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Title: MJ budget build
Post by: CtrlAltDestroy on September 21, 2011, 08:17:07 AM

First of all, I'm new to the forum. Some of you know me already, my dad's specialk on the forums. We recently got a white '89 Jeep MJ...

(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/001.jpg)

Right now it needs quite a bit of work, fixing it up will be our winter project. More information to come soon...

P.S. I'll also be coming out to the meeting this evening, so I'll be meeting some of you later.

- CtrlAltDestroy

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: JackstandJohnny on September 21, 2011, 08:22:17 AM

congrats buddy!  we look forward to seeing the progression!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: Pookapotamus on September 21, 2011, 08:26:35 AM

welcome Loren!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: Waytec on September 21, 2011, 09:19:30 AM

welcome to the mj club.

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: TL-Iguana on September 21, 2011, 10:33:29 AM

Quote from: Waytec on September 21, 2011, 09:19:30 AM

welcome to the mj club.

And Aarons picture caption states it perfectly...

"Not all there"


:D

Welcome to the club Loren :D Just keep your dad away from that rear axle!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: SwampSinger on September 21, 2011, 11:00:33 AM

Right on Lorne!!! nice truck!!!


This MJ got alot of love ... from lots of folks from this club (at the CJA  poker night ).


Looking forward to wheeling with you.

Cheers,
Dom

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: Immortal on September 21, 2011, 09:56:45 PM

That is one BIG arse oil leak you have under it!!

 8) ;D

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: rws on October 05, 2011, 01:06:40 PM

Soon, MJs will rule the WORLD.

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: XJHERO on November 09, 2011, 06:59:14 AM

up date pls

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: CtrlAltDestroy on November 12, 2011, 04:09:11 PM

Hello again, I finally have an update! Since the first post we've made some progress, the carpet on the inside was stripped out so we could see what the floorpan looked like. It's a little rusty, I think the right term is "Flinstoning it".

(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/026.jpg)

It's not as bad on the other side, so only the driver side floorpan will be replaced. Next the plastic siding stuff and other glued-on things came off, as well as the pin-striping.

(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/032.jpg)
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/031.jpg)

Then we attempted to take of the fender flares. Most of the bolts had rusted and refused to come off, so we got out the Sawzall and cut 'em off. The other side just kinda broke off though...

(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/035.jpg)
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/033.jpg)

We're going to do a 4L high output engine swap, so we went out and picked that up soon after. We cleaned it up and painted it (which I unfortunately don't have pictures of right now, but will post soon), here's the Before picture...

(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/036.jpg)

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: w squared on November 12, 2011, 04:18:40 PM

I like where you're going with this, Lorne. Is Ron listening? No? Okay...then I can say this. MJ's are pretty freakin' cool!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: JENSSEN on November 12, 2011, 05:51:48 PM

If you need any help or bits or whatever let me know I have 2 MJ's an lots of spares

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: Pookapotamus on November 12, 2011, 08:47:15 PM

somehow, that engine looks....familiar?  ???


good work Loren! Don't let your dad do the wrenching, we have seen what happens to the trailers he builds!  ;)

Pook

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: hps4evr on November 12, 2011, 08:50:05 PM

if you have that engine out and on a stand it might save you some time and effort down the road by changing the rear main seal, oil pan gasket, and valve cover gasket. maybe even a thermostat and gasket just to make sure. its so much easier on a stand. also have those parts off would give you a good look inside and make sure everything looks proper.
looks good so far. i wish i could have done this sort of thing when i was your age ;)

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: w squared on November 12, 2011, 09:48:14 PM

Quote from: Pookapotamus on November 12, 2011, 08:47:15 PM

good work Loren! Don't let your dad do the wrenching, we have seen what happens to the trailers he builds!  ;)

Those are definitely the wisest words ever uttered by a pookapotamus.

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: TL-Iguana on November 12, 2011, 11:11:50 PM

Quote from: hps4evr on November 12, 2011, 08:50:05 PM

if you have that engine out and on a stand it might save you some time and effort down the road by changing the rear main seal, oil pan gasket, and valve cover gasket. maybe even a thermostat and gasket just to make sure. its so much easier on a stand. also have those parts off would give you a good look inside and make sure everything looks proper.

And those are definately the wisest words ever spoken by a ticketed mechanic, that has owned a 4.0l or 5 :D

I only wish i did my rear main when I had the chance... instead its only a constant reminder that I have oil in the pan, without having to check the dipstick...

Lookin good Loren!!!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: XJHERO on November 13, 2011, 06:48:45 AM

rust is  soo evil
keep up the good work bud.

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: TL-Iguana on December 08, 2011, 11:31:22 AM

Been over a month Loren ;)

Updates plz!! Whats this I hear about Rockers?

