ParadiseMJ Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 So far at the Junkyard: Tailgate -wrong color, but clean and straight Tank skid (steel) After market TC skid Front skid Class III hitch (under the bumper) Front bumper with hooks and frame mounts & brackets Fuel rail and brand new FPR Full vacuum harness and cold air intake Wing windows Front header panel -same as the tailgate Fuse block (inside) with full inside harness Almost new alternator (tested a-ok) Misc bolts, nuts, connectors Total outgo - $280 Got my eye on an 8.25 and D30 w/4.10's. Project cheep-o coming right along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbrick Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 how much fer the gate? :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 I don't know specifically. I piled a bunch of stuff on the counter. Front header panel, gate, taillites, front skid, tank skid, misc. engine parts etc. The guy looked it over and said ..."how about $120 for the whole thing". Whipped out my card, not asking any questions, and I was outta there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I think he was asking if you wanted to sell it to him, and how much you'd want.. :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 I think he was asking if you wanted to sell it to him, and how much you'd want.. :shake: Oh, sorry...but I need the gate for my own (project) rig. Otherwise I wouldn't have picked it up. I do have the original gate, a bit bashed up (but not too bad)...no charge...except shipping. If you want a photo, I can send you one. PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche09 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Gotta love the U-pull! Today I grabbed: -like new 100 amp renix alternator -'97 XJ wiper arms (newer hook design) -aftermarket Oil pressure gauge setup with all fittings -CCV line -Misc relays Total: $12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 -'97 XJ wiper arms (newer hook design) So what good do the 97+ wiper arms do Matt? First I've heard of this. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 I think you can pull them out...forward...and they'll stay out to facilitate windshield access, at least that's what I remember on the GC I was looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Mine do that now on my 91. :hmm: I'm just looking for a miracle cure to prevent my cowl hood from hitting the right wiper post when fully open. :???: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche09 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hey Don, The '97 XJ has the "hook" style (like on most modern cars) on the end where you attach the wiper vs. the stud or "post" style of my '88. The end that attaches to the wiper post linkage is exactly the same. Unfortunately the newer style sticks out from the windshield a bit further with the bosch icon wipers installed, so I don't think it would help with your hood clearance issue. On a side note, I swapped out my linkage bushings per the writeup on here (thanks!) and with the new arms and blades they are still slow as molasses. Looks like a newer yard motor is on my list. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hey Don, Unfortunately the newer style sticks out from the windshield a bit further with the bosch icon wipers installed, so I don't think it would help with your hood clearance issue. :cheers: Crap, was hoping for a cure. Maybe Paul can come up with one - I'm out of ideas short of cutting the cowl back. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hey Don, Unfortunately the newer style sticks out from the windshield a bit further with the bosch icon wipers installed, so I don't think it would help with your hood clearance issue. :cheers: Crap, was hoping for a cure. Maybe Paul can come up with one - I'm out of ideas short of cutting the cowl back. :eek: Get a 6 inch cowl hood. :thumbsup: j/k I've not been able to put a lot of brain power to it yet or anything else to be honest. I did just have a small idea :idea: . I know we've talked about this before and it seems that we were focused on the ideas of moving the wiper or modding, etc.. What about trying to find a different hood hinge that would kick the back of the hood up some when lifted. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 It's possible I guess Paul - but finding a loaded hinge that will mate w. the firewall and hood brackets and hood could be difficult. Might be easier to hinge the hood from the front. Long ago I saw a universal kit to convert a Jeep hood (among others) to open from the rear, but can not find now. I have a complete set of Greenlee chassis punches w. the hydraulic ram (left over from my Navy days :D ) that could nibble out about a 3/8" semi-circle from the cowl lip overhang that would be plenty enough to clear the left post. It would hardly be noticeable, but I just have to built up the nads to give it a go. :eek: It's just one of those annoying little things that kind of gnaw at ya........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Mine do that now on my 91. :hmm: I'm just looking for a miracle cure to prevent my cowl hood from hitting the right wiper post when fully open. :???: All I did when I put my cowl hood on was redrill the hole that the prop rod goes in so the hood doesn't open as far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Yes, there are plenty of stop-gap measures, like removing the left wiper arm, using the lower hole when opening the hood, etc. But I want to open it ALL the way w/o interference. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 is it possible to shim the entire front body work forward a little so it will work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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