88pioneer Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Well i decided to sell the 92 in search of something a little more highway friendly, as I am making a lot of trips to the VA/MD area in the next few months. Picked this up today, 89 eliminator, 4.0 2wd d35 5spd. Almost 190k on the clock, runs like and drives like a champ. Overall a real clean truck for living in north jersey its whole life. Plans for the time being are a few minor upgrades, and maybe a spray in liner. Once time an money permits, a mild lift, 31's, 97+ conversion (nose and doors), silver paint and black eliminator graphics. Enough of the yappin, here's some pics And the temporary group shot :( , wish i had money to keep both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Red Mj's must come in pairs ... :yes: Thats a clean truck for an 89" , I think the interior looks good enough to keep for a while . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 the interior was definitely one of the reasons i bought it. those buckets are a major upgrade over the bench in the 92, o and tilt column Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Nice seats help make the truck , one of the better upgrades on my truck . I couldn't stand the bench very long at all . :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Got a little work done today. Washed a lot of the mud of the undercarriage, and found a lot of the factory undercoating still on the frame Also put on a set 97+ mirrors. It was a quick, simple upgrade. Much better than the old mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 so nice and clean... :drool: check under the carpets and keep it away from the salt. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 haven't pulled the carpets yet, but from under they look solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 that's a good sign, :thumbsup: but isn't conclusive since they rot from the inside-out. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 o yea, i know :roll: , this weekend when i have time i'll pull it all out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Finally got it running again, starter relay went bad. Got it registered today. Tomorrow the exhaust gets fixed, sound system rewired, and put the dash back together. Then its time for some :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 well i think i started my project thread a little early. for now the 89 is acting as DD/beater until spring when it will come off the road, and the project will really begin :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Truck looks good. Did you get rid of the '92? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 there's no way in hell I'd ever drive an MJ that clean in the winter time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 get it undercoated before winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 won't make a lick of difference. our trucks rot from the inside-out. the rust will start where the undercoating can't reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 i could probably help abit. but one winter shouldnt hurt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 one winter showed me every ding and flaw on my 86 which was previously rust free, though pretty beat up (ex-farm truck from oklahoma). I don't mess around with salt. booooo salt! :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Salt pisses me off too, but its made it 21 years of NJ road salt, one more shouldn't do too much more damage, i'm slowly working on winterizing it anyway. Got a few little visuals done, painted the wheels metallic dark gray, and painted the tailgate letters. Also got a pic from when i did the exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Very nice truck u got any big plans? and b4 i joined this web sight i never knew just how much salt on the roads up north can ruin cars and trucks. i feel very lucky to be a Florida boy. i feel so bad for yall up north Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Plans for now are DD status, come spring i'll be buying a new truck, and the 89 will become the project. Initially it was going to be a small lift, and a few upgrades. Now i'm thinking D44 front and rear, long arms, locked front and rear and some meaty 35's. Who knows if that plan will stay, too many ideas in my dome :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Was a productive day, stripped the interior an POR 15'd the floor. Ran my cb wiring, and started working on installing my hitch. Still can't believe its lived in North Jersey its whole life :eek: DS Before PS Before After Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Looks like i'll get to do my 97+ conversion a little sooner. :doh: At least it still runs :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 that and your ok! so are you going to do the 97+ hood and grill to? I THANK that looks cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Well made some good progress today. All the bad pieces are off minus the hood. Engine compartment is more or less straightened out, and radiator is out. Now just need to find a parts cherokee, an we'll be in buisness. Sorry no pics yet, worked into the dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Getting closer to getting it back on the road. Picked up all the front end pieces, hood, fenders, bumper, header panel, an all the assorted little pieces for $120 :eek: . Got the fenders on an the bumper is sorta on. Put the header on to see what it will look like. Now just need to fix the cooling system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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