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I know... I know... Again, after winter and I build my shop again, it'll go under the knife.

I still say you rename the thread to "Project Tetanus Shot". :D

Got a little more done on this thing today. Simple stuff... changed the oil, finished the brakes in the rear so they don't lock up everytime I hit the pedal, and I got the speedometer working. The needle jumps around like an old librarian's finger showing the way to the fiction section, but it works! What happened was the cable broke so I went in and changed it out. Not a big deal, but not sure why the needle jumps like it does. It's not terrible by any means, just rattles between 5 mph of how fast you're actually going. Eh... oh, well. I also tried on a new to me set of shoes. Yup, not quite ready for 33s just yet.

Uh... that's right, this is a family site. :yes:

PM sent. Gotta be sportin' some fly new threads!

qt82cCjByCw Weekly bump.

Thanks! Don't know if anyone else noticed, but it's nice to see another Eliminator for this year's November as well!

You rock! Good catch on that one, Brent! Spare some parts?

Workin' on it... workin' on it. Waiting on December, then they should be ready to go. Since I moved recently, I need to figure out another printer for the job. They'll be ready... probably!

Yeah... photochoppin' does wonders!

Tell you what... come and get it and it's free! I was playing around with some photochoppin' again and this is the vision in my head thus far: That plus half doors, tube rockers, and a little less ZZ Top on the paint scheme.

I finally drove this thing in the daylight! Took care of some yard work this morning and got it stuck in the back corner of my property... I guess the "good 4x4" wasn't so good after all. Pulled it out with the Eliminator and went back to work with it. So, what else could it be but the CAD so that got locked in place with a big ol' stack of washers. Done! Also took a look at the lack of a speedometer. Needs a cable... not sure if I'll actually fix that or not. Pictures! Anyone need a bedliner?

Welcome back!

... any ball cap? Or a CC ball cap? ... oh, dude... what don't I have?

Bump for updates... no silly video this time. Looking for another for a Renix 4.0L also.

It's settled! CC pow wow in Gilbert!

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... not to be "that guy", but... ... it's okay, you can be as jealous as you want.

Wow... this dude pops on this site just in May and this gorgeous truck just leapt into everyone’s eye. For real, this thing is just beautiful. The addition of the few non-original parts give it this "factory plus" look to it. It's all factory parts, but the order and choice on them is spot on. Not too much, just enough to make you look at it and wonder if Jeep could've made it. Thank you for building this truck and congratulations!

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I tell ya... that license plate. Can't help but change the lyrics to "Disco Duck" in my head. DJZn4z2F2XI&NR=1 "Disco... disco TRUCK! Disco... disco TRUCK!" Another job well done. Thanks you, Rick Dees... thank you.

I was thinking OD green or a flat black and tan camo. Neither one is really "me", but I just love the idea of this silly truck that I can smile about with every bounce off the rocks and respray with a rattle can when I get home. That's what I get for building a truck that I can't stand to park in a full parking lot! :shake: Small update as well, got the brakes all working. Took running a new line to the rear, getting rid of the proportioning valve, and new pads in the front. Other than that, I'm not sure what's up yet, but sometimes it takes a bit to start... cranks and cranks, then starts and dies. Crank sensor? Time to dig through the archives!

I did!

... just noticed the license plate. Awesome to the max.

Another CL deal. Came from Verndale, so it was another drive to the north-country... not quite as far though. Didn't see any deer this time! Came up with a plan for this truck though! It'll be just another winter vehicle for the wife and I. Then after winter and my shop it up again, it'll go under the knife as I need a trail rig. Way I see it, I've got a pretty truck that's also a good tow rig, the '91 beater truck... er... great runner for less than desirable jobs, but nothing that I can throw around, bounce off a rock, or hang in a tree! I'm thinking of shortening the wheel base down to a two door XJ size so I can use a stock size driveshaft, fit in tighter trails, and build a small trailer to put it on. Probably Dana 30/44 combo, 3” lift, 33s, lockers, long arms in the front and maybe either just a simple spring over in the rear or put together a four link. Thanks MrSimon for the sample picture... this is what I have in my head: LWB: Way shortened: Either shorten the box sides and maybe dovetail, or build something custom. Who knows… plans might change by then.