Build Thread 1986 CJ-7 Laredo ALL NEW but the sheet metal...

[Jeep Soup]

Very Nice !!

I don't have any Monograming Plans now, but I will keep you on file for any future projects....

 

[Longslyde]

First one installed...

 

[CJ]

That looks great!

 

[Longslyde]

Got the seats done, Pics look a litttle wierd, but the they turned out great. Might have to adjust the covers a slight bit to fine tune them, but they fit so dam tight, it was almost impossible to remove and installe them lol! Anyway, it's supposed to be 50+ degrees here this weekend. If that happens shes getting her break in run. The wife's excited to go for a spin! Just under a year to et to this point, feel's a bit surreal. We'll see how she goes and what bug's I gotta work out!

 

[Longslyde]

Quick little video of warming it up while the wife was getting bundled up for a ride. Only 45 degrees today but couldn't wait to take it for a spin. Camera amplified the fan sound for some reason, but it's not that loud in person. Trip went well, now for some fine tuning!

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[Jeep Soup]

Very NICE !!

 

[buzz54]

Got the seats done, Pics look a litttle wierd, but the they turned out great. Might have to adjust the covers a slight bit to fine tune them, but they fit so dam tight, it was almost impossible to remove and installe them lol! Anyway, it's supposed to be 50+ degrees here this weekend. If that happens shes getting her break in run. The wife's excited to go for a spin! Just under a year to et to this point, feel's a bit surreal. We'll see how she goes and what bug's I gotta work out!
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Curious if you're able to fit a center console with those seats being so wide.

 

[Longslyde]

Thats being worked on now. I was originally going to use the IntraPod, but the seats ate too much room for that, so I have that for sale on Marketplace right now. I picked up a sheet of thick aluminum that I'm going to make a center box to hold the subwoofer, and then some type of narrow armrest/small item box on top of that through the middle of the seats. I'm only left with about 5 inches so it won't be extravengant, but at least I can lock up wallets, phone or other small items. All I have left for this project to be done is the console, Bikini Top, and a couple trim rings on the shfter and Transfer Case boots.

 

[buzz54]

Thats being worked on now. I was originally going to use the IntraPod, but the seats ate too much room for that, so I have that for sale on Marketplace right now. I picked up a sheet of thick aluminum that I'm going to make a center box to hold the subwoofer, and then some type of narrow armrest/small item box on top of that through the middle of the seats. I'm only left with about 5 inches so it won't be extravengant, but at least I can lock up wallets, phone or other small items. All I have left for this project to be done is the console, Bikini Top, and a couple trim rings on the shfter and T-case boots.

Good plan! I'll def be waiting for that update. I put suspension seats in my CJ7 also and had to move the roll cage back a couple of inches because the outside bolster was hitting the cage preventing me to slide the seat all the way back. I'm 6'2" so I needed to move the cage to make the suspension seats to work. Now I'm trying to figure out a center console. I loved the Tuffy but it won't work anymore since it was 8" wide.

 

[Longslyde]

Yeah, I like the wider seats too much to get rid of those. The console might look a bit goofy when done, but it should be functional. LOL

 

[Longslyde]

I put together a full pics roll from beginning to end of this whole project for those who like that sort of stuff. I know it's not for everyone, but if you're like me, its good entertainment. I have all original music I made for it, so if you dont like it, just mute the video as there is no dialouge in this one. Projects almost over, just a few things left, so my posts are almost complete. Thanks to all who post good info for the community so we can all preserve some history together. Take care all!

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CJ-7 Resto Mod Pics Roll

 

[Belizean]

Good video.

 

[RhettS]

Beautiful Jeep! And a 6.2 under the hood - wow I bet that sounds incredible and is fun to surprise folks with!

 

[Longslyde]

I'll have to get a driving video when the weather gets a little warmer. I did change the exhaust to 3" diameter duals with H-Pipe, Aero TR-33 Resonators, 12" XR-1 oval Multicore Borlas, and bigger headers. It sounds GREAT now. Pretty quiet cruising, and beast mode when you floor it. Just gotta get my cameras outta storage again, lol.

 

[OldSeaDog]

Not sure how I missed this build. That looks great! What did the body look like when you started? I would be interested in some pics of your starting point. Keep the updates coming.

 

[OldSeaDog