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Old 03-11-2008, 12:59 AM
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For the last year i have been trying to restore my grand fathers jeep that he left me when he passed away. He wasnt a "Jeep guy" but he was always interested in what I was doing with my old YJ. Before he died I asked if I could buy it from him. I went with my wife to visit him in the hospital after a surgery he had and he gave me the keys and told me that i could have it as long as i promised to fix it up. A few months later he was gone. I'm almost done, here are some pics of the progress. I still have alot of plans for a cage and some other cool stuff. Ill be updating this thread when i get something cool.





















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wow that has become quite the jeep. Its always nice to have something left behind that you can build upon it helps you keep your memories of him. Please keep us updated on the progress I'm looking forward to seeing it.
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I love it! The newer valance and fenders really looks great.
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love them fenders and the background story
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what kind of axle is that in the rear? it looks like something off a ufo!!
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thats something great to remember your father by. my dad left me his guns. i love the fenders. are you going to mod the rears to match the front?
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Originally Posted by jebusama
what kind of axle is that in the rear? it looks like something off a ufo!!
Looks to be a ford 9" with a 3rd member? NRT_Chris: do you work for Currie?
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Good for you bro! Nice jeep btw...
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Looks to be a ford 9" with a 3rd member? NRT_Chris: do you work for Currie?

yes i do! It is a ford 9"with a 31 spline Detroit locker, Its off the Currie "crate program" these rear ends are pre built so the ship out in about a week.
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Man, Looks nice!.........I'm sure he would be proud of it too.
(That's what I like about offroading. It's a great sport/hobbie for families, If only to remember the connection with!)
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nice jeep. its come far. keep up the good work and get some off roading pictures.
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Originally Posted by NRT_Chris
yes i do! It is a ford 9"with a 31 spline Detroit locker, Its off the Currie "crate program" these rear ends are pre built so the ship out in about a week.
I work for Nissan Motorsports. We sponsor Caseys truck. I have been workin with Ray for some time now to get my suspension set up right. Im looking for some bilstein 7100's if you know of any?
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haah i thought that was a toyota axle, damn im dumb
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I love the front fenders, I want them.
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how hard was the nose change? been kind of curious about that swap cause like to do it to mj somtime.


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