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Time for another update on the Manch. I've got some good things started.
I'll let the pictures explain for the most part. My intentions with the donor 350 were to take it down to the short block and...

Wait What? A new post in the Manch thread?
So it's been quite a while since iv'e posted up here. But I have some pretty good progress to share. I have a larger pile of parts than I did a couple...

Well I've got some pictures to share with everyone.
I have made some big changes to my game plan on the Manch.
A buddy of mine recently acquired a 93 YJ as a parts Jeep For his 1 ton build. It has...

I'm not a huge fan of wood grain, but I like the layout of those gauges.

Thanks for the idea.
Zach

Hey thanks for the suggestions and hints guys. I enjoy hearing feedback from you.

Steve, I plan to run a set of autometers or similar in the stock gauge cluster. I will probably just take apart...

Yeah I have thought about doing a dash swap from a newer XJ but If I go away from the stock one I'll probably just do an tube dash like Dean Murray's.

Thanks for the input though.
Zach

Bit more done on the Manch today.

I ended up pulling the dash apart to remove the dash wiring harness and the fuse block.


Step 1. Remove the dash and other bits that attach to it.
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The time has come!! I have gathered more parts and have done more things on the Manch.

In my last post I alluded to the fact that I have my Novak engine mounts.

Here is what they look like....

Brown Santa visited today and brought me goodies from Novak Engine Adapters......

Hahaha!! I found this for sale in on the side of the road in Idaho Falls. The foot wells were full of water....Now they are full of ice! hahaha.
The sign says $2500 obo. It might be worth that if...

The Brown Santa brought me some awesome goodies from Ruff Stuff!!!!
I have made several orders from the folks over at Ruff Stuff Specialties and I am never disappointed. The quality of their...

Got some good progress on the Manch to share.... The Rear suspension is most of the way sorted out and there is just a bit more welding to be done. I had some good help today and we got lots done.
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So this happened this last week...

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And some goodies from Ruff Stuff Specialties... Can you say...

I've got more progress or more like parts to put in the pile.

I was searching on craigslist and found a feller selling some Cooper STT's in 37". I gave him a call and went and picked them up. ...

So I have made some big decisions on the Manch. With the condition of the vacuum system and some of the other gremlins in the Renix system I decided to eliminate the issues all together.
So after...

A buddy of mine had some ProComp 2.5" YJ Leafs laying around. I got them cheap. I have decided that in order to get the 1 ton axles under the Manch I'm going to convert the front to leaf spring. I...

I ran some cables from the tank to the frame and it started right up.
Thanks for the help,
Zach

Not too much has happened on the Manch lately. I did manage to get the Bed removed. However now it wont start. It started when I moved it to the front of the shop but wouldn't start to get moved...

Hey it's been a while since I last posted up on here. I have been neglecting the Manch a bit.
But I have been mowing over lots of ideas on what direction to go with it. Still trying to figure it out...

In the last couple days I've got some good progress done on the Manch. I ended up removing the front fenders grill and A/C system. I'm trying to get it ready to take the parts off the Popsicle. I...

I took some pictures of the Popsicle. We have decided to name it that.


The body is quite straight. There are a few dents and dings here and there but nothing that a coat of paint and some elbow...

So last week I called a guy up and asked about his $650 dollar XJ. There was no picture in the ad or and more info other than price and that it was a 1990 Jeep Cherokee. He said it was complete, had...

Ooooo! Look what I found.....
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab52/Lil_Z_99/Fred/IMG_20150204_232659450.jpg

-Zach

I actually ordered gaskets and seals last night. I ordered all Fel-Pro. New real main seal. New valve cover gasket. New one piece oil pan gasket and new intake/ exhaust gasket.
There was a new head...

OK thanks for the input Steve. Sounds like a good idea to me. I'm wanting to eventually run a front truss. I think I will tie all the track bar mount in as well.
-Zach