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I'm BAAAaaack...
Picked up the next project this weekend. 1980 Jeep CJ-7. Pretty close to an unmolested original. It is definitely a 50/50. Looks great from 50 feet or at 50 MPH (as if it could reach that right now). Got it cheap enough, as it does need some work.
Known issues to address:
- rear brake line has been "patched" with some rubber hose (read: rear brakes leaking and non-functional). Easy fix with a new hard line.
- frame is rotten in a couple of places. Driver's rear at the shackle hanger is gone. Passenger under the door has an old repair that needs, uh, repaired again.
- A few engine oil leaks (it IS a Jeep). Oil filler, PVC (missing grommet), and likely the valve cover gasket.
- Body has some rust in all the usual places. Was repaired and repainted in 2012, but needs it again.
The plan (as of today):
- Make is safe enough to drive.
- Fix the brakes, the frame, oil leaks, and some of the lights (missing a few bulbs)
- Drive it! Do some light offroading.
- Finish up my building the suspension on my YJ frame I started years ago, and then swap this body over next winter. Light rebuild on the old 304 I have, and have it in the frame already. Sell off EVERYTHING that I am not using. Hardtop, full doors, seats, drivetrain, axles, etc... I can probably recoup the entire cost of this thing in just the spare parts I have sitting around.
My wife and daughter are actually excited to get this rust bucket. So, I am going to take advantage and get motivated myself.
Picked up the next project this weekend. 1980 Jeep CJ-7. Pretty close to an unmolested original. It is definitely a 50/50. Looks great from 50 feet or at 50 MPH (as if it could reach that right now). Got it cheap enough, as it does need some work.
Known issues to address:
- rear brake line has been "patched" with some rubber hose (read: rear brakes leaking and non-functional). Easy fix with a new hard line.
- frame is rotten in a couple of places. Driver's rear at the shackle hanger is gone. Passenger under the door has an old repair that needs, uh, repaired again.
- A few engine oil leaks (it IS a Jeep). Oil filler, PVC (missing grommet), and likely the valve cover gasket.
- Body has some rust in all the usual places. Was repaired and repainted in 2012, but needs it again.
The plan (as of today):
- Make is safe enough to drive.
- Fix the brakes, the frame, oil leaks, and some of the lights (missing a few bulbs)
- Drive it! Do some light offroading.
- Finish up my building the suspension on my YJ frame I started years ago, and then swap this body over next winter. Light rebuild on the old 304 I have, and have it in the frame already. Sell off EVERYTHING that I am not using. Hardtop, full doors, seats, drivetrain, axles, etc... I can probably recoup the entire cost of this thing in just the spare parts I have sitting around.
My wife and daughter are actually excited to get this rust bucket. So, I am going to take advantage and get motivated myself.
I'm BAAAaaack...
Picked up the next project this weekend. 1980 Jeep CJ-7. Pretty close to an unmolested original. It is definitely a 50/50. Looks great from 50 feet or at 50 MPH (as if it could reach that right now). Got it cheap enough, as it does need some work.
Known issues to address:
- rear brake line has been "patched" with some rubber hose (read: rear brakes leaking and non-functional). Easy fix with a new hard line.
- frame is rotten in a couple of places. Driver's rear at the shackle hanger is gone. Passenger under the door has an old repair that needs, uh, repaired again.
- A few engine oil leaks (it IS a Jeep). Oil filler, PVC (missing grommet), and likely the valve cover gasket.
- Body has some rust in all the usual places. Was repaired and repainted in 2012, but needs it again.
The plan (as of today):
- Make is safe enough to drive.
- Fix the brakes, the frame, oil leaks, and some of the lights (missing a few bulbs)
- Drive it! Do some light offroading.
- Finish up my building the suspension on my YJ frame I started years ago, and then swap this body over next winter. Light rebuild on the old 304 I have, and have it in the frame already. Sell off EVERYTHING that I am not using. Hardtop, full doors, seats, drivetrain, axles, etc... I can probably recoup the entire cost of this thing in just the spare parts I have sitting around.
My wife and daughter are actually excited to get this rust bucket. So, I am going to take advantage and get motivated myself.
Nice! Looking forward to following your build!
I drove by that one a couple of days later, but it was white so it didn’t trip my trigger at all. But $66K and NOT a Rubicon is asinine!
I've had some steering shimmy on the JL since about 16k miles. It is on its 3rd stabilizer replacement. They start out good then wear out after about 1k. The dealership also put a new drag link with a new pitman joint on it and that did nothing. The latest stabilizer was doing fairly well and then sure enough, crapped out at 1k. I've got a new Rancho track bar that I have yet to install, and today I threw a Fox 2.0 steering stabilizer on it. A bunch of folks who have had this issue have cured it with either of these, so I figure both should get it done. If not, I'll be getting some adjustable lower control arms and will change the castor, or I might get some Rancho lower control arm relocation brackets. Anyway, I'm getting ready to test drive it with the Fox 2.0 It is a minor annoyance, but I want it gone.
I've had some steering shimmy on the JL since about 16k miles. It is on its 3rd stabilizer replacement. They start out good then wear out after about 1k. The dealership also put a new drag link with a new pitman joint on it and that did nothing. The latest stabilizer was doing fairly well and then sure enough, crapped out at 1k. I've got a new Rancho track bar that I have yet to install, and today I threw a Fox 2.0 steering stabilizer on it. A bunch of folks who have had this issue have cured it with either of these, so I figure both should get it done. If not, I'll be getting some adjustable lower control arms and will change the castor, or I might get some Rancho lower control arm relocation brackets. Anyway, I'm getting ready to test drive it with the Fox 2.0 It is a minor annoyance, but I want it gone.
Has the dealership checked the ball joints?
Yep. They are all good. I test drove it tonight and the issue is solved! This dampener feels MUCH better than the factory unit. I'm still going to put the new track bar on there soon, but this really did the trick. Mopar needs to include one of these with the lift. Heck, it even matches the shocks.
Nice TJ! Looking forward to seeing the JK!Sold my beloved TJlast week and bought a 2014 JKU. The JKU is going in Tuesday for a 2.5" lift and new wheels and tires. Will post a pick with details when I get it finished.
I bought a Jeep Gladiator today.
Black, soft top, factory lift kit, bigger tires and wheels. Love it so far.
Black, soft top, factory lift kit, bigger tires and wheels. Love it so far.
leaving for dinner now. Will try to figure out how when I get back.
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