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09-09-2009, 04:44 PM
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That Guy
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hamilton OH
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New to this...
So this whole "building jeeps" thing is kinda new to me, fourwheeling has pretty much been a life style since i was 12, but never having the chance to build one. Finally Augest of 2009 came and i drove, with my pops, 18 hours round trip to Alabama to pick up our play toy. its a 1982 CJ5. while we only paid 500 bucks for it, the trip down and back was well worth the long drive, crappy weather, arguments and laughs. The jeep has the stock motor that doesnt run and a header. it has 33's and a stock suspension... The floors are rusted threw in some spots, the rocker panals are rusty and the windshiled frame has a few holes in it... 500 bucks still well spent! After finally getting it in the garage, the hood,fenders,grille,windshield, and tub came off, with a case of Coores Light, After breaking a finger, breaking the air compressor and alittle money its finnaly starting to look like a project. We have alot of time ahead of us building and breaking and im sure cursing while we work on this "jeep thing that nobody understands" but hopefully after a long few months it will be the jeep we have been dreaming of. after working on it for as long as we have, well, what seems like a long time only has been a month, ive finally realized what this "jeep thing no one understands" means. although i have alot of hobbies, nothing is as fun as bulding the ultimate 4x4 play toy. so here are some plans we have for it, although its not everything its the majoity
4" inch lift w/ spring over. 1" Body lift Running 35 inch Super Swampers on Black steel wheels. Axle swap to a Chevy 3/4 axles. Axle stretch 4 inchs forward and 4 inchs backwards. Chevy 350 V8 w/ TH350 or 400 tranny. Keeping the Dana 300 T-Case but installing a Twinstick Shifter. 8 or 12 point roll cage 2 plastic racing seats w/ 5pt harness. Pexi-Glass windshield Soft top w/ doors Heater, for thoughs cold Ohio mornings All LED lights except headlights. Painting it GM Hugger Orange with Metal Flake 03 Wrangler Sahara Bumpers w/ Stinger front bar and a custom rear bumper A 9500lbs Winch up front and possible a smaller winch mounted in the back, cause hey why not? Custom Rocker Guards and Tube Fenders. Trimming the rear fenders. Its going to take a long while to build, and alot of cash, but with having most of the tools and the know how i cant wait to get the ball rolling on "Project Orange Slice" Thanks for reading, and if anyone has any suggestions please feel free to post them, im looking at any at this point... |
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09-09-2009, 04:54 PM
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XJWHEELING
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colerain Township
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Sounds like a good plan.. How bout a few pics ?
Good Luck Nick
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09-09-2009, 05:15 PM
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Sounds very cool. Pics are always appreciated/looked for/heck expected. We have a few build threads, be sure to post up progress as you make it.
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09-09-2009, 05:23 PM
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That Guy
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hamilton OH
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  One toy hauling the other. [URL=http://img171.imageshack.us/i/picture241.jpg/]  [/URL    Body is off. Ready for primer and Rhynoline  Bought the LED Tail lights, and Reverse lights. 100 bucks for all of them. brand new 
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09-09-2009, 06:20 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Farmersville, Oh.
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I know what you're going through, I've been working on a '69 since earlier this year and it's been fun (I think) and a challenge. I'm not going as far as you are with all that you have planned just want to get mine driveable. Good Luck.
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09-09-2009, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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why not go ahead and put 1 tons under it now and link the suspension since odds are you will do it eventually. do it now and save time and money!
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09-09-2009, 10:08 PM
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Glad to see you 2 made it to the Board. Was nice meeting the other week.
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09-10-2009, 07:35 AM
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Terrain Stomper
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Crittenden, KY
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you guys have been to the benefit, correct? I think I recall seeing that truck around the Trenton area before at least...
Nice find for $500, and a good start to a nice project. |
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09-16-2009, 05:28 PM
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That Guy
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hamilton OH
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Yes it was, me and pop was talking like, man that guy knows alot! lol. thanks for the help, and i believe we will be down this weekend or next to look at some axle's? |
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09-16-2009, 05:30 PM
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That Guy
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hamilton OH
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We're going with plastic cause there cheap, and they are easy to clean. we have a set that we're ordering he vinyl covers for. inless you know of a easier way to fit 5 pt harness on a factory seat :confused: |
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09-18-2009, 08:35 AM
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Location: Xenia, OH
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09-23-2009, 08:35 AM
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That Guy
Join Date: Sep 2009
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