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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:05 PM
how it going guys...... im new here and i've been building my scrambler for over a year...... hope you guys like it :D

10-2-12

****** ONE THING I FORGOT TO SAY IS THAT THIS IS BEEN ABOUT A YEAR IN THE MAKING******

at first i was going spring over on 1.5" military wrap springs but i was going to be 10' in the air and i didnt want that so my buddy had a set of coilovers for sale and so thats one way of getting lower (but on a bigger budget lol) so i had to ask the bank and she said yes but dont spend toooo much lol boy if she only knew lol

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG0118.jpg

ok this is what im working with:
81 scrambler was a 4cyl now a 4.0l aw4 trand and np231 with a teraflex 4:1 t-case from a 91 cherokee
hp dana 44 from a 3/4 ton f250 built used-------------- but now has 5 lug (cause i already had rims )
currie high9 35 spline-------------- used
12" bilsteins coilovers ---------------- used
corbeau suspension seat front & a 42" corbeau bench for rear
35" bfg km2 on black steel rims
3 link for the front & leaf spring in rear

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:05 PM
10-2-12

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somethings i did at work on my spare time......... with the cage im going something different

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:06 PM
10-3-13
i also made my own body lift and got new body bushings
from this.....
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out with the old.....
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with the new stuff......
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:07 PM
10-4-12
******* CAUTION FOR THE NEXT lOU OF PICS I HOPE I DONT OFFEND ANYONE ********
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:08 PM
10-8-12
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Brasscatz
07-29-2015, 12:09 PM
Wow, very nice! I can't wait to see the finished product!

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:09 PM
10-11-12

almost all the tabs i make myself :D it was fun
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:09 PM
10-16-12

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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:10 PM
10-19-12
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:11 PM
10-19-12
on fri i had a buddy go pick my crush corners from Poison Spider and i put them on yesterday..............
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some time last week when thinking of a cage design for my scrambler that stupid hump on floor always got in the way so i decided to just cut it out and reinforced it and make an access cover for the t-case still need to finish it up.......
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:11 PM
10-30-12
did some work on the inner fender wheel wells only one the driver side...... it took forever lol but the other side shouldnt take that long, oh i still have to clearance around the coil-over still
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:12 PM
11-14-12
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t-case shifter
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12-11-12
covers so i can take the dash off
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filler plate for the gas filler
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filled some holes
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did some trimming
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:12 PM
12-21-12
still dont quite like it..... i might have to do another grill but 1 inch shorter...... well see lol
if you like it cool.....
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finally lifted the grill and now it looks alot better
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12-27-12
look what the wife let me get...... oh i mean santa got me.....
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:13 PM
1-2-13
pisc of the support and collar i made
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1-18-13
lol will do........ it really nice to have access to a laser and press brakes lol my buddys shop has a plasma table, thats what i had to use when i didnt work where i work at.........

heres a few pics of my wiring under my dash..... i made the fuse box holder
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heres the harness for the motor..... thats almot finished
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cut-off switch and indicator lights im going to use
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:13 PM
1-28-13
did some work on my cage in solidworks..... i came up with 2 different styles i like so well see what i go with still need to add gussets and other tube so don't freak out people lol
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sat. early morning i went to work and got a new dash cut out..... what u guys think ???? the center piece part is going to get a few more cut outs......
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1-30-13
heres the pics of my beautiful shifter..... its a new shifter , they just came out with it for the Jeep AW4 & Toyota A340, pretty much the same trans.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1272.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1272.jpg.html)
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:14 PM
2-4-13

last week i took some tube to a local business to cnc bend my 2 main hoops from 1 3/4"x.120 dom, i took him my scrap monster and he made what i gave him...... then on fri i went to go pick them up..... it was kind of nice not having to worry that i was going to over bend it or screw up some thing since im way to meticulous on almost everything i do lol.......
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1278_zps4bd6cebc.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1278_zps4bd6cebc.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1282_zpsf39515ac.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1282_zpsf39515ac.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1282_zpsf39515ac.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1282_zpsf39515ac.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1282_zpsf39515ac.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1282_zpsf39515ac.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1284_zpsfa8fd8b9.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1284_zpsfa8fd8b9.jpg.html)
so...... what u guys think???? do tell

3-19-13
ok no more page 2 lol....... did some work on the cage this weekend.....
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1438_zps2351bb7e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1438_zps2351bb7e.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1439_zpscec25670.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1439_zpscec25670.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1440_zps7a26342d.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1440_zps7a26342d.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1445_zps3d82dc15.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1445_zps3d82dc15.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1447_zpse85efaa1.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1447_zpse85efaa1.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:14 PM
3-21-13
i put in more work, what u guys think?
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1466_zps2b534ff4.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1466_zps2b534ff4.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1471_zps563e9d3f.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1471_zps563e9d3f.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1469_zpsb3771823.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1469_zpsb3771823.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1467_zps05335668.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1467_zps05335668.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1468_zps6bd4a60e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1468_zps6bd4a60e.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1470_zps07dca382.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1470_zps07dca382.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1473_zps55d97200.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1473_zps55d97200.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 12:16 PM
Wow, very nice! I can't wait to see the finished product!

thanks man........... me too lol oh and the wife lol

4.3LXJ
07-29-2015, 12:53 PM
Nice work there for sure. I think you have more fab tools available than I do. Oh well.

