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Project "Blue", My 1987 J20 Build

red mistress said:
They also swapped the steering wheel from a late model GW.
All of the 85-88 J that I have seen have the 3 spoke.

Just picked up this NOS 87-88 bench seat. Cover is minty & available.

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And start looking for the super rare Leer Jeep SE fiberglass bed topper which as far as I can tell started in 87

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I'd love to have that whole seat! Probably a bit out of my current price range… I have kept my eye out for a suitable camper shell, I might be a sick puppy, but I actually like the period correct aluminum ones better. Like maybe
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Without the boat racks.
 
I'd like to just see some pictures of that bench seat. It's what my son needs in his '74 J-10 project....even the right color.
 
I will sell the cover upper and lower for 400.

Don't think you can get one made correctly for that price.

I'm using the seat frame in my 87 J20.
 
red mistress said:
I will sell the cover upper and lower for 400.

Don't think you can get one made correctly for that price.

I'm using the seat frame in my 87 J20.
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True, but I'd have no idea if it would fit right on a '74 frame.
 
Does your '74 have the non folding seat? Mine does but I can tell you that a folding seat frame will bolt right in. The folding seat frame means you can actually put something behind the seats, a huge improvement for a truck you will drive places. So, you could find a good frame somewhere with bad material and use these NOS covers. And yes you are correct those covers do have differences from early style bench to late style folding bench. :wave:


 
jerseyjeeps said:
Does your '74 have the non folding seat? Mine does but I can tell you that a folding seat frame will bolt right in. The folding seat frame means you can actually put something behind the seats, a huge improvement for a truck you will drive places. So, you could find a good frame somewhere with bad material and use these NOS covers. And yes you are correct those covers do have differences from early style bench to late style folding bench. :wave:
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Now something else to search for...
 
I am heading up and can grab something. Let me know.
 
This is going to be a sweet ride. I like the power train updates:) If it's gas, LS-X is the only way to go.
 
I have an extra folding bench seat frame that could go to the show if you decide to go that route. I also just read about your 401 issues and will post in your thread on both. :wave:


 
Well, I'm still looking for seats, and just about everything else. Still no engine, but I might have found rear flares. They come attached to a bed, which is attached to a truck... it's cheap, however.
 
jerseyjeeps said:
I have an extra folding bench seat frame that could go to the show if you decide to go that route. I also just read about your 401 issues and will post in your thread on both. :wave:
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Interested...let me know.
 
John, I've got an original folding bench seat with good foam I'd sell for $125. I think most of the material is there too. It's black IIRC. It could be brought to sandblast but your transporter will have to plan for the room that it takes up :)

Also I've got a 401 that may fit what you are trying to do. Just a few months ago I got a block and heads and crank and a box full of new parts with a 82 j-10 Sportside project. The block was tanked, new freeze plugs and bearings, bored 30 over and crank 10 under. I have much more info than that and also pics of it. I am looking to get $1200 for all and there is I guess 300-400 of machine work done and $300-500 in new parts, just the piston kit was $296 IIRC. This could also be transported to pa jeeps July 15-17.


 
Whoops. Sorry to clog up your thread Randy! This belongs in Johns thread. My bad. :eek: the above post got me.


 
Well, due to the fact that I have been having a heck of a time finding a suitable engine for this truck, (Along with most of the other stuff I'm looking for), I am putting this build on a temporary hold. There's other factors, too- like finding enough Scrambler parts to make it a no-brainer to do it first, and a general lack of conviction on which powertrain would be best for the intended purpose. I'll revive it once I'm done with my 81 Scrambler build. Kills me to push this out of the garage, but at least while I'm looking for parts I'll be working on my Scrambler.

To Be Continued...
 
This is why I'm not even tempted to lift the carpet on my Wagon. It will start an avalanche and I'll lose my driver for God knows how long.
 
Randy, I'm actually thrilled to hear this. Now WE can start building Stump Jumpers twin again. I'm ready to spend some one else's money for a change. Cha-ching. You got any long guns you might want to pawn. lol
 
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