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Stuka » Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:35 pm
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Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:35 pm
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79 golden eagle, project name: hawk
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dissinnick » Thu Feb 06, 2020 2:31 pm
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Okay guys, meet my new project. Golden eagle chief. Nickname is tbd.
Ideas:
Goldie gone
Gold fender
Golden beagle
K, story time:
About a year...
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While waiting for new body mounts I took apart the old ones and dipped them in por15, I also plasti dipped brake line and flue line frame clips.
So...
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Last post by dissinnick
Thu Apr 09, 2020 2:13 pm
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1978 Chief WT - Code Name Gerald
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irondawg » Fri Mar 15, 2019 2:47 pm
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Howdy FSJers,
I've been putting this off for some time now but it's time to start documenting the madness. Hehehehe.
I've been thinking about...
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Howdy y'all!
Well again time slips by. Until a few weeks ago anyway. Progress continues...last I left off we just finished the Lizard Skin inside....
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Last post by irondawg
Thu Apr 09, 2020 1:15 pm
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74' Cherokee First Jeep
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volkswaben » Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:53 pm
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Hi, my name is Ben and I am 17. I have a passion for classic cars and working on them. I currently daily drive a 1970 vw bug that I have fixed up and...
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Awesome work! Regarding the rusted floors, everyone should make cleaning the vents a priority and then cover the Cowl intake with stainless screen...
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Last post by volkswaben
Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:36 pm
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Will's $600 Grand Wagoneer (440 Mopar Swap)
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WT91 » Wed Sep 02, 2015 3:40 pm
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Now with PICTURES! YAY!
Ok, I've had this truck now for about 5 years. I picked it up in December of 2010 for the astronomical sum of $600 :shock:...
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bad ass rig
better than a computer on wheels
dave in NC
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Last post by SOLSAKS
Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:38 am
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1987 J-20: from Plow Truck to Street Truck
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Dr.Bob » Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:37 pm
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I started my FSJ obsession back in '98 when I bought a ten-year old Grand Wagoneer, which my wife then made her own, so i bought a '78 Cherokee...
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Not for nothing but the contours for the cab corner are almost exactly the same as the bed corner on these trucks. BJs Offroad has the replacement...
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Last post by Phils67
Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:26 pm
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Axle/suspension upgrade early FSJ
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Phils67 » Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:36 pm
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This will be a minor thread mostly for my own record keeping. It will cover swapping j20 axles, spring under frame front conversion with FSSR, and...
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I HOPE it is a success. Really haven't driven it yet, but its assembled and on the ground and does drive around and bounce lol
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Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:38 am
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1986 J20 LS Swap
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SJohn » Sun Nov 03, 2019 4:53 pm
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Hi all! My name is Seth, I live in SETX, and currently a senior Electrical Engineering student and rebuilding a 1986 Jeep J20. This is my second FSJ,...
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Update: I removed the cab to make fabbing the crossmember and plumbing easier, bolted the engine up with BJ's Offroad LS engine mounts, and had the...
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Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:26 am
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Self Taught garbage fire (I need a name)
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TitaniaDieKrieger » Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:33 pm
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Hello everybody. I had another thread on here but the thread was dead and I wasn't feeling the name so I decided to start fresh. So to recap.
I have...
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The cage looks good, and they did manage to get it tucked up in there nicely. I am digging your A-pillar bars as they don't look like they would get...
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Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:19 pm
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New Zealand ’76 Cherokee Chief Restoration
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Trosskyll » Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:03 am
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’76 Cherokee Chief Restoration
I have found a hens tooth - or, rather, it found me.
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My J20 trucks (patiently waiting for restoration) could...
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And an overall view of progress on the frame in 2K black satin finish
The oil preserved the front end quite well
Cleanly blasted ready for...
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Last post by Trosskyll
Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:22 pm
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1960 FC170 and a 68 M715?
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66stepside » Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:23 am
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Not that I need anything else to do, but the Jeep addiction rages on and my expanded support group only seems to fuel the addiction- not cure, or...
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Man, I can't be surprised anymore when a new Jeep appears in your threads. Very cool Willys. Nice to see a pic of another 60-2 also! That's what my...
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Last post by 66stepside
Sat Apr 04, 2020 9:18 pm
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1978 Wagoneer project
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jkcondrey » Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:25 am
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Well, I figured I would start a build thread on my 78 Wagoneer. My wife and I picked it up in Nevada. We flew out and were going to drive it back...
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Sunset Bronze Mica?
Yea, it looks great on a FSJ! Just be warned, it is rather expensive paint..
If pic doesn't show up, the imgbox link in my...
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Last post by HowardT64
Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:40 pm
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My 1988 Grand Wagoneer
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sirrus » Thu Oct 24, 2019 2:08 pm
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Hi everyone!
After drooling over Grand Wagoneers for almost two years and looking for onee that's in decent condition and doesn't require selling...
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While most of my Jeep plans are on hold as I'm waiting for my hand to heal, trying to tackle things I can do single-handedly :D All 4 door panels are...
