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jeepxj3
11-14-2009, 06:06 PM
I cant believe I havent started a thread for this, I even searched... Turned up empty handed. Some of you allready know I have this, and it has been sitting collecting dust for quite some time now. I have pretty much all of the parts to get it on the road, its just a matter of putting the time into it to get it ready.

Anyhow, heres what the Jeep looked like when I first got it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/84549457.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/84549489.jpg

She needed quite a bit of help from the get go, the previous owner took the carb off of it, and this allowed for water to drain down into the cylinders. (Junk motor)

I put it all together to get an idea of what I had to work with.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/P1010035.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/CJ3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/CJ2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/CJ.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/84549553.jpg

I was able to get the old 304 running but the compression test proved that she would need a new heart. :(

I then moved onto the frame (Sand blasted and repainted)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1180.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1179.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1178.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1177.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1176.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1175.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1182.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1183.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1184.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1185.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1186.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1187.jpg

jeepxj3
11-14-2009, 06:15 PM
I really wanted to keep the V8, and I came across a low mileage 304 for cheap, so a quick refresh of the motor, coat of paint and it was back home.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/P3150039.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/P3150009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/P3150008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/P3150004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1190.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1189.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1192.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1193.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1198.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1195.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1199.jpg
(Love this pic)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1203.jpg
:043:

After all of that work, I kinda lost interest, the XJ's kinda took over my life and you should all know that history. I had picked up parts ranging from body parts, new YJ tub, brake lines, seats, ect... And really thats how she sat for about 5 years.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1637.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1638.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1639.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_1640.jpg

As you can see, shes pretty dusty. :011:

jeepxj3
11-14-2009, 06:25 PM
One of the biggest issues I needed to address was the rear cross member, along with the YJ tub swap, I needed to change the mouting position for the rear most mounts.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/iPhoneUpload-10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/iPhoneUpload-11.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/iPhoneUpload-12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/iPhoneUpload-13.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/iPhoneUpload-15.jpg(Thats my Dad in the tub welding up some pin holes)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/iPhoneUpload-16.jpg
My repairs, my welding skills are lacking. Blew through the sheet metal a few times, but I was able to fix it.

The tub is on its way to being mounted, I was able to get 6 of the 10 mounting points tied in, the last 4 will take a bit of work, nothing crazy though.

jeepxj3
11-14-2009, 06:29 PM
The tub is on its way to being mounted, I was able to get 6 of the 10 mounting points tied in, the last 4 will take a bit of work, nothing crazy though.

andrew2516
11-16-2009, 10:08 PM
Looks good man! I'm glad to see another red jeep taking shape.

Meeke
11-16-2009, 10:56 PM
excuse my ignorance, but why is the yj tub swap preferred? Awesome project, wish I had one.

limegreentj
11-16-2009, 11:03 PM
just a newer tub...i would imagine..

village_idiot
11-16-2009, 11:03 PM
excuse my ignorance, but why is the yj tub swap preferred? Awesome project, wish I had one.
the tub is galvanized if i remember correctly

Ronin152
11-16-2009, 11:29 PM
You ever go offroading behind your dad's truck place?

Deadman 94 xj
11-17-2009, 01:23 AM
Very cool J. I'll look forward to seeing this thing done.

village_idiot
11-17-2009, 02:42 AM
do you have the low range box for the quadra trac?

dan58
11-17-2009, 09:07 AM
Is it odd that the biggest thing I saw was that you used a Fram oil filter? Shame on you!

When you freshened up the motor, do you check the oil pump? That's the AMC killer of all time.

Looks ike a killer project, but you need to finish that ol' girl and get it on the road.

jeepxj3
11-18-2009, 01:23 AM
excuse my ignorance, but why is the yj tub swap preferred? Awesome project, wish I had one.
YJ tubs are closest to CJ tubs, minor modifications are needed to make it a CJ clone.


You ever go offroading behind your dad's truck place?
I have old photos of Jeeps past down there


do you have the low range box for the quadra trac?
Yes, its a BW1339 with the OD unit.


Is it odd that the biggest thing I saw was that you used a Fram oil filter? Shame on you!

When you freshened up the motor, do you check the oil pump? That's the AMC killer of all time.

Looks ike a killer project, but you need to finish that ol' girl and get it on the road.
It was either tape off the oil filter housing, or leave the old oil filter on there... The paint rubbed right off the glossy Fram finish. Oil pump is primed and ready to go. Hence why I had the photo of the battery hooked up to the starter.

5 SPD XJs
11-18-2009, 07:40 PM
Hey, I remember that dusty Jeep! Looks good Jason. Gary

jeepxj3
11-23-2009, 09:27 PM
Well, all the mounts are finished, I still have to cut down 2 more bolts, about an inch too long. No pictures to post, but next project is to get the CJ tail gate setup. Ill have somthing to show then.

