Build Thread 1979 CJ7 in remarkable condition!

Build Thread 1979 CJ7 in remarkable condition!
A

Alec79CJ

Active Jeeper
Posts
296
Thanks
0
Location
St Augustine, Fl
Vehicle(s)
79 CJ7, 258, T18
I'm back into a CJ after 10 years in an 05 Rubicon Unlimited.

I picked up this 79 from Southern California. It has virtually no rust. There are two spots of rust. Yes, two. It's a base model with a T-18 4 speed that's completely untouched. I even have the original window sticker.

It was delivered just a couple of weeks ago, and I've started the dismantle for a full restoration.
 
Welcome aboard :chug: hard to believe no rust :chug:
 
SWEET!:chug: Keep us posted
 
Cleaned up all the wire harnesses. Dash harness, engine, and front lights.

I used a 50/50 mix of simple green and water with a touch of electrical cleaner to remove the 40 year dielectric grease from the main plugs.

That stuff is great! I highly recommend it. It's not harsh and the wires look new.
 
Very nice :notworthy:
May I recommend, that while you have the dash area apart. That you run a dedicated GND(-)lead from the dash panel directly to the NEG(-)of the battery.
This is also a good time to add a few hard wired GND leads.
Good luck and keep the pictures coming.
BTW-Like the color :D
LG
 
:ww: Holy cow that harness is clean!! Nicely done :notworthy:

Well, looks like I now have something else to do before I put mine back together......... I keep coming up with stuff like this to slow my progress, now you guys are helping..... I'll never get it back on the road. Now, gotta pick up some simple green tomorrow after work.
 
When I redid my wire harness, I put everything neatly in plastic wire loom to protect it.

WP_20141021_005_zps79663997.jpg
 
Alec79CJ said:
Cleaned up all the wire harnesses. Dash harness, engine, and front lights.

I used a 50/50 mix of simple green and water with a touch of electrical cleaner to remove the 40 year dielectric grease from the main plugs.

That stuff is great! I highly recommend it. It's not harsh and the wires look new.
Click to expand...

Ok - stupid question time.... Did you just wipe each wire individually or submerge it in a bucket of the cleaning solution? I had to look at the wiring porn pics again - amazing!!
 
I submerged the entire harness into a five gallon bucket. I used a small brush to clean the heavy parts. After that, I rinsed it all with water and sprayed all connectors with electrical cleaner.

I am very pleased with how it all came out.
 
Body is off and it will heading to The Toy Box Jeeps shop for paint and body work.

Now the fun part. The frame and love drive train.
 
A few interesting pictures to give you an idea of how original this jeep is.

The original part number sticker is still on the driveshafts after 40 years. And the other is the full exhaust covering. I've never actually seen the exhaust covering expect a picture or two.
 
Dropped of the body today.

Here's a shot of the shop doing the body and paint work.

These Jeeps were in the finishing stages.
 
:agree: I too use Photobucket. It is more or less free. I haven't gotten anywhere near my size limit, but I did pay the $4.99 to get rid of the ads. Made things go a little smoother. One thing to remember, if you delete a picture you posted, the picture in the post goes away too. Once you get the hang of it, really easy to use.
 
Sorry for the absence! I had a few life things. I had the distinct honor of laying my dad to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in November and then the holidays so things with the Jeep slowed as expected.

Here's a few shots of the stripped down Jeep frame heading for the blaster and powder coating.


IMG_1283_zpswv4okads.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Jeep-CJ Donation Drive

Help support Jeep-CJ.com by making a contribution.

Help support Jeep-CJ.com by making a contribution.
Goal
$200.00
Earned
$25.00
This donation drive ends in
Contribute
Back
Top Bottom