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  1. 12-06-2009, 10:55 AM #341
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    I started working on the headlights. I thought I would share this, especially for you military guys.

    It's an AEU2465 headlight assembly. Our hosts had one in clearance for around $75. It's got a few paint chips, but who cares, the normal price is $883 :
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  2. 12-06-2009, 01:41 PM #342
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    You got a sweet deal on that assembly. If you have any parts left over I may want to buy them from you. One of the flat head retainer screws is broken off on mine so the assembly is not held in all three locations.
    I haven't spent a lot of time looking but it appears this part is not easy to find.
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    Default ...some bad news...

    My pass side fuel tank is leaking. Arrgh!!!! It looks great from the inside & outside. It appears to be weeping from somewhere between the tank and the mounting 'cradle' that is spot welded to the bottom.
    I'll start another post asking about repair alternatives, seeing how a replacement is $400.

    However, the front end sheetmetal is all fitted and it looks great:

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    The Rover Gods noticed that you put that fire extinguisher away.
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    Quote Originally Posted by amcordo View Post
    The Rover Gods noticed that you put that fire extinguisher away.
    Is that some smoke?

    or. . . . maybe the fire extinguisher is taking the pics now.
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    If your leaking fuel you might want to bring the fire extinguisher back out.
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  7. 12-08-2009, 08:51 PM #347
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    Oh, it's still out.
    I just move it out of the pictures now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JayGoss View Post
    Ok- you can put the fire extinguisher away now!!!!
    hope I didn't jinx you!
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    Alright - I now have 2 brand new Dutch military fuel tanks. They are single wall construction, but VERY heavy duty. I'll probably need to wait until spring to give them a nice heavy coat of paint before installing them. Here is a new Dutch tank next to my leaking original:


    I finally got around to restoring one of my original headlight assemblies. It turned out pretty good:




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  10. 12-26-2009, 07:34 PM #350
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    as this lightweight is nearing completion you must be looking for another project...

    My dad (Jim Wollschlager) was wondering how about a LHD Stage 1 V8 109 SW as a partial trade? After my dad finished laughing he said it will keep you busy through your kids graduate schools
    Looking Great!

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