TLC HJ61 total reconditioning

[oding]

Looks like the weather is not allowing the planned trip. This is typhoon season and it would be too risky and no fun at all. I will be announcing my rescheduled trip.

 

[StarCruiser]

Good choice Oding. No point if it's not fun. We can wait for the photos don't worry.

 

[clivehorridge]

Good choice Oding. No point if it's not fun. We can wait for the photos don't worry.

Speak for yourself Rich, I'm gutted

Nah, better to be safe than washed away Oding!

 

[StarCruiser]

Speak for yourself Rich, I'm gutted

Me too, but at least we all have something to look forward to through the long cold winter…

 

[oding]

 

[clivehorridge]

 

[oding]

Hi guys, been a while since I last posted. I got so busy setting up a convenience store. Did not have time to post some events. Anyway, I will try to share some pictures on some of my ride.

 

[oding]

 

[Shayne]

Good of you to return Oding that last pic really shows what a beast you have built

 

[GeekOKent]

That's a great looking truck!

 

[clivehorridge]

Welcome back Oding, I was hoping we hadn't heard the last from you and your beautiful truck!

Great photo, so what have you and the truck been up to, when you wern't setting up shop?



(That means more photos please)

 

[StarCruiser]

That is REALLY looking Ace now Oding. You must be very proud of your creation.

Now stop posing and send us some more pics. Please…

 

[Michael Montgomery]

Tasty looking rig always a pleasure to see ......thank you for sharing

 

[Ben Stratford]

Good to see the truck again Oding. I have taken much inspiration from your project.

 

[oding]

A 200 km trek through rough roads in sugar country. It was a smooth sail all the way. I am very satisfie with the Baby.

 

[oding]

A trip to the geothermal park. Amazing how beautiful and dangerous nature can be.

 

[oding]

Removal of both rear leaf spring for re-arching. I am in a planned trip on Aug. 10 to Manila, a trip I have long planned. Tightening of body bolts and brake cleaning.

Shown below is the speaker box I made covered with vinyl sticker.

My BJ42 still waiting to be completed.

 

[StarCruiser]

Are we to see a BJ 42 total reconditioning thread sometime soon Oding?

 

[oding]

Are we to see a BJ 42 total reconditioning thread sometime soon Oding?

I will share the progress just what I did with the Willie. Step by step.

 

[oding]

Can I ask for any opinion based on experience and research regarding re- arching or cold bending of the leaf springs. Read many conflicting advises on the net. I know once upon a time, this was a procedure done in most suspension repair shops. However, most young mechanics don't even know there is such a process. Any inputs would be much appreciated.