Build sequence

[kurtboyd]

Getting back into my project again. Body is on, doors are closing fairly well, upper door frames line up good with windshield frame, tailgate is built and back on. Engine is a rebuilt 5.0 from a 97 Explorer, with a rebuilt 4R70W behind it. using original harness and pcm which was rebuilt by efiguy a while back. i have a painless harness still in the box somewhere. My question is: What would the seasoned EB builders recommend as a build sequence from here on out? I was thinking about installing the dash and sorting out gauges then moving into electrical. I plan on installing some type of dynamat sound deadener in the tub prior to carpet, etc. Still need to source seats. I have an Ididit column in a box somewhere. Any suggestions would me much appreciated.

 

[Brush Hog]

Dash has to come out to do the new wiring harness unless you want to lay upside down for hours at a time. If dash is out now I would start with that.

 

[.94 OR]

Sound deaden the firewall before wiring and dash.

 

[samamarshall]

I’m in almost the exact same spot with same setup. Just picked up the body from paint and dropped it on. Dash is ready, Painless on the way to start wiring and get the explorer harness modified and installed. My focus is wiring and getting engine to run, dash install. Then when I’m waiting on parts or need a break, interior (seats, roll cage, etc.) and exterior (grill, lights, etc.). Will watch this thread for more ideas!

 

[gnsteam]

This makes three of us, in the same place with our builds. Not much progress but I have been laying out the Explorer engine harness. So watching this thread as well.