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: CtrlAltDestroy on January 04, 2012, 11:04:16 PM

So, engine's painted and it's now bolted into the engine bay (which is also now painted)...
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/045.jpg)

The body work has been started; the passenger side floorpan has been fixed and we've started cutting stuff out for the rockers. We've already cut out a peice of square tube to start building that.
(http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/047.jpg)

And the front tires are on, because then we can get an idea of where the fender will be built, but mainly it was just an excuse to put them on...
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee436/CtrlAltDestry/048.jpg)
...And they look awesome.

Plenty of other stuff has been started, I'll post again when the the next big thing happens.

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: XJHERO on January 05, 2012, 11:15:35 AM

looking good

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: TL-Iguana on January 05, 2012, 11:53:57 AM

Awesome! Coming along nicely :)

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: rws on January 05, 2012, 01:24:38 PM

That's on fancy looking  motor!!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: SwampSinger on January 05, 2012, 05:27:03 PM

Nice work!

The guy that owned this truck before must have been a bum! ;D

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: XJHERO on January 05, 2012, 05:28:01 PM

he was ;)

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: TL-Iguana on June 05, 2012, 01:16:12 AM

Hows this one coming along Loren!!??? Updates plzthx :D

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: specialk on April 15, 2013, 12:46:10 PM

So the last post was over a year ago!   We had some issues with getting motor up and running but those are resolved.  The "Budget" part of this build has been thrown out.  Swapped all the axles to Dom's out his XJ.   That meant a bit more fabbing and shortening of the rear driveshaft.  It can not move in and out of the garage under it's own power.

A bunch of electrical has been sorted out, but there is still a few more wires here and there.  Interior is coming along...  had to relocate the seat for a tall driver.   ALL the rust has been cut away and fixed on the cab.

Body work on the cab is just about done now.  Light sanding is all it needs and the color can go on.   Should be putting together a paint booth this weekend.

The fenders flares are all going to be removable using Metal Cloak parts.    Front bumper is being fabbed up now.   Sliders and rails are on. Hope to have it out for the 101...   but FOR SURE in July for some wheeling and then to the SnS.   We will get some pics up shortly.

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: specialk on April 16, 2013, 07:35:27 PM

Some poor pics....

(http://mob1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/IMG_20130308_132847-1.jpg?t=1366162278)

(http://mob1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/IMG_20130416_191706.jpg?t=1366162261)

(http://mob1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/IMG_20130308_132840.jpg?t=1366162295)

Title: Re: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: binare on April 17, 2013, 08:17:57 AM

Looks good Kevin! Me want one now

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: specialk on April 27, 2013, 04:48:20 PM

Today we put some paint on her:

Before:

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/Comanche/001.jpg)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/Comanche/002.jpg)

And Primer:
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/Comanche/006.jpg)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/Comanche/007.jpg)

And then some paint...  Raptor Blue...
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/Comanche/009.jpg)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/Comanche/008.jpg)

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: w squared on April 27, 2013, 07:20:31 PM

I like the color choice! I'm looking foraward to seeing this rig on the trail this summer!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: TL-Iguana on April 28, 2013, 02:37:13 AM

Ahhh just needs some fake wood grain vinyl on the box to match that classic color!! Looks great though so far!!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: w squared on April 28, 2013, 07:32:34 AM

Fake wood grain? The is Kevin we are talking about. I have complete faith that if there's wood grain going onto the MJ, it's going to be genuine spruce.

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: specialk on May 01, 2013, 05:49:50 PM

And we pulled it out today....  The pics still don't do it justice.  Hope to paint the doors this weekend.

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/Comanche/001-1.jpg)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z471/specialk_CJA/Comanche/002-1.jpg)

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: Dingleberry on May 01, 2013, 06:21:56 PM

Wow Kevin that blue looks absolutely incredible!!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: TL-Iguana on May 02, 2013, 02:25:06 AM

It really pops next to the ginger  8)

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: XJHERO on May 03, 2013, 03:30:11 PM

looks great guys.
it might be just the picture angle but that front bumper sure looks like its sticking out a lot....

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: specialk on June 25, 2013, 09:51:56 PM

Almost done....  needs a back bumper....

Title: Re: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: binare on June 25, 2013, 10:56:04 PM

Damn she's nice, always had a love affair with MJs, just could never do it.

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: XJHERO on June 26, 2013, 03:43:06 AM

looks bad arse guys
you sure did a great job.

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: w squared on June 26, 2013, 06:51:38 AM

That looks fracking great! I'm glad to see that the time crunch didn't impact the quality of the work.

Loren, how did you keep El Presidente out of the garage when you were working on it?

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: EEP on June 26, 2013, 05:29:22 PM

Wow, nice job guys. It looks awesome!

Title: Re: MJ budget build
Post by: brianrh on July 13, 2013, 10:30:37 PM

Saw this rig today at the Show and Shine.  Love it.