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rollbar
01-22-2009, 11:07 AM
CJ8 Conversion Build (http://street2mud.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8&pid=232&st=0&#entry232) going slow but going. Check back often.

mkzmomo
01-23-2009, 08:12 AM
really like what I'm seeing ! great job it will be a unique build :t:

rollbar
01-24-2009, 08:03 PM
Do I really need this since I am going w/a V8 & no fuel line return. It's 25 yrs old. I know the theory behind it but not really sure exactly.

Thanks,
Jim

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1825.sized.jpg

ironman_gq
02-24-2009, 09:19 AM
what is it? :-|

tufcj
02-24-2009, 10:22 AM
I believe that was part of the evap system. It would have been under the driver rear fender, and connected to a charcoal canister under the hood and gas tank. part of it is a check valve that would shut off fuel in case of a roll over. Just plug the fitting on top of the tank and pitch the rest.

The one on my CJ rusted and started leaking in less than 3 years, I took it off over 25 years ago.

It may be of some value to someone doing a stock restoration. Those parts are made from unobtainium. :?: :?: :?:

Bob
tufcj

rollbar
02-24-2009, 07:29 PM
Yep, for sale to the highest bidder. The 21gal tank goes in this week :)

P.s. Mudrat, I think this is what U were looking for a couple years ago when I sent U that other part. :roll: :shock:

rollbar
04-10-2009, 08:12 PM
Well, the tank is in and plumbed, tranny lines run, re-built 3 core rad, rear brake lines in and ready to set the tub on Saturday :)
Trans cooler to add to the build-Hayden 1404
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1899.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1900.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1907.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1909.sized.jpg

Mounted the lines on the motor mount for easy removal & they are far enough from the exhaust manifold.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1908.sized.jpg

Rear brake hose installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1910.sized.jpg

T-case vent line installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1911.sized.jpg

Tank plumbed in. Ran vent line through the frame to the front/charcoal canister. Covered the S-Steel lines to prevent chaffing.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1906.sized.jpg

Visit my gallery from time to time and check the progress.
[Street2Mud.com's Gallery (http://www.street2mud.com/gallery)

rollbar
04-11-2009, 07:23 PM
Well thanks to some of the CCJ club, the tub was installed today along with the 1" daystar BL. Sorry I couldn't get more involved pics but someone had to do something :) Next week, prep/paint.

Scott had to weld the two rear nuts inside the frame, when tightening, they spun.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1914.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1915.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1920.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1917.sized.jpg

Looks like I need to do some touch up painting, in the end of course.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1919.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1918.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1921.sized.jpg

Notice the Twin Stick and the notch cut out, just enough and the original cover will still fit like original.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1916.sized.jpg

rollbar
04-13-2009, 04:12 PM
Well, removed some surface rust, use por's metal ready, primed the bare spots to prevent more rust, sanded and wet sanded the tub. Next I will go over some shiners & the prime the entire tub with Red Oxide Primer.

Welded tailgate & primed it
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1922.sized.jpg

Sanded & ground the tub's rust spots
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1923.sized.jpg

Getting ready to "Metal Ready" the tub's rusted areas
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1924.sized.jpg

Wet down driveway
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1925.sized.jpg

Primed bare spots after wet sanding
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1926.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1927.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1928.sized.jpg

Sanded outside of tub
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1929.sized.jpg

Wet sanding outside of tub
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1930.sized.jpg

Primed bare spots after wet sanding
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1931.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1932.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1933.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1934.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1935.sized.jpg

CJ's RULE :)
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1936.sized.jpg

rollbar
04-18-2009, 08:22 AM
Bought some U-POL spray in bed liner for the conversion. Picked it up this morning and the guy sells POR-15 cheap. 25 bucks a pint and 35 (I think) for a quart.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1973.sized.jpg

Mudrat
04-19-2009, 07:26 AM
Yep, for sale to the highest bidder. The 21gal tank goes in this week :)

P.s. Mudrat, I think this is what U were looking for a couple years ago when I sent U that other part. :roll: :shock:
Some thing like that, but did the plug and chuck routine on my broke pieces too. And NOBODY re-pops those. It might have been a good idea at the time, but technology marches on and so did I :wink:

rollbar
04-23-2009, 07:03 PM
OK, the prep is done for the U-POL Raptor spray in bedliner. I have to wash it tomorrow morning and then tape it off/spray it.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1973.sized.jpg


Below are some pics of the POR-15 applied.

