Pete M

address in case anyone doesn't have it: 5668 Brian ave Pueblo CO there are a bunch of winding gravel roads in the last mile so pay attention to the GPS.

do you have a battery power ed drill?

the door opanels are a much lighter tan color

cool wreckage!

I'm strugling with my old phone at the moment, but I swear someone posted about that not too long ago in another thread. I ask because I saw an xj at the last yard that had some and I might be going back in the morning.

what parts? I've seen 2 mjs Iand they were nothing to writr home about. I wish there was a super abundace of rust free beds, but thats not been the case.

it's the perfect t-case for guys running the 2.5L

there are a few quality mail-order driveshaft shops out there. Tom Woods driveshafts comes to mind. If you follow the steps on their site and get a measurement, they can help you get the right one.

my Liberty's 242 has been in AWD mode for the last 12 years. Wouldn't have it any other way if no one has mentioned it yet, that 88 242 should be a 21 spline input.

not going to help me much but I always appreciate the heads up.

THAT'S what was in Jefferson city! It was originally on the list but I never scribbled down the reason why and so eventually I abandoned it as part of the route. dang it. It adds 4 hours to today's drive. I just can't justify that this trip. daaaaaang it.

finally have some wifi and a break in the action. Just spent the night in the Durango at Correy's place in Springfield MO. Last night was in the Durango at Greg's, and then the first night was in the Durango at Jeremy's. notice a trend? I'm getting close to having this little cabin-on-wheels the way I like it. Yes, I could have slept inside their houses, but I've got a lot of nights ahead where I'm definitely going to be in here and I figure it's better to practice when I've got a backup plan right outside the door rather than at a rest area somewhere. I've cut some cardboard covers for the windows and it's actual quite nice as long as you're not claustrophobic (half the back is filled with stuff since now my trailer is full of parts). and speaking of parts, yesterday I met up with Keith and we hit a the biggest junkyard I've ever seen (advertising over 2000 cars!) in Springfield where I scored most of a black MJ interior (dash and seat were bad) plus rear flares and a factory rear slider and he got some great chrome headlight trims and the tow mirrors plus the factory brackets that go inside the door. Then at another junkyard (having a half-off weekend!) I scored a flattop hood conversion (like my Liberty has, but in perfect shape) and some good interior bits from a Cherokee Country and some more Libby tow hooks. I've been told there are some more MJs near here that I'm going to check out before I hit the freeway. good times with good friends. I'd say this trip can be declared: so far, so good!

she paid you $20 to haul away the heavy things.

90* bit attachment for a drill.

welp, in theory the Durango is all fixed. I'll find out in the morning when I run to the dealership. and then a mad dash to pack it all up, adjust the hitch, and then hit the road.

they are out there. be diligent with your searches and have cash on hand to pounce when you find the right one.

then we should plan for a little PowWow in october, the week of the 14th.

I love finding intact build sheets.

that funky front hitch is so crazy it's kinda growing on me.

lookin' good! you may want to update your signature

I used to carry a 13mm wrench tied with wire/tape to a flat steel bar for extra reach when messing with tensioner pulleys, but then I bought an extra long 13/15 boxed wrench to take its place. (I guess technically it's a "spanner" since I got it from england). does the job quite well!

my first car was a hand-me-down Aerostar. (hey at least it was a stickshift. ) not long after though I saved up and bought my first MJ. still have it, 20 years later. Your son is already ahead of the curve!

if you have a laptop, I would save the images to it and then upload them here to the CC. we will host them for you.

yeah, what are the details!

I've uttered the words "found an MJ at the junkyard today" before, usually with much excitement. I can't imagine following it up with "and I brought her home". that's a super clean truck you found!