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'bout time for a build page! :clapping: Good luck on everything.

I love this truck. Thank you for building it just right. :thumbsup:

Totally agree! DIY kits are great for saving cash, but it really comes down to the prep that you do. Follow the kit's instructions to the fine details and it should work out just fine.

Hmm... so, on his '87, there is a screw on the side of the throttle body that is right above the EGR. On my '88, it is plugged with a rivet. It came down to it that the screw was backed out slightly and he tightened it back in... fixed the problem. :dunno:

My friend has an '87 XJ, 4.0L, auto., and it idles right around 1200 RPM. He's changed the IAC about a year ago, TPS recently, coolant sensor, intake and exhaust manifold gaskets, and checked over all of the vacuum lines. The problem gets a little worse when it's at running temp. Any ideas from the pros? Thanks, dudes!

Diggin the "nothing-to-see-here" curtains in the rear window. :peek:

Cantilever air bags.

Bobbed SWB with a rear suspension that intrigues me:

Nice! Diggin' the new look and the new plan. Glad to see this thing back!

New battery day! :wrench:

Hu... well... that's... er... interesting.

Bringing the topic back: :yes:

^Not just a work shop. If you wanted was heated storage for the toys in the winter, this would be great too. Kinda sad to be selling, seeing as though I just finished the shop before last winter. Oh well... next shop will be bigger!

The problem is that the shop is a mess and majorly overstocked. I've offered to empty it out and take some additional pictures for the add. Maybe just empty the VWs and leave the truck for some free advertising... :D

Congratulations! Make sure you're as creative as you can be for the wedding... the last thing you want is to look back and think of all of the things that you wish you would've done different. For example: ... now that's a unity candle! However, I wish someone would've taken a picture after it was really lit. Flame grew to about two feet tall! Here's to a happy life to both of you!

And late July is the best opportunity to come to Pete's? Rob :D Yup! My summer schedule is all booked up!... all one month of it.

Things went well today. Apparently there was plenty of interest in the house... fingers crossed anyway. Mid July is my best opportunity window for moving.

I'd make a deal on parts! Everyone needs black interior parts and cargo lights, right?

Another open house this Sunday! Note: PRICE DROP FOR ANY CC MEMBER!!

:drool: Got room for another?

Can't be said enough how amazing this truck looks. Any plans for that bent up rock slider?... kinda disrupts the flow... :oops:

Totally diggin' the wheels!!!

I picked up these seats without a real plan as to what to put them in. They are out of a four door XJ and were in great shape but, with any seats with age, have some tears in the vinyl and generally dirty. Never really done anything like this so I wanted to try see what some off the shelf vinyl repair kits can do. Started with two seats: dirty, soiled, and torn. I started with a small tear. This kit is good for small tears, but if you have bigger holes, it can also be used for blending in patches. The kit: I was really impressed with the instructions. The kit includes small backing cloth for “flap” like tears, adhesive for attaching said backing cloth, and plenty of colors to mix and fine tune your specific match. It also has plastic sheets with different inverted vinyl patterns… more on these later. One more fancy tool in the kit is a small iron for finishing the repair. Start with your color, in this case black… or so it looks! Keep in mind that black may not just be black as years sitting in the sun may discolor the seats. I ended up using a milk jug cap for mixing as I didn’t need a lot my mixture. My mix started with black, and had a small amount of white and blue added in. Note: plan ahead! If you have several small cracks or tears, mix up enough of your mixture to cover them all so you don’t have to try and match what you have already done. Another note: keep in mind where your cracks are! If you have a tear that is near a window, you may be dealing with a slightly faded color from what would be closer to the floor. My suggestion is to assess the seat and start at the bottom. As you move toward an area that is more faded, add small amounts of white to dilute your original color. Once you’re happy with your color, drop a small dab of adhesive behind the tear and let it sit for a moment to set up. After that, spread a small amount of your color mixture onto the tear. Choose one of the plastic sheets with the inverted vinyl pattern that closely matches the grain of the seat. Lastly, put the selected pattern sheet over the area and use the supplied iron to heat the repair. Let it cool for a second and peel the pattern sheet off to show the repair. Granted, it’s not a perfect solution, but I definitely think that it’s miles better than just spreading glue over it and calling it good! While we’re at it, grab a clean bucket and fill it with some laundry detergent and warm water. I just scrubbed the upholstery with a soft hand brush until the stains started to lift. Between scrubbing, I used a shop-vac to remove the soiled water. Repeat as necessary. By now, the seats were looking pretty sharp but now it came down to small details. For example, the seat belt retaining strap: I went simple here and used some black dye and a small brush to work it into the strap. Overall, I’m very happy with how these two seats came out! The discoloring shown in the pictures are wet spots that later disappeared. Now, I just need to find a home for them as they’re good to go for another round of service!

^ Agreed! :thumbsup:

I could have, but already have four stuck on my toolbox in my shop.