Jeep 4.0 in 69 Barracuda

volaredon said
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Ease of someone else working on something would be my last reason for anything I do to a vehicle.
Now ease of my remembering what kind of vehicle the parts were originally for, easy (self) serviceability, easy access to common maintenance parts now that's different.

I understand your point. Lived by it for a long time while my wife and I went to college 1 at a time while other was supporting our family with 5 kids (4 hers, 1 mine). I in my first quarter restarting after quiting a few years back when I met her. After I graduated, I offered her the chance to quit work, stay with kids, and get her education. Hard work and sacrifice has paid off.

My moto is built not bought. That said, I know my limits. Structural welding and fabrication is not my skill set. I am a IT sys admin, not a metal fabricator. I rebuild engines has a hobby, replace front ends, and even light body work including painting (not the best, but good enough to get the primer coat on). So I work hard to get the loans to pay people to do what I am not confident to do when I want it done right the first time when I dont believe I can.

Thanks for your interest in my build. Hopefully you continue to find it interesting. After several years of chat, this build is taking off. ~ John