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NCJeepin
04-05-2008, 12:46 AM
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhoto&albumID=20452&imageID=23351040&MyToken=23e68a0d-e154-44d2-85b0-7c9518eee58f

Ive owned/drove a jeep ever since i started driving. This will be one of my best builds.. I have done major builds on CJs and WJs now here comes the one that I play to keep and hand down for generations to come.

My father bought this jeep years ago. and i thought it was the best thing since sliced bread that my dad actually wanted to drive a jeep around... A few years ago, he finally had the chance to purchase his dream car, and the jeep just sat in the yard, until i decided to visit and brush the pine straw off it and drive the hell out of it for the weekend.

Back in January i finally convinced him I needed it more them he did, and i'd make a great vheicle out of it, I went up where my parents lived with a u-haul trailer and towed the beast back.... It runs and drives just fine. Just old, neglected, and ready for a face lift.

Current Upgrades:

2" Shackles
AR offset wheels with 31x10.50 street tires
Hardtop (installed March 08)
3 piece top set
Factory brush guard
Factory light bar (removed)
Factory hitch
Webber Carb conversion with nutter bypass
Full hard doors
Half hard doors



Needs/Issues:

Suspension/rubber bushings are shot...
Rear track bar moved all over the place in its mount.
Windshield is shot
Wiper blades have no tension on glass
paint is shot
Leafs are negative arched
Top
Wiring work
Replacement Stereo
Something other then street tires
Typically offroad ready outfitting.

Parts Inventory/on order:

2" reciever
CJ winshield hinges (with mirror mounts)
NIB windshield frame
1" daystar body lift w/bushing replacement
48" Hi-Lift Xtreme jack
4 KC Daylighters
KC Daylighter windshield hinge light mount
TuffStuff hood rack for Hi-Lift
Light Kit for hood rack
hard top quick release kit
Replacement Wiper Arms
Warn rock sliders
HD Steering Shaft
Extended Flares
New Door Handles


Future Plans/Parts:

Complete Repaint.. Homedone (my first)
Duraline roll in liner for interior
1" Lifted Motor Mounts
3.5" BDS or Rusty's Lift
Warn M8000 Winch
Reseal/go through or replace axles
SYE
Safari Rack System
Limb Risers
33x12.50 tires
Rusty's steering system upgrade
Undercoat body
Rework Drivers door skin
Rebuild both full doors, seals, vents, etc...


Its going to be fun, hope to have it about 90% done by the end of the year.... Hope to have it to uwharrie by the end of the summer

Stay tuned!!!

NCJeepin
04-05-2008, 12:48 AM
Here is what I'm starting with

http://a109.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/95/l_6fa2e2788219f955baf40c30fce02104.jpg

MANGLER
04-05-2008, 08:58 AM
Looks good! That's one serious push bumper :D

NCJeepin
04-05-2008, 09:24 AM
Yeah jeep actually made something that looked badassed.. that is a MOPAR part believe it or not..

too bad they were not smart enough to let it extend far enough to protect the fenders :roll:

the cdogg
04-08-2008, 01:33 AM
Mopar is actually coming back with their offroad heritage. 4.5 long arm, hemi swap, and dana 60 axle kits on the way for the new JKs

NCJeepin
04-08-2008, 10:27 PM
All i can say is im glad they decided to come back to what made them a viable car company anyways.


I got some parts in yesterday and today.. I really can't do anything til i move in my new house next week, Let me say this... The new Hilift Xtreme is one badassed piece of equiptment

Bryan
04-11-2008, 10:38 AM
I'm looking forward to the finished product. I would pick Pete (Jeepin1995)'s brain before you get started he's been there done that with the whole process. Good luck!

jeepin1995
04-13-2008, 05:07 PM
good to see another YJ under the knife!

jeepin1995
05-05-2008, 04:51 PM
any progress?

NCJeepin
05-05-2008, 09:54 PM
just got most my parts in, but no progress... I am still getting settled in my new place.. hopfully i'll get back to it in the next couple of weeks

NCJeepin
01-23-2009, 01:25 PM
I'm slack.. but here is an updated pic....

Before:
http://www.coastalcarolinaoffroad.com/gallery/files/1/p1010064_thumb.jpg (http://www.coastalcarolinaoffroad.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=80&c=9&userid=1)

Now:

http://www.coastalcarolinaoffroad.com/gallery/files/1/dscf0029_896012_thumb.jpg (http://www.coastalcarolinaoffroad.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=240&c=5)

Bryan
01-23-2009, 10:04 PM
Thank God you got rid of those hideous wheels. Looks good man.

MANGLER
01-24-2009, 09:22 AM
Fantastic good sir. (You know for a YJ) :D