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Last post by sirrus
Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:56 am
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"Goldie" (a long term build of a '79 WT Cherokee)
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charlie » Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:57 am
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Introduction
Rig is a ’79 Cherokee W/T “Golden Eagle”. I bought it in Idaho from the 2nd owner. It was 100% stock when I got it w/ an AMC 360,...
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Hoping you can update us on this build! I have the same jeep and am looking forward to seeing the finished product.
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Last post by Jguess85
Wed Apr 01, 2020 7:40 am
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1964 wagoneer... om617 diesel
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230ohc » Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:05 pm
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I'm putting together a build thread. I'll try to do it chronologically from this spring when I got it and filter through to current with future...
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When you decide to swap a spring under passenger drop front check out my current build thread. I have been doing all of the trial and error part on...
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Last post by 230ohc
Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:41 pm
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AMC 360 - complete rebuild for New Zealand ’76 Cherokee Chief
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Trosskyll » Sun Mar 22, 2020 2:45 pm
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I finally got around to stripping the engine... what a sorry sight!
Water had been inside the engine for a considerable period of time judging by the...
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One of my good mates has offered me a sweet running Oldsmobile 403.
I have something he wants for a clean swap of items, no cash involved.
On the...
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Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:30 pm
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My 77 j10 building it better
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Dane » Thu Mar 21, 2019 2:18 pm
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Stripping the bed and rust repairs
Bed on my rotisserie I made from plans bought on internet!
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Got dash ready here
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Black is where its at!
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Frame was so nice only had to scuff and paint to keep for rusting any
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Axles...
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Last post by 77J10honcho
Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:38 pm
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Chop Top 78 Cherokee Chief Build
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Gadzooks2 » Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:28 pm
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Too much to list. Here are some pics though.
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Awesome build. Truck looks pretty bullet proof. Are you thinking about lettering it up like the old Scrambler/Commando?
Maybe a Norra run?
Fleet Fox
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Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:22 pm
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FastEddie J10 restomod
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sonoraed » Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:23 pm
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Well it all started with just replacing the floor pans,then the trans blew up so I got a 700R4 from Novak and thought maybe while doing floor why not...
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No way to post videos directly here. Would need to be on YouTube.
But once this is all over, I would happily help with a walk around video. I have...
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Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:40 am
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73 j2000 hemi swap idea
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Danbug1 » Sat Jan 11, 2020 2:47 pm
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Ok I picked up a 73 j2000 is decent shape one owner 84000 miles. I plan on leaving exterior alone. Drivetrain I am thinking of a durango hemi swap...
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Trying to figure out TC. J2000 has quadratrac (dana20). Full time. Passenger side drop
Durango has 545RFE transmission with a NP244D. Dri ers side...
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Thu Mar 19, 2020 3:22 pm
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1986 Grand Wagoneer Cummins R2.8 Swap
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BaldBeardedBastard » Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:20 pm
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As I am getting into to this project planning decently, I figured it was timely to start a build thread before i forget things :-)
I originally...
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BBB, you mentioned notching the firewall . Any more pictures of that? What was the purpose for such? i.e. interference, better D/S angles (use...
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Thu Mar 19, 2020 3:19 pm
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Best place to invest $15k into stock '82 Cherokee Laredo
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bpmccarthy » Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:58 pm
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Hey Guys,
Just acquired an '82 Cherokee Laredo. Mechanically it is stock. It starts on the firs try and drives decently, but definitely needs some...
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IMO, for a good, enjoyable, driver is to rebuild the engine and trans if needed. Spend the money on EFI, AC, interior and nice wheels and tires....
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Last post by rocklaurence
Sat Mar 14, 2020 6:32 am
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‘83 Brougham Build
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MReese Wagoneer » Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:18 am
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So I been meaning to do this for a while
Last March I bought this with a seized 360 , thought how bad can it be, pull it rebuild it be driving it...
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OOf on the trans. One of those days when I'm sure you were asking Must EVERYTHING be this hard?? Feeling your pain.
Fleet Fox
I think the neighbors...
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Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:13 pm
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Dave's 76 Cherokee
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243 » Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:38 pm
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I thought I would post a photo of the 1976 Cherokee S that I towed home September of 2012.
I am new here but I joined IFSJA in '01 after inheriting...
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Got to live. Live it your way.
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Last post by az chip
Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:28 pm
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JK frame
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ScramblerCJ8 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 1:43 pm
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So, the frame on my J truck is pretty bad and I saw a magazine article of a J truck on a JK frame.
So I looked on line forums and also wrecking...
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I believe that you can buy extended rear 4 links that will push the axle back. So, you may not need to extend the frame. Lock at the Long arm...
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Last post by rocklaurence
Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:28 pm
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1982 J Honcho Sport Side Build
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FLeetFox » Thu May 31, 2018 8:45 pm
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HI everyone, new member here from Virginia. Beginning a restomod on a 1982 J10 sportside. 360 v8, converting to th400, np208, d44 8 lug front, d-60...
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A friend: whatcha been up to man?
Me: nothing much.
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