1981 CJ8 Project “Penny”

[rubclt]

Bolts arrived, transmission and transfer case are ready

 

[rubclt]

Driveline Parts going in…

 

[rubclt]

Refurbishing an old set of wood rails. No stain, just old, weathered wood came out darker than the new wood spacer blocks.

 

[Randyzzz]

Refurbishing an old set of wood rails. No stain, just old, weathered wood came out darker than the new wood spacer blocks.
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Are those-?

 

[LetchcoreCJ7]

I would sand those down and start over the product you used made them way too dark it will not look right. All the factory did is clear them.

 

[Randyzzz]

I would sand those down and start over the product you used made them way too dark it will not look right. All the factory did is clear them.

These were quite weathered to start- if they’re the set I’m thinking of. Considering how they looked to start, I’m thinking pretty good!

 

[rubclt]

Thanks @Randyzzz for posting the before photos. Yes, those are the ones I got from you years ago.

The product is clear finish. In photo below is a block I cut for upright with same marine varnish as upright with both sitting on top of unfinished lumber.

 

[designerRob]

That is wierd how that finish made them so much darker. They probably don't look as dark in person as they do in the pics. I think they'll look great.

 

[rubclt]

Wood rails on…

 

[jpnmaine]

Goes great!

 

[rubclt]

Outside view, I compound and polished from rear door back… I guess I need to do finish the rest of jeep

 

[Randyzzz]

Those came out amazing! Never imagined they would clean up that nice. Congrats!

 

[rubclt]

Replaced worn out engine mounts

 

[rubclt]

Ordered new seat covers for seats. Color is close enough to nutmeg. The piping is same as seats vs original is darker.

 

[Chamba]

So it would appear that rather than doing a "ground-up" restoration you're doing more of an "inside-out" restoration.....

 

[rubclt]

Dash pad screw 1, screwdriver 0… warranty replacement screwdriver on the way

 

[Randyzzz]

Ordered new seat covers for seats. Color is close enough to nutmeg. The piping is same as seats vs original is darker.
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Who made those covers?

 

[rubclt]

Who made those covers?

UPHOLSTERY KIT - FITS JEEP CJ 1979-1990 FIXED HIGH BACK BUCKET SEATS | eBay

Fits Jeep CJ5 CJ7 CJ8 Fixed High Back Front Bucket Seats 1979-1986 (also fits early YJ up to 1990). Faces have sewn-in 1/2" Upholstery Foam. This kit includes 2 bottoms and 2 backrests upholstery pieces for the Driver and Passenger seats.

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[Randyzzz]

UPHOLSTERY KIT - FITS JEEP CJ 1979-1990 FIXED HIGH BACK BUCKET SEATS | eBay

Fits Jeep CJ5 CJ7 CJ8 Fixed High Back Front Bucket Seats 1979-1986 (also fits early YJ up to 1990). Faces have sewn-in 1/2" Upholstery Foam. This kit includes 2 bottoms and 2 backrests upholstery pieces for the Driver and Passenger seats.

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Same company that’s making mine. I’ll be interested to see how your install goes. Mine are still 3 weeks or so out.

 

[rubclt]

Seat ready before and after… the original fabric seemed higher quality but had cracked and had darker pipe. Overall, much more useable and ready for another 30 years