RustyRodder Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 So I found this MJ on craigslist back in April- was a nice red, new tires, looked great. Then the guy stopped responding. Jump to 2 weeks ago, and Suddenly my buddy is driving this home for me. sometime since then, the owner decided black was a better choice. Time to get started? Not yet- its still 1100 miles away in Atlanta. Just need time to get it here! Or just move there. Not pretty anymore. The guy I got it from bought it from spraypainted it orange. Then his wife saw it, and suddenly it turned black. Everywhere, wheels, tires, grill, lights... black. But he didnt prep very well, so it comes off. I planned on a repaint anyway, so I'm not sure what to do. I wanted a tan color, but I may have to go and strip this all down first. crap.Interior won't need much- Seam on the seat is split, otherwise its in good shape. Radio doesnt work- fuse is good. No idea. Underside! BAM! Try getting that in New York. Clean as a whistle. well, other than the oil. While it was at the shop, it got a bit of company And some love on the front...better already. As for a plan, First is to get it daily drivable. So new tires all around (has new off brand31s up front, but I plan on new 235s all around). Might get a small lift, but nothing major. Remove those foglights and get some good ones in the stock location. Maybe a hidden lightbar behind the grill. Toolbox in the back, and then not sure. I plan on taking it out to Utah for some time in the desert once it hits that point in reliability- thank god it has AC! Oh, and budget build for this- trying to stay under 5k. Truck took up 1/5 of that though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBeast Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Friends done a few things to it the past couple weeks. The lights all work now, had a few fuses out. He painted over the stupid star, and polished up the lights and emblem. Also found that the guy didnt even take off the factory striping! Ordering some tires this week, and putting it on the road. Hope nothing new crops up when it starts driving again.Any advice on getting those decals off after 27 years? I think I'm going to attempt to paint this myself (woo spraycans haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I have seen people post that the eraser wheel drill attachment works really well, I think you can get them at auto parts stores. I wonder if having the stripes painted will make it more difficult. Good Luck. Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysteed Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I was wondering how long it would be till you made a build thread. Great starting point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 I was wondering how long it would be till you made a build thread. Great starting point! Thanks! My awesome buddy is doing some work for me until I can get it. I have seen people post that the eraser wheel drill attachment works really well, I think you can get them at auto parts stores. I wonder if having the stripes painted will make it more difficult. Good Luck. Buddy I just looked into that- only one way to find out, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91Pioneer Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Those eraser wheels are the bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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