deminimis
Explorer
For whatever empty-headed reason, I decided to grab an '86 CJ7 (258 auto w/ factory 20 gallon tank) to drag to Baja for an upcoming trip. Pretty much stock, but a lot of deferred maintenance. Non-stock are the horrible low back seats (boo), Webber 38 (yay) and a points distributor with Pertronix (boo). Parts rolling in this week are BFG 30x9.50 A/T K02 tires, shocks, stabilizer, all u-joints, front wheel bearings, seals, spindle bearings and seals, fuel pump, HEI dizzy, plug wires, plugs, correct fuel filter, Mile Marker hubs, and whatever else I thought needed immediate attention. Haven't decided on which beefier tie rod and drag link upgrade, but will need to get that going quick.
Upon return, I'll either sell it or, more likely, it will continue as a little side project. If so, rear end is next (either single piece axles, tube weld and build a tube gusset OR Dana 44 from a Scout II and have the front re-geared to match), body-off resto, frame reinforcement, fresh springs, probably KTM orange paint for the body, plus some decent front seats, bed line the floors instead of carpet and whatever else. No lift, no big meats, no V8. Will go for solid, reliable and sano. The Boy wants a project and I figure this might be a good one for him to cut his teeth on.
Upon return, I'll either sell it or, more likely, it will continue as a little side project. If so, rear end is next (either single piece axles, tube weld and build a tube gusset OR Dana 44 from a Scout II and have the front re-geared to match), body-off resto, frame reinforcement, fresh springs, probably KTM orange paint for the body, plus some decent front seats, bed line the floors instead of carpet and whatever else. No lift, no big meats, no V8. Will go for solid, reliable and sano. The Boy wants a project and I figure this might be a good one for him to cut his teeth on.