I have a three link too, but with coils and shocks. I love it. Makes the suspension very smooth and flexy

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:19 PM
Nice work there for sure. I think you have more fab tools available than I do. Oh well.

I have a three link too, but with coils and shocks. I love it. Makes the suspension very smooth and flexy

at the time my friend had a shop and he let me build my jeep there........... it was nice to have a plasma table when i needed it to cut parts when ever i needed it..... then i got a job where i had a laser ans press brakes in my hands

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:20 PM
3-26-13
more work did
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1503_zpsf9cec238.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1503_zpsf9cec238.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1502_zps55a55cab.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1502_zps55a55cab.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1505_zps582c678d.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1505_zps582c678d.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1504_zps6e9435bb.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1504_zps6e9435bb.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1506_zps5cfb41f0.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1506_zps5cfb41f0.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1509_zps7d2e0726.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1509_zps7d2e0726.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1511_zpsb6448947.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1511_zpsb6448947.jpg.html)

4-8-13
i did ALOT of work this weekend...... im about 90% finished, just need to add tube gussets or plate gussets, and weld it........... what u guys think
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1535_zps2f401cba.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1535_zps2f401cba.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1542_zps41b59b73.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1542_zps41b59b73.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1542_zps41b59b73.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1542_zps41b59b73.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1546_zps8ae20532.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1546_zps8ae20532.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1547_zps0775e38c.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1547_zps0775e38c.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1549_zpsbb92117d.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1549_zpsbb92117d.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1550_zps2e6b0fd1.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1550_zps2e6b0fd1.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1552_zps3fe9bc76.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1552_zps3fe9bc76.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1553_zpse3c60f44.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1553_zpse3c60f44.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1554_zpse391699a.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1554_zpse391699a.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:21 PM
7-15-13

scored on some doors
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1672_zps120a7692.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1672_zps120a7692.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:22 PM
5-20-13

my buddy Ron started welding on the cage
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1721_zps5f87bfc0.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1721_zps5f87bfc0.jpg.html)

and here's the beast he's using
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMAG1722_zpsbaca107e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMAG1722_zpsbaca107e.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:25 PM
11-11-13

did some work this weekend, i wanted to go with a tj style gas filler so i filled the cj filler and i got a tj filler from a friend but found out it was too long so i tried the cj and it worked great but it was in the way for the tube from the cage to the frame so i rotated it a little and it worked but i didn't like all that chrome so i made my own, what u guys think
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131109_1558041_zps187c2fdb.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131109_1558041_zps187c2fdb.jpg.html)http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131109_1558111_zps31a2c792.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131109_1558111_zps31a2c792.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131109_1558231_zpsf5c20818.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131109_1558231_zpsf5c20818.jpg.html)http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131109_1558521_zps2eda98df.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131109_1558521_zps2eda98df.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:25 PM
11-16-13

worked on the t-case shifter at work today
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131116_075136_zpsefbc26f9.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131116_075136_zpsefbc26f9.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131116_075147_zps66d6b53f.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131116_075147_zps66d6b53f.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131116_075200_zpsbe71e212.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131116_075200_zpsbe71e212.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131116_075905_zpsfc0e04c9.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131116_075905_zpsfc0e04c9.jpg.html)
heres the hood lettering that will be cut out on 12ga stainless steel (0.105") with pem studs
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131116_081107_zps05a70eb5.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131116_081107_zps05a70eb5.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:26 PM
12-20-13

well im changing my mind again, im not going with the center console after all...... heres the new idea :)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131210_132348_zps5f3fc466.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131210_132348_zps5f3fc466.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131211_193006_zpsff3592bf.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131211_193006_zpsff3592bf.jpg.html) or http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131211_193028_zpsa83a7622.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131211_193028_zpsa83a7622.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:27 PM
12-13-13

heres the old steering wheel....
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131227_1925341_zpsa7fa2719.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131227_1925341_zpsa7fa2719.jpg.html)
new steering wheel adapter
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131227_1934161_zpsad9a7009.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131227_1934161_zpsad9a7009.jpg.html)
when you park, u can move it up out of the way to get out
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131227_1934381_zps0debe9b3.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131227_1934381_zps0debe9b3.jpg.html)
and when you part you can put a lock on it so it cant be driven
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131227_1935241_zpsf9911e2f.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131227_1935241_zpsf9911e2f.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20131227_1935101_zps21b35f6e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20131227_1935101_zps21b35f6e.jpg.html)

the reason 2 reason why i went this way was a few years back my buddy's scramblers got stolen and was found down the street in a wall......... instead always removing the wheel when ever i park cause i would have to have the wheel with me all the time lol

heres a prime reason why for the tiltup steering wheel
http://www.cj-8.com/forum/showthread...cks&highlight=