Bulkhead
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1983.sized.jpg

Backside of windshield hinges
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1984.sized.jpg

Windshield mounting locations
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1985.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1987.sized.jpg

Front cowl. This will stay since it is behind the dash etc.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1986.sized.jpg

Drivers side door jamb just above the joint
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1988.thumb.jpg

Bulkhead joint and side walls done
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1989.sized.jpg

Bulkhead installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1990.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1991.sized.jpg


Now here is where I sanded the tub w/180 grit and hand sanded/buffed the tub w/a red Scotch pad per the U-POL instructions. I added the 180 grit, wanted the stuff to stick as good as it can.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1992.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1993.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1995.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1994.sized.jpg

Tomorrow I wash the tub, air dry it, tape it off and spray :)

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Taping tub off for Raptor bed-liner spray
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1996.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1997.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1998.sized.jpg

Taping off the bolt holes etc.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_1999.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2000.sized.jpg

Shooting the Raptor. IMO, a lot better then the roll on liner for the ease of application/looks
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2001.sized.jpg

First coat shot and out in the sun to bake
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2002.sized.jpg

Having fun
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2003.sized.jpg

Touch up out in the sun so I could see better
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2004.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2005.sized.jpg

Finished, removing tape
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2006.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2007.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2008.sized.jpg

Jr removing some tape
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2009.sized.jpg

Jr removing the tape off the foot of the roll bar
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2010.sized.jpg

Tub complete
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2011.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2012.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2013.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2014.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2015.sized.jpg

Tub complete, sorry about the camera angle
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2016.sized.jpg

OD color contrast on how it will look when completed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2017.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2018.sized.jpg

Ok I'm tired and I am very please w/this product. Prep was 180 grit and then followed up by a red Scotch pad. I wanted it really scuffed due to some of the POR-15 used and old paint on top of paint. Way to easy w/the spray on. I had the compressor @ 120psi and regulated the spray @ the gun. I did some test shots w/just air w/the compressor set @ 50psi to get the feel, then raised the compressor and adjusted @ the gun. Worked out well and when I changed bottles I just unhooked the air line to keep the consistency for the next bottle. After the first coat & stuck the gun in some lacquer thinner and shot until the gun was clean. Waited an hour while it bakes in the sun & shot the last coat w/the main object concentrating on the bed since it will take the most abuse. So, how does it look? I'm sure it will pop when the OD gets on there. :)

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Fenders & hood sanded
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2019.sized.jpg

POR-15 on lightly rusted areas
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2020.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2021.sized.jpg

POR-15 on battery tray, hood support, vacuum can, jack plate & fender supports
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2022.sized.jpg

Since I am doing OD & black I think the black accents under the hood would look good.

Mudrat
04-23-2009, 07:14 PM
Looks great Jim, and the "spray is the way"!!!! I did the roll on in the inside of the YJ (sprayed the undercoat) and it took 3 coats inside and doesn't look near that good!!!

rollbar
04-23-2009, 07:25 PM
Thanks Pat, and thanks for helping me get back on-line.

Hopefully I can shoot the outside w/OD tomorrow if not on Monday, we will see.

All that is left is:
Fuel pump
Exhaust routing/mufflers (using stock manifolds)
Cut rear drive shaft to fit
Lokar kick down (unless MC has one for a TF-999 to AMC 360)
Front brake hoses
Fix the windshield and get glass (75bucks)
Add the front bracket to the power steering pump
Get a return p-steering line
Install the interior
Get a mini spool for the rear (in time)
Make some rock sliders for the sides (this will cover the hole that I soaked the POR-15 into)
Transfer title/get tag

That might be it. Trying to finish no later than the first weekend in May but we will see. Moving 1June09

I'm glad I made this list, I might have to refer back to it 111!!!

P.S. I ordered the oil block off plate from MC a few days ago, hope it will help the 360.

rollbar
04-24-2009, 04:52 PM
Washed everything down for final paint
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2023.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2024.sized.jpg

Taped off ready for final paint
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2025.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2026.sized.jpg

Jr. putting on the final tape touches
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2027.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2028.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2029.sized.jpg

Testing spray gun pattern
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2030.sized.jpg

Painting hood
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2031.sized.jpg

Grill painted
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2032.sized.jpg

Roll bar painted
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2033.sized.jpg

Hood & bumper painted
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2034.sized.jpg

Fender painted, need final coat on the inner panel
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2035.sized.jpg

Painting tub
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2036.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2037.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2038.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2039.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2040.sized.jpg

Waiting second coat-this stuff drys fast in this heat so I waited about 30min
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2041.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2042.sized.jpg

Applying second heavy coat
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2043.sized.jpg

Tailgate latches OD
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2044.sized.jpg

Final paint now drying
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2045.sized.jpg

Installing rock guards later so they will hide the damaged spots & I fill /soaked them w/POR-15
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2046.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2047.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2048.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2049.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2050.sized.jpg

Roll bar foot sprayed w/U-POL to blend in w/the bed-liner
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2051.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2056.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2052.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2054.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2055.sized.jpg

Underside of hood, note the black accents w/POR-15
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2057.sized.jpg

Look at that sweet CJ grill, just as happy as can be
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2053.sized.jpg

Mudrat
04-24-2009, 07:10 PM
Other than the cancer under the "Jeep" logo and passenger 'B' piller - it looks fantastic!!

rollbar
04-24-2009, 07:20 PM
Ya I know, it would have been more of a headache to cut it out and re-weld it (I tried) since I have a el-chepo welder and it just melts the metal even when I do it in spurts. I POR-15 the heck out of it and poured it in there after the required prep so I don't think it will go anywhere. Plus, I rock guard will be covering this spots and covered in OD on the front & POR-15 on the back side.

