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    Illinois folk

    89 MJ replied to eaglescout526's topic in The Pub

    How close is McHenry to @JolietJEEP'84?
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    Here is an opinion article that Jay Leno recently wrote for Hagerty. I know lots of us do our own work, so we have appreciation for the work that goes into these trucks and just vehicles in general, but I still think this is worth a read. https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/leno-appreciation-for-hard-work-is-fading-and-old-cars-arent-easy/
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    I was going to suggest that too, but I'm not sure if it would clear the e-brake. Maybe Mini could confirm?
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    I couldn't cut those. I would build a speaker box to go in/near the center console.
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    That's a good plan. Maybe drive it around stock for a while with your permit and just get comfortable with it.
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    Did you check these out? They are for keeping stock/similar to stock axles, but I think you could still use parts from them.
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    That all sounds like a good plan. I was going to recommend against doing a kit, but you already don't plan on one
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    What lift are you thinking of going with?
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    It sucked, but at the same time, it was awesome! Honestly, I think you will have no problem getting the suspension parts done as long as you will be able to get everything you need and have enough money. Lots of suspension work can get done really quickly. I think you could probably do your D44/SOA/Whatever you decide in the front/AX-15 swap in 2 weeks if you really put your nose to the grindstone.
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    I get that. When we were putting the truck back together after paint, we were working on it from 8am to 8 pm trying to get it done to get it to a car show 4 days after I got my learners permit. During my road test the day before the show, the turn signals stopped working and the alternator gave up. I ended up needing a jump start and got my fingers slammed in the hood. I was out there working on it the morning of the show putting the alternator in. And I drove it there rod knocking like there was no tomorrow, but it was there.
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    Even driving it a little is super inspirational. That's how it goes sometimes. This weekend, I had huge plans for the truck. I was going to swap in my buckets, install the sportbar, put the headlight relay harness in, and install my skid plate. The skid plate was being a PITA though, so I only put that on and painted my sportbar brackets.
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    That will be great that it will be on the road soon! I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of driving it. I think you will be impressed, even in stock form.
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    Thanks! The lights are probably only temporary. I've changed my pfp as much in the last 2 months as you changed your username in you first 2 weeks on the forum
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    Agreed. The only HO stripe package that I think is as cool (or maybe a little bit cooler) is the HO Eliminator decals. You just can't beat the 86 4x4 graphics though
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    The sportbar and lights are just setting in there, but I'm thinking it should look pretty good.
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    Those white wagon wheels with whitewalls and woodgrain
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    Very nice looking truck. I think it has the incorrect stripes though. Not that it really matters, only a purist would really notice. @eaglescout526, @Minuit, could either of you confirm? I wish my truck had the skid plate group like yours does.
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    Carbs are a PITA. If you decide to keep the car and still can't get it running right, there are lots of companies that make fuel injection systems that look like 4 barrel carbs and will bolt right on (of course, they are not cheap) Here are some options, but not all: https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/
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    I’m a K5 kind of guy. can't hardly beat an SBC for simplistic reliability.
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    Just a 5. Neater than all get out though!
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    Looks great! I really dig the stripes and the front bumper.
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    Pull on the door a little when it is open and report back. I’m still convinced that’s the issue.
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    It may have been correct before, but you added more layers of paint on top of the old paint, making the fender wider and the door longer (a very tiny bit). Now the door contacts the fender. If you put a shin in to push the door towards the rear of the truck, it should space the door away from the fender enough when you have the door open.
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    They look bigger in person and I think they’ll look better outside. Hopefully I will bolt the sportbar in tomorrow. I don’t think my sportbar is 100% true and square though. I got my skid plate mounted though!
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    Five Jeeps

    89 MJ replied to neohic's topic in The Pub

    I love Eagles! I had an 86 Eagle Wagon as a first car.
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