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This site is something that has been in the works since around 2003 I think. I purchased the domain and wanted to put together a reference for other guys out there that are building their Jeeps. I went through a restoration on my 1982 Jeep CJ-7 (pictured below) from August 2002 to December 2003.
While the primary purpose of this site was just to show what I went through, I'm now planning on using this site as a place to put updates of other projects being done or planned for my Jeep as well. Currently,(as of 4-1-10) the Jeep is sitting in the garage (for almost 4 years now) without a motor...I sold the old 258 straight 6 and the old TF-999 automatic to make room for a new V8, of which I originally planned to use a Chevy 5.0L (305 c.i.d.) V8 with natural aspiration... but ended up finding out that I basically wasted $1000 on that motor because whoever had it before me did a good job of covering up a crack in the side of the block that I couldn't see when I saw the motor in the truck...and although it ran, I knew it was going to need a little work, like a hone job... well come to find out much later on that the block was basically toast, so I had to set out on a new plan. With the new plan came new dreams, a newer V8 and fuel injection...and maybe a 4-speed automatic so I can drive it on the highway without hitting 3k rpm!!
UPDATE! I am in the process of saving up a little money so that I can get a transfercase adapter for my Dana300 to mate up to the NEW 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission that I just got!! It came with a 2001 Chevy 5.3L (325 c.i.d.) motor that was originally in a suburban. SO, I ended up getting the complete motor with wiring harness, ECU, O2 sensors, all mounted accessories (starter, ps pump, alternator, A/C pump and smog pump), manifolds and the 4L60E transmission! By the time it's all said and done I should have a firebreathing 350HP v8 running my jeep around, and should be able to get better gas milage than my 2008 Nissan Titan 4x4! I'll have pictures coming on here soon of the new motor that I just got last week (3-29-10) so stay tuned!
Be sure to checkout the buildup project Jeep CJ-7.
Click here to see the buildup project...
the documented restification project of my 1982 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo. I hope this helps you if you're in the middle of a Jeep restoration project of your own! |
