Aidan Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Hi everyone, I've been on CC for about a year now but never posted and decided to start with a build thread to document my progress. Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Welcome to the club. As I’m sure you know by now, add it to the registry and check under the floors for rust. Also, your grille is upside down. What do do you plan on doing to the truck? @Pete M, can you move this so it’s with the other build threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 I started with a hand full of cruisers tips including a C101 elimination and installed a headlight harness Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Go figure my grille is upside down lol. Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 I'd like to keep my truck stock (or at least not do anything I can't UN do) like bucket seats, center console, maybe eventually power windows, that sort of thing. But I went to pull my bench for some buckets and I noticed the driver's side bracket was missing... Turns out I'm missing the top of my frame rail. Passengers side is okay-ishSent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 So while I'm getting that taken care of, what do y'all suggest I do next? I've been meaning to start really upgrading her but I have no idea where to begin.Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gat'79 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 So while I'm getting that taken care of, what do y'all suggest I do next? I've been meaning to start really upgrading her but I have no idea where to begin.Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk 2wd, rust problems = new truck.Why anyone would invest in 2WD (Automatic) Jeep is beyond me; Jeep and 4x4 is synonymous. Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeezyBlue Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Gat'79 said: 2wd, rust problems = new truck. Why anyone would invest in 2WD (Automatic) Jeep is beyond me; Jeep and 4x4 is synonymous. Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk Because they're literally just like adult legos? You can convert to 4x4 for cheap if you're inclined. And most of them have rusty floors. You can fix that for cheap as well. I'd rather keep one on the road than throw it away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gat'79 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Because they're literally just like adult legos? You can convert to 4x4 for cheap if you're inclined. And most of them have rusty floors. You can fix that for cheap as well. I'd rather keep one on the road than throw it away Just calling it as I see it and my personal opinion that Jeep=4x4Adult legos assuming the adult knows how to read..."I'd like to keep my truck stock (or at least not do anything I can't UN do)"or assuming they have logical thoughts..."I've been meaning to start really upgrading..." and the most basic: assuming they actually know what they are doing..."I have no idea where to begin."Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Only rust problem is the floor which is getting fixed RIGHT now. I was looking for recommendations on what to do after cruisers tips. If I can get my hands on the right parts I was thinking disc brake convert in the rear but I'm not sure if that's where I should start Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeezyBlue Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Gat'79 said: Just calling it as I see it and my personal opinion that Jeep=4x4 Adult legos assuming the adult knows how to read... "I'd like to keep my truck stock (or at least not do anything I can't UN do)" or assuming they have logical thoughts... "I've been meaning to start really upgrading..." and the most basic: assuming they actually know what they are doing... "I have no idea where to begin." Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk You must be a blast at parties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeezyBlue Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 54 minutes ago, Aidan said: Only rust problem is the floor which is getting fixed RIGHT now. I was looking for recommendations on what to do after cruisers tips. If I can get my hands on the right parts I was thinking disc brake convert in the rear but I'm not sure if that's where I should start Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Good on you for keeping an old truck on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEmptyEveryPocket Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Aidan said: I'd like to keep my truck stock (or at least not do anything I can't UN do) Great thought. IMHO if the truck is still stock, bolt on modifications are the way to go. Excluding things like new floors, obviously. The following is stream of conscious and, since I'm not using my wallet to pay for any of it, might be slightly over the top. Fix all the rust. Prep it well, paint it well, and you should be good to go for a long time. Start here. Once you get your interior sorted (headliner, new carpet, sound deadening materials, speakers & wire, etc) I would recommend taking everything apart again and painting the visible plastics & dyeing the new fabrics to make a uniform color scheme. Will add quite a bit of wow factor. Recover your new seats. Possibly custom with cool fabric? While you are at it include seat heaters! What about cargo management? Bedside rail caps, bed covers, headache rack, roll bars, etc. Or a few strategically placed lights? I do a fair amount of loading and unloading junk (because its a truck, it better get used like a truck) and most of this happens after work in the dark. So some flood light LEDs for extra backup lights and one flood light for the bed area has been a great upgrade for me. A krustyballer hitch would be a good thing to add. Measure your springs for sag and possible replace them. No lift needed, just get some payload and corrected stance. Personally I would not mess with the braking system, unless you are having issues. I have gone the rear disc brakes, bigger booster, new lines, different rear proportioning system and noticed absolutely no difference in stopping power/ distance. So to me its not worth the money unless there is a specific problem you are trying to fix. These trucks really are like legos. Mix and match many things from cherokees to build exactly what you want. So figure out what you will use the truck for, then get the things to make that happen. And there is NOTHING wrong with just keeping a nice running and driving stock 2wd truck. Nice paint job, new-ish interior, some time at the car-wash and it will make for a cool looking truck that has no comparison these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Tyvm, that's exactly what I was looking for. Once she's home from the mechanic I'm gonna jump right into the interior. I figured POR15 the whole floor and try to find some bucket seats and a center console but I'm still new to all this modification stuff you all seem to be amazing at lol. If I remember correctly the seats from a Dakota or S10 will work if you also take the brackets or modify them in some way? And I have no idea where to get the center console or how to mount it Eventually I would LOVE to get her painted but I still don't know what I'm gonna do about this cosmetic stuff.Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEmptyEveryPocket Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 What kind of skills do you have? Welding, painting, tubing, woodworking, fiberglass, etc? What tools do you have? Sounds like you have good intentions, but may lack some skills. Before jumping into modifications its time for you to watch LOTS of YouTube videos and read LOTS of forums. Not just this one, but other jeep sites for ideas and to learn methods for modification. When on YouTube don't just look for Jeep stuff. Watch some machining, welding, fabrication, etc vids as well. I recommend everything by "South Main Auto", "Bleepin Jeep", "This Old Tony", "Mattias Wandel", and "AvE" for starters. You got some learnin' to do son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Gat'79 said: Why anyone would invest in 2WD (Automatic) Jeep is beyond me i like mine 2WD, and can switch to 4wd with relative ease if needed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregontrav Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Unrelated i have a 89 pioneer rwd verry low mileage can't get it to rev without missing or do anything under a load just put entire new ignition system in it and new fuel pump only thing is the coil but it idles just fine so i havent suspected that anyone have an idea for me before i keep feeding the jeep my paychecks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Unrelated i have a 89 pioneer rwd verry low mileage can't get it to rev without missing or do anything under a load just put entire new ignition system in it and new fuel pump only thing is the coil but it idles just fine so i havent suspected that anyone have an idea for me before i keep feeding the jeep my paychecks Did you index the distributor? Also, more people will see this and assist if you start your own thread instead of hijacking someone elses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 I thought you only needed to index the distributor if it was running rough? Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 You have to index it any time you pull it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 I have yet to pull it out but indexing and new coils and plugs definitely wouldn't hurt lol. Will update again when I get the truck back Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 The floors are coming along nicely! Now it just needs the top of the rail fabricated and the passenger's side patched (and then POR15 of course) Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Installed 4 Kenwood speakers and a JVC radio and found out the PO cut the s*** out of the door to fit 6.5 inch speakers... Also painted the floors with some Rust-Oleum rusty metal primer and plan to enamel tomorrow unless it needs another coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesD Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Floor repair looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Thanks WesD! I didn't have time yesterday so hopefully today I can do the same to the bottom of the floorpans since it came out so nice. I was going to use rubberized undercoating underneath but I read somewhere that as soon as the rubber beings to wear out it actually traps moisture instead? Is that right?Sent from my moto e5 play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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