Pete M Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I've had this dream for a while now. A dream of saving a rustfree MJ from certain doom in the Junkyard and turning it in to my new wheeler. In theory I'd be relatively guilt-free about trashing a solid body since it was destined for the crusher anyways. At least that's the theory. It has yet to be proven and it'll be quite some time before I have to make any tough decisions about her future. Now, in this case I wasn't actually the savior, jbhill was technically the one that saved her from certain doom, but she's mine all mine now (well, dad's technically). This is likely to be one of the most delayed projects ever (since I need another project like I need another hole in my head), but I will dutifully snap pics of each and every mod. :D She's got a lot of mildew-looking junk on her that'll need to be scrubbed off. The floor liner has already been thrown out. There will likely be a 4.0 in there, but for now I'm dreaming of a Hemi. :D Doesn't cost anything to dream. Passenger side looks worse than the drivers, but it's mostly rust stain and dirt. And finally, a shot showing the ubiquitous backwards brake arm. Why can't shops pay attention when they have our trucks up on the lift? Also note that I STILL HAVE MY GAS TANK!! Take that Oizarod. :D You got the one from his 87 MJ. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I want that back window! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm sure you do. And someday you might be able to get it. But not for a while (I'm not due to return until Christmas time) and not until I figure out how to take it out successfully. The only reason I still have it is because JB gave up on trying to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 When you come back down give me a yell and we'll give it a shot! I will even give you my slider to fill the void until you get a good window. Mine has a plexy glass pane on one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Um, you can keep it. :D The truck will be stored inside for quite some time. Plus I've got a good extra slider in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92comanche4x4 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 ok I'm jealous of that. can't wait to see what it looks like when you decide what to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 and you still have my spare hoist! punk! gah. i'm not done pilfering that one yet! :brows: seriously, its a straight body, real nice... if it hadnt been for no title and whatnot my brother wanted it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Oops. Forgot to show the pics of it's very first upgrade. Like most guys who get a truck, the first thing to go on were bigger tires. :D In this case, JB wanted his rims back and so I bought a set of local 235s on XJ rims to prop up the truck for the time being. shelbyluv was kind enough to pick them up from the lady and hold them until I could get down there. :thumbsup: Old rims: New rims: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I's likes dim rims boss..... I's got sum of dims 4 mines whip! I's going paint 'em black and chrome the lip, :dunce: lol I have always like the bbs style wheels.. I really, really like the grands mesh style too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Black with a chrome lip, like the Firebirds of the 80s? I kinda like that idea. I may have to bring a can of paint with me on the next trip down. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Black with a chrome lip, like the Firebirds of the 80s? I kinda like that idea. I may have to bring a can of paint with me on the next trip down. :brows: Hey Wahooooooo you see??? huh , huh ? you see??? Yeah Pete, just like that... Not really chrome but polished. Thats my plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha Warrior Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 yikes man. thats a dreamy rig, no naturaly removed flare-lip :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle_Jockey Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Forget about the 4.0 Pete put a 4BT Cummins instead No but really man thats a nice find keep the pics coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdoa Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 You are gonna love working on a vehicle sans rust!!!! Let us know when you head to Georgia. Maybe some of us south coast guys can come up and meet the boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 There will likely be a 4.0 in there, but for now I'm dreaming of a Hemi. :D Doesn't cost anything to dream. Gut that cow and go V8....you know you want to. Five wires and it will run. I'm still thinking it would have been easier for me to swap a 340/360 into mine than the 4.0 I did :roll: Jeff Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 lol. i still want that back window, but after taking an hour to pull the one on mine, i gave up as it was getting dark and ran the risk of breaking it lol. glad it went to a good home and not the crusher :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebigmj Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Wow. What a nice shell. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I had a 96 cherokee country and painted the wheels the same way you want to. It looked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Update: one tire went flat. That is all. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Update: one tire went flat. That is all. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjcrazy09 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 :needpics: sorry i had to :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjcrazy09 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 :needpics: sorry i had to :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Oh, I'd post one if I had one. No doubt. :D next phase; washing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Oh, I'd post one if I had one. No doubt. :D next phase; washing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 is it at the house i met you at? if so i know where to steal i mean VISIT it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 is it at the house i met you at? if so i know where to steal i mean VISIT it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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