buxmj Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 That is really cool. Funny thing about the generator lights. A friend who works in that industry refers to them as a tower of power. Took me a while to figure out what the hell he was talking about, lol, the only tower of power I think of is the great funk band but also recently vintage mercury outboard motors. Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 32 minutes ago, buxmj said: That is really cool. Funny thing about the generator lights. A friend who works in that industry refers to them as a tower of power. Took me a while to figure out what the hell he was talking about, lol, the only tower of power I think of is the great funk band but also recently vintage mercury outboard motors. Buck. Tower of Power. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Tower of power? https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.boot24.com%2Fhs%2Fobl%2F469%2F469808%2Fmotor-aussenborder-mercury-469808-115ps-2-takt-oldtimer-tow-4-4-141839.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boats24.com%2Fengine%2Foutboard%2Fmercury%2F469808%2F115ps-2-takt-oldtimer-tower-of-power-6-zylinder.html&docid=yj_Y4Nq3Rj6PVM&tbnid=9_Xeilyo8oyGWM&vet=1&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Well, the transmission had an issue with jumping out of first gear. I brought it back to the tech school that rebuilt it. It turns out that the first gear shift fork bolt was loose on the rail. They changed the fluid in the trans and transfer case and changed some vent hoses for free. No complaints there! But now the axle seal started leaking, so I ordered the seal and it needed a new wheel bearing, so that is on order too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 New axle seal and wheel bearing are in and I am daily driving it once again until the snow flies. I also took some pictures of it and the Eagle in the yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 Well, she is now put away for the winter. Not after some work though. About 90 miles, 45 towing the trailer with the engine in it, the other 45 with just the cherry picker and the trailer. I only used about a quarter of a tank. I figure I had close to 2000 lbs behind/in the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 I guess you could say this trucks future just got a little brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 *canned laughter* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Is it on yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 8 hours ago, Pete M said: shiny! And that’s just the beginning. 2 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: Is it on yet? Not yet. I’m waiting on more parts before the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 More parts are on the way. They will be shipped out on my Comanche’s birthday! (Monday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 merry early build day to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 The Comanche got part of its birthday present installed. A chrome 10 slot grille and complete front end. The bumper install will come in the spring. Sorry about the poor lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Always love a 10 slot. Looking for one for my truck, but will have it in black. Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 18 minutes ago, scguy said: Always love a 10 slot. Looking for one for my truck, but will have it in black. Looking good! Thank you! Your truck will look great with one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 7 hours ago, 500 MJ said: Looks great! Thank you for getting them sent out so quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 Well, in the past few months, I’ve had a couple of people asking if I’d sell the truck, and how much it would take. The most recent one was yesterday. Both times I’ve had to tell them know. Sure, could I sell it and make some money? That answer is yes, but I would then go out and buy another one and build it very similarly. Really, there is no suitable replacement for these trucks, after I have thought about it for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 money can be made elsewhere. hard to get another MJ that nice. easy decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Looks good all tucked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 8 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: Looks good all tucked in. It’s looking like this is probably it’s last winter that it will have to be tucked in. This time next year, I should be down in AZ for school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 41 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: It’s looking like this is probably it’s last winter that it will have to be tucked in. This time next year, I should be down in AZ for school. Cool, what field are you pursuing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 hours ago, scguy said: Cool, what field are you pursuing? I’m going to pursue mechanical engineering to later go in to the automotive industry. I would love to design and build engine performance parts (ideally 4.0/4.2 parts because I have a test bed for those). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Badass! Likely what I’m gonna do to (or at least vaguely similar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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