Long time since an update :-(
Got a leaky oil pan that is a bit dented. Overall, the engine is pretty leak free but I do need to replace the pan which I knew going in. I will be ordering that next month.
I need to get it prepped to go to the frame repair center. I have a bonus coming and I hope it will cover the repair. With luck it will be on the rack by the end of September.
In other news, I have been watching a bunch of off road videos and have been seeing some really cool builds that focus mostly on mechanicals rather than appearance. Good parts, no shiny paint.
While I was originally all set to straighten the body and replace the hood and fenders, I have decided to go in another direction. This CJ has really good patina and even though it's paint has faded, I get nothing but compliments from everybody who sees it. Especially the more I build it up.
Seeing how I already have a shiny Jeep in the JL, it will be much easier to get it up and running if I don't worry about body work. And, I think it will be more fun to cruise around that way. I can always revisit doing the body later if it comes down to it.
I have started adding the stainless hinges and other small parts and it seems to contrast well with the original stuff. Once it cools down I can start doing the wiring as a winter project and the only major thing I need is a steering column. That was bad along with the wiring in it.
I have a few other ideas as well but I'll post about them as I get closer to doing them.
Need to replace this!
Kind of in the middle of this project. It's to hot to tinker in the Phoenix heat at the moment.
Plus the JL has been getting all the love right now...
