Illinois Tags - Maybe a bit extreme but what the heck -
not much else was available - the Mad Brit plates went on the 330i.
Side view
- You can see the fenderectamy in progress on the rear wheel wells. The tires
are doing enough rubbing that I haven't needed to do any cutting yet.
Front view
- Looks wide but it is actually 2" narrower than my TJ with 12-1/2 inch wide
BFGs. (It needs the winch installed.)
Rear view
- I have a spare but I need the welding maestro to get to work. I also
don't care for an additional 100lb hanging off the back. I like this light
weight Jeeping.
Front quarter
view
Front quarter
view
Stencils - by Rick Larsen Stencils. They say they are
reusable but I couldn't find a way. They were painted using Mopar flat white.
Turned out pretty good. The stencils were excellent quality.
Windshield - Bent and twisted are the kindest words I had
to say about this part. The rubber was impossible to insert and the glass even
harder because the frame was bent. The windshield wipers are interesting. Hand
crank or nothing. Nothing seems to work best. However they do help keep the Willys
legal.
Axe and Shovel
- Had to have these items. An MB just doesn't look right without them. It took a
fair bit of hunting on the Internet boards to find them. They are available at
swap meets for big bucks but I didn't need them that badly.
Convoy Light - another needed item and also expensive to
buy if you can find them. My buddy the Tanker just happened to have one in his
basement.
Autometer Gauges - only the best. Beautifully wired by
Brad Blocker.
Grant wheel and Centech Steering Column - The dash plate
really got trashed installing the tilt wheel. Sadly I don't actually use the
tilt with the seats pushed back. I could have used a stock column, saved the
money and saved the dash. But then I would not have turn signals, flashers (for
what reason I don't know), a good horn and a nice steering wheel. If you know
for a good metal/body man let me know. The dash needs some cosmetic work.
Rear view mirror - another needed MB item. It's actually
quite functional. It was a cheap knock-off from J.C. Whitney.
Rear shocks - Probably doesn't belong on this page. They
are RS9013s. John Toumbs of John Toumbs Repair in Mt. Sterling designed and
fabricated the mounts, angles and settings, etc.
Steelhorse Super Seats - I keep hearing people knock
Steelhorse but these seats are mighty comfortable and good looking.
Trail Rack - I used an Olympic Trail rack for a TJ or YJ
and threw away the support parts. Fits quite well. The welding and fabrication
was performed by Schultz Custom Welding in Plainfield, Illinois.
October
29th, 2001)
