buffalob

the plate looks great but for some reason all the blood seems to be rushing to my head???

Congrats on the expedition. Had you reported that your truck had issues or let you down...I would be shocked. I really look forward to the day I get to see it and meet you in person. outstanding truck man. B.

Really appreciate the support. I have had a meeting with the painter and truly believe that we will wrap up within this week. really looking forward to the process of bolting her all back together. I have done plenty of wrenching on the family jeeps just not on mine.... within the past couple of weeks I have had to replace the transfer case in my sons wrangler (or rather show him how). Any one ever wonder what happens to an NP231 following a catastrophic rear driveshaft rear u joint failure at 70 MPH on the highway? well... when he finally got the skid plate/cross member off, (three of the nutserts in the frame had broken welds on them ...possible previous owners use of an impact wrench?) the transfer case fell out of the jeep in multiple pieces. I can't thank Troy Yellaheep enough for the screaming deal on a low mileage replacement. Boring the remains of the old nutserts out and welding in modified flange nuts gave me an opportunity to give him a welding lesson too. Teaching your kids how to work on their jeeps....priceless. The following weekend found me up in Greely (northeast of Denver out on the plains) where our daughter is going to school, replacing the fuel pump in her Cherokee in the parking lot of the dorms in the rain. pretty straight forward under the circumstances, the b*tch being the weather and the fact that the factory tow hitch and skid plate had never been removed, minimal tools with me and no help. I stupidly thought I would luck out and find a simpler problem to resolve. Yeah I know, I know, be prepared....... I was a scout leader too when the boys were younger. But we got the job done and her back on the road again. I was very glad it got done that Sunday afternoon, as the following (last) Saturday that same neighborhood got hammered with golf ball sized hail I was told, and thankfully as her XJ was back up, she was in Denver at the time. I have been promised DAILY progress reports though-out this week on the progress on Bucky's paint, and will gladly keep the "family" posted.

Kinda what I saw coming ....good call Get a decent 91/ 92 HO. Wwe will have to chat though

Well I will be following this one for sure. You are nothing but addicted obsessive and compulsive (all are meant as compliments mind you). If there is any help or moral support I can offer just name it........ oh and about that stroker I saw resting out back........

Your truck looks awesome...man I am jealous seeing it progress day by day. It is almost the same color as mine...

touche'

Might want a long flexible tip driver for those Jim...I did.

Oh good I was afraid that it might be something silly.

Thanks for the input.....

real curious as to how this is all holding up and running. I will possibly be doing something real similar to mount up a gale banks revolver header (for 91/92 HO application) to my otherwise present renix system.

Would love to see your build pics on this. You built a winner sir. and yes it does look factory. awesome truck.

Not since the last photos I posted sadly. I have been wrenching on two out of three of the kids' jeeps this week keeping me busy enough to leave the painter alone. But the kids jeep chores being done for the moment my attention to bucky is now redirected. Stay tuned........

other bruther from a different muther

64th and Wadsworth.... More Colorado dudes, love it!

X2 on Napa's top drawer house brand...never had an issue. Been using them for years.

Nice work on the tail lights. Very clean install...and one more time, man what an awesome color.

BINGO!

I think I am going to get "I just need two more days" tattooed on my forehead.

well she is not home yet but still making some progress. These are photos taken the other night. Wet sanding is pretty much done and buffing out the clearcoat has commenced. The doors have finally been hung for the last time and for the most part aligned. They have not been wet sanded yet. The other small odds and ends (grill visor cowl vent) are done.

Or pretty much any other planet ( at least all the ones I've been to)

you will shortly then be as afflicted as the rest of us with parts and vehicles hidden (from the significant other...read boss)in the shed the barn the neighbors shed and barn the basement attic and outhouse, as you troll the paper craig's list and e-bay daily for more.

I have a work contact (friend) out east (Toledo) that is not a regular on this forum that inherited his dad's 92 short bed years ago and the truck has been garaged ever since. it is a 4.0 HO 5 speed stick 4X4. We were wondering where it falls in the production numbers in the final 92 model year. He is unsure as to model or trim level The VIN on this truck is 1J7FJ26S7NL188434 If anyone has a way to see where this truck falls in the final year of production it would be appreciated. I have needled him repeatedly to join this site. even sent him a TShirt. Thanks in advance for info....

Wow he did a great job fitting the rear bushwackers. They are a FAR better fit than I have on mine. I want to talk to your painter! ( for more than that reason LOL) It is interesting to see the additional fasteners he used on the top side of the rear flares, contrary to the factory mounting design. but whatever...it works far better and looks far better than the fit I had prior to paint. When I refit mine I will be looking at a better way to mount them and or modifications to get a better fit. I have spoken at length to bushwacker direct to try and generate interest in MJ specific rear flat tops, and sent many many photos to the dude I am dealing with...however with the recent repeated stall in my paint completion those conversations too have become stalled. When I drive mine home after work today (pant pant) I will re-kindle the conversation. If you would be so kind as to send any and all angle photos of the installation/ mounting of the rears as mounted on yours...it could possibly strengthen our case to have bushwacker offer these as a direct fit....who knows but I will most surely try. YOUR TRUCK LOOKS GREAT!

I would give my left arm (or insert another three letter appendage here) to get free powder coating. We have 2 companies that do our machine parts here at work that are local in Denver. While the do fantastic work (textures etc. included) The cost is not cheap by any means. Frankly I never even considered it a viable option till I saw how nice your stuff looks. If I have any problem with how the raptor stuff holds up on my stuff I may have to bite the bullet have them all sandblasted back to bare metal and cough up the big bux. Hell I am having my drip rails and all the tailgate hardware done and even those little items are not chump change. You might want to make drawings or templates for your roll bar front brackets if anyone else has the problem I had in locating them. In the event said member did not have the fab skills or equipment, based on your photos I am certain you could sell them especially powdercoated.