GREATCJ8 Restoration V3

[GreatCJ8]

Today is the day it starts! Dustin will be getting my 8 today to bring to his shop.

Year: 1985 1 owner

Model: Renegade

Final/current tire size: 33" MT (brand TBD)

Build details:
Body off
Motor out, rehabbed & Sniper Fuel injection installed
Assess frame. New body mounts & 1" body lift
New 4.5" lift
New exhaust
Install TF999 auto transmission

& LOTS of little stuff This will primarily be a mechanical rebuild. IT won't look pretty but we're aiming for functionality & durability 1st. 2nd wave, prolly next year, will add AC & the possibility of a new tub, paint & rollcage installation. The anxiety & anticipation leading up to this has been incredible. Especially knowing IT will be in good hands, no pressure Dustin I CAN'T WAIT TO DRIVE IT AGAIN!!!!! Pic 1 is as it sits now, many more to come!

 

[GreatCJ8]

Ok, it's in Dustin's hands

 

[bigwalton]

I am SO psyched for this!!!!

 

[tower210]

Is it a VIN verified 1985 CJ8?

 

[GreatCJ8]

Is it a VIN verified 1985 CJ8?

Yes, that's the year I bought it

 

[bigwalton]

Is it a VIN verified 1985 CJ8?

Were you thinking '86?

 

[GreatCJ8]

Were you thinking '86?

Ya know, hind sight is 20-20, but when I ordered it the salesman said "if you wait about 4 months you could order an '86" 🤣

 

[ag4ever]

Ya know, hind sight is 20-20, but when I ordered it the salesman said "if you wait about 4 months you could order an '86" 🤣

And if you had, would you have been told, “sorry they are not taking orders as they have been discontinued”

 

[GreatCJ8]

Hard top is in the background.
Stripped this stuff off before it went for a ride to Dustin's.
Going to start refurbishing the 4 doors.
New door hardware ordered yesterday.
Edit: driver's window hasn't been able to go down in more than 20 years..
Either door was off or heat was on 🤣
That fix will be a nice detail...

 

[Jeeperdd]

Got the jeep out of the barn and into the garage for tear down!

 

[bigwalton]

 

[GreatCJ8]

Just got a text from Dustin.
Body is coming off today!

 

[designerRob]

Just got a text from Dustin.
Body is coming off today!

Awesome! Did you say that you are restoring the body or not right now?

 

[GreatCJ8]

Awesome! Did you say that you are restoring the body or not right now?

Not right now

 

[Jeeperdd]

 

[Jeeperdd]

 

[designerRob]

Not right now

I hear ya. Any chance of getting CJ fenders back on at least. 😃

 

[GreatCJ8]

I hear ya. Any chance of getting CJ fenders back on at least. 😃

Not in the plans, except to paint them to match.
Why, you don't like em the way they are?
Mine is def not stock original, lots of subtle upgrades. I do admire the hell out of stock cjs, though

 

[GreatCJ8]

Ordered:
New starter
New Auto flexplate
New coil

Testing the engine out hopefully Thursday at Dustin's
Update: parts arrived. Ahhh new Jeep parts!

 

[Jeeperdd]

Got the engine out and the axles off. Sand blaster is coming Wednesday for the frame and axles!