Thanks for the complements,

Next the doors, dash and factory rims in OD w/the wheel having a Black accent on the outer edge. Stay tuned.

rollbar
04-28-2009, 07:18 PM
(NOS) WWII snorkel parts painted
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2072.sized.jpg

(NOS) WWII snorkel mast re-painted
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2073.sized.jpg

(NOS) WWII snorkel mast mounted with stainless steel bolts
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2074.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2075.sized.jpg

Roll bar bolted in with grade 8 bolts which will be touched up with black paint
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2076.sized.jpg

(NOS) Reflector location
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2078.sized.jpg

(NOS) Snorkel nose being straightened
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2080.sized.jpg

Mudrat
04-29-2009, 02:26 PM
How you going to get it out of the garage? I have to drop to 5psi to clear the door, but then I have 35's on mine :sa:

rollbar
04-29-2009, 07:33 PM
Garage door is 9' :)

rollbar
04-29-2009, 08:28 PM
Snorkel installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2081.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2082.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2083.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2084.sized.jpg

Final hose placement
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2085.sized.jpg

Measuring for cut out
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2086.sized.jpg

Cutting hole, note the safety gear
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2089.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2087.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2088.sized.jpg

Trimming fender lip, gotta love the guard on the cutter
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2090.sized.jpg

Trimming fender edge with a file
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2091.sized.jpg

After many times of raising the hood for fitment we have finished. I know the front is supposed to have a "S" shape but I wanted it close.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2092.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2093.sized.jpg

Front snorkel & clip
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2094.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2095.sized.jpg

Jr getting the wiring sorted and cleaning up the parking brake connector
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2096.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2097.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2099.sized.jpg

Under hood wiring
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2098.sized.jpg

Jr getting the dash stripped for paint
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2100.sized.jpg

Dizzy pigtail from PO
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2101.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2103.sized.jpg

Dizzy pigtail from PO, notice the green wire on this tail
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2104.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2105.sized.jpg

Dizzy pigtail from factory harness
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2101.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2102.sized.jpg

Wiring under hood
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2106.sized.jpg

rollbar
04-30-2009, 08:27 PM
Jr. sanding dash panel
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2107.sized.jpg

Dash panel painted and drying
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2108.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2109.sized.jpg

Dash panel dried
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2117.sized.jpg

Spare mount, need to add spacer and angle up-wards for the 33" tire to fit
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2115.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2116.sized.jpg

Reflector mounted in the area of the original Jeep M-170
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2114.sized.jpg

Jr. laying out the figures for the name placement
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2110.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2111.sized.jpg

Jr. laying out the name
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2112.sized.jpg

Last name layed out
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2118.sized.jpg

Whole name layed out
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2119.sized.jpg

Stripping away the tape to reveal the name
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2120.sized.jpg

Name complete
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2122.sized.jpg

After scuffing the letter cut outs with a scotch pad I painted the name on the Jeep
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2124.sized.jpg

Name revealed. This was my old name on the Willy's, it came from the Military with it on the Jeep so I thought I would resurrect it
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2125.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2126.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2127.sized.jpg

rollbar
05-04-2009, 12:22 PM
To replace the heater core. Remove the back cover, use a 1/4" driver and it takes a 1/4" socket.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2154.sized.jpg

Remove heater core
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2155.sized.jpg

Replace heater core and reinstall the back cover
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2156.sized.jpg

After installing the back panel paint the panel with POR-15 to prevent rust from reoccurring
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2157.sized.jpg

Tape of gauges for paint
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2158.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2160.sized.jpg

Paint the back side of the dash with POR-15 to prevent rust in the joints and where the metal to metal meet
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2161.sized.jpg

rollbar
05-04-2009, 08:06 PM
Gauges installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2162.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2164.sized.jpg

Gauges wired up, hope they are right
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2165.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2166.sized.jpg

Panel wired up/items installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2167.sized.jpg

Installing dash
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2168.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2169.sized.jpg

Dash install complete
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2170.sized.jpg

Forgot to get the seatbelt bolt out for new seat belts (didn't hurt the U-POL bed liner). Had to weld a bolt on the torque head.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2171.sized.jpg

Installing seat bet latches
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2177.sized.jpg

Installing drivers seat
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2178.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2179.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2180.sized.jpg

Installing passenger seat
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2181.sized.jpg

Pinched finger, bracket is bent, need to straighten it out more than I did
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2182.sized.jpg

Seats in. Need to get a longer bolt for the set belt to roll bar
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2183.sized.jpg

jeepsr4ever
05-05-2009, 06:12 AM
Pretty awesome Jim your booking through this project!! Is that the kid helping you? I need to make it down for a scramble so I can hold Pat back from stealing jeeps after a few brews :?: errrr :mrgreen:

rollbar
05-05-2009, 06:17 AM
Yes, long nights & that is my son, I went to Alabama this past weekend and picked up my daughter who graduated with honors from Faulkner University w/a AS in Biology, she is the one who jumped in on the last set of pics to help out. I might need some help w/a part of the engines wiring and will post later in the engine section. Have to run down to Tampa to see a heart/kidney patient.

I have factory rims I'm going to paint up later, I am moving @ the end of the month and wil finish the toucjes after, want to drive it to the next location :)

Thanks again,
Jim

P.S. I have not received the parts/tracking # yet.

