Hey there. I'm Jim and I hail from the Austin, TX area. I've been a long time jeep fan but just now putting one together. I have to admit I have a lot to learn and a ton of questions. I don't have any connections locally or other jeep peeps to talk to that would really know my model.
The jeep I have was my father's and unfortunately he let it sit for 15 years under oak trees on his ranch. Sooo a restoration has become a full frame up rebuild project. Definitely in over my head but thankfully my stepson is a complete car guy working as a technician at a car dealership.
Here's the basics.
1979 CJ7 - 258 4.2l- 3 speed T150, AMC 20 rear (3.54), Dana 30 Front (3.54), Dana 20
The body was rusted beyond my ability to save it and the frame had a small 1/8" tweak I. The right front. No one is able to pull the frame anymore in the area..
So I have a new TDK Frame which we have lined the inside of and have painted.. a new MD Juan steel tub with the jeep logo, and all new fenders, window frame, gas tank, etc. The Original hood and front grill assembly are good enough to keep.
The diffs, knuckles, transmission case, transfer case, and the skid plate and covers are being powder coated.
I'd love to start connecting with folks to help get the project done before I die.. lol
So far we're working to get to a rolling chassis.
Here's a few pics.
And yes.. if you look, that's barbed wire they used to keep am engine part held on.. sigh
Thanks for having me and I'm grateful for any/all help.
Jim
The jeep I have was my father's and unfortunately he let it sit for 15 years under oak trees on his ranch. Sooo a restoration has become a full frame up rebuild project. Definitely in over my head but thankfully my stepson is a complete car guy working as a technician at a car dealership.
Here's the basics.
1979 CJ7 - 258 4.2l- 3 speed T150, AMC 20 rear (3.54), Dana 30 Front (3.54), Dana 20
The body was rusted beyond my ability to save it and the frame had a small 1/8" tweak I. The right front. No one is able to pull the frame anymore in the area..
So I have a new TDK Frame which we have lined the inside of and have painted.. a new MD Juan steel tub with the jeep logo, and all new fenders, window frame, gas tank, etc. The Original hood and front grill assembly are good enough to keep.
The diffs, knuckles, transmission case, transfer case, and the skid plate and covers are being powder coated.
I'd love to start connecting with folks to help get the project done before I die.. lol
So far we're working to get to a rolling chassis.
Here's a few pics.
And yes.. if you look, that's barbed wire they used to keep am engine part held on.. sigh
Thanks for having me and I'm grateful for any/all help.
Jim
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