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/jp2_zps4a00e250.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/jp2_zps4a00e250.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/DSC06945_zps5eace9f0.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/DSC06945_zps5eace9f0.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/DSC06948_zps540fc720.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/DSC06948_zps540fc720.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:27 PM
1-10-14

ok i had to do it,............. once i saw it, held it in my hands i fell in love with it :thumbsup: :D
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/20140109_182638_zps85f473b6.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/20140109_182638_zps85f473b6.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/20140109_182724_zps5dcdb9b2.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/20140109_182724_zps5dcdb9b2.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/20140109_182739_zpse79453d2.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/20140109_182739_zpse79453d2.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/20140109_182753_zps87804919.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/20140109_182753_zps87804919.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/20140109_182815_zpsf725b3d0.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/20140109_182815_zpsf725b3d0.jpg.html)
what you guys think?????

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:29 PM
2-3-14

front parking lights
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140131_205838_zpsd21e3738.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140131_205838_zpsd21e3738.jpg.html)
front head lights
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140131_210005_zps25247b5d.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140131_210005_zps25247b5d.jpg.html)
rear parking lights
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140131_205925_zpscbc21477.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140131_205925_zpscbc21477.jpg.html)
rear brake lights
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140131_205904_zpsef74119d.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140131_205904_zpsef74119d.jpg.html)
cranking the jeep from the key..... <------VIDEO HERE
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/th_20140131_215451_zps314dbdb1.jpg (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/20140131_215451_zps314dbdb1.mp4)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:30 PM
2-20-14

.............GOOD NEWS.............

THE HOMEWRECKER IS ALIVE

I had an extra fuel pump just laying around in the garage from my old 85 ranger and I've used that same pump on my buddy's jeep......... so i connected it all up and the pump worked and got fuel to the rail but she didn't want to fire, so i remembered that that pump was still under warranty, and it still didn't want to fire. at that point i just wanted to shoot myself lol, when a friend moved up north to Sacramento he gave me a few extra parts so that he didn't have to throw them away, and one part he gave me was a ECU, cause extra jeep parts a plus in my book lol............. i disconnected my ECU and put the one he gave me up and the ***** fired up............ NOW all i need to do if find to do is run brake lines, trans lines, and find a good used old trans to see if she'll move lol

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:31 PM
3-24-14

i was going to make the rear tube flares for the scrambler but then i saw how cheap the Smittybilt one are............. to bad they don't have a larger flare..... need to do some trimming to make them fit better
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140320_212254_zpsd6c943e0.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140320_212254_zpsd6c943e0.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140320_212239_zps3ef32b98.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140320_212239_zps3ef32b98.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140320_212226_zps5b123b3e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140320_212226_zps5b123b3e.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:32 PM
4-3-14

well last week i got my drive shafts from the Ed Moore Drive Line in San Bernardino...... i wanted to go with a 2" .188" DOM for my drive shafts but after talking to them i just went with .120" instead i took them 2 shafts form a Cherokee and they shortened the one rear and lengthened the front.......... grand total was $257 cheap as HELL....... and of course its all 1310 spicer u-joints
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140326_180438_zps64a9a485.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140326_180438_zps64a9a485.jpg.html)

also i got a new weld, didn't know what i wanted to get at first but then i got an e-mail from Eastwood and they where having a sale on there welder and the reviews were really good so i did it, and i got the cart from good old harbor freight i like that i can put my helmet and all my consumables in one spot
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140401_115410_zps52f44eb8.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140401_115410_zps52f44eb8.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140401_212036_zpsda1f8c12.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140401_212036_zpsda1f8c12.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140401_212045_zps2d387377.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140401_212045_zps2d387377.jpg.html)

oh and i also got my rebuilt trans from the shop so shes getting there very quickly

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:32 PM
4-9-14

for the past couple night i did some work, i tied in the cage to the crush corners........... i still need to counter sink the heads and added gussets
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140408_202036_zps98d96a8b.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140408_202036_zps98d96a8b.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140408_202015_zps659c6a0a.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140408_202015_zps659c6a0a.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140408_201925_zpsa85bef22.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140408_201925_zpsa85bef22.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140408_201938_zps84442643.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140408_201938_zps84442643.jpg.html)

made this bracket to hold the heater valve, i love making custom stuff lol
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140408_213025_zps3898ab54.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140408_213025_zps3898ab54.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140408_213033_zpsf45e1436.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140408_213033_zpsf45e1436.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140408_213043_zps6bc9aeae.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140408_213043_zps6bc9aeae.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140408_213102_zpsa70cc0a7.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140408_213102_zpsa70cc0a7.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140408_213110_zps5867eee1.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140408_213110_zps5867eee1.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:33 PM
4-14-14

did some more work on the 8 this weekend, didn't know if i wanted to do this cause the ability to put the window down is kid of cool,....... what am i saying i dont think ill never put the windshield down, so i cut off the hinges
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140413_160618_zpsfcd6a3f1.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140413_160618_zpsfcd6a3f1.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140413_160630_zps5275a4ec.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140413_160630_zps5275a4ec.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:33 PM
5-8-14

last week i ordered my led light bar mount from motobilt, i wanted to make it but sometimes its just don't have the time......
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140507_163849_zps46c2cc28.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140507_163849_zps46c2cc28.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140507_174145_zps35cc6a7e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140507_174145_zps35cc6a7e.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140507_172854_zps4465d1a4.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140507_172854_zps4465d1a4.jpg.html)

i'm hopping to have my sliders and center part for my dash cut-out 2day at work well see if that happens, work is way to busy but i got to try

