93 zj GCT

[4x4troy]

the GCT stands for grand cherokee truck......

building me a zj pickup. started a week ago and here are the pics of the progress.

what i started with.. in this pic the interior is removed;;;

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/highbac.jpg

and the chop begins....

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/chopped.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/thechopinstall.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/thechopinstall3.jpg

the metal work...

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/drsidecap.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/roofcap.jpg

the glass work....

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/glasswork.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/glasswork2.jpg


now i need to finish a few more layers of glass then some lite bondo work and it will be prep and paint time .

heres some more photos...
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/hiliftmount.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/rearsidebrace.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/firstlayerofbondo.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/sanddr.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/sandps.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/sandtop.jpg


here is it as of 2am sunday morning...still aways to go
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/cage2.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/cage.jpg

heres some pics
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/cage6.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/cage5.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/cage3.jpg

thats is as of today. still along way to go.

[bluedragon436]

That is a clean looking chop you got going on.. Can't wait to see the progress..

[4x4troy]

thank you

[cantab27]

coolies ,,, will be watching with interest......looking forward to updates troy

[4x4troy]

thanks... i will post as i do things to it

[bigjim350]

COOL! Havent seen many chopped ZJ's. Looks good.

[4x4troy]

33's going on........
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/wheels.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/wheel.jpg

[cantab27]

bling bling rims,,coolies what make are they,,,very nice

[4x4troy]

they are 15x10 primes but the bling is going bye bye....going to get painted black

[4x4troy]

here she is all lifted and tires on. its a beast now.....the white one is bears...twissedxj's....
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/liftedbear.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/lifted4.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/lifted3.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/lifted2.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/lifted.jpg

[dagr8tim]

Looks good.

Are you done, or are you planning more mods?

[4x4troy]

lots more to come...stay tuned

[4x4troy]

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing2.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing3.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing4.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing5.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing6.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing7.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing8.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing9.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing10.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/playing11.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Just like any Jeep.. Looks real nice with a fresh coat of mud!!

[dagr8tim]

Looks like fun.

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, definitely taking shape.

[4x4troy]

here it is a few days ago rompin through some mud
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/zjslinging.jpg
and i did some painting to it today...getting some ideas
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/ZJPAINT-1.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Troy, that is really coming together now. I was a little skeptical at first, but this is looking real good.

[4x4troy]

thank you sir

[4x4troy]

went out and played a little....all my flex is gone...i need to get longer shocks bad.....http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/000_0001-1.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/000_0002-1.jpg

[4x4troy]

heres some pics from today...wish i had this flex at the local spot the other day...all i did was disco the shocks...
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/nos6.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/noshock2.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/nos3.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/nos5.jpg
thats a 4" gap between the shock and its mounting point
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/nos4.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/norear4.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/nosrear.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/norear5.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/nosrear2.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Yeah, looks like you are due for some

[bluedragon436]

Looking good.... and yeah I would def. recommend picking up some longer travel shocks... damn those shocks for limiting travel... LOL

[4x4troy]

the beast is dead. my dumbass rolled it. went playing went up a hill alittle to much off camber and flopped her over to the roof.
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/wrecked6.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/wrecked5.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/wrecked2.jpg
http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx97/90lincolnlsc/wrecked.jpg

[cantab27]

sucks dude,,,hope ya ok and nothing but ya pride took a hit.........

[4.3LXJ]

Man, that is a tough break. Hope you are OK. Any plans now for it?

[4x4troy]

yeah i am ok...melissa is freakin out..she was not with me but was worried about me being hurt. i wish i would have finished the cage before this but...............don't know whats happening yet. insurance is got it now.

[4.3LXJ]

If insurance is going to pay for it, pull the wheels and tires and stereo if you have one in. They won't give you a dime for them. Give them some stock bald rollers.

[4x4troy]

already did all that...lol.....pulling the lift to

[4.3LXJ]

Good man :thumbsup:

[cantab27]

already did all that...lol.....pulling the lift to

good shit troy/.....find another to chop...do a xj ,,they look better:rolleye0012::D

[4x4troy]

thinking about turning the zj into a buggy. also looking at a ...don't lynch me now... 1992 isuzu pup 4x4 that is nicely done. also a few jeeps too....one nice xj

[dagr8tim]

I'd consider buying it back from the insurance for basically scrap price.

[cantab27]

thinking about turning the zj into a buggy. also looking at a ...don't lynch me now... 1992 isuzu pup 4x4 that is nicely done. also a few jeeps too....one nice xj

lost me on the isuzu pup...;)...

[bluedragon436]

I would def. turn that into a buggy... then you got a play toy... and can pick up another Jeep for a DD/occasional toy!!

[4x4troy]

thats what i am going to try to do...buy it back and buggy it and buy a dd and maybe a zj for melissa

[bluedragon436]

Figure by now it has all gone through the processes.. Was wondering what ever happened to the ZJ, as to whether you bought it back and continued on or not??

[4x4troy]

nope they took it...got $2600 for it but i got my tires,lift and the cage i put on all off of it. i have a 1998 sahara tj wrangler now

[bluedragon436]

Nice deal.. I know its not the same as having it.. but at least you didn't get shafted!!

[dagr8tim]

Where those rims the American Racing version of Gamblers?