1966 moke build

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Just found out when installing the springs for the Dzus fasteners that the the top battery cover needs longer fastener part. Have 2 different lengths on order as I was not sure which would fit best.

Got the shell back from having the crappy primer stripped and good stuff applied. Now to skim coat over the welding I had done and fix any other low and high spots getting ready for paint. Glad it is on a cart that I can roll outdoors as this part is going to be real messy.
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Was talking to the powder coater I use about the moke when he asked about color choice. I told him that the body shop painter did look not pleased when I told him I have over 50 extra bits that need painting besides the body. The coater suggested that I find a powder color I like and have the small/light bits done in that then let the painter match that. GREAT IDEA. I just got the small bits back. I am going with light blue.
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Decided to build up the dash just to see how it's going to look. Not even close to needing it. Used white face lower gauges for an easier at a glance reading. In the middle of them is a 12vdc power port.
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Well there’s a thing! I found one of those switch extensions in a box while sorting the upstairs of the garage today :D N label though I’m afraid

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Aren’t you having a screen wash on your moke then?
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No screen wash. Don't think the MK1 ever had them.

The Flick switch extension comes in handy on a LHD version. Bit more of a reach.
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Yeah that’s what I thought. But I’ve seen a couple of pretty original mark 1s with a washer fitted, seems a pretty good idea and why would there be a hole there if it wasn’t needed?
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As a P.S. it’s a round hole with a flat s not a thing that’s been drilled in after........
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I am thinking the unused hole is for a wiper switch. Depending which wiper system was installed maybe. Single is switched at the motor, dual on the dash in that hole???
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True, but the “mark2” had the twin wipers s why would there be a hole there on the earlier models ??......unless they built them in a tardis :lol:
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I am not building back to stock but still want it to look right. So even though I am using an HIF38 carb I will be using a stock early air filter housing. I have a small shop lathe so I turned a spacer for the top of the air horn to raise the housing to clear the carb. This made the center screw post too short so I turned down a threaded coupler nut and soldered it to a wing nut.
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Another keep it looking stock was the coil mount. I am going to run an alternator but still wanted to mount the coil there. Start with a coil mount bracket to get an idea of what is needed. Some CAD (cardboard aided design) work then cit it out of some aluminum channel. Glue the bolts in from underneath. A large band to hold it in place and it turned out just like I hoped.
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Getting there.
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It’s all lining up for a winter of putting together
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I am not fond of the "MOKE" badge on the front but still wanted one to keep it looking more stock. So I cut a very thin piece of duct work steel the same size as the badge. Glued it onto the back. Place a rare earth magnet on the rear side where the badge goes and it works. I can put it on and off when wanted. No driving with it on, I figure that vibration would cause scratches. Now do I get real fancy and try to cut the head off 2 rivets and glue them on the front...
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