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  • #16
    True, Going to give it a shot. Why not?

    Made an order from the Rock. Some basic parts I needed-
    DENSO 3007 Spark Plug $ 1.35 $ 0.00 6 $ 8.10
    FEL-PRO OS34308R Oil Pan Gasket $ 16.72 $ 0.00 1 $ 16.72
    FEL-PRO VS50522T Valve Cover Gasket $ 31.89 $ 0.00 1 $ 31.89
    HASTINGS FILTERS CFA3901 Air Filter $ 2.95 $ 0.00 1 $ 2.95
    PRONTO PF3173 Fuel Filter $ 2.77 $ 0.00 1 $ 2.77
    TRICO 21180 (21-180) Wiper Blade $ 2.48 $ 0.00 2 $ 4.96
    UNITED IGNITION WIRE 17621 Tune-Up Kit $ 24.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 24.79
    Discount $ -4.61
    Shipping Ground, Priority Mail $ 21.07
    Order Total $ 108.64
    Also getting a set of new tires this week! On the non-maintainence front, Got the new front plate ($22), and hopefully a pair of pieces that are rare and havent been on shelves since 1995...
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    • #17
      what pieces are those?

      Hellinor- 2005 Mustang GT-Bolt ons, in need of a turbo

      War Wagon- 1966 Bel Air Wagon-355 Crate motor, 700r4, flies pretty good for a brick...

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      • #18
        Dont want to jinx it! Theyre a great deal, was supposed to get today but the guy didnt call back. hope tomorrow.

        This did arrive in the mail-


        Also ordered up the tires today. Discount tire was doing a rebate pre-labor day sale. Got 4 new Goodyear radials for 340, plus a 75 dollar rebate. Cheapest I could get!
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        • #19
          does the cat come with it?
          Hellinor- 2005 Mustang GT-Bolt ons, in need of a turbo

          War Wagon- 1966 Bel Air Wagon-355 Crate motor, 700r4, flies pretty good for a brick...

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          • #20
            Few new parts arrived! Was waiting for the tires I decided on to come back in stock at Walmart, but DTD's pre-labor day sale made them a bit cheaper. So there I went!


            They are both correct and not- the current restorations use these tires, but the BFG's are screen accurate. but over twice as much, so these for now. I should be able to sell the pair of 31's off it for $100 or so, so Im out less than the cost of 2 replacement rear tires.

            Also was perusing craigslist and found a guy selling a lot of KC lights-


            Within them...


            These lights were used as the taillights of the jeeps, and roof lights of the explorers. KC LE-series. Havent been produced in years, and damn near impossible to find. I'll have them hooked up to a heavy-duty dimmer switch to run them (Note: not on public roads)




            Current total:
            Jeep: 1000.00
            PayPal feels: 39.10
            Maintenance crap- 108.64
            JP License plate- 22.00
            Tires- 265.00
            Fog lamps- 50.00

            Total: 1484.74
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            • #21
              make sure you have those suckers bolted down tight so no turds who know what they are try to steal them....

              nice find!
              Hellinor- 2005 Mustang GT-Bolt ons, in need of a turbo

              War Wagon- 1966 Bel Air Wagon-355 Crate motor, 700r4, flies pretty good for a brick...

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              • #22
                Its now legal, plates are on the way to my buddy in Atlanta so he can put a few miles on it (more than the 219,000 on it.)

                Also thinking of Power tour or drag week (for Shits and giggles) with it.



                Current total:
                Jeep: 1000.00
                PayPal feels: 39.10
                Maintenance crap- 108.64
                JP License plate- 22.00
                Tires- 265.00
                Fog lamps- 50.00
                Registration: 185.50

                Total: 1640.24
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                • #23
                  Originally posted by RustyRodder View Post

                  Current total:
                  Jeep: 1000.00
                  PayPal feels: 39.10
                  Maintenance crap- 108.64
                  JP License plate- 22.00
                  Tires- 265.00
                  Fog lamps- 50.00
                  Registration: 185.50

                  Total: 1640.24

                  Couple new parts..

                  Unbent tailgate: Free
                  Headlight upgrade: Free


                  Why free? Good friend of mine (with the other truck) was on his way home from the hospital after Christmas. Lady turned left in front of him, truck was totalled today. His tailgate is in better shape, so he will be swapping those and the headlights.

                  Also talking to 3 shops about paint.

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                  • #24
                    Update!

                    Got to see my truck for the first time ever last night. So lets post some updates.

                    New headlights and relay were installed! Much better light output.

                    Went for first drive! Almost ran out of gas! Discovered the mighty POWER switch! I was happy. Also started using the new keychains, raptor approved.



