smithe1811 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 This will be a slow going project so don't expect updates to come very often. I bought this truck in Long Island NY. for $900. Its an 88 pioneer SWB, 4.0, 5 Spd. It came with the factory rollbar, factory gas tank and transfer case skids, bucket seats, cargo light, interior lights package a dash clock and a 3 inch lift. I didnt take any before pics so i'll just start from where its at now. When i got it the front bumper was trashed and there rear was non existent so the first thing i did was replace those, then i added some 6 inch lights i got from e-bay real cheap and put in a center console. The future plans so far will be a 97+ front clip, new paint, I'm leaning toward stone white moab rims steel bumpers power doors spare tire carrier cowl hood some type of storage in the bed and maybe a sunroof just to name the bigger things. Erik :beerhead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic Comanche Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 That is a nice starter rig, Erik! Thanks for posting and please keep us informed whenever you make an upgrade. I assume the four toggles above the shifter on your center console control the four offroad lights in front of your grill. Anyway, nice rig and you got a great deal! V/R CC :driving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 That is a nice starter rig, Erik! Thanks for posting and please keep us informed whenever you make an upgrade. I assume the four toggles above the shifter on your center console control the four offroad lights in front of your grill. Anyway, nice rig and you got a great deal! V/R CC :driving: Thanks for the compliments! The truck is the polor opposite of what i wanted, i was trying to find a LWB with a AW4, but i couldnt pass this deal over, I'm really happy with the purchase considering i sold my 86 2.hate auto for $1250.BTW the switches are for the lights. Erik :beerhead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 The truck is the polar opposite of what i wanted,.... but i couldnt pass this deal over, You aren't the first to do that. :cheers: Sometimes a truck just screams, "Buy Me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebigmj Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Looks real nice man. Nice to see you getting into a 4.0 instead of a 2.8. I just got my truck on the road again. gotta start a thread for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I like it alot.......You might be close to having more light output than me :D 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Looks real nice man. Nice to see you getting into a 4.0 instead of a 2.8. I just got my truck on the road again. gotta start a thread for it. Thanks Jordan, I'm sure we will have another big MJ parts exchange again so we can see each others MJ's. I like it alot.......You might be close to having more light output than me :D 8) There will be more to come :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Got a little work done this week, fixed my leaking exhaust, now i keep thinking something is wrong because i can't hear it. Replaced the rear slider with a factory tinted on with a working latch and i put some 31's on it.Most of the work to be done will get started come spring time.Still unsure about a good color though.... Erik :beerhead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Got a little work done this week, fixed my leaking exhaust, now i keep thinking something is wrong because i can't hear it. Replaced the rear slider with a factory tinted on with a working latch and i put some 31's on it.Most of the work to be done will get started come spring time.Still unsure about a good color though.... Erik :beerhead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djag12 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Looking GOOD! Maybe one day my MJ will be running again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djag12 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Looking GOOD! Maybe one day my MJ will be running again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Nice truck. I'm jelous of the factory rollbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 Got some more done today, i put in a new cluster with a tach, a rustys air tube a rustys throttle body spacer and some new halogen headlights. i'll post some pics tomorrow when its light out. Erik :beerhead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Sorry for the crappy pics, my camera is on its way out....or my wife sabataged it to get a new one :fs2: . Either way, here are some crappy pics. There is a VERY noticable difference with the TB spacer and intake tube on it, espacially on the low end, i don't know what its done to my gas mileage yet because i just put it in, but i will let yall know as soon as i figure it out. Erik :beerhead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Image Not Found I saw this pic and was thinking you had cut your shifter down!!! :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Moved along a little bit today, i took the aftermarket sunroof out of my parts pig and put it in mine today here's the sunroof the headliners.............and a football measure twice? nope, had to do it three times before i was sure Its supposed to rain tomorrow so we'll see how i did, now all i have to do it reupholster the headliner and slap it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 What did the removed stickers on the bedside say??? Road service something??? Do you know the trucks past history? Just curious. I like to hear backstories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 nice job on the sunroof. thats pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks, i was sweating friggin bullets right before i begain to cut, all i could think was if i screwed it up, how the heck was i gonna fix it? But it worked out perfect and I'm super happy about it, I'm goint to take the part of the roof that i removed and make an inside cover with it. It says 24 HOUR ROAD SERVICE and as for the history i havent got a clue, the guy i bought the truck from got it when a nearby buisness went under a while ago and he didnt know anything about jeeps in general, i can say that it has had some abuse. If you look at the pic of my roof before i cut it you can see where the holes were where they had a sign an amber light mounted and there are two holes in my hood where they probably had some type of hood ornament on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Made some progress on my body work yesterday, i don't have any in progress pics because i forgot to take my camera to my friends house, but here is a pic of the panel tacked on, just need to finish the weld, clean it up and move on to paint(whick is a whole other problem i have) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonman Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 :bowdown: that moon roof is pimp. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 thanks, took me a while to find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hmm, off road service? What could be serviced off road? I wouldn't think big equipment, the truck would be to small to haul anything substantial. Maybe like a quad/dirtbike shop? Truck seems to flashy/optioned out to be like a company car like a railroad or communications truck. I would say a small business that would be interested in catching an eye with a company truck... That bothers me now and I don't even own it. Did you try carfax? I think they give you previous owners. DMV might too, maybe a small fee involved. Interested to find out. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hmm, off road service? What could be serviced off road? I wouldn't think big equipment, the truck would be to small to haul anything substantial. Maybe like a quad/dirtbike shop? Truck seems to flashy/optioned out to be like a company car like a railroad or communications truck. I would say a small business that would be interested in catching an eye with a company truck... That bothers me now and I don't even own it. Did you try carfax? I think they give you previous owners. DMV might too, maybe a small fee involved. Interested to find out. Rob L. Offroad service? i think you may be mistaken, mine says 24hr road service. I'm guessing it was used to take care of minorly stranded motorists, ran out of gas, flat tire etc...although it does have the lift on it from that company, it had stock tires on it when i got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yeah, Sorry, I thought it was off road service. I gotcha. Still, nice truck to be outfitted like that... Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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