also been on a road trip to pontefract to pick up a roll bar. It’s a jimny one but it fits in a treat