GREATCJ8 Restoration V3

[Jeeperdd]

Found one of these I’m my parts stash. Pita to get together.



Driveshaft in.

Exhaust down pipe on with a lot of other things happening in this area.
And then this happened. Two studs where broken off and I couldn’t get them to pull through. So had to break everything apart so I could get behind them.

 

[GreatCJ8]

Plz keep track of the part stash parts so I can replace them for you. I'll be there by noon. Lisa has the car & is at an apt right now.
I had hoped to be there by 10 but that ain't happening
I'll bring the radiator, looks a little rough, I should probably get it pressure tested & whatever else they do to test it.
Was looking through the Eastwood catalog & saw a cool (radiator pun intended) tri-flow rad on pg 33. Well we can discuss when I get there. Also I cannot find the transmission radiator. Were they oem on auto CJs?
I 'thought' I got one with the swap of parts
PS- looking awesome!
I may just swap the rollbar at a later date. More important things to do & it's gonna be hot

 

[spankrjs]

Found one of these I’m my parts stash. Pita to get together.

View attachment 96757

The EGR crossover tube sucks to install, especially with the manifolds in place, about impossible.

Looks like you did what I do - pull off both manifolds, install the tube, bolt the manifolds back on the engine

 

[GreatCJ8]

Making progress

 

[Chamba]

Nice work. I'm a big fan of the hot wrench myself.

 

[GreatCJ8]

Oh yeah, on the way here this idiot was mowing knee high weeds into the road, completely covering half the road!
It was by far the worst case of this I'd ever seen. I'm a former rider (Honda Shadow classic bagger). Riders have been killed by stunts like this & it was near a blind curve. So I pulled over & called 911 on his a$$.
They came right out & made him clean it up while they blocked the lane

 

[GreatCJ8]

-the old tub is sold-

 

[GreatCJ8]

5 New Cooper MTs ordered
33*12.50*15

 

[Chamba]

No damage to your head or the keyboad I hope.....

How long will they take? The shop here told me 3-6 weeks for my 295x75x16 bfg a/t.

 

[GreatCJ8]

No damage to your head or the keyboad I hope.....

How long will they take? The shop here told me 3-6 weeks for my 295x75x16

Ah, she's the inspiration for this build
That was just an epic tail
My tires should be here Thursday

 

[jpnmaine]

What is your lift to fit the tires?

 

[GreatCJ8]

What is your lift to fit the tires?

Rubicon Express 4"

 

[Jeeperdd]

Have to fix a couple spots

 

[GreatCJ8]

On the rotisserie, another step closer!
Going to have to change the insurance asap.
Ordered a Moroso steering wheel quick connect too

 

[Chamba]

Put a clutch in it before it's too late: probably one of the greatest theft deterrents of the modern time.

 

[Jeeperdd]

Sniper on and plumbed. Sway bar links installed. Finally found the last pieces for the auto kick down. Also not pictured is the fuel pump block off plate.

 

[Belizeit]

What length are the sway bar links, and what brand name ?

 

[Jeeperdd]

What length are the sway bar links, and what brand name ?

Sorry I need to get a measurement. As far as the brand Mike would have to answer that.

 

[Jeeperdd]

 

[Jeeperdd]

It’s going to be like brand new again!