Dirk's 90 YJ Restoration Thread

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Dirk's 90 YJ Restoration Thread

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Here is what started with right after christmas. Complete except the 4cyl engine for $800.
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From there i started the deconstruction process
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Put in a new floor pan
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Fixed some intense frame rot
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A couple weeks ago, I picked up this wrecked 92 for $350. I have since removed the motor,trans,all the wiring, gauges, tank...
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Here is my rolling chasis as of today. Painted it with POR 15, Installed a prothane total kit, put on new shocks and stabilizer. I already bought $1700 worth of replacement stuff (seals, all the brake parts etc.) from quadratec. Can't wait to be done for the semester so i can get this thing on the road.
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Lookin' good! Not much more noble than restoring a Jeep, well maybe restoring a Willys, but it's real close. Good work, keep it up.
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Nice, can't wait to see a finished product
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Really nice work. Can't wait to see it done.
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Sweet.
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You are going to paint it red again right?
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Post by VeniVidiVici »

Sweet Rig, Welcome to our corner of thr world!!!!

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Actually, I'm going for this color with all black hinges and flares.
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I can get all that for $70
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I want it to look like this guys sweet rig.
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That's perdy.
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Post by Foolio »

Your project looks like it's moving right along. Nice color choice! Also, thanks for posting the link to that paint company; their prices are reasonable. Keep us updated on the build......
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Your project looks like it's moving right along. Nice color choice! Also, thanks for posting the link to that paint company; their prices are reasonable. Keep us updated on the build......


Thanks. I thought their prices were pretty good too. I have their color chart if you ever want to see it just let me know. Otherwise its like $3. The semester ends April 24th so I'll be hardcore wrenchin' and takin' pics.
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Can't wait to see it, nice color choice, that paint website is where I was going to order my paint for the TJ
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i'm assuming you have a 65 impala? lets see it 8)
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You are correct. If I don't drive it to the rally on saturday, I'll soon post some pics.
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Post by miikeyt »

looks nice, i remember going through alot of those stages.
your shackle choice looks a little spooky though
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your shackle choice looks a little spooky though


Why? They are 2'' lift. Thats what was on there when I got it and I'm trying to spend as little as possible.
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Yeah those shackles are going to sway really bad. An easy fix would be to weld a peice of 1x1 on the shackles between the spring and the frame mount. Make the shackles look like an H. Cheap and Easy.
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Sorry guys, I let this thread die pretty much. I was more worried about finishing my Jeep I guess. Anyway, my jeep has been done since august 08. Here is the finished product.

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Looks really nice!
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