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:34 PM
6-16-14

ok its been a long time since ive posted anything so here it goes............ for the past few weeks ive been working away on the jeep here and there heres a few pics of the new top i scored a while back

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140606_171405_zpsfba1d30f.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140606_171405_zpsfba1d30f.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140606_171450_zps81129d40.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140606_171450_zps81129d40.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140606_171455_zpsc69c2f5b.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140606_171455_zpsc69c2f5b.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140606_171529_zps3568f13a.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140606_171529_zps3568f13a.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140606_171538_zpsc4be6c86.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140606_171538_zpsc4be6c86.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140606_171550_zpsb2f4909e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140606_171550_zpsb2f4909e.jpg.html)

i finally mounted the dome light mount, the shifter with the new t-case shifter i had to re-designed
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140615_233241_zpsd1be8746.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140615_233241_zpsd1be8746.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140615_233339_zpsb4411897.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140615_233339_zpsb4411897.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140615_233301_zps75753c07.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140615_233301_zps75753c07.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140615_233459_zps41360a35.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140615_233459_zps41360a35.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:35 PM
6-20-14

got the 3rd member back from currie...............
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140619_193804_zps5ed8754b.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140619_193804_zps5ed8754b.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:36 PM
7-11-14

last few weeks just been hacking away on the frame since i took the body off...... wired wheeled it, lightly sanded, and welded

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205317_zpsfba9c11c.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205317_zpsfba9c11c.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205322_zps078cfde5.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205322_zps078cfde5.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205328_zps9f637817.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205328_zps9f637817.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205358_zpsa90e9df7.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205358_zpsa90e9df7.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205430_zps6ec0e941.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205430_zps6ec0e941.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205444_zpse9676369.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205444_zpse9676369.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205438_zpsf761d97b.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205438_zpsf761d97b.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205459_zpsee68fef7.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205459_zpsee68fef7.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205453_zps86e9a21e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205453_zps86e9a21e.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205301_zps04a850c7.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205301_zps04a850c7.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205311_zps024e22a7.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205311_zps024e22a7.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140710_205243_zps73e2c255.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140710_205243_zps73e2c255.jpg.html)

ill post more pics of the frame today

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:36 PM
7-25-14

more pics of the frame painted
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140713_171011_zps7d0d391e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140713_171011_zps7d0d391e.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140713_171003_zps9bb4c17e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140713_171003_zps9bb4c17e.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140713_170952_zps5afdd258.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140713_170952_zps5afdd258.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140713_170943_zpsbdd1f562.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140713_170943_zpsbdd1f562.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:37 PM
7-28-14

did some work over the weekend................
did some modeling for my exhaust hangers, why you ask just cause i can lol
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140723_145408_zps74efc1cc.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140723_145408_zps74efc1cc.jpg.html)
cleaned up the front axle to get the gears installed
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140715_201657_zpse569b256.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140715_201657_zpse569b256.jpg.html)
cleaned up the links for paint
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140726_120021_zps1aaefc01.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140726_120021_zps1aaefc01.jpg.html)
pained the tank, even though its going to get changed in the future
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140726_174320_zps0705eec8.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140726_174320_zps0705eec8.jpg.html)
mounted the stiffeners and welded them
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140726_170656_zps952851cf.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140726_170656_zps952851cf.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140726_174308_zpsc1147103.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140726_174308_zpsc1147103.jpg.html)
mounted the motor, trans, t-case, fuel, brake, & vapor lines
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140726_174335_zpsaebd0f14.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140726_174335_zpsaebd0f14.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140726_174348_zpsd3131e3b.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140726_174348_zpsd3131e3b.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140726_174356_zps46b22454.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140726_174356_zps46b22454.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:37 PM
8-4-14

