Build Thread 1983 CJ7 Build Project
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Build Thread 1983 CJ7 Build Project
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timemachine
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Sent this to a friend who’s a Jeep guy!
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Blaahaha......
DON'T Feel like the Lone Ranger !!
I know I will confess to doing things like that, SOMETIMES more than Once !!!
Compound Cussing followed by Kicking Your Own <-BAD WORD-> down the Driveway (Just to let the neighbors in on you Momentary Incompetence) .....
And you will be over it.
Also you got to Review all this work AGAIN.
Peace Brother....
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2004 Grand Cherokee (set up for expeditions)
timemachine
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I once again have a rolling chassis. It’s completely assembled some of the wiring was cleaned up on the engine side and moved to my main garage.
timemachine
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With the chassis moved out I was able to bring the sandblasted and epoxy primed body parts back into my other shed. First job was to get the pot 15 on the other side of the tub and my plan initially was to use raptor liner over it in the front wheel wells. However, when I went to take the 415 out of the box, it was just a 1 gallon kit and needed to be either brush or rolled on so I ran to the store and bought brittle can undercoating. Good enough for the underside it gave good coverage and it looks like it came out nice. If I waited to get the raptor liner, I would’ve had to sand the por15 so I wasn’t gonna do that all over again.
The only bodywork I need to do is to the tub and the half doors and then hopefully it’s on to paint by the end of the week.
The only bodywork I need to do is to the tub and the half doors and then hopefully it’s on to paint by the end of the week.
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2004 Grand Cherokee (set up for expeditions)
Groovy
timemachine
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It’s all about body work and sanding this week. Yesterday I finally got high build primer down. I’d give myself and 80 spraying wise. Couple runs but they’ll sand out.
Seriously considering painting it myself. Primer was done in 2 batches but if I paint at least 3 so I have plenty of room to work around the parts.
Seriously considering painting it myself. Primer was done in 2 batches but if I paint at least 3 so I have plenty of room to work around the parts.
CJ
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Nice smooth primer application... 
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1/4 ton Military Trailer (Stock)
2004 Grand Cherokee (set up for expeditions)
Love the Disposable Paint Booth.
I do the same in my shop.
Just a hint, Negative Pressure it with a Fan blowing OUT through some Cheap Furnace Filters.
Then it will Draw In Fresh Air through every joint in the Plastic
and not leave Paint Dust Marks/Streaks outside of the Plastic enclosure, especially on the ceiling.
I do the same in my shop.
Just a hint, Negative Pressure it with a Fan blowing OUT through some Cheap Furnace Filters.
Then it will Draw In Fresh Air through every joint in the Plastic
and not leave Paint Dust Marks/Streaks outside of the Plastic enclosure, especially on the ceiling.
timemachine
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Ok updates. Tub inside done!
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2004 Grand Cherokee (set up for expeditions)
Looking GREAT 
timemachine
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Engine compartment and grill done. Remainder of body will be painted mostly assembled.
Color is Chrysler Jeep Charcoal Gray Metallic.
Color is Chrysler Jeep Charcoal Gray Metallic.
timemachine
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Started to assemble and getting ready for final
Paint! Using new plastic and larger fan.
Paint! Using new plastic and larger fan.
CJ
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That is looking so clean and ready to almost go.
Counting the days until I get mine to that Point. Looking good
timemachine
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Painting today. Room is set up, parts cleaned,
and heat is cranking!
and heat is cranking!
Belizean
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Nice work. Here you would probably need to crank up the dehumidifier today.
great set up can't wait to see the end product!
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- 1986 CJ7 Laredo:
258 w/Howell TBI, HEI Ign., Dana 44 Front w/Detroit, Dana 44 Rear w/Discs & Detroit,
NP435 Trans, Dana 300 T-case w/twin stick
1969 Bronco:
351W, D44 high pinon front from full size, 9” full size rear, NP435 trans and Dana 20
