shelbyluvv Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Since I sold one of the MJs, my quads and a bunch of my hoard I bought myself a toy to go along with the wife's J10.It is a 80 CJ5, 4 speed and 304 V8. I am picking up a TBI setup for it tomorrow. It currently has way to much carb on it and it runs like crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 very nice! :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Hey Bo, I thought you were down sizing for your move back east????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Hey Bo, I thought you were down sizing for your move back east????? I am but I could not pass up this deal. $2K for a running driving CJ5? I had to buy it. I always wanted a 5 with a V8 and a 4 speed. My uncle had one when I was a kid and I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Yeah, definitely worth the $2K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 I go to spend a little time with the CJ this weekend. The first order of business was to remove the cut up fenders and track down another set. I found a rust and dent free set in Yuma Arizona that I will be picking up in a few weeks. The next plan was to un-redneck the fire waiting to happen under the hood. So I washed all the gunk and grease off the engine. Then I decided to remove all the wiring that I won't need when I go to TBI injection next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Damn Bo, it's got to be hotter than the hinges of hell working outside out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Damn Bo, it's got to be hotter than the hinges of hell working outside out there... It isn't that bad first thing in the morning. By 1400 it gets pretty HOT though! I am having a blast on this little CJ5 though. I can't believe I waited this long to buy one. I will have a CJ7 and a CJ8 also. They are just too much fun to work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I had a CJ5 (4.2 w. AMC-20) back in the late 70's for a few years during a Stateside tour. Loved it. Then sold it when I went back over and never had another one. Always wanted a CJ V8. I envy you shipmate. Have fun with it. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 I got started on the EFI conversion this weekend. I can't hang new parts on a dirty engine. What's a guy to do but get busy cleaning. I got in there all nice and deep like and totally detailed the engine. Tonight I will get the rear fuel lines, pump and filter installed then lower the tub back onto the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Love me some deep cleaning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Looking good Bo-man. Want to sell it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 I got the fuel filter mounted and the wind kicked up. So I went to the junk yard and starting climbing all over the Chevys looking for a air cleaner. I finally found one laying in the back of a conversion van. It almost looks stock on the TBI. Don everything has a price and there is an seat for every assssss... With that said you may want to make an offer now before I replace the floors and rockers. The price will surely jump after I dump another $1k in bumpers and body panels. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 I got the fuel system plumbed tonight. I only had to remove a 13" section of the stock fuel line. Where I cut the line I put a small flare on it to help keep it from popping off. I got the filter and return line plumbed first. Then I drilled a 1" hole in the rear cross member to let the fuel line pass through it to the pump. And finally got the pump plumbed into the main fuel line to the engine. It was a tight fit but I am happy with the way it turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 I started laying out the wiring harness tonight. It comes as a generic fit and I was not happy with how it fit. I extended and shortened the wires where they needed to fit right. I then wrapped the loom with friction tape for that factory look. I installed the ECM on top of the heater box with Velcro for easy removal should the need arise. I have the grommet in the firewall temporarily until I decide how I want to run the power and fuel pump wires. I also got my plug wires in finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 https://goo.gl/photos/9wiLWgHrPmAXDM7W7 After a few days of head scratching and beating my head against the wall I got it running. There was were a couple wires on the module that were arcing across each other. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 I spent some time welding all the non factory holes shut in the firewall. I had some paint sitting on the shelf and wanted to see what it would look like on the Jeep. Well, I now know what color it will be painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 it's really coming along! nothing like restoring a classic :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 On 09/01/2017 at 8:26 PM, Pete M said: it's really coming along! nothing like restoring a classic :) This is how a CJ is supposed to look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 it's like a step back in time :D (except with fuel injection!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 This weekend I decided to replace the cracked steering box mounts with a MORE HD mount. Simple enough you would think. Nothing ever goes to plan. As I got into removing the stock stuff things took a turn for the worst.This is what scared me the most.So I busted out the cardboard and made a template of the newest Krustyballer cross member/winch mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 While I am waiting for Brandon to finish all the cool CJ stuff I decided to tackle the passenger side frame rail. I first cut off the remaining pieces of the stock cross member and pinned the crack. I then cleaned up the crack and ground out the center of it. I welded it shut, ground it smooth and hit it with some primer. I needed a way to keep the frame from trying to tear itself apart so I chopped up the stock bumper and made a stubby bumper/cross member. This should keep it together until the new stuff makes it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggilez Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 is that indent by the door a tailor made spot for a shovel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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