Mudrat
05-05-2009, 06:26 AM
Jim, were you at the Scramble this year?? Did I miss you somewhere??

And MC - I was (fairly) sober when we made off with the midget's (Will's) Jeep!!

rollbar
05-05-2009, 06:39 AM
Nope, maybe next yr.

rollbar
05-05-2009, 06:03 PM
Installed new seat belts with grade five bolts, hardened washers and loc-washers
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2184.sized.jpg

Temporarly bolted the tops to the roll bar
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2185.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2186.sized.jpg

Need longer feed through bolt for hard top installation
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2187.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2188.sized.jpg

Mudrat
05-06-2009, 09:37 AM
Need longer feed through bolt for hard top installation
They make'm :-)

rollbar
05-06-2009, 03:35 PM
Installing 195* T-stat
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2189.sized.jpg

PO used plenty of goop & blocked off the goose neck outlet
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2190.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2191.sized.jpg

My daughter installing the master cylinder
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2192.sized.jpg

Removed PO block off plate and installing the 6505 fuel pump
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2193.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2194.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2195.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2196.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2197.sized.jpg

Water pump hose installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2198.sized.jpg

3/4" heater hose installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2199.sized.jpg

Starter solenoid installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2201.sized.jpg

AMX69PHATTY
05-07-2009, 03:36 AM
Great progress, looks like Advanced came through with a fuel pump. The Thermostat housing looks like it might be a replacement cast iron piece sold by parts stores that is actually made for an Oldsmobile and will fit an AMC but doesn't line up very well with the pad, bolt holes, or ports in the intake. They work, but an actual cast aluminum AMC thermostat housing would fit, line up, and seal better, for what it's worth, not a big deal, just mentioning it.

rollbar
05-07-2009, 07:26 AM
Wow, I didn't know that. When I took it off the PO had broken the left ear off the INTAKE :shock: :(: :(: :(: where the bolt goes into the intake. I sealed it up and put a 195* stat in and it's tight. I hope it doesn't leak, it shouldn't cause it's on the passenger side of the ear. Some people. I wonder what else is rigged in this motor :shock: :roll: #-o

rollbar
05-07-2009, 06:27 PM
Spliced spare module for the nutter by-pass, heat shrinked connectors and greased connector
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2202.sized.jpg

Module ready to install
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2203.sized.jpg

Module installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2207.sized.jpg

Radiator over flow jug
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2205.sized.jpg

Need bracket for over flow jug
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2206.sized.jpg

Radiator, hoses and fan installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2208.sized.jpg

Heater hoses & fuel line to carb installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2210.sized.jpg

Tranny cooler installed-courtesy of TransTech of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2209.sized.jpg

Can I do this for off-road and cut vent lines in the top of the hose?
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2212.sized.jpg

Is this port for the vacuum advance for the distributor?
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2214.sized.jpg

fuzz401
05-08-2009, 06:43 AM
looking real good :t: :t:

rollbar
05-08-2009, 12:57 PM
Look what Summit sent me. Called Lokar & saved big time going w/Summit.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2215.sized.jpg

Mudrat
05-08-2009, 02:02 PM
Watch your eye's guys . . . a blinged out M170 :shock: :t: :mrgreen:

rollbar
05-08-2009, 02:38 PM
Watch your eye's guys . . . a blinged out M170 :shock: :t: :mrgreen:

What U talk'in bout Willis :mrgreen:

rollbar
05-08-2009, 02:57 PM
Installed Lokar's kick down bracket
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2217.sized.jpg

Installed radiator cap (all they had was a 16lb)
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2218.sized.jpg

Installed foot dimmer switch
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2219.sized.jpg

Installed fuel filter
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2221.sized.jpg

Accel super coil (need bracket), mine is rusted but workable
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2222.sized.jpg

Installed OC handle
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2224.sized.jpg

rollbar
05-11-2009, 02:27 PM
Received the air/vent cables and the front extended brake lines
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2225.sized.jpg

Vent cables installed but the TEMP knob pulled off the hard line. Nothing like factory, maybe JB weld will hold it
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2226.sized.jpg

rollbar
05-13-2009, 07:07 PM
Installed SS extended brake hose
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2229.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2230.sized.jpg

Installed factory bump stops until I get around to newer ones
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2231.sized.jpg

Drilling hole for manual choke installation (had one in the tool box since 2005)
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2233.sized.jpg

Location of manual choke bracket
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2234.sized.jpg

Manual choke bracket installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2236.sized.jpg

Slide cable/sheath through the bracket and lock it down w/the lock nut
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2237.sized.jpg

Slide choke cable through the drilled hole
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2238.sized.jpg

Choke cable dead ended
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2239.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2240.sized.jpg

Set desired length for sheath then cut (remove the cable from inside first)
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2241.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2242.sized.jpg

Slide cable back through the sheath
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2243.sized.jpg

Open the choke to set the cable, pull tight
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2244.sized.jpg

Operate choke
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2245.sized.jpg

Received oil back flow block off plate from my friend @ Bulltear
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2247.sized.jpg

rollbar
05-13-2009, 07:11 PM
Well I think what is left is:

Battery
Exhaust
Air filter
All fluids
Grounds
Shorted rear DS
Install shifter
Tranny kick down
Axle breather hoses
Attach the two rear bump stops
Install glass & attach windshield

rollbar
05-13-2009, 07:22 PM
Stupid question

Does the nipple on the left go to the carb & the one from the right from the tank? I think I have it backwards but hey, I'm a I-6 guy.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2197.sized.jpg

AMX69PHATTY
05-14-2009, 09:27 AM
Yep, straight down fitting towards engine is outlet, other towards fender is inlet / suction side. If ya have a piece of 5/16 steel brake / fuel line, port in the pump is a female inverted flare made to accept a piece of 5/16 steel line. Put a nice 180 degree turn in it first to turn it so it is pointing up. Check out PavementPounders 401 for sale thread in the for sale section, he has picture of a fuel pump like that on that engine. Looks like things are moving along nicely :t:

rollbar
05-14-2009, 10:10 AM
Thanks, I have to swap them.

Installing the windshield as we speak.

cj5 buggy
05-14-2009, 11:09 AM
Thanks, I have to swap them.

Installing the windshield as we speak.

your the Man installing windshield and typing on the forum...

woo hoo... looking great.

:razz:

rollbar
05-14-2009, 01:08 PM
Well, I did take a min to reply :mrgreen: More pics coming.

rollbar
05-14-2009, 01:46 PM
Jr taping up the windshield for touch up
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2248.sized.jpg

Windshield touched up
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2249.sized.jpg

Windshield installed w/new cowel rubber
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2250.sized.jpg

Jr cleaning hard top
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2251.sized.jpg

Hard top installed. Need to shoot it with the U-POL Raptor to match the bed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2252.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2253.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2254.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2255.sized.jpg

VIN Plate & charcole canister holder painted/POR-15
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2256.sized.jpg

Brake lines installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2257.sized.jpg

rollbar
05-15-2009, 03:19 PM
Front axle vent line installed w/stainless steel self taping screw, will add filter later
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2258.sized.jpg

T-case vent tube installed, will add filter later
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2259.sized.jpg

Heat shrinking connector on coil connection. After this I decided to go w/a bolted connection on the coil
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2262.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2263.sized.jpg

Windshield vent deflector installed. Will not install dash pad, keeping it old school as much as I can
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2264.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2265.sized.jpg

rollbar
05-16-2009, 11:42 AM
Ground straps to be installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2266.sized.jpg

Ground strap bolted to the starter
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2267.sized.jpg

Ground straps bolted to the engine frame mount
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2268.sized.jpg

Drilling hole in fender for 3/8" x 1 1/2" ground strap bolt
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2269.sized.jpg

Bolt installed (couldn't find a Brass or Copper bolt, will change out later)
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2270.sized.jpg

Ground straps installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2271.sized.jpg

Main ground strap and negative end of battery installed to the strap
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2272.sized.jpg

Main ground strap, starter strap & engine block strap installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2273.sized.jpg

Drilling pilot hole for stainless steel self tapping screw to install ground strap to negative side of battery
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2274.sized.jpg

Strap installed for negative side of battery
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2275.sized.jpg

Grounding & straps complete
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2277.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2278.sized.jpg

rollbar
05-20-2009, 09:51 PM
Mounted coil to the drivers side fender.

Drill holes
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2279.sized.jpg

Coil bolted down with stainless steel bolts
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2280.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2281.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2282.sized.jpg

Splicing wire to the resistor wire (red with white stripe)
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2284.sized.jpg

Heat shrinked, taped and read for the wire loom
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2285.sized.jpg

Coil ends ready for crimping
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2286.sized.jpg

Coil ends crimped
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2287.sized.jpg

Heat shrinking coil connector ends
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2288.sized.jpg

Coil connected
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2289.sized.jpg

Mudrat
08-02-2009, 10:07 AM
Jim,
Get your new place set up to work on your M170 project?

rollbar
08-02-2009, 12:32 PM
Kind of...need to do a few things to finish...yesterday I FOUND (finaly) a kick down for the auto tranny so I will be staring on that next week. I have to go to Vernon, Alabama next weekend so I have to prepare for that as well....work in progress.....I'll update soon.

Thanks Pat :t:

rollbar
01-29-2011, 01:06 AM
More pics, Jeep arrived out West last week and I'm continuing to build, getting there.

Mechanical oil line installed and dead ended to gauge in rubber hose part way then 1/4" wire loom into cab for protection
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2945.sized.jpg

Vacuum line installed in 1/2" wire loom for protection
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2941.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2943.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2944.sized.jpg

Vacuum line plumbed to engine and vapor canister
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2946.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2947.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2948.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/Mechanical/Charcole_canister.sized.jpg

GM Charcole canister
Orange dot = Vacuum
Green/purple dot = PCV
Purple swirl = Tank
Green lines = Carb bowl
Fire flame = main Vacuum

Part number-17060868 BC

I do not have a carb bowl vent to hook up so I guess I leave it plugged.


Lokar cable install
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2949.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2950.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2951.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2952.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2953.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2954.sized.jpg

rollbar
01-29-2011, 09:28 PM
Ok, made the new tunnel plate and installed B&M shifter.

