eaglescout526 Posted September 21 Author Share Posted September 21 3 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: That looks so strange off center, but AMC was strange. Lol! I have no idea why but I have always liked the 84-85 Wagoneer header more than the 86-90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 On 9/15/2024 at 8:34 PM, eaglescout526 said: The more I look and see it, the harsher I can be on my self for the job I did. But to do this by myself in an hour, sun beating down, heat rising and taking my time with the patience to keep it straight while fighting such of a reminder to do so, I think I can come away proud of what I did and how good it still looks. Thus giving birth to the "84 Limited Concept" idea(Thanks Carter!). No, the name isnt changing of the project but I like the sound of that title. here's putting on the pin-striping for the first time solo It goes to show you are your own worst critic but the job I did is growing on me. You need some miracle grow. I can get away with that but you sir can't. You have a clean build going don't let the standerd slip. maybe I'm your worse critic, made respect for you which is why I have to tell you pin stripes need be on point or they just ruin the overall first impressional look. Understanding me ? Hell I know you do. Ocd a blessing or a curse.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 21 Author Share Posted September 21 3 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: Understanding me ? Yeah I do, I mean they’re set now and they don’t bother me as much as they did, but I’ll always know I could’ve done better. I blame my eyesight every time for stuff like this. Similar to when Obi-wan says to not trust your eyes. They deceive you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Next time I'm over we will have a pin stripeing pow wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 21 Author Share Posted September 21 9 minutes ago, MiNi Beast said: Next time I'm over we will have a pin stripeing pow wow. Sounds like a plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 Triple Award Winning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 11 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Triple Award Winning Awww yeaaahhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 Ladies and Gentlemen. He is now road legal and registered!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 29 Author Share Posted September 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 What a hunk of Chunk. Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T.Hands Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Quote Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted September 29 Author Share Posted September 29 57 minutes ago, Ωhm said: What a hunk of Chunk. Looking good. Lol thanks Ωhm! 4 minutes ago, M.T.Hands said: Looking good Thank ya! Now to finish the T/A. Expect to see the engine put together before '25 and expect to have it driving in early '25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 Toom some glam shots yesterday before the cruise in filled a little Also swapped out the radio. As much as I would love to have the CD player, it just wasnt practical sadly. It was only half working, volume was low. Its really cool and I will fix it one day, but for now, a 1984 correct radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 7 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Toom some glam shots yesterday before the cruise in filled a little Also swapped out the radio. As much as I would love to have the CD player, it just wasnt practical sadly. It was only half working, volume was low. Its really cool and I will fix it one day, but for now, a 1984 correct radio. Aww yeah. Out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 2 minutes ago, Salvagedcircuit said: Aww yeah. Out and about. Ohh yeah! Thing is an absolute blast to drive around. Doesnt beat an MJ but still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 reaping the benefits of a project well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 On 10/6/2024 at 7:59 PM, Pete M said: reaping the benefits of a project well done Oh yeah! Even those guys on the XJ preservation seem to love Chunk. Now heres a PSA, go through your parts more!! I went bumbling around for the original air cleaner for chunk to hang as decor in my garage with the 2.5L lid and came across some parts. Some of which will be listed here first then ebay. However!! I plan to add the deluxe(intermittent)wiper set up, upon digging through my parts I found a tilt column key/turn/wiper switch housing with the wiper switch still in it. Appears to be original AMC/Chrysler equipment. Looks like I am gonna have the deluxe wipers sooner than I thought!! And it works too with a wiper module I also had laying around! Hell yeah! I think that will tick all the luxury boxes for the XJ. Only thing I am missing is keyless entry and thats impossible unless someone wants to help reverse engineer some 80's tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 Well it seems like after 40 years of service, the expansion valve gave up. Not gettin cold AC anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 I made hell of some discoveries today. So I did some digging to find paperwork on the AC. Found it and then some. Alot of invoices from the 90s on parts the PO replaced and his battle with the clutch. The AC I found out was installed July 20th of 1988. Went in for warranty for the idler pulley in 89. Its still the original R12.....yay and boo. The AC kit is from a company called ARA Manufacuring and installed by airmec inc. Pretty neat. Even found the kit instructions as well. Sadly does not list my expansion valve part number but I think I have that narrowed down to a Ford one as almost everything was standard in the 80's. So while this could be a true dealer American Air kit, I am going to say it isnt but nonetheless was still done by a professional AC shop in the 80's. I even found the original for sale ad from the local newspaper where the PO got it. Edit, the for sale ad is from Dec 9 1986. So the PO had it for two years almost, threw in AC then took it up to WA and fought alot of battles with the clutch. How neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 Also got the deluxe wiper switch in. That was an interesting challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T.Hands Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 4 hours ago, eaglescout526 said: Also got the deluxe wiper switch in. That was an interesting challenge. from what little I have seen, that looks like it would be "interesting" to say the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 14 Author Share Posted October 14 2 minutes ago, M.T.Hands said: from what little I have seen, that looks like it would be "interesting" to say the least Haha. Nothing exciting. Just 40 year old grease, taking the upper column housing out and fishing the old switch out and fishing the new one in. Now the interesting part is that the key cylinder is known as a type 1. Which is retained by a button you push in and then pull it out. The later ones, not sure when the change happened, is held in by a special bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T.Hands Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 I just did my door latches, I can relate to the 35-40 year old grease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 14 Author Share Posted October 14 14 minutes ago, M.T.Hands said: I just did my door latches, I can relate to the 35-40 year old grease Lol!! I was pretty careful not to disturb too much of the grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted Friday at 03:33 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 03:33 AM So lets see. AC as it turns out, has had a slight leak for probably since the time I owned it as there was oil on the underside of one of the caps and now the valve has failed resulting it being stuck open. So theres that, not the expansion valve like I thought. Oh well I will charge it with some freezone that I have as a 30lb keg laying around. I fixed the heater control valve. That was stuck and I dont know why. But all I know is that i was annoyed to be driving and not have cool air while the temps outside are cool. I have to figure out why cruise control isnt working Have to replace the wiper bushings And the float is stuck on the sending unit again....its got a full tank so I have to wait or hope it frees itself. All in all, a blast to drive still! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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