homebuilt503

To start off, i picked up this on Feb. 6, 2011. My friend drove me to his work where this heep was sitting. It had been sitting for three weeks prior cause the owner didnt have money to get new tags on it.

From there I talked to the guy, its a 92 cherokee limited. 192k on the original motor. Everything working minus the speedometer, fog lights, and the occasional light bulb out in the interior.

The catch was i picked it up for $300!!!

Drove it home 20 miles with no problems. Starts up everytime, needs a tune up cause it cranks for a while before firing. But im not complaining.

Reasoning for the budget is im also starting to build an 89 Honda Civic Si. The jeep will be my daily. Plus hoping to start school in the fall

Here she is in all her glory!







My plans are as follows:

Short Term

Tune up (ignition components, fluids flushed out, etc)
Fix Speedometer
Fix the fogs
Replace any worn suspension/steering/brake components

Mid Term

2" Budget lift (Bastard Pack set up, Up-country V8 coils, what i can find)
31" Tires
Paint moldings, Bumpers, faded switches.
Paint Body (possibly, color undecided)
Button up undercarriage. (Replacing anything necessary, paint)
Lighting (HIDs? better fog setup, light bar maybe?)

Long Term

Source out D44
6" lift ( undecided)
Custom bumpers
Not much details, thats why its long term. We will see what comes my way.

Stay tuned!!1

jeepgirl99

$300 bucks for something that runs is always a deal.....getting a jeep is a bonus!

Pistol-McGee

i have a 92,green limited, 192k miles, picked it up for $300 and just about the same problems yours has (foglights, speedo) even the clear coat is missing in the same places on the hatch and fenders.

i think we have cloned jeeps.

homebuilt503

Holy crap thats scary lol, and were both in the NW woot!

homebuilt503

So today I was driving the jeep and a started hearing something slap underneath the hood. Then Seconds later steam spitting everywhere, than i lose power steering.

My water pump took a dump on me, weeped through the hole, which got on some pulleys and slipped the serpentine belt clear off.

So Spent the day switching out the water pump.

To start off was disconnect battery


Removed Air Filter Assembly


Removed Power Steering Pump


Removed Power Steering Pump Bracket


Unbolted A/C compressor


Removed Clutch Fan and Shroud


Here she is before


And after


Water Pump brand new came to $34 and the sealant was $5.
So since I was there I bought some Champion Spark Plugs


and a K&N Air Filter


Now she is back on the road!

homebuilt503

So today I went to make some ground work on my fog lights, there not working right now which is what i was going to figure out. Maybe they were burnt bulbs....well i was left with a surprise!!




Both fogs were rusted to crap. So im going to save up and buy a decent pair. Any suggestions by the way??

Oh and took the jeep to Ski Bowl down by Mt. Hood. I mounted the snow tires that came with the car, and threw on the spare on top the roof, just cause i like the look better.




More to come, in do time.

darknezz

good pick up on the jeep.

another Oregonian

keep up the good working

ps check out my build so far

MadMonk

You sure that's a K&N air filter? It looks like a Fram to me.

fastway40

^^ Thats what I was thinking too. I hope you didnt pay K&N money for the Fram LOL

homebuilt503

You guys are right it is a fram. I don't know why i put k&n lol. sorry the build has been slow lately. i just got a job promotion and i have been busy with my training and everything.

I was hoping you guys could help me on my foglight situation. I WANT SOME. Lol . thing is im having trouble finding a good pair. any suggestions on whats good quality out there. any info would be greatly appreciated.

probably going to take some time to figure out my speedo problem for now. will keep you guys updated.

WTF?

good start

mi11ertyme26

Ladies

IPF and KC foglights are nice quality rectangle ones. Check any offroad parts store for a big selection. 4wheelparts is always the cheapest for me.. but their customer service sucks IMO. Most popular light brands are going to be Hella, KC, PIAA, IPF and Delta.

homebuilt503

Thanks man.
will do. from what i have gathered its located on the driver side of the tranny. but im confused, because i have read its located on the transfer case. I have the np242 by the way.
thank you 'ladies' for the help. i will definately look more into IPF and KC.

mi11ertyme26

the sensor is on the tranny and i have the same TC