Stock tunnel plate
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2956.sized.jpg

Raw metal for tunnel plate
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2957.sized.jpg

Tracing out stock tunnel plate
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2958.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2959.sized.jpg

Getting ready to cut the metal stock
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2960.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2961.sized.jpg

Grinding the edges of the new tunnel
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2962.sized.jpg

Edges ground
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2963.sized.jpg

Holes drilled in plate
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2964.sized.jpg

Trace for twin stick cut out
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2965.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2966.sized.jpg

Every thing smoothed out and painted, shifter in position (temp) to be bolted down
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2967.sized.jpg

rollbar
01-29-2011, 09:28 PM
Shifter bolted down
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2968.sized.jpg

Shifter cover installed, need to cut the housing so it sits flush on tub
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2969.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2970.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2971.sized.jpg

Shifter bracket installed on tranny
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2974.sized.jpg

Once the build is complete ever thing will be cleaned up.

rollbar
02-10-2011, 09:30 PM
Installed a engine block heater on the AMC-360. Aprox 1 hr install time, start/clean up.

NAPA Part Number for '74, AMC-360V8
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2979.sized.jpg

Engine Block Heater Components
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2978.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2980.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2981.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2982.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2983.sized.jpg


Used RTV
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3006.sized.jpg

Freeze plug location, passenger side, rear
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2984.sized.jpg

Remove starter
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2995.sized.jpg

Freeze plug behind starter


Starter removed, not sure what the hole is, maybe casting.
[img]http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3005.sized.jpg

Freeze plug location, passenger side, rear
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2996.sized.jpg

Starting to remove freeze plug
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2997.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2998.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2999.sized.jpg

rollbar
02-10-2011, 09:31 PM
Used vise-grip needle nose pliers to work out the plug
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3000.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3001.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3002.sized.jpg

Freeze plug removed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3003.sized.jpg

Clean out block
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3004.sized.jpg

RTV on rubber gasket of heater
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3007.sized.jpg

Block heater installed
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3008.sized.jpg

Block heater cord installed and RTV added for sealant
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3009.sized.jpg

Wire loom being installed on heater cord and cord routing
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3010.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3011.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3013.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3014.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3015.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3016.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3012.sized.jpg

Old Rugged Crosser
03-02-2011, 09:30 PM
Jim is this where you are going with your build? :

http://http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/lvanyi/MISCELANIOUS/M170Ambalance-1-1.jpg

rollbar
03-02-2011, 11:06 PM
Ya mostly but i am not going to cut the tub where the spare goes (they only made 27,000+ CJ8's). I do have the military lights, just trying to get it going then will mod the rest. Fri if the weather holds I'll do the intake.

rollbar
04-22-2011, 10:35 PM
Well I bought some new gauges for the build and a Lokar throttle cable. I used Summit gauges because Auto Meter was just to expensive for mechanical gauges. I looked on the box and Summit gauges were made in Twain, go figure. We will see how long they last then go from there. I bought the cluster (cheaper/right color) and will use them separately.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3098.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3099.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3100.sized.jpg

Mechanical temp gauge
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3102.sized.jpg

I couldn't use the radiator neck so I had to use the intake port for the mechanical gauge.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3105.sized.jpg

Mechanical oil gauge
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3103.sized.jpg

Volt meter
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3107.sized.jpg

Sorry for the blurred pics, weird day w/the light.

tufcj
04-23-2011, 07:23 AM
I was able to add one gauge above where your temp gauge is. There wasn't enough room above the oil gauge because of the heater. There may be room with the tip outs that you're using. I added a vacuum gauge to the left of the heater controls, where a factory clock would have been.

Maybe you can see them here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/tufcj/Jeep/Jeep16.jpg

Bob
tufcj

rollbar
04-23-2011, 10:54 AM
Thanks Bob, wasn't sure it it would fit. I did eye ball it and it still looks close. I was also thinking of putting the fuel gauge where U have the vacuum gauge if I need one. Still thinking of getting one from 4wd or ??? I will get a sender next week (AZone) but I would like to get one for a 20 gal tank (Summit didn't have one) and 4wdh has one for a 20 gal but AZone doesn't.

Question: Why do you all have a vacuum gauge installed, I'm seeing this more and more? I know why they are used, but not just every day.

Thanks,
Jim

rollbar
10-02-2011, 08:47 PM
Installed the Volt meter gauge above the Temp gauge and using the angle like the others it fit straight above the stock temp location. If you do not use the angle set up it will hit the factory air duck and won't fit.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3164.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3163.sized.jpg


Bought some dumps 2-1/4" so when I want to be loud I can :)
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3155.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3156.sized.jpg


Installed steering wheel and painted seat brackets and re-installed.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3162.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3159.sized.jpg


Adjusted the passenger door and waiting for the drivers side door striker to come in along w/the factory knobs for the twin stick.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3167.sized.jpg


Painted the 1/2 hard top and installed.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3160.sized.jpg


Installed the seat belts but I need two seat belt extensions 12-18" due to the CJ8 set up and connecting to the roll bar.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3166.sized.jpg


Installed NOS side mirror and I want to powder coat the side mirrors arm black.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3158.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3157.sized.jpg

Installed air filter system.

