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akguy09
Posts: 310 Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:11 am
Location: Ellicott, Colorado
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by akguy09 » Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:37 am
I got my lift installed
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1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon
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akguy09
Posts: 310 Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:11 am
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by akguy09 » Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:38 am
My new shocks for the rear that fit without hitting the axle
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1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon
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akguy09
Posts: 310 Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:11 am
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by akguy09 » Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:39 am
and the completed truck
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2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon
Harry Dawg
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by Harry Dawg » Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:24 am
Sweet! The extra height really pulls this build together.
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akguy09
Posts: 310 Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:11 am
Location: Ellicott, Colorado
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by akguy09 » Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:26 am
Its getting there, still seems like so much more to do
1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon
j10builder
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by j10builder » Sun Dec 18, 2022 7:19 am
Just spent some time looking through all this. Great work! Motivates me to keep going on my 81 project.
'81' J10 w/all the good same year J20 stuff
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akguy09
Posts: 310 Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:11 am
Location: Ellicott, Colorado
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by akguy09 » Tue Dec 20, 2022 12:54 pm
Honestly, when I get something accomplished it makes me feel good. I have only driven this truck like 250-300 miles in the 16 months i've owned it.
But I am building it the way I want it, and when it gets done it will be drive-able all the time and be fun, so that's how I approach it. I am not in a rush because I have a vision/goal.
1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon
Laredo Matt
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by Laredo Matt » Wed Dec 28, 2022 1:40 pm
Build is looking great!
"I am not in a rush because I have a vision/goal."
I need to keep that top of mind. Going on 2 years now with my build and getting antsy and frustrated at times. Lack of progress in the last two months has been really frustrating. A few small wins and that will all be forgotten
Matt
83 Cherokee Laredo WT
L8T 6.6L, 6L90
GEN III LS Swap (LM7 block)
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akguy09
Posts: 310 Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:11 am
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by akguy09 » Tue Apr 04, 2023 6:55 am
Getting ready to start working on this again. I did install new steel and rubber brake lines on the back. I will get those pictures up soon.
I have a new radiator, water pump, belts and hoses to go in.
My question the radiator, do I need to install a petcock or is the plastic screw type thing that comes with the radiator sufficient?
1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon
Yeller
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by Yeller » Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:35 am
The plastic thing is sufficient as long as it really threads in, the better ones have an o-ring on them too.
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akguy09
Posts: 310 Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:11 am
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by akguy09 » Wed Apr 05, 2023 6:18 am
@yeller Its a nice plastic plug that screws in nicely and has a good rubber gasket, so I will just use that.
1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon
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akguy09
Posts: 310 Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:11 am
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by akguy09 » Wed May 10, 2023 6:56 am
New rear Hard lines and rubber brake lines installed, will do the front next when I put in new wheel studs and re-pack wheel bearings
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1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
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OldFarmTruck22
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by OldFarmTruck22 » Wed May 10, 2023 9:27 am
Great looking truck! Nice work!!
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sierrablue
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by sierrablue » Wed May 10, 2023 8:37 pm
Wheel studs and packing bearings is always a good time lol
I'm jealous of those Bilsteins
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SLORIDE
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by SLORIDE » Fri May 26, 2023 7:41 pm
Very nice! I hope my 79 turns out close to that.
SOLSAKS
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by SOLSAKS » Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:18 am
the work you are doing looks great.
( i second that the floor repairs and seat are nice )
thanx for sharing.
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by SOLSAKS » Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:21 am
i looked back but may have missed it.
what tire size are you using ?
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akguy09
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by akguy09 » Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:45 pm
33x12.50-15
1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon
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akguy09
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by akguy09 » Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:01 am
New front a rear Bumpers welded up while I was on vacation
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1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon
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akguy09
Posts: 310 Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:11 am
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by akguy09 » Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:03 am
And the front
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1979 Jeep J-10 304/T-18
2017 Jeep JK 2DR
2021 PowerWagon