I'm using acrylic enamel to cut down on painting time, staring on interior and will be doing a lot of spot painting inside of fenders, doors, underside of stuff, rust repairs. This way I can work small areas and Jeep will look OK to drive.Hi Interceptor, we have the same back story, first jeep and I am "restoring" an 82 base with copper brown metallic paint as well and went with the same PPG Omni base coat/Euro clear. I went with the Upol 2253 high build primer, really works well.
Mine is not going to be the original build.The wheels you bought are nice, but they have different windows than original wheels.
If that does not matter to you, great. If you are a purist and little details like that bug you, then beware.
Original windows are “rolled” in towards the axles. Modern rim windows are “sharp“ square edged.
That is great, just wanted to prevent disappointment if you were expecting like original rims.Mine is not going to be the original build.
A good solid driver using simple parts and repairs.
Let the next owner do a proper restore.
Thanks for heads up, for me and maybe any other rookie reading this thread.That is great, just wanted to prevent disappointment if you were expecting like original rims.
Given your intended use I see no reason to spend the $$$$ on a new rear axle if you find a good stock unit that fits your need. However, if you then regear, upgrade shafts, add disc brakes and/or limited slip diff., etc., then you might decide it's worth buying a built axle instead.Well the vendor that was gonna pick up my frame and install widetracs is putting me of. Not happy.
Since putting the new wheels and tires, I'm happy with look. I decided to call and cancel.
He was charging way to much, but promised to do quickly.
New plan, purchase a set of used narrow axles, install on frame myself along with new YJ spring conversion. Stock height.
QUESTION; Since I won't be doing much 4x4 stuff would it be dumb to buy upgraded rear axle from East Coast, keeping original front axle.
ThanksGiven your intended use I see no reason to spend the $$$$ on a new rear axle if you find a good stock unit that fits your need. However, if you then regear, upgrade shafts, add disc brakes and/or limited slip diff., etc., then you might decide it's worth buying a built axle instead.