Retch99 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 So, I needed a truck that could pull medium-light duty 4-wheeling, get myself to Tahoe for skiing without worrying about the weather and (most importantly) dog transport. (I am sooooo over dog hair in the car). So, after searching around, I picked up an '88 4x4 short bed with 4.0 - 5 speed. It's a solid truck, buuuuut, it's a project for sure. Thus, Project Coyote (the survivor) is born. Currently, I'm in the process of: - Adapting Cherokee spare tire carrier/bumper to the back (mostly done). - changing the interior from 80's burgandy to grey, along with late model cherokee buckets and console - rebuilding the infamous clutch fluid contaminated fuse block. - wiring new dome lights (last gen escort) and courtesy light mirror out of GMC Jimmy. - late model cherokee seats and early 90's console - late model cherokee mirrors Also yanked the carpet to find...very little (thankfully) so I painted and faux-dynomatted the floor ready for the carpet. (pics taken as well) Future plans include topper, paint, Line-X, good stereo, tires, small lift and whatever else tickles my fancy. Kinda would have liked to have gotten the Jeep 2500 front parts to update the looks, but looks like I missed that boat. I'm sure the mechanicals will come with time (probably when I break something) I've taken lots of pics, so when I get a chance, I'll upload and post 'em. -Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Good Base there Gary... And Welcome to the club! Rob L. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 1989 MJ Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Welcome to CC :clapping: You hace a nice truck for your projet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 An Olympic edition - sweet. I can't wait to see the pictures of your progress. Welcome to the club :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 what do you have in there now for seats? burgundy buckets? if so, and you're getting rid of them, i'd like to talk to you. pm me pics if you are interested in doing some dealing on them. Looks like a nice one, welcome! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Olympics are so sweet. :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retch99 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 what do you have in there now for seats? burgundy buckets? if so, and you're getting rid of them, i'd like to talk to you. pm me pics if you are interested in doing some dealing on them. Looks like a nice one, welcome! :cheers: Sorry man, mine had a bench with a broken back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retch99 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 I know it's been a while, so here's where I'm at: After pulling the wiring to fix some nasty stuff, I decided to say the hell with it and started disassembling for paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retch99 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Found a set of 5 gambler wheels off a Cherokee with BFG All-Terrain KO's for $130. The spare was unused as well :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Found a set of 5 gambler wheels off a Cherokee with BFG All-Terrain KO's for $130. The spare was unused as well :D Looks like a nice score! BTW, NOT Jeep Gamblers... These are Gamblers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retch99 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Looks like a nice score! BTW, NOT Jeep Gamblers... These are Gamblers... right, forgot the gamblers were 5 hole. American Racing, right? either way, my plan is to paint the center the same as the truck and paint the lips black for a bit of a retro look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Nope, they are both FACTORY JEEP rims!! Yours are called "phone dials" they came in two versions, an early one with rivets and later one with out. The Gamblers are factory TJ. BOTH are nice rims!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Nope, they are both FACTORY JEEP rims!! Yours are called "phone dials" they came in two versions, an early one with rivets and later one with out. The Gamblers are factory TJ. BOTH are nice rims!! CW There was an American Racing rim that looked very similar to the Stock Jeep 5 Hole Gambler Rims as well. I hadn't heard the "Phone dials" name for those rims in the OP's Post... but your right, BOTH are nice rims...like I said NICE score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 i like the gamblers myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Aren't those Eliminator 10 hole rims? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Aren't those Eliminator 10 hole rims? and/or XJ Sport wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 The "phone dial" rims where available for the XJ & MJ in a couple different trim packages. Yes, the MJ eliminator package, was one of them. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboard3r411 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 great start man nice find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksjeepster Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Nice truck you got there man... and a great deal on tires and rims... Welcome to CC :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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