A friend put this together in auto cad and then I had it cut at the water jet. I can clock the tcase flat now.

Also had these cut for the eventual tow bar.

Also went to the wrecking yard and got some bump stops and a brake booster/master cylinder.

Bumper is mostly done. I'm pretty happy with the simplicity of it. Scott, is this Warn worthy? Jeeps and the 8274 just go together don't they?

Still have some blending to do.

Finished up all the mounts for my steering box. Only need to box in the bracket.

The jeep is ending up a little lower than I had hopped for. I may have sunk the spring hangers a little too deep in the frame. It may be perfect, but I won't really know until it is nearly finished. Here is a shot with me standing next to it for reference. I'm 5'8" and my head is even with the cage here.

My jeep cruising pose. I don't tell too many people this, but I sit here for hours making vrroooom sounds.

Nice and low profile. Shouldn't affect the air flow the radiator at all.

Top plate will be added at some point.

Steering

Tight fit with the suspension and steering box. I get to trim the frame and build the bumper now though. I can't wait to work on the winch mounting.

Stock steering geometry should keep the handling neutral. 

I need to figure out a way to replace the chevy labeled horn button. 

Andrew ran some of my parts through the hot water parts washer at his shop. They are much cleaner now.

I did have to take these apart to make sure the bearings dried out though. No problem, I have to install a sye in one of them anyways.

Days of Sheet Metal

Today I...

finished the fuel filler,

added some width to the salvaged wagoneer inner fenders,

and welded in some corners for the tailgate opening.

Here is a side shot at approx. 1.5-2" lower than ride height. Finalized wheelbase is at 99.5".