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140728_134644_zps7e55ae59.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140728_134644_zps7e55ae59.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140728_134700_zps939d0b77.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140728_134700_zps939d0b77.jpg.html)
from this to......
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140803_114934_zps0e70bf39.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140803_114934_zps0e70bf39.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140803_114920_zps674de565.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140803_114920_zps674de565.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140803_114930_zps1b6cac83.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140803_114930_zps1b6cac83.jpg.html)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140803_180749_zpse40f456a.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140803_180749_zpse40f456a.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140803_180801_zpsaa67e68a.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140803_180801_zpsaa67e68a.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140803_180819_zps8bcfcad0.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140803_180819_zps8bcfcad0.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140803_180823_zpsccbb328a.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140803_180823_zpsccbb328a.jpg.html)
got to love the small details..........
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140803_180756_zps5805c44b.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140803_180756_zps5805c44b.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:38 PM
8-13-14

last week i had to put the frame in the garage do to my wife hosting a bridal shower...........
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140807_210008_zps179f3c36.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140807_210008_zps179f3c36.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140807_210015_zpsbd7b6a61.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140807_210015_zpsbd7b6a61.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140807_210024_zps9b569bac.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140807_210024_zps9b569bac.jpg.html)

yesterday i rolled the body out and degreased underneath it
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140812_193718_zpse7ae7c62.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140812_193718_zpse7ae7c62.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140812_193728_zpsc18cb7d4.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140812_193728_zpsc18cb7d4.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:39 PM
9-2-14

Pics be for POR15 was put on
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140823_131007_zpse3addd36.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140823_131007_zpse3addd36.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140823_131020_zps6769f0b4.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140823_131020_zps6769f0b4.jpg.html)http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140823_131017_zps3ef82362.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140823_131017_zps3ef82362.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140830_180215_zps175acea2.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140830_180215_zps175acea2.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140830_180223_zps890c445d.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140830_180223_zps890c445d.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140830_180233_zps48f8d1bd.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140830_180233_zps48f8d1bd.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140830_191958_zps807f620e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140830_191958_zps807f620e.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140830_192007_zps68d750c8.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140830_192007_zps68d750c8.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:39 PM
9-2-14

Pics of the POR15 BEING SPRAYED ON
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMG951867_zps4beb89a7.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMG951867_zps4beb89a7.jpg.html)
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMG951864_zpsdfde5911.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMG951864_zpsdfde5911.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/IMG951865_zps2c3297a2.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/IMG951865_zps2c3297a2.jpg.html)
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:40 PM
9-2-14

Pics of UPOL Rapter bed liner being sprayed on
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:40 PM
9-8-14

did some work this weekend

pics of the shift knobs for my t-case & trans shifter, there from Bomber Fabrication
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140903_001213_zpsdd7b6898.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140903_001213_zpsdd7b6898.jpg.html)

painted the ends of the front shafts and u-joint
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:41 PM
9-8-14

rear axle coming together
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140903_211829_zpsddb0db4c.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140903_211829_zpsddb0db4c.jpg.html)

still need to paint the fron axle
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140903_001141_zps11ac5877.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140903_001141_zps11ac5877.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:41 PM
9-8-14

just like i did for the bottom of the jeep tub i did to the inside with the por15 and rapter bed liner

removed the surface rust
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:42 PM
9-15-14

Heres a clip of by son just doing his thing
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/th_20140821_200123_zps440b7dd7.mp4 (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/20140821_200123_zps440b7dd7.mp4)

Heres a few pics of my son a few weeks back, he was playing in the garage well i was working on my jeep
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140821_200035_zpsaef62d3d.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140821_200035_zpsaef62d3d.jpg.html)
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140821_195909_zps4ee31a6c.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140821_195909_zps4ee31a6c.jpg.html)
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140821_195803_zpsce04f348.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140821_195803_zpsce04f348.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:42 PM
9-15-14

Pics of the front hp dana 44 painted
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140912_185222_zpsea025a7c.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140912_185222_zpsea025a7c.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140912_185234_zps51b28a19.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140912_185234_zps51b28a19.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140912_185243_zps0a9134b7.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140912_185243_zps0a9134b7.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140912_185250_zpsad136edb.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140912_185250_zpsad136edb.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140913_195709_zps0b965954.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140913_195709_zps0b965954.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:43 PM
9-15-14

Fri night pulled the fame out of the garage and mounted the body to it and on sat after I put the rear axle on i rolled it into the garage to but the front axle on
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20140912_195227_zps8b4b15ff.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20140912_195227_zps8b4b15ff.jpg.html)
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:44 PM
9-29-14

Well on Thu of last week we found out what we are having..... and it going to be a girl. So my son Eli will be a big brother, im sooo happy
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found some time to work on the jeep this weekend
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:45 PM
10-6-14

on Sat did some more work on the 8 after coming back from the offroad expo, finished welding up the motor mounts and painted them
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20141005_140222_zpsdd287ef8.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20141005_140222_zpsdd287ef8.jpg.html)
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20141005_140240_zpsb66fcc1e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20141005_140240_zpsb66fcc1e.jpg.html)

welded up the cracks on the exhaust manifold and drag link, painted and mounted drag link
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20141005_140303_zpsccd9302d.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20141005_140303_zpsccd9302d.jpg.html)
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20141005_140236_zps9a978db3.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20141005_140236_zps9a978db3.jpg.html)

mounted the intake and exhaust manifold
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20141005_140314_zpsfbaa448a.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20141005_140314_zpsfbaa448a.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:46 PM
5-6-14

