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I guess it’s more so that I was aware of it via the internet. It has to be the same one I saw it a couple years ago in Moab in a parking lot also. Never talked with the owner but I looked it up and down pretty good.

I’m loving the tires! Very quiet for what they are. Fuel injection is still awesome. Fuel pump is loud though. An in-tank unit would be nice. Long term I’d like to build my own tank. Stock is just 15 gallons and most aftermarket (from what I’ve found) are either the same 15 gallons or a giant 30 that hangs way down. 20 sounds like a nice number! I’ve got plans for this little CJ. Everything comes down to time and a place to do it.

I’m somewhat familiar with this rig. Good buy! Any future plans?

Has anyone else noticed that the weather is changing? Its been a breezy and chilly weekend at the house and it really got me thinking about what to do with the ol’ Pinkster. Sadly, he’s been neglected over the past month or so. I was trying to think of the last time I drove it and I really had to think. Had a few errands to run today so I used it as an excuse to turn the key. Pretty good lifter clack! Reminds me that I need to change the oil as its been about 800 miles since I rolled in the new bearings. As for today, a cold breeze and the all too familiar clunks and rattles from every direction needed to stop. Went to the hardware store and grabbed some weather stripping along with scouring the junk drawer for the only roll of tape in the house. Before: After: Before: After: Slightly hoakey?... you bet! I’m not going to put any addition effort into this tub until I have a plan and a shop of my own to take care of things properly. On that note, I crammed the bikini top into the gap between the tailgate and the hatch. To finish up the winter prep, I made sure to have my “defrost rag” waiting on standby... ... and I crawled under it to check on my fuel filter status. See, I started running two filters after I had some issues with it stalling while driving. Over the past few months after the fuel injection swap it would occasionally die, I’d throw in a new filter, and it’d be fine for a while. Unfortunately, Pinky sat for about five years before even the previous owner let him sit. I added the super cheap plastic filter so I could keep a better eye on things. Call it a pre filter? Anyhow, it looks like I’m due for another soon. I really need to just drop the tank and clean it out. As for the engine itself, I’m still not 100% confident with it. Oil pressure has slightly dropped since the bearings. Maybe the cooler weather will help with keeping better oil pressure?... a guy can dream, right?

I hear ya... Been two and a half years since I’ve driven my Eliminator. So nice to see the vehicles we haven’t in s while. Turning that key is like shaking hands with an old friend.

Lots of good info there and the video is always a good watch. Funny thing is that these old guys are still around if you look hard enough. Few of them will even give you the time for a few good stories.

Very sorry to read this. That is my worst fear with any of my vehicles. Best of luck with a good outcome.

Can’t say I haven’t thought about it. For a lowered street truck, not having that big ol’ dummy solid axle would sure free up a ton of room for an oil pan. I’m sure one could get way better suspension geometry dialed in too. I usually quit thinking about it though right around the time that I remind myself that I really don’t need a dedicated track killer that I’d spend all that time and effort on. Handling and a dropped suspension can be had without such a hard push of the reset button.

I see this one just about everyday. Very well done!

Pinky came with a bikini top crammed under the seat and it was always on prior to the tin top. The problem is that it’s currently playing the role of “second vehicle”... rain or shine! I’ve been fighting for construction of a new shop and that includes a super high ceiling with plans of a top lift. Until then, I love the hard top!!!

I think I fit the top on it in February? So... since February. Funny thing is I’ve never driven this thing with the top off in good weather! I was prototyping some parts this past winter and it was used for parts runs. 20*, no top, no doors, no cage, windshield down, and me in a big fuzzy bomber hat. Sure was a riot! Driving a Jeep like that sure makes you feel you’re ON it rather than IN it!

Not much of an update but I also haven’t really done anything new. I lifted the hood the other day and noticed that the new master cylinder looks like it’s leaking out from the casting and the seal under the cap. All the fittings are tight but there’s enough that the paint is slightly lifted under the master. The casting does look pretty gnarly... might hit it with a file to try and straight edge it, but I can already see pulling it for a replacement. I also have been trying to figure where an oil leak was coming from under the dash. Yup!... from under the dash. Can’t believe I never thought of it until yesterday, but the oil pressure gauge had a drip at the compression fitting. As for today, the wife and I took it for a little drive. The leaves are starting to turn up in the mountains. Perfect day in Colorado.

I’ve been watching since the beginning!

Looking good. I’ve really missed this build thread.

... direct from the kitchen window this morning.

I’d say! Details?

Just did this exact swap at work in a Scout II and it screams! I would imagine that it ought to scoot around an LJ just fine. Work of caution: the Scout blew up two Dana 44s without even flinching then was replaced with a custom Currie 60.

That looks really good.

Looking good, Brent!

YES!!!

... yes!