89 MJ Posted November 22, 2024 Share Posted November 22, 2024 I’m confident you could fix it. Glad you were alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 22, 2024 Share Posted November 22, 2024 Dammit!! I hate people who value their own lives and neglect those around them. Sorry man....glad youre ok, but seeing the 21slot being toast makes me want to switch mine out just to save them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted November 22, 2024 Share Posted November 22, 2024 Glad you are alright! Plastic welding can do magic. If you save all the bits, you can probably fix it up close to new. Sucks though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted November 22, 2024 Author Share Posted November 22, 2024 I have to look over it today and I'm gonna have insurance look it over to see if I'll get anything. I know they are probably going to total it out unfortunately but I'll see. Good thing is atleast I can buy a whole front end new and it still runs and drives so I think the drivetrain is okay. New radiator I know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 27, 2024 Share Posted November 27, 2024 if the frame is ok, don't let them total it. it's your truck and you can negotiate to keep it out of the scrap pile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted December 29, 2024 Author Share Posted December 29, 2024 Well insurance has paid out, so the rebuild begins. They totaled it out and gave what I thought was a fair amount so I bought it back and she will live again. Tore the entire front end off today and I think I'll be able to get it all straight again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted December 30, 2024 Share Posted December 30, 2024 Bright side...Definitely looks fixable. Shame it has a title mark now, but not the end of the world. There are also ways to amend that. If you can't find a good front section near you (for a cut and replace) I have access to a parts XJ with a good front frame section. Will be glad to see this one on the road again, maybe use some of the funds for some upgrades! (I did when I rebuilt my truck that got totaled in March) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 Well i was able to get the front end back into shape. More than I thought I was going to get it. Bought a harbor freight body work hydraulic press. Worked amazing. I got some steel plate I'm going to weld up to strengthen it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Hell yes!! Good progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 So glad this build will get to live again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 Hit the steering wheel hard enough I bent it pretty good so I wanted to get a new column and well I have to rebuild it from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 9 hours ago, 70barracuda said: Hit the steering wheel hard enough I bent it pretty good so I wanted to get a new column and well I have to rebuild it from scratch. If you didn't already know, these are a treat. I recall the "Jazzman" name... very helpful document regarding Saginaw columns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 12/31/2024 at 7:39 PM, 70barracuda said: Well i was able to get the front end back into shape. More than I thought I was going to get it. Bought a harbor freight body work hydraulic press. Worked amazing. I got some steel plate I'm going to weld up to strengthen it too. Heck yeah, that looks great! I had a dent in my front member too (the previous owner did not disclose the tree stump he had a disagreement with). I ended up using a chain-fall, eye hooks, ratchet straps and a few hammers to straighten mine. Oh and a big 'ol 15ton lathe was used as the anchor point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 On 1/7/2025 at 12:55 AM, Salvagedcircuit said: Heck yeah, that looks great! I had a dent in my front member too (the previous owner did not disclose the tree stump he had a disagreement with). I ended up using a chain-fall, eye hooks, ratchet straps and a few hammers to straighten mine. Oh and a big 'ol 15ton lathe was used as the anchor point. My original plan was to pull it all out like that with something to anchor but that hydraulic ram worked like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 @OffGridResearchcame through big time. Two of the best parts of the jeep are crossed off the list now. Just need some warmer weather so I can work on this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 1 hour ago, 70barracuda said: @OffGridResearchcame through big time. Two of the best parts of the jeep are crossed off the list now. Just need some warmer weather so I can work on this thing. Aww yea You have chosen correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffGridResearch Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 4 hours ago, 70barracuda said: @OffGridResearchcame through big time. Two of the best parts of the jeep are crossed off the list now. Just need some warmer weather so I can work on this thing. Always got your back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 More greatness. NOS bug shield still in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 And it’s even the right color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, 70barracuda said: More greatness. NOS bug shield still in the box. Looks good. How does that install? Does it attach to the header panel or the hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 31 minutes ago, Eagle_SX4 said: Looks good. How does that install? Does it attach to the header panel or the hood? It's got these funky brackets that bolt to the header panel and come out between the stainless trim and grill. 2 out of 3 got pretty crushed in the accident so I have to try make some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 57 minutes ago, Eagle_SX4 said: Looks good. How does that install? Does it attach to the header panel or the hood? So it goes under the top trim of the header with these brackets. Pretty neat and clean actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Eagle_SX4 said: Looks good. How does that install? Does it attach to the header panel or the hood? They’re bent, but this truck had them. They might be hard to see though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted 17 hours ago Author Share Posted 17 hours ago More progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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