Thanks for the heads up on the EZ-Off, Rocks; I have some and I'll try it out.

In the mean time, I removed the exhaust heat shields to expose the lengthy crack in the exhaust manifold, not yet ready to be remedied by replacing it with a 87+ part-on-hand because I'm stubborn and it would mean extra cost for the owner. Instead, I've steered towards Dremeling the crack a bit before grouting in some high heat JB Weld to see how it responds...and I know, I KNOW it won't work, but I'll play with it for a bit.

I'll be replacing the supplied 31x10.5 BFG A/T's on SR alloys with a set of LT235-15's from the '86 to see how overall performance responds. The 31's rub a little here and there, anyway.

We've got several cans of WalMart $1 black spray paint ready for the undercarriage, which always makes for a good look, if you ask me. Just need to point the leaky power washer hose away from anything important before cleaning.

This thing need seats! Hopefully Sport seats will be a swap-in, but will have to see. Anybody know?

John B.