89 MJ Posted March 8, 2022 Author Posted March 8, 2022 I'm hoping to pull the truck out of storage in the next couple of weeks here. I probably won't be driving it for at least a month, but it is time to do some mods that I have wanted to do for a while. I am going to start with putting my chrome front bumper on and getting my front skid and sportbar powder coated. While I do that, a set of uncut front flares will be going on. While the skid and sportbar are at powdercoat, I am going to actually put some time into the engine. I plan to do Cruiser's Distributor index: http://cruiser54.com/?p=68 While I'm in there, either advance the CPS or just swap to a high altitude CPS: http://cruiser54.com/?p=127 And upgrade to a bored TB: http://www.strokedjeep.com/renix t-body.html I'm hoping those will just make the truck a little smoother and wake it up a little while maybe improving the fuel mileage, but that's about my last concern. Once I have this thing back on the road, then it will be time to tear back into the Eagle.
89 MJ Posted March 23, 2022 Author Posted March 23, 2022 Parts are on order! New front brakes, high altitude CPS, bored TB, carpet, and a Raybuck seat cover soon.
89 MJ Posted March 31, 2022 Author Posted March 31, 2022 Everything but the TB and seat cover are here. I still have not been able to get the truck out of storage, but I am going to have to get it out and get it on the road by next Wednesday. I was really hoping I’d be able to do everything done before it hits the road, but it was voted by the senior class as the coolest car for the yearbook, so I have to get it to school for pictures. I’m pretty excited, though!
MiNi Beast Posted March 31, 2022 Posted March 31, 2022 Awesome. Better get it out soon and shined up pretty like.
NHMJXJ Posted April 1, 2022 Posted April 1, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 7:37 AM, 89 MJ said: it was voted by the senior class as the coolest car for the yearbook Hands down!
eaglescout526 Posted April 2, 2022 Posted April 2, 2022 2 hours ago, 89 MJ said: It’s out!!! It indeed was killing you that much. Haha. Glad to see it’s out once again.
89 MJ Posted April 9, 2022 Author Posted April 9, 2022 Indeed it does, Pete! New front brakes are installed. I also had another piece that I had ordered show up. And yes, I took the picture of it on the kitchen counter.
89 MJ Posted April 19, 2022 Author Posted April 19, 2022 The bored TB is going on. It’s a lot nicer than the old one. And some engine bay shots because I can.
89 MJ Posted April 20, 2022 Author Posted April 20, 2022 2 hours ago, JMO413 said: Looking good! Thank you! Do you have a bored TB on yours? If not, we should take this thing for a ride. I think you’ll be impressed.
89 MJ Posted April 20, 2022 Author Posted April 20, 2022 The bored TB makes a huge difference in power. It wanted to spin quite a bit of 2nd gear.
JMO413 Posted April 20, 2022 Posted April 20, 2022 14 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: Thank you! Do you have a bored TB on yours? If not, we should take this thing for a ride. I think you’ll be impressed. I do have one on mine. I'm still down for a ride though.
buxmj Posted April 28, 2022 Posted April 28, 2022 Such a job well done with your mj, I always like seeing pics of yours, glad to see it get some fresh air but we are all happy that you keep it protected during the salt months. I need to get a bored TB, looks to add some nice pep. Congrats on the award, I wonder if there is anything close to the mj in terms of coolness factor and I would bet serious money non of those were diy like yours. Great job and glad it is getting recognition by your peers!
89 MJ Posted April 28, 2022 Author Posted April 28, 2022 7 hours ago, buxmj said: Such a job well done with your mj, I always like seeing pics of yours, glad to see it get some fresh air but we are all happy that you keep it protected during the salt months. I need to get a bored TB, looks to add some nice pep. Congrats on the award, I wonder if there is anything close to the mj in terms of coolness factor and I would bet serious money non of those were diy like yours. Great job and glad it is getting recognition by your peers! Thank you for the kind words Buck! The bored TB is definitely worth it, and the high altitude CPS is also worth the investment. I haven’t posted anything about it yet, but it gave it more low end torque and mid range power, plus I seem to be getting better fuel mileage. The other kid who won the award with my drives a little Audi. There is one kid who drives a 73-79 Squarebody Chevy that looks to be all original, which is cool. Other than that, it’s a run of the mill parking lot that is full of mommy and daddy’s money.
89 MJ Posted May 6, 2022 Author Posted May 6, 2022 Not much new here. Got the picture taken for the yearbook today. This rig is back on daily duty since the Eagle needs more work.
89 MJ Posted May 23, 2022 Author Posted May 23, 2022 Another change. Chrome front bumper. I also had my senior prom the other night, and got to take a pretty cool car.
89 MJ Posted May 23, 2022 Author Posted May 23, 2022 3 hours ago, scguy said: A Daytona? Sick! That chrome bumper looks great Yessir! It was really cool to be able to drive such a sought after car. Thank you!
89 MJ Posted June 6, 2022 Author Posted June 6, 2022 Oops, I bought another Bolens. The MJ hauled it like a champ though. I could have used a trailer, but I didn’t have time to run home and pick it up before the Bolens was scheduled to be crushed.
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