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Got a chance to catch up this weekend on some small stuff. I got the factory 15x7 chrome rims installed on on some quality used BFG All Terrain T/A KO tires and slapped them on the Jeep. Not sure what I am going to do with my factory 15X8's that were on there yet. Installed the factory Marchal fog lights and wiring harness and rear chrome step bumper too. Left off the plastic ends caps for now so they don't get damaged...
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Looking very good! Wheels really give it a different look. Marchals are a nice touch too.

Are you planning to put a yellow decal kit on it or keep the solid paint color?

Sent from my SGH-S959G
 
AJ2393 said:
Not sure what I am going to do with my factory 15X8's that were on there yet.
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You should hang on to them, unless you find someone who really wants them or needs them. I'd imagine the demand for OEM 8" Jeep wheels has some decent demand, because a lot of guys like running those wide pumpkin tires and the wider wheel allows that to some extent. Personally, I'd hang on to them, because I think they'd look the best on your rig with the chrome trim rings.
 
bobbysjeep said:
Looking very good! Wheels really give it a different look. Marchals are a nice touch too.

Are you planning to put a yellow decal kit on it or keep the solid paint color?

Sent from my SGH-S959G
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Bobby,

I have the factory correct decals (yellow/gold) for a 1981 from Phoenix Graphics that I am going to put on once I finish wet sanding and buffing the clear coat. I think it will look sharp. I also have original rocker trim and reproduction wood side rails (Thanks to walkerhound) that need to go on.
 
MarknessMonster said:
You should hang on to them, unless you find someone who really wants them or needs them. I'd imagine the demand for OEM 8" Jeep wheels has some decent demand, because a lot of guys like running those wide pumpkin tires and the wider wheel allows that to some extent. Personally, I'd hang on to them, because I think they'd look the best on your rig with the chrome trim rings.
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How much do people charge for used 15x8 painted rims? I do not even have a clue what they would be worth. I know the chrome ones that I purchased were expensive, but I think they are in higher demand.
 
I don't have a clue either, but I'd have a hard time parting with them if they were original to one of my Jeeps. They'd be worth at least $100/ea. (to me) if they were in nice condition. I'm a little biased, because I like the tire width range that the 8" offers. Especially since it's becoming harder to find a good American tire brand in a 33" height that isn't 12.50 wide, and I like having some additional clearance under my Jeeps while retaining good weight displacement over the tire tread.
 
AJ2393 said:
...the chrome ones that I purchased were expensive, but I think they are in higher demand.
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I agree that the OEM chrome wheels have a higher demand, and are thus more expensive. I think the 15x8 chrome wheels that were standard on 1981 models are pretty hard to find, since they had a very short lifespan before 15x7 became the standard. However, it might not be difficult to find pre-'81 15x8 chrome wagon wheels and then drill and tap them for the chrome caps, and they'd likely be less expensive.
 
AJ2393 said:
Bobby,

I have the factory correct decals (yellow/gold) for a 1981 from Phoenix Graphics that I am going to put on once I finish wet sanding and buffing the clear coat. I think it will look sharp. I also have original rocker trim and reproduction wood side rails (Thanks to walkerhound) that need to go on.
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UPDATE

I think the pictures do all the description for me. It's been about 2.5 years to get to this point. Went for the first cruise in it yesterday. Well worth the effort. Two major issues noted. First, the windshield must have been rusted on the inside, near the wiper pivots. I turned on the wipers and the dimples where the pivots come through the windshield frame started to buckle from the torque. Anyone ever hear of this happening before? I am thinking I need a new windshield now. Good thing is I caught it before it cracked the paint or ripped through the metal. Wiper motor disconnected for now and the windshield was rain-x'd. Second, the steering seems really sloppy. Fighting it right and left. I know it needs an alignment, but I'm not sure how much that will clean it up. I did install a OEM rebuilt steering box so that should be OK.

I welcome thoughts on the decal kit. I have a yellow/gold phoenix kit. As she sits now I like it and I am afraid the graphics are going to busy it up too much. Any thoughts?

Oh, and a final thanks to KCTango for the original center console pictured, it fits and looks great.

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Wow Alex, that looks amazing. Honestly my goal for my CJ, if I can ever get that far!

I'd really struggle with the decals on this, too. Without, it's like a subtle badass. With them, it's the classic copper brown metallic with rails. Really hard to call.
 
Nick,

I couldn't have done such a restoration without great fellow Jeepers like you! Your side rails look awesome on her. To be honest, it has been quite a struggle to get to this point especially working in a one car garage. Sometimes I think they just don't want to go back together.

I agree with you on the decals, I just afraid with decals she will get too busy and look cartoonish. I like the sleek look she has right now. I will be putting on the white "Jeep" decals on the two stamped lower cowl areas.
 
Have someone put the decals on a photo on the computer and see what you think. Did that to mine because i wasnt sure. When I saw it with the decals on it, i loved it.

Karl
 
looks great! I am a decal guy, so I am biased...plus it adds "scrambler" on the hood which i think is the way to go also..

The wiper issue is probably that the linkage got bound up or wasnt set to center before the wiper motor was put on...the windshield frames arent very stout there, and the wiper motor has enough tourque to do this, I have seen it many times, even if the windshiled is OEM and has zero rust :(
 
Very nice. And I would at least put the SCRAMBLER on the sides of the hood


Dain
 
Thanks to everyone about the kind words about the Jeep. Seems like the votes so far are in favor of decals, but I am still soliciting opinions.

JJ I have to thank you for the education on the wiper issue. Any idea to know when the wipers are in the middle of the travel range? Since it has already been tweaked, I am not sure that the frame is still usable, but I may give it a shot.
 
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