Jesse J Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 well I bought an 87' metric ton mj. 4 liter i6 312k miles and the 4 speed auto(might swap for a stick later). Literally no rust. It has a tiny bit of surface rust on the tailgate and the hood. I got it for 2k it needs a lot of work such as a new bench seat, figuring out why the taillights and tail turn signals don't work (fuse?) I need to give it a good cleaning. I need to name it to I'm getting some like rough and tough girl vibes from it(if anyone has any suggestions lemme know) it also needs a new grill( the dude I bought it from gave a mint one to me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 welcome to hell... because to go to heaven you must traverse hell first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 36 minutes ago, omega_rugal said: welcome to hell... because to go to heaven you must traverse hell first thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 wait... metric ton????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 It looks like a fairly well optioned truck, based off of what I am seeing. Chrome bumpers, sliding rear window, and bed light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, omega_rugal said: wait... metric ton????? what???? 2 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: It looks like a fairly well optioned truck, based off of what I am seeing. Chrome bumpers, sliding rear window, and bed light. it doesnt slide. it looks like it it just is really stuck maybe. also idk if that bed light works. and only the rear bumper is chrome the front is black and dented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 You can replace the front with a chrome one, I would spend some time with the rear bumper and some heat and straighten that rare puppy out. Also Metric tons, including their nameplates, are not something we see a lot on here. Especially with a D44 and 5 pack leafs. I will be following this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, eaglescout526 said: You can replace the front with a chrome one, I would spend some time with the rear bumper and some heat and straighten that rare puppy out. Also Metric tons, including their nameplates, are not something we see a lot on here. Especially with a D44 and 5 pack leafs. I will be following this build. oh cool thanks for your intrest. I think I'm gonna replace both bumpers and fab some cool looking steel ones. ' planning to make this a wheeler not a crawler but offroad capable. unless that's sac religious for a metric ton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Its your MJ. Purists will say not to do anything but restore it but were not all about that on here other than to support and praise each others builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 ok that makes sense. I'm not gonna tear it to shreds and I'm gonna restore the insides maybe paint it but keep it pretty stock kinda.I'm gonna post tonight about alll the issues once i take a good long look at it after i get out of school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 well good and bad new. good it has the dana 44 in the rear right? bad well: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Yay Dana 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, JMO413 said: Yay Dana 44 yeah exactly. I'm glad i found a metric ton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) Is it in the registry yet? Edited November 3, 2020 by fiatslug87 Never mind, found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 So I finally think I have the plan. get all the interior and windows, wiring etc, nice and functional. I think reupholster the bench seat. then SOA and 4.5 coils. re gear to 4.10 and put 33s on it (the gladiator wheels are gonna go). Make bumpers and a roll bar and rockers. Also I've named her Audrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 the bumpers can be straightened fairly easily by a body shop. that rear chrome is super hard to find and is worth fixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 I would get the rear bumper straightened if I were you. You could sell it then and make money off of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 yeah I'm gonna sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 stripped the interior today. the headliner is very bad there was definitely was a mouse living up there once. and the b pillar trim has 2 holes because that ahole who put the stereo in it was so stupid. but on the plus side I found my new favorite pic of my truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 looks a lot like my 88 does right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 11/26/2020 at 2:00 PM, Pete M said: looks a lot like my 88 does right now it just be like that some times. it makes me really sad to tell the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Just now, Jesse J said: it just be like that some times. it makes me really sad to tell the truth Trust me, it’ll be worth it when you are done. I’ve had my truck farther apart and don’t regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, 89 MJ said: Trust me, it’ll be worth it when you are done. I’ve had my truck farther apart and don’t regret it. You better be right lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jesse J said: You better be right lol If it wasn’t worth it, I wouldn’t have 2 more MJ builds that I want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Just now, 89 MJ said: If it wasn’t worth it, I wouldn’t have 2 more MJ builds that I want to do. this is true. In other news I ordered some headliner and vinyl samples from SMS auto fabrics so those are on their way. I'm making a custom headliner like mnkeyboy's except its gonna say comanche on it. I saw a video on bleepin jeeps yt about adding wj lumbar support to an xj seat and I'm gonna try to find a wj seat and see if i can add it into a bench seat with some welding and while I'm at it at some headrests (to increase my likely hood of not dying if I crash) while I'm reupholstering my seat . I've been pretty swamped with stuff in my life so I haven't been doing a whole lot. It is what it is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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