                    Today I gassed u and went for a drive, then did some cleaning. Discovered that for some reason, a PO cut off the female side of the seatbelt, so I have to sue the buckle from the middle seat. Took off the camo steering wheel cover, and started cleaning that up. My radio was dead, so I installed this one (also from friends truck)


                    Last thing- I tried out 2 stripe ideas. Which one do you guys like?





                    Im leaning towards A.

                    Ended when it got dark, and I failed with some paint stripper. and discovered the taillights werent working.


                    Running total:


                    Jeep: 1000.00
                    PayPal feels: 39.10
                    Maintenance crap- 108.64
                    JP License plate- 22.00
                    Tires- 265.00
                    Fog lamps- 50.00
                    Registration: 185.50
                    Tail gate: Free
                    Headlight relay: 39.27
                    Headlights: 25.00
                    Radio: Free
                    Door weatherstrip: 78.00
                    Headlight switch: 13.54

                    Total: 1826.05
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                    • #25
                      Dang - did y'all push it from Atlanta? Glad you got it home!!
                      Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs.

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Beagle View Post
                        Dang - did y'all push it from Atlanta? Glad you got it home!!
                        Still down here! Im talking to some local guys about paint, and its salty up in NY this time of year.


                        Also, some more work done today/yesterday!

                        Discovered that the right turn signal wasnt working right (causing other lights to flash), and wouldnt work at all with the headlights on. Also no taillights.

                        First step- clean ground. Fixed the tails! But no signal? Hmm. Frustration, new project.




                        Notice anything missing? Put the spare tire in, and installed jacking tools.


                        Interior is coming together!


                        Power button! Gives a whole 177hp



                        Decided to play around with the KC's. 2 possible spots. Thoughts guys?







                        Finally started again on the grounding issue. Narrowed it down to the front right parking light- the sockets have problems with the grounds failing. Replacement? Nobody stocks it. Great.



                        Thats all for today. Maybe more tomorrow.



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                        • #27
                          Any updates? Got really excited when I saw this project. Just picked up a J10 that I plan to do something similar too.

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                          • #28
                            Update!

                            Found my electrical problem.

                            The taillights all take a clear 1157 bulb. What happens if the PO installs an amber bulb? Exactly the problem I had, apparently. Sold the tires that were on it for 100.

                            These arrived!


                            So did these!


                            Add $108.00 to the total.

                            Also picked these up. 55W, rated at 150,000 candle power. I did not expect them to be this big. Guess Ill have some overhead lights, when I get around to making a mounting bar!


                            Gotta love amazon warehouse. Add $65

                            Picked up factory cruise control, hoping it works. Add $40.

                            Lastly, photos from paint so far














                            Shop is doing the main paint, stripes, and numbers. Ill be doing the wheels and mirrors after the fact. Paint cost: $2200. Did I break the budget? Lets find out!


                            Jeep: 1000.00
                            PayPal feels: 39.10
                            Maintenance crap- 108.64
                            JP License plate- 22.00
                            Tires- 265.00
                            Fog lamps- 50.00
                            Registration: 185.50
                            Tail gate: Free
                            Headlight relay: 39.27
                            Headlights: 25.00
                            Radio: Free
                            Door weatherstrip: 78.00
                            Headlight switch: 13.54
                            Decals: 108.00
                            Driving lights: 65.00
                            Cruise control: 40.00
                            Paint: 2200.00
                            Sold tires: -100.00

                            Total: 4139.05


                            So I have about 860 left to play with. Still need to figure out a lightbar for the driving lights(anyone have a small truck rollbar?), replace some suspension bits, and hook up the external PA system.

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                            • #29
                              Got a CB over the weekend for it.



                              Bodyshop update. Has to pull off the doors- the hinges on both sides are pulling off the A-pillar, need to be straightened and rewelded. He didnt ask for more money, but Im going to shoot him a few more bucks for the unexpected.










                              Running total:

                              Jeep: 1000.00
                              PayPal feels: 39.10
                              Maintenance crap- 108.64
                              JP License plate- 22.00
                              Tires- 265.00
                              Fog lamps- 50.00
                              Registration: 185.50
                              Tail gate: Free
                              Headlight relay: 39.27
                              Headlights: 25.00
                              Radio: Free
                              Door weatherstrip: 78.00
                              Headlight switch: 13.54
                              Decals: 108.00
                              Driving lights: 65.00
                              Cruise control: 40.00
                              Paint: 2200.00
                              Sold tires: -100.00
                              CB Radio: 15.00

                              Total: 4154.05
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                              • #30
                                not bad. but if you go over budget, who cares, as long as you enjoy it. its gong to look cool as hell
                                Hellinor- 2005 Mustang GT-Bolt ons, in need of a turbo

                                War Wagon- 1966 Bel Air Wagon-355 Crate motor, 700r4, flies pretty good for a brick...

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