Akula69 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 the 89-99 conversion on the MJ originally called the "Christmas Jeep". The MJ was bone stock 2WD when started, we did a rebuild on it that finished back in August 0f 2009, and now we are going to upgrade to the 1999 interior and 4WD. Its a slow start, but we plan on finishing up this summer (May/June 2013). The receiver at the start: Receiver now: Donor: Obviously totaled: Beginning work: Head removed: Bottom end: Transfer case / Tranny: Meanwhile, someone decided to get really close to the receiver's rear end.... We decided to get a replacement bed instead of trying to beat all the new angles out of this one. If anyone's interested in this one let me know. Next: Engine rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Engine Rebuild: Sent the block and head to the machine shop for a quick check: magnafluxed and no cracks found, had them press in the pins and cam bearings. Cylinders had no ridge, so boring was not necessary. Went back with std. size pistons/rings/bearings/crank. We have to tape the openings to keep critters out intil install: Transmission/Transfer case ready to go: Next: Stripping the 89: fitting replacement floor pans and firewall modifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Nice start! I would totally be all over that bed if you were closer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 hey, if shipping isnt too much, i am seriously interested in peices of that bed, this is what I'm dealing with on either side, whats your price with shipping on enough of sides to fix it? i would take the right box corner too i could outline what i needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 I would imagine the shipping would be more then the value of the scrap metal :doh: Best place to start would be for you to measure up your bed until you reach solid metal and let me know what that size/shape is. Pm me with the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hmm I wonder how much it would be to ship a tailgate..? If you intereseted in selling it of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Did not realize my son had started his own thread about this project. I'll refer ya'll over to his thread: http://comancheclub.com/topic/38725-89-resto-to-99-conversion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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