Its been a way since I've posted anything on the jeep because my daughter was born on February 5th, since her birth there had been noooooooo time to work on the Homewreaker but its ok I love spending time with my family, i just wish I could find time to finisher her up so i can spend the time with my family and the jeep lol
&
In January I routed trans line to the cooler, rear brake lines,cage & roof power coated, & sliders made
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150114_161841_zpswgym8mxy.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150114_161841_zpswgym8mxy.jpg.html)
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81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 02:46 PM
5-6-14

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150116_095442_zps42hpdhge.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150116_095442_zps42hpdhge.jpg.html)
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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150116_165433_zps3sof53du.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150116_165433_zps3sof53du.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150116_110943_zpsgw816f4c.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150116_110943_zpsgw816f4c.jpg.html)

pic my daughter
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150205_035529_zpsbg4noz2e.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150205_035529_zpsbg4noz2e.jpg.html)

new radiator & mount
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150404_184554_zpsltwl7lwf.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150404_184554_zpsltwl7lwf.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150404_184607_zpsk5mta3w3.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150404_184607_zpsk5mta3w3.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150404_184617_zpsoirtcqld.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150404_184617_zpsoirtcqld.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150404_184559_zpso3awhuiv.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150404_184559_zpso3awhuiv.jpg.html)

what bluetooth I want to go with
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150319_124334_zps5hgoeklm.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150319_124334_zps5hgoeklm.jpg.html)

4.3LXJ
07-29-2015, 03:58 PM
It is looking good. I take it you won't have headlight buckets?

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 04:19 PM
It is looking good. I take it you won't have headlight buckets?

Thanks, I will have head light, I guess I didn't have pics with the head light on.

4.3LXJ
07-29-2015, 04:32 PM
I guess I misjudged. It looked like the headlight bucket would be in the radiator. I had issues lit that putting a BeCool radiator in a TJ

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 04:38 PM
I guess I misjudged. It looked like the headlight bucket would be in the radiator. I had issues lit that putting a BeCool radiator in a TJ

got it..... when i cut the grill and mounted the radiator i thought the same thing...... then i put the buckets in and i was in the clear........ :bacondance:

abebehrmann
07-29-2015, 04:41 PM
Thank for sharing your build! :thumbsup:

How do you like that Eastwood 175 MIG? I'm going to be purchasing a new welder soon and that is one that has caught my eye.

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 04:52 PM
Thank for sharing your build! :thumbsup:

How do you like that Eastwood 175 MIG? I'm going to be purchasing a new welder soon and that is one that has caught my eye.

anytime..... i started to listen to the podcast and im on episode 008 and so i thought i'll give it a try, and so far im loving it

i loved the Eastwood welder, at first i had an issue with it case the gas would shut off after welding but 2 solenoids later i was the welder so they shipped me a new one and it works like a champ plus the 3 year no question ask warranty was the selling point as well as the price........ the only thing i dont like about the welder is that it releases gas to cool the weld down which waist gas but thats what ever now

Mudderoy
07-29-2015, 08:02 PM
Noooooo! I want to see more!!!!!

81scramblermike
07-29-2015, 09:26 PM
Noooooo! I want to see more!!!!!

Lol Sorry @Mudderoy thats all I got for now..... having 2 kids are joke with one kids I had lots of time to work on the jeep amostly en ever I needed it..... but now with my daughter here I mostly have my son and my wife mostly gots the daughter....... I'll do my best to post more pics as soon as I get them

4.3LXJ
07-29-2015, 10:05 PM
Ah, reality sets in. Better get him acquainted with the shop, then you can both spend time in it working on the Jeep

bluedragon436
07-30-2015, 05:08 AM
That is one clean looking build.. Can't wait to learn how to do some fab & welding... even more so to get to this level.. One day, hopefully!!

81scramblermike
07-30-2015, 12:03 PM
Ah, reality sets in. Better get him acquainted with the shop, then you can both spend time in it working on the Jeep

thats the plan, @4.3LXJ

81scramblermike
07-30-2015, 12:05 PM
That is one clean looking build.. Can't wait to learn how to do some fab & welding... even more so to get to this level.. One day, hopefully!!


The only way to learn is just do it, have fun with it @bluedragon436

4.3LXJ
07-30-2015, 12:18 PM
thats the plan, @4.3LXJ

Worked well for me. One joined me in the shop, the other was mommas boy. The shop boy now has three Jeeps, more than I do

XJ Wheeler
07-30-2015, 03:24 PM
I have thoroughly enjoyed your build thus far. I am a detailed oriented person and to see the fine work going into it really impresses me. Obviously you have access to some very nice machines. Hopefully one day I can get my hands on some. :D Absolutely LOVING all the custom one-off pieces you're building. One of my favorite things to do with mine is making my own parts. And the practice is great to accel skills.

Looking forward to the continuation, whenever the family will let you. ;)

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

Pookapotamus
07-30-2015, 06:12 PM
So nice to see some one else doing a crazy jeep build! :popcorn:





Very very nice work! and I love the scrambler!!! Your attention to detail is awesome!!! And love all your fab work!!!



