89 MJ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 To be clear, this truck is NOT getting a 97+ front end swap. The front fenders were trimmed for my new front bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 Paint!!! Need I say more? It is Brilliant Blue Pearlcoat. Used by Chrysler from 94-97. My mom and little brother posed in this picture. This just has my brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Love that blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 2:30 AM, JMO413 said: Love that blue! Expand Thank you! My family had a YJ that color a couple of years ago, but it got too rusty so we did an engine swap into a nicer white YJ, which eventually became this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 More paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 You're doing some great work here and that's a great color choice IMO. Have fun! Following this thread with great interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 Thank you! Box is getting painted tomorrow! Also so got the doors on. I am standing by it in the 2nd picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Today I got the bed painted and put Chassis Saver on the spots on the back of the frame that had surface rust and on the whole fuel tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Undercoated the back of the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesD Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Looks good bud, wish I had those painting skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 On 7/29/2019 at 4:19 PM, WesD said: Looks good bud, wish I had those painting skills! Expand Thanks! Got the tailgate painted and the hood of times yesterday. Another update is coming tomorrow about what I did today because I failed you guys and forgot to take pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Axles/suspension/bumpers painted, tires mounted and balanced, and bed has a Raptor Spary in bed liner now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 The bed is put back on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 ahhh, the assembly phase. when a project really start coming together. (literally!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Your are doing some awesome work! Just love that blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 2:18 AM, JMO413 said: Your are doing some awesome work! Just love that blue! Expand Thanks! It’s been a lot of work to get it to this point and I’m glad a lot of people like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 1:38 AM, Pete M said: ahhh, the assembly phase. when a project really start coming together. (literally!) Expand Yes indeed! How would I be able to get a Comanche Club windshield sticker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 send me a message with a name/address Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 3:10 AM, Pete M said: send me a message with a name/address Expand Could you possibly bring one to the WI meet and greet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 assuming I remember, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Rear axle is installed, taillights are installed, the seat and vinyl flooring is in, and front suspension is now removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 Front end is undercoated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Damn brother! You're knocking it out! Oh to be young, enthusiastic and energetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 8/6/2019 at 10:17 PM, fiatslug87 said: Damn brother! You're knocking it out! Oh to be young, enthusiastic and energetic. Expand It also helps that my dad has been helping me a lot through the process and that he owns a hot rod shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 With the help of my parents and little brother, the interior is finished and the bumper, grille and header panel are on! Tomorrow is new rod bearings to fix the knocking. More pics tomorrow of how it is currently. And the mirrors are painted and installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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