YJBIZ
11-23-2009, 11:43 PM
lookin good man.

cityslicker
11-25-2009, 02:00 PM
Damn, I don't know how you could just lose interest for 5 years man, that's crazy.....
but it does look good... love that clean engine............ new 5 years ago?

cityslicker
11-25-2009, 02:01 PM
oh yea, are those military hummer tires?

jeepxj3
11-25-2009, 08:39 PM
Damn, I don't know how you could just lose interest for 5 years man, that's crazy.....
but it does look good... love that clean engine............ new 5 years ago?
Haha, I dont think you have been around here long enough to see my various projects... I have gone through a total of 5 Jeeps so far... Currently own 3, The TJ, CJ, and the old red XJ (not much left, and soon to get scrapped)

oh yea, are those military hummer tires?

No, Gumbo Monster Mudders in 35in flavor, but that does give me an idea... :023:

jeepxj3
11-28-2009, 07:13 PM
Well, nothing crazy did a bit of detail work and played around with rebuilding the end links for my TJ (Thats another story). I wasted way too much time trying to extract the bolt in the windshield that broke that holds the spreader bars to the windshield...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/untitled5.jpg
(I did get it out though)

All the body mounts are finished, I feel alot better knowing that they use the size YJ's do and not CJ's... The size comparison is quite a bit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/untitled3.jpg

Cleaned up the seat brackets, and brake pedal assembly
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/untitled.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/untitled2.jpg

Lastly, removed some hinges that wont be reused, and mapped out the hole for the fuel filler.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/untitled4.jpg

jeepxj3
11-30-2009, 07:28 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_0499.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/IMG_0500.jpg
Doors are on, still missing the PS striker, somehow I ended up with 2 DS's...

jeepxj3
01-03-2010, 01:09 PM
Been a bit busy over these last few weeks, and havent really had much time for the CJ, but I got a bit of work done again. Gas tank is finally relocated to the proper side, and installed the master cylinder and brake booster from my old XJ into the CJ.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs145.snc3/17243_625155975482_23100212_35914774_7637039_n.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs145.snc3/17243_625156145142_23100212_35914777_818374_n.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs145.snc3/17243_625156284862_23100212_35914781_6393125_n.jpg

next up is the CJ tail gate, probably just going to use a piece of bar stock and drill and tap it.

cityslicker
01-03-2010, 06:15 PM
Maaan I want a garrage... good shit dude. GO RAIDERS!

jeepxj3
01-23-2010, 06:52 PM
Tailgate mockup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/2ea13463.jpg

WHERE DID THE TUB GO?!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/bc1eb3a6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/a9e4ecdc.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/e83acf3e.jpg

Ahhh Rust Prevention Solution!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/95384346.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/b548d14e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/3ff2efa6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/8eb3b042.jpg

Tomorrow, the tub goes back on, and tailgate gets mounted.

jeepxj3
01-24-2010, 05:58 PM
Spent the day putting the Jeep back together again, This should be the final time the tub was off of the frame too.

Installed the gas tank
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/1bea10ed.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/df31ab6d.jpg
(Yes the skid is shotty, I plan to change it later on down the road with a Killby one)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/ed20a043.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/a35db33f.jpg
Tow motor makes the job of taking the tub on and off much easier!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/9cdacacf.jpg
tailgate in place

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/15780727.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/cf661049.jpg
Started working on the dash

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/8b40fea6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/JeepXJ3/My%20CJ%207/1b337106.jpg
Template for trans tunnel patch.

Krod
01-25-2010, 02:31 AM
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs145.snc3/17243_625156145142_23100212_35914777_818374_n.jpg


:042: Fawkin LOVE the carb "hat"


Looking good buddy. Let me know if you need a hand, I haven't seen this thing in a while.

jeepxj3
01-25-2010, 02:38 AM
:042: Fawkin LOVE the carb "hat"


Looking good buddy. Let me know if you need a hand, I haven't seen this thing in a while.

Thanks! She looks alot different now from the time you last saw it!

jeepxj3
02-27-2010, 09:18 PM
Picked up a set of Dana 60's! The guy I bought them off of had a ton of Fords, and a few build trucks for muddin, wheelin, and towing. I should have taken some pics of all his trucks.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs449.snc3/25735_635861761002_23100212_36198526_8261369_n.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs449.snc3/25735_635861885752_23100212_36198528_1908753_n.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs469.snc3/25735_635861995532_23100212_36198530_3371142_n.jpg
Factory Drive Flanges, anyone know anything about these? The guy claims this was out of a 78 F250, with factory all wheel drive. I have never heard of this.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs469.snc3/25735_635862120282_23100212_36198532_2298277_n.jpg

This will be the start of my plans for the next build to the CJ, I just hope the frame holds up. If it doesnt, theres always the TJ! Plans are a 727, and D300 twin sticked.