Are you keeping the stock 4.2L or going stroker???



I see you are married with kids but do you need a new pet? Pookapotomi are very friendly! Although we do tend to eat a lot, use your tools with out asking, hit on your friends and drink too much! Nevertheless Adopt me!!! :pray:



I see you use Solidworks, i'm an inventor user myself but wont hold that against you. Here is one of my projects i'm working on:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/30/85c09be45ed1767bef050fb3cdab72e7.jpg



welcome to the forum and check out my builds in my signature! i'm off to drool all over your pics again!!!:drool:

abebehrmann
07-30-2015, 06:17 PM
So nice to see some one else doing a crazy jeep build! :popcorn:


Very very nice work! and I love the scrambler!!! Your attention to detail is awesome!!! And love all your fab work!!!

Are you keeping the stock 4.2L or going stroker???
:


I think he said it came with a 4banger and he replaced it with a 4.0L/AW4 combo.

Pookapotamus
07-30-2015, 06:22 PM
I was excited, didn't read that much, going back through again!!!:P

bluedragon436
07-30-2015, 08:32 PM
The only way to learn is just do it, have fun with it @bluedragon436

I plan to do that... Just got to figure out a good starter welder, that won't break the bank... just to start and learn welding... then pick up a nicer better welder for doing more important things such as suspension welding and such... when a much better burn in is required... I don't want to break the bank getting started though, in case it somehow kicks my butt...

abebehrmann
07-31-2015, 11:51 AM
I plan to do that... Just got to figure out a good starter welder, that won't break the bank... just to start and learn welding... then pick up a nicer better welder for doing more important things such as suspension welding and such... when a much better burn in is required... I don't want to break the bank getting started though, in case it somehow kicks my butt...

Blue, you should check out that Eastwood 175. It's not much more expensive than a lot of other brand's 140 amp MIG machines and it comes with spool gun for welding aluminum which you usually have to spend an additional $150-$200 to get.

http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welders-175-amp-mig-welder-w-spool-gun.html

I'm currently leaning towards a Power iMIG 200 from Everlast. I've only heard good things about them and the prices sure look good (and a 5 year warranty to boot), but the Eastwood 175 definitely caught my eye.

My thinking is why spend money on a machine that won't do what you ultimately have in mind. Buy once and learn on the machine you'll be doing most of your work with. In any case, based on my Craigslist research good welders kept in good condition seem to hold their value pretty well so whatever choice you make I don't think you can go wrong.


-Sorry to jack your build thread Scrambler Mike.

autotech98
08-01-2015, 06:52 PM
Awesome machine man. Cant wait to see more!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547

81scramblermike
08-03-2015, 12:06 PM
Worked well for me. One joined me in the shop, the other was mommas boy. The shop boy now has three Jeeps, more than I do

nice..... my plan is to get both my kids to help on each others build when the time comes..... and yes i will be teaching my daughter what ever i can about cars

81scramblermike
08-03-2015, 12:09 PM
I have thoroughly enjoyed your build thus far. I am a detailed oriented person and to see the fine work going into it really impresses me. Obviously you have access to some very nice machines. Hopefully one day I can get my hands on some. :D Absolutely LOVING all the custom one-off pieces you're building. One of my favorite things to do with mine is making my own parts. And the practice is great to accel skills.

Looking forward to the continuation, whenever the family will let you. ;)

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

thanks @XJ Wheeler......... with an engineering background i try to do my best with what ever my hand touch lol glad you like the build so far..... :bacondance::bacondance:

4.3LXJ
08-03-2015, 12:44 PM
nice..... my plan is to get both my kids to help on each others build when the time comes..... and yes i will be teaching my daughter what ever i can about cars

I have a granddaughter that wants a Cherokee. You can be sure she will be working on her own rig. Meanwhile, she wants to borrow my XJ. Seems there are a couple of boys at school with a new Cherokee that think they are hot stuff with their luggage rack, one of the few accessories you can get for them. She said something about crushing …………..



http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Pauls%20TJ/IMG_0806_zpsfgyvp7ji.jpg

81scramblermike
08-03-2015, 02:17 PM
So nice to see some one else doing a crazy jeep build! :popcorn:

Very very nice work! and I love the scrambler!!! Your attention to detail is awesome!!! And love all your fab work!!!

Are you keeping the stock 4.2L or going stroker???

I see you are married with kids but do you need a new pet? Pookapotomi are very friendly! Although we do tend to eat a lot, use your tools with out asking, hit on your friends and drink too much! Nevertheless Adopt me!!! :pray:

I see you use Solidworks, i'm an inventor user myself but wont hold that against you. Here is one of my projects i'm working on:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/30/85c09be45ed1767bef050fb3cdab72e7.jpg

welcome to the forum and check out my builds in my signature! i'm off to drool all over your pics again!!!:drool:

THANKS MAN............ @Pookapotamus the attention to detail is cause of my engineering background i can't help it lol...... lol going with a 4.0l and AW4 from a 91 xj sorry the wife doesn't want pets yet, may be a dog sorry brother lol i love using solidworks, haven't had the time to try inventor yet lol ......... good looking project ill have to take a look at it

81scramblermike
08-03-2015, 02:20 PM
I think he said it came with a 4banger and he replaced it with a 4.0L/AW4 combo.

