My project '88 SWB pioneer

[Winger]

I did an introduction elsewhere on the site and have now decided to make a project out of this thing. I will update as I get things done. Not going to be anything special but it will be a "Florida" manche with no rust!!!

 

My Son bought it thinking he would make a trail rig but had a new baby and didn't have time for this so I bought it from him. As he got it:

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PO had removed the seat, carpet & rear window :nuts:

 

As I got it from him:

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Put a new fuel pump in and made it run!! :D

Tranny's shot!! :mad: Did a tranny - t/c swap and now it moves!!

Called a local jy and found out they had one to look at. Jackpot!! Got a seat, rear window, marker light and a "Monster" rear bumper!!

Put the seat & rear window in it. Now it's dry and I can see where I am going!!

Need to clean up and repaint the bumper and then recruit some weightlifters to help install it.

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Plan on licensing it soon and take it for a spin at speed to see how it rides and what else I need to fix.

Hope to put on different wheels / tires soon - 31 x 10.5's probably.

Completed the wheels & tires this past weekend. JY wheels and 31x10.5-15 tires. Might do a small lift but do not have any clearance problems as is.

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Will keep posting with progress / pictures. This club is great!!

Got my stickers from Pete today so now I have something else to do!!

 

Rich (winger)

[500 MJ]

It amazes me how little work it takes to make things look so much better. Nice job so far!

[Rob S]

Looks sharp. You going to keep the wheels gold? Might look good with black centers?