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I'll get some pics of the interior. After I fitted it with the later model console with cup holders, I had the dilemma of what to do about matching colors as the console was the darker late model grey. At first I thought I'd change the console to the earlier model medium grey but then got the idea to change the whole interior to the late model dark grey. I think it looks way better.
Last note. I made the plow boom removable for two reasons. First I didn't want to run with that all year and second I'll make a bolt in stinger for the rest of the year. I'll fabricate a mount for the winch to go into the hitch as well as anchor to the boom tabs. Mostly though I'll have a basket on the front with my 100 qt marine cooler to refresh me on the hot beach.
Wow, quite the adventure so far! Glad no one was hurt and there was minimal loss with the fire. The jeep looks incredible. Any plans to stiffen it up for plowing? Unibodies and plows aren't the best of buddies.
If you look back at my earlier pics you'll see that the 89 body I built this from came with the plow attached. I'm concerned about plowing with a unibody but I weigh it against these facts.
1) The guy I bought it from lived on a hilly piece of property with an unpaved road going up to his house. The reason for the plow was this road was barely navigable dry.
2) He plowed this road for about 20 years and it had a VW bug sized boulder in the middle in a dip that had multiple scares from the plow.
3) And probably the killer. The father became disabled and his teenage son took over the Jeep and drove the hell out of it and also did the plowing. To say the least the sons skills would not have been as restrained as his father
Considering the body is still straight I'd have to say it's gotta be stronger than most give it credit. Just the same I'm the fathers age and not inclined to abuse.
If you look back at my earlier pics you'll see that the 89 body I built this from came with the plow attached. I'm concerned about plowing with a unibody but I weigh it against these facts.
1) The guy I bought it from lived on a hilly piece of property with an unpaved road going up to his house. The reason for the plow was this road was barely navigable dry.
2) He plowed this road for about 20 years and it had a VW bug sized boulder in the middle in a dip that had multiple scares from the plow.
3) And probably the killer. The father became disabled and his teenage son took over the Jeep and drove the hell out of it and also did the plowing. To say the least the sons skills would not have been as restrained as his father
Considering the body is still straight I'd have to say it's gotta be stronger than most give it credit. Just the same I'm the fathers age and not inclined to abuse.
Well if it's made it through all that then theres not much left to worry about! The plows for XJ's are pretty small, too.
As to the concern about plowing with a unibody frame my intent is only to plow my driveway and that of friends and family. Wouldn't consider any commercial plowing as it's just not up to it. Carefully clearing some driveways is not going to be an issue.
After getting thru the two big storms we had I did some short trips to guage how the build was coming together.
Very disappointing.
Numerous issues with ride and handling. Guages didn't work. Driveshaft vibration and more annoying the stereo sounded flat.
Springs, adjustments, replaced cluster, SYE and subwoofer
That did the trick.
The front bumper is designed to be multi configurable. Here it is ready to do business
that rig looks cleaner then the day it was built!!!! what paint did you use for the engine and transmission and do they have it in tan
Actually the green paint you see on the valve cover is the same as the body. It's monchrome drab olive green but on the valve cover I clear coated it. The body is something closer to a flattish satin texture. I believe the tan you would want would be from the desert storm camo scheme.
Actually the green paint you see on the valve cover is the same as the body. It's monchrome drab olive green but on the valve cover I clear coated it. The body is something closer to a flattish satin texture. I believe the tan you would want would be from the desert storm camo scheme.
oh sweet. I was sure if it was some of that fancy engine enamel. and sure right, I am going with the desert sand tan theme
Dig the jeep, just read the whole thread. I have a powertrax no slip in the rear and I have a lock right for the front I haven't installed. I was wondering how you liked the combo/if the lock right made much noise.
Here's some more pics. At first after I installed the 99 center console I assumed I would dye it to match the med grey interior but then it occurred to me that the late model slate grey is way nicer looking so I dyed the entire interior to match the center console.
Here's the dual swing arrangement I fab'd
I completely rebuilt the doors with all new gaskets and re-plastidipped the trim.
Well done! i wish I had the time to do a project like this. A couple of questions, what color of paint did you use? What type of tires? And is where did you get the rear bumper? Thank you and keep up the great work!
Well done! i wish I had the time to do a project like this. A couple of questions, what color of paint did you use? What type of tires? And is where did you get the rear bumper? Thank you and keep up the great work!
Jason
The paint is monochromatic drab olive green. If you need more info I can you a pick of label from the can. The tires are Kenda Klever 31x10.5. The rear bumper is mine. Here's link to that fab. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ho...-swing-221167/
Here's pic of engine bay and underbody. Don't ask me how the sheet metal was as good as it was on this 89 considering the muddy field I pulled it out of.
11-23-2015, 12:45 PM