@abebehrmann yes :D

81scramblermike
08-03-2015, 02:21 PM
I was excited, didn't read that much, going back through again!!!:P

@Pookapotamus it happen lol

81scramblermike
08-03-2015, 02:27 PM
I plan to do that... Just got to figure out a good starter welder, that won't break the bank... just to start and learn welding... then pick up a nicer better welder for doing more important things such as suspension welding and such... when a much better burn in is required... I don't want to break the bank getting started though, in case it somehow kicks my butt...


Blue, you should check out that Eastwood 175. It's not much more expensive than a lot of other brand's 140 amp MIG machines and it comes with spool gun for welding aluminum which you usually have to spend an additional $150-$200 to get.

http://www.eastwood.com/mig-welders-175-amp-mig-welder-w-spool-gun.html

I'm currently leaning towards a Power iMIG 200 from Everlast. I've only heard good things about them and the prices sure look good (and a 5 year warranty to boot), but the Eastwood 175 definitely caught my eye.

My thinking is why spend money on a machine that won't do what you ultimately have in mind. Buy once and learn on the machine you'll be doing most of your work with. In any case, based on my Craigslist research good welders kept in good condition seem to hold their value pretty well so whatever choice you make I don't think you can go wrong.


-Sorry to jack your build thread Scrambler Mike.

@bluedragon436 just remember when you get the welder you need the tank, helmet, gloves, cart and a few small things the cost will rise quickly lol..... to quickly for the wife but oh well she got over it lol

@abebehrmann its all good..... i was going to suggest the east wood welder also, thats the one i have...... i love my eastwood welder

81scramblermike
08-03-2015, 02:28 PM
Awesome machine man. Cant wait to see more!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547

@autotech98 thanks man, you me and a few people can wait to check it out lol :bacondance::bacondance:

81scramblermike
08-03-2015, 02:30 PM
I have a granddaughter that wants a Cherokee. You can be sure she will be working on her own rig. Meanwhile, she wants to borrow my XJ. Seems there are a couple of boys at school with a new Cherokee that think they are hot stuff with their luggage rack, one of the few accessories you can get for them. She said something about crushing …………..



http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Pauls%20TJ/IMG_0806_zpsfgyvp7ji.jpg

lol nice get her hand dirty lol

4.3LXJ
08-03-2015, 02:40 PM
lol nice get her hand dirty lol

Yup, hasn't got her license yet, but she can change oil and tires :bacondance:

81scramblermike
08-10-2015, 12:08 PM
did some work on the jeep this weekend...... instead of 2 hrs of sanding I just used some muriatic acid and lots off water, still got some surface rust but thats nothing that some scotch bright pad can't handle pics coming soon

81scramblermike
08-11-2015, 12:24 PM
Got the jeep finish lol j/k its my sons jeep that i finished lol
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150727_183957_zpshjv51x3x.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150727_183957_zpshjv51x3x.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150726_115515_zpskxsrp5yj.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150726_115515_zpskxsrp5yj.jpg.html)

added some vinyl under my roof of the jeep
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150523_192633_zpskavrf3dz.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150523_192633_zpskavrf3dz.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150523_194013_zpsevk1dpq6.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150523_194013_zpsevk1dpq6.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150523_202021_zpsnvpewszx.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150523_202021_zpsnvpewszx.jpg.html)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150525_165517_zpsljm29mpn.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150525_165517_zpsljm29mpn.jpg.html)

painted the light bar mounts
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150525_165544_zpsrxwgldlq.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150525_165544_zpsrxwgldlq.jpg.html)

painted one wheel well
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150808_105857_zpstvsd9v3c.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150808_105857_zpstvsd9v3c.jpg.html)

81scramblermike
08-11-2015, 12:28 PM
new parts
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150808_110255_zpsxjatmbds.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150808_110255_zpsxjatmbds.jpg.html)

was going to sand the fenders down but i was thinging it would take 1hr per fender so I had some acid and it worded much better..... total time 35 mins for both fenders
before
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150808_122208_zps8fgi543t.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150808_122208_zps8fgi543t.jpg.html)
after
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/mike_bfdr/cj-8/20150808_122147_zpsc2crm80l.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/user/mike_bfdr/media/cj-8/20150808_122147_zpsc2crm80l.jpg.html)

Pookapotamus
08-11-2015, 01:21 PM
Drool!!!!!!!


Having 4WD means getting stuck in more inaccessible places!

81scramblermike
08-12-2015, 12:25 PM
Drool!!!!!!!


Having 4WD means getting stuck in more inaccessible places!

:bacondance: