CJ7 Caroline Build

[Kim Dawson]

Standing on those springs . . . looks like something from War of the Worlds!

 

[rubclt]

Rolling, more parts to add to a clean foundation. Before and after photos

 

[Jeep Addict]

This is going to look great when finished.

 

[rubclt]

Starting brake lines

 

[Belizeit]

Sure looks clean and purdy !

 

[jpnmaine]

Very nice. What shocks are you using? And are the brake lines a kit or did you bend.

 

[rubclt]

Very nice. What shocks are you using? And are the brake lines a kit or did you bend.

Thank you, Doetsch Tech shock set from Rocky Road. Brake line Omix kit. https://www.quadratec.com/products/916737_44_07.htm

 

[rubclt]

Used 258 and TF999 with Dana 300 in the frame.

 

[rubclt]

It’s been a little slow on this project between holidays, family projects, finding and restoring parts... I made progress this weekend on getting automatic linkages and transmission mount installed

 

[rubclt]

Project Blue got the Marchal’s and Caroline gets retro Warn spot lights after some light cleaning and refurbishing. Guess its obvious I am procrastinating on finishing the floor pan...

 

[Jeep Addict]

Man I like the old school warn lights. I’ve been collecting them for a while.

 

[Randyzzz]

Those Warns are nice. I’ve got a set of the old stainless KC Daylighters that I’ve been saving for Red.

 

[spankrjs]

I will be interested to see how you "re-patina" the side/decals after you finish the floor board repairs. Sucks about the floor, the rest of it was coming along really well, as far as keeping the OEM paint/aged factor.

I am sure you will get it right!!

 

[rubclt]

Yep side decal will be a challenge to repatina... I have some ideas on paint or even a warn rocker as I do plan to offroad this one...

 

[rubclt]

Hinkle Jeep decal to help in preservation as original not repairable

 

[rubclt]

Had time to clean up the SE 8274 and winch mount.


I plan to use synthetic line but may need a different fair lead, I had this from an old project

 

[rubclt]

I sent Caroline for some advanced metal work. The driver rear corner was damaged and full of filler… new corner installed.

 

[Chamba]

I've got a similar issue on the left side of my 8. Are you happy with the patch panel? Where's it from?

 

[rubclt]

I've got a similar issue on the left side of my 8. Are you happy with the patch panel? Where's it from?

I like it and glad it’s fixed. Here is link to part used… https://www.quadratec.com/p/key-parts/driver-side-rear-corner-cj7-0479135/driver-side-0479-135

 

[certifiablejeep]

I like it and glad it’s fixed. Here is link to part used… https://www.quadratec.com/p/key-parts/driver-side-rear-corner-cj7-0479135/driver-side-0479-135

The key parts corners are pretty nice... they fit good and match up better than the previous versions of these.

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