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1997 SE 2 Door 5SP - Something Completely Different

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Old 05-14-2009, 08:58 AM
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Default 1997 SE 2 Door 5SP - Something Completely Different

Atleast something different for me. Its pretty much the every other build around here, but I am getting excited anyway. I come from the world of turbo imports. I recently sold my turbocharged BMW M3 to get something cheaper and free up some cash.

I found this 1997 2 door with 120k Miles local for $2k. I has roll-em and lock em windows, no ABS, pretty much stripped model, though it does have the Chryco 8.25 rear.



Mods so far:

A real instrament cluster (it came with the idiot light cluster)
Factory Hitch (Scored for $60 on ebay)

In the mail:

15x8 Soft8's
RC 3" AAL
Either Dunlop Mud Rover 31's or Pepboys Definity Dakota MT 31's

On the AAL, I know I know, but this is a cheap experiment for me, I will eventually pick up a set of full packs.

More pictures to come as I get things installed. As for the future, some lights, a roof rack for a spare, a slight gearing increase (even just some 3.55's from an auto) and a flat OG paint job would be nice

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Old 05-14-2009, 09:48 AM
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Looks like a good start. I really like the 2 door models, and I don't know why.
Old 05-14-2009, 10:23 AM
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Looks good nice little project man good luck
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Looks like a nice solid truck and a good foundation for a project.
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hey bud welcome. youll love the two doors. they are a blast. if you wanna see what it will look like with the soft 8's on you can look at my jeep its in here under the builds. its the gremlin
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i love your jeep ha i just got a 1990 2door im starting on ha welcome to the forums
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nice score man the 2dr's are not as easy to find as the 4rd's lucky you and i have herd good thing's about the pep boys tires
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