Twisty Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Hey all. Ive been lurking for a month or so, ever since there was a change that I would get my first MJ. Well about 2 weeks ago we (my dad and I) went to pick it up at some kids house about an hour (or 70mi) away. Then 2 days later I went to the RMV and got the title for it. I've started to take it apart a little...but havent done much. The most damage ive done so far was accidentaly completly draining the engine of oil (changed filter...didnt notice that the gasket from the old filter was still there, put new one in, didnt seat properly and then catastrophe...6qts of oil on the ground :cry: please be nice, i tried to clean it up but most of it had already sunk in.) well w/o furter blabbing and embarrasing myself from stupid/harmful mistakes here are the pics. Here it is! Exterior Interior Under the hood D44 baby! And I will be putting the front end on from this... Image Not Found its a 1988, 4x4 (NP 231) 4.0, AW4, D44/D30, long bed. not too shabby for $125 + $50 for trailer rental. mostly just the hood, fenders, and bumper will be transfered from the XJ to the MJ, then I'm going to have it painted. i hope to spend more time here, making this neat little community 1 member larger. thanks! :USAflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 It's got potential. If you're stealing parts off the XJ, the front doors will fit. Might save you some time. Looks might you might need to do some poor boy bodywork. (Sledge hammer and a block of wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 For the love of pete, PLEASE lose the stack..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Is that an a/c delete MJ. I see what looks like an idler pulley, but I am not sure.. need more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisty Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 i might take the doors off of the XJ, but they are quite rusty at the bottom. if i can some how repair the doors then they might go in. and yes, the cab is REALLY dented on the drivers side. I'm definately gonna use a hammer and piece of wood. the stack will go...I'm hoping to get a flowmaster 40 series in there. and yes you're right there is no AC in there...just an empty pulley. one thing that ive recently discovered is that its an AMC jeep. not a Chrysler becuase the key says American Motors on it and there are parts that say AMC on it. I'm quite happy about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHEEP Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 one thing that ive recently discovered is that its an AMC jeep. not a Chrysler becuase the key says American Motors on it and there are parts that say AMC on it. I'm quite happy about that! That doesn't really mean anything. My 87 XJ said AMC on the keys, had the the AMC logo on the instument panel and seat belt buckles also. If its an 88 and has a 4.0L it is without a doubt a Chrysler Jeep. Oh yeah BTW.... don't feel bad about the oil filter thing, my boss did the same thing to his 04 Silverado. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Is that an a/c delete MJ. I see what looks like an idler pulley, but I am not sure.. need more info looks like it, mine an AC delete Mj and that's exactly what my engine bay looks like. 3/4 view I hope to put a compressor on that idler pulley bracket someday and do my OBA/. Or move my alternator up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisty Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 one thing that ive recently discovered is that its an AMC jeep. not a Chrysler becuase the key says American Motors on it and there are parts that say AMC on it. I'm quite happy about that! That doesn't really mean anything. My 87 XJ said AMC on the keys, had the the AMC logo on the instument panel and seat belt buckles also. If its an 88 and has a 4.0L it is without a doubt a Chrysler Jeep. Oh yeah BTW.... don't feel bad about the oil filter thing, my boss did the same thing to his 04 Silverado. :D damn!! i was really excited about having an AMC vehicle :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 88 is the last year that the AMC owners club recognizes. Honestly though, they were built using AMCs parts until 90, then Chryco did the first redesign of the engine management stuff. http://www.amonational.com/info.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROADLESS Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Definately has potential, man those door seals appear to be in great shape. Pleeease tell us you're gonna ditch the overhead cab lights too :brows: ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jage Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I love the stack and the overhead lights... but mostly because it's not mine. :D I just wanted to chime in that I put 3 quarts of royal purple on my garage floor because the fill tube slipped out of the AX5 and I didn't check once I started filling because I was sitting on my cab floor trying not to get gored by bolts. I got a nice big stain and it cost me lots of $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisty Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Definately has potential, man those door seals appear to be in great shape. Pleeease tell us you're gonna ditch the overhead cab lights too :brows: ! nope, those are staying. :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I didn't notice the stack... Cab lights are alright if ya ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 That stack's ridiculous! Change it out with piping from a wood burning stove! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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