i thought i was loosing my mind, i'll have to see it when it comes out.

ok heres what i got done today. installed the stereo. installed a homemade roofrack. installed my driveshaft. installed two rear panels i got from a freind and installed some rear speakers, cheapo walmarts....

 

They're on right now, but I don't have a good way to get light. I'll take some pics tomorrow for you. I am VERY pleased with them and found that 1 can of primer and topcoat was sufficient for 5 rims. The 'hammered' texture is pretty forgiving too so runs in the primer (not from me. I'm not good with a rattle can so my buddy, who claimed to be good, put 3-4 runs in the rims and I can't really find them any more. scratches from the sanding are completely nonexistent too. Way good deal for a $12 investment.

I would add that the 'Hammered' Rustoleum does not need a primer beneath it but does say on the can that it holds better with a good primer. Since my wheels had a lot of rust I wanted to clean them up and make sure there weren't any issue.

If you are serious about this, search the tech threads for the wheel painting guide there. It is a good template I just went a different route with the paint.

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I just replaced my head gasket, had head machined. Replace radiator, water pump and thermostat while i was at it. I'm not a mechanic, just a tinkerer. It runs now that its back together, but it back fires and has a sqeaking noise that wasn't there before. I wish I had just taken it to a shop. any suggestions??

 

I did nothing with her today im just waiting on my tax return so i can get my tires.....

 

everry stick does that!

 

In the last week:
1. Dropped a new 4.0L in
2. Replaced battery
3. New tires
4. Transmission flush
5. Fuel sytem cleaning

Been a busy week, but am loving my new toy.

 

yeah thats what i thought but the guy that was talking about his nss said mine would be the clutch or something.. i never heard of that so idk.. there might be a high tech car out there that has one like that idk

 

put dash back together and snapped some new pics they are on my page

 

it would be on the cluch. When you push the clutch in it puts it in neutral.

 

Washed it, gettin it ready for the meet & greet today!! Don't want to be the guy with the dirty Jeep!! LOL!!

 

Here they are. If there is a certain shot you'd like to see, let me know and I snap a pic. Tons better when you see what they started looking like !

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Oh yeah and I am fully aware that the filler plugs are still taped. I don't want to pull up any paint when I remove the tape. A bit ****, I know, but it isn't hurting anything the way it is now and it is worth playing it safe.

 

I'm trying to figure out where to find a tool to fit the screws that hold the door onto the hinges. Or even what that tool is called.

 

ok i got my lazy azz up and went and did the airbox mod, man for me thats alot of work

 

Climbed snow piles in the parking lot last night...

But I got a parking spot close to the club...

 

97+ xjs with manuals have an interlock. gonna try to bypass mine today so when the gf and i are in the back, i can leave it in neutral and start it without having to jump in the front seat and risk people seeing me..lol.