Awesome bud! Glad to see the xj is tearing it up out there and the wife is getting involved! We are gonna need more updates though! (I also have been slacking in the updates...)
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Awesome bud! Glad to see the xj is tearing it up out there and the wife is getting involved! We are gonna need more updates though! (I also have been slacking in the updates...)
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Congratulations Jake!!!
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Colorado seems to be the place for them. Back in the 80s my mom went on vacation there and says they were everywhere. She had/has one as well so it was a shocker even back then. The coast seems to...
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Wow, now that's service!
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That's awesome! God is good!
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You got it Jake. Sounds very similar to Brasscatz situation and that's going very well. I'll be praying...
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Its probably worth it if the body is in good shape, most scouts aren't. But those motors are HARD to find parts for. Ours has an external bypass oil filter just because the stock ones are so...
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Just over a thousand made that year with the diesel. Same engine they put in the old cj10.
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Depends on the price to me.
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Man! Looks good Jake! Glad ya got it done and pretty quickly too.
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Wow man! That's awesome. You may have to let him lead once now. :D Congrats on the upcoming uncle-hood(?)!
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I do think a good base is important if you're bracing to the frame. It doesn't have to be full stiffeners but i do think that's best.
I have a feeling that's how its gonna be for me. Once i get in...
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A little hard to picture since i've never done it nor there to see it but i think the first plan will work out since you can't do the floors yet. Have you thought about tying into the "frame rail"? I...
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Sounds like a plan! Ya got me thinking now...
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Yeah, i've researched a ton on this and most don't give good photos or info on one particular part. The inner factory rocker. How much did you cut off and how are you tying/welding the tubing into...
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Love the challenge! Sounds like a good time.
Give us plenty of pics of that rocker replacement. Need to do mine too.