I still have to do the door side panels, rock guards, touch up and paint the doors as well as clean up the inside. Still little things to do.


Also need to bleed brakes, install NOS review mirror, check fuel sending gauge in tank w/a spare I have to see if the gauge registers.

I am taking the exhaust to a guy in town to do. I bought all the stuff and returned it because he can do it for the same price and probably better.

So in the mean time I did drive it around the property here and washed it :)

northplainsdrifter
10-03-2011, 09:22 AM
How do you like the Lokar Throttle cable? I'm in the middle of trying to make a better system. I didn't have good luck with the last OEM one I bought.

rollbar
10-03-2011, 02:03 PM
Cats Meow :)

Just leave length, I cut mine to fit and I might have to order another cable. Still plating w/it but it is responsive, better than OEM.

northplainsdrifter
10-03-2011, 03:56 PM
Cats Meow :)

Just leave length, I cut mine to fit and I might have to order another cable. Still plating w/it but it is responsive, better than OEM.
Thanks, looking good too! I bet it was nice to finally drive it.

Did you use the 24"? How was the length?

rollbar
10-03-2011, 05:39 PM
Yes it was good and I had a VIN inspection done today so I can get the plates, then touch up after I drive it.

The Super Lift springs are tight, WOW.

P.S. Scroll up and you will see the pic of the Lokar package, I got it for the AMC-360 but it should fit the 258, I had to cut off a lot.

rollbar
10-10-2011, 04:05 PM
Installed the shift lever seal and adjusted the bands on the TF-999 transmission.

Transmission looks excellent and I did have to drop the valve body.

Refilled tranny pan etc and now she shifts great and no leaks.

Next week, the exhaust.

tufcj
10-10-2011, 05:02 PM
The Super Lift springs are tight, WOW.

Had Superlift springs on my CJ years ago. Ended up taking the short leaf out of the rear pack to soften them up some. Make sure you don't have the shackles and front spring eyes too tight. The shackles should have some sort of self locking nut (nylock or crimped) and only have maybe 10-15 ft/lbs of torque. Also, if you tightened the bolts with no weight on them, loosen them and retorque with the weight of the vehicle on them. They will soften and settle with some use.

Bob
tufcj

rollbar
10-10-2011, 05:09 PM
Thanks Bob, I did tighten the shackles up, I'll check it out when I fill the tank. I have YJ shackles on and the YJ long bolts. I could back them off to 15ft lbs like you said and double nut them for safety.

I'm going to try that first b-4 I take the spring pack apart. Since I am out in the dessert now I'm going to see what loads I carry on the trail, then I guess I can make better decision. But first, I have to re-gear, I have 3.73's on the shelf and the front D-30 is already cut for a OX locker.

Just wondering w/the TF-999 and 3.73/33" or (32" now) tires it will be bad on fuel unless I get a 4spd. Going to try out the auto behind the 360 but I have a spare T-176 in the garage.

rollbar
10-14-2011, 06:57 PM
Temp sending unit test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ6-ahK5t0c


NOTE: I did check the fuel sender again and it still doesn't work. Read below.


1. Still No juice and fuse is good.

2. Have power to Fuel gauge but they both don't work.

3. Did the ground to sender w/Key on to see if the gauge moved, it didn't.

4. Question:
Does some one have a GOOD picture of the dash wiring so I can check mine against it just to make sure.

BTW-I installed manual oil/temp/voltmeter gauge in the dash. But would still like to get the fuel working, if not, then I'll buy one and I guess use the power lead to the original fuel gauge.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3164.sized.jpg


5. OK, After checking everything SEEMS like I have NO juice @ the fuse. I pulled the fuse to check the block and NO JUICE on the prongs.

6. Question:
Does this mean when I plugged it in they may have missed?

Or ?

7. I do after checking (w/the key on) have power to the red wire going to the gauge. Hope it didn't fry it.


Here is an old pic of my dash wiring:
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_2165.sized.jpg


8. OK, Checked Peaches (1986 CJ7) Jeep and the ACC.LPS (3amp fuse) does not have juice w/a test light and key in the on position. W/key on, the red wire going to her fuel gauge is hot....... SAME AS MINE.

9. I noted that she has a Purple wire w/a orange stripe going to her temp gauge whereas MINE has a purple wire w/a white stripe -1984 CJ8

10. I'll check tomorrow and see if I have a purple wire w/a orange stripe for the temp.

11. What I can't figure out is why w/the Key one the ACC.LPS on both Jeeps w/the fuse removed has no power.

12. Also, I did pull the wire apart @ the tank and no power w/a test light @ the plug in going to the tank.

rollbar
10-15-2011, 01:08 PM
OK, did some testing and although I do have power @ the red wire I am not getting results as per the write up. And I am way above OHMS on A to I = 50ohms. A to S/S to I = nothing. I do have good grounds on the speedo and all over the Jeep as I have added a bunch of grounds and a dash ground directly from the battery.

** I think my best bet (since I have mechanical gauges) is just to buy a fuel gauge and install it using the RED wire as my HOT and the pink going to the sender.

Reason, I'm not so sure about these after market CJ gauge speedo inserts UNLESS you guys think they are decent.

Please let me know what you have found using these after market CJ insert gauges.

Thanks,
Jim

rollbar
10-15-2011, 01:43 PM
I just OHMed out the PINK wire from the gauge to the tank connection @ the frame and it did OHM out so what i think I'm gonna do is buy a fuel gauge (correct ohms needed in the gauge) and use the RED feed wire and the PINK to the tank. Hopefully that should work.

rollbar
10-19-2011, 04:41 PM
Exhaust complete:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twb87HZWEpc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twb87HZWEpc

rollbar
10-28-2011, 01:46 PM
OK. I installed the new fuel (SW) gauge. I could not buy this in black so I will paint the chrome. I did not want to paint it until I knew it worked.

I added 3.5 gallons of fuel (tank was empty) and the gauge reads just at the top of the "E" (@ least I know @ "E" I have 3 gallons left :) ).

Below are pictures of the gauge resting w/the key off, and on (w/Jeep running). I'm happy, sender works fine and :) @ least "E" means "E" (well real close for a CJ).


Looking from the drivers seat, camera located @ the turn signal lever and on zoom.

Key Off:
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3173.sized.jpg

Key On, guage coming up:
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3174.sized.jpg

Gauge up:
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3177.sized.jpg


Camera @ the turn signal lever and facing straight on.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3175.sized.jpg


Now looking from the drivers seat.
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3176.sized.jpg

rollbar
10-29-2011, 03:09 PM
Ok, found out exactly where the antifreeze leak is coming from, the head gasket on the passenger side. :(

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3179.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3180.sized.jpg

rollbar
11-04-2011, 05:14 PM
Took the CJ8 out for her maiden voyage today. Put about 15 miles on it and she does surely turn some heads. Of course in a small town w/the OD etc, they are probably thinking how many guns does he have in there. :)

Ran well, still some tweaking and finishing up work to do, but its coming along.

I would like to take this time to thank EVERYONE who helped and answered my questions during the building process.

Thanks again,
Jim

P.S. More pics to come for the completion-stay tuned.

rollbar
11-18-2011, 01:34 PM
Well, I got the plates yesterday.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3188.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3187.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3189.sized.jpg

Still not 100% complete, but getting there.

The wife said when I got the Jeep on the road she was going to get these plates for me as a gift.

rollbar
11-26-2011, 07:13 AM
Mark & I made a spare tire extension bracket to fit mu 33x12.5 spare tire.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3190.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3191.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3192.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3193.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3194.sized.jpg


Stock CJ8 Bracket
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3195.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3196.sized.jpg


Had to cut/round the stock bracket to fit the rim as well as bend in and blend in a rounded edge for the inner rim
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3197.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3198.sized.jpg


New extension bracket mounted to the CJ8 stock bracket. Note: we counter sunk the holes for the stock bracket stud welds
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3199.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3200.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3201.sized.jpg


Bead blasted the metal then painted w/black paint
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3202.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3203.sized.jpg

rollbar
11-26-2011, 07:14 AM
Mounted bracket on the roll bar
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3204.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3205.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3206.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3207.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3208.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3209.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3210.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3211.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3212.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3213.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3214.sized.jpg


Need to paint the rim black
http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3215.sized.jpg

rollbar
11-26-2011, 12:07 PM
Installed the factory tow hitch. I will replace it when needed, for now, it does what I need it to do.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3216.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3217.sized.jpg

rollbar
12-05-2011, 08:13 AM
Ok guys, since one of my tires split I put the spare on (new as of 7-8 yrs ago). Full tread.

Question is, do you like the black rim (camo now but will b black), or the aluminum rim?

OR,

Maybe paint the Alum rim w/green in the circles :) Hum.

P.S. I still have to build my rock guards and paint the doors.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3219.jpg

tufcj
12-05-2011, 11:00 AM
I've always liked aluminum. Had old Western Hurricanes on my CJ from about a year after I got it, then went to aluminum beadlocks about 10 years ago.

It will depend on how hard you use them. If you catch a rock and bend the wheel, aluminum will crack, and you're out of commission. A steel wheel you can usually beat back into shape with a hammer.

Bob
tufcj

rollbar
12-05-2011, 11:04 AM
True. Didn't think of that Bob. Thanks, Jim

rollbar
12-27-2011, 07:13 AM
OK, doors painted and the color needs to fad a little to match the tub. Still wet.

I will put the military info on the Jeep (division/company etc) in black and w/the contrast of the OD it should look pretty good.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3220.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3221.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3222.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3224.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3223.sized.jpg

Don't mind the flash.

rollbar
02-03-2012, 12:30 PM
I mounted two 20mm ammo cans for more storage. Welded a chain link to the case so I can lock it.

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3231.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3234.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3233.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3232.sized.jpg

rollbar
02-06-2012, 08:00 AM
Passenger side:

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3235.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3236.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3237.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3238.sized.jpg


Drives side:

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3239.sized.jpg

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3240.sized.jpg


Bed shot:

http://www.street2mud.com/albums/M170Start/100_3241.sized.jpg

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