Build Thread A 1984 Black CJ7 Build - My never ending project/addiction

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Awesome thanks for the insight...I need a friend w/a body shop too.

Ask around and go to car shows. A guy I work with just had his TJ done for 1700 bucks complete. He found a guy that works at an auto body shop but does work on the side. Took the guy 2 weeks and he did a great job on it. That included a bit of body work too. Anything under 2k for a complete paint job on a Jeep is pretty good imo. There is a lot of prep and stuff involved, as I am sure you know. Good luck with it!

 

[sponge]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Good call and thanks, I don't need show quality just cleaned up...i rebuilt the tub myself 15 years ago and it has held up well. But it has more mew metal and bondo than oem metal so tearing into again isnt ideal...i am thinking new tub but most of my issues could be fixed to prevent rust then covered with armor. I am thinking Poison Spyder armored up vs. a new tub.

We shall see...sorry for the thread hijack.

Cheers!

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Good call and thanks, I don't need show quality just cleaned up...i rebuilt the tub myself 15 years ago and it has held up well. But it has more mew metal and bondo than oem metal so tearing into again isnt ideal...i am thinking new tub but most of my issues could be fixed to prevent rust then covered with armor. I am thinking Poison Spyder armored up vs. a new tub.

We shall see...sorry for the thread hijack.

Cheers!

No worries. My tub is off a YJ. There is a lot to be said for having the original CJ tub, but sometimes the effort to keep it becomes pretty involved. I bought my CJ with the YJ tub, and it seems like they did a good job on the swap. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. I like armor but every time I see it I think it is just concealing rot :laugh:

 

[sponge]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

LOL so true...just like a girl with a lot of make up

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Here are some pics from yesterday. I have some parts to be installed in the next few weeks. They include: retro sound radio, new speakers for the dash and for the roll bar wedges I got, CB radio, hedman header, full exhaust, 2100 carb, intake, and a new bumper with D rings and 3 inch receiver.

I just had to put on a wreath for Christmas :laugh:

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Finally

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Another picture:

 

[Petescj]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Slightly more functional than the Christmas wreath.

Another picture:

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Slightly more functional than the Christmas wreath.

Only slightly, haha

I took it out for a bath today. This thing is too much fun. Picked up a buddy. He went about 300 feet before he said, "this really is an old jeep, huh?" haha

 

[Petescj]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Looks brand new to me. That is one sharp looking Cj.

Picked up a buddy. He went about 300 feet before he said, "this really is an old jeep, huh?"

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

I've done a bunch of work to it since I posted before. All new fuel lines, hoses, and vent lines. MC 2100 Carb. Header, cat delete, and flowmaster. I have a new front bumper to put on and there is the stock CJ tow bar on the back now. I think that is all I have done, but the carb and fuel line work has made a big difference.



My bought just bought this Mog. He was a jeeper and had a CJ5, but this thing is nuts. Portal axles and 44 inch military tires. It even has a port in the roof for a machine gunner!


Thanks for all the compliment btw

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Just a little parking lot pimping, haha

 

[Petescj]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

I like the bumper you picked. Functional and understated. Vickis Laredo has the stocker on it but no good tow points.

Just a little parking lot pimping, haha

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Thanks man. I didn't even really want a new bumper but I need tow points and that was the best solution. It was cheap. I think it was 150 bucks or something. Smittybilt I think. My buddy owns the Jeep shop and he ordered it for me. Its really basic but I think it turned out pretty well.

I am pretty sure it is this one:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12057_1011_07.htm

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Old and busted:


New Hotness:


Went from Five to Six bolts.

 

[Scooter402]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Old and busted:

New Hotness:

:laugh:

That's one of my favorite references to make when I'm upgrading parts.

Just make sure you "push the little red button" when you really need to get some in 4WD.



I loved those hubs when I had them on my old Dana 30.

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

:laugh:

That's one of my favorite references to make when I'm upgrading parts.

Just make sure you "push the little red button" when you really need to get some in 4WD.



I loved those hubs when I had them on my old Dana 30.

And the MM were actually old and busted, because the left side just stopped working the last time I wheeled. It would lock, but wouldn't go back to free. Instead of figuring it out I got the Warns. I wanted to go 6 bolts (studs now) from the five anyway.

 

[gert]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

:drool: ugh such hotness I love they look of your jeep you have done well

 

[diddy2003]

Re: My New to me '84 CJ7. First Jeep and first post too.

Thanks man. Here are some pics from today. A lot has been done to it since those pics were taken.

 

[cj7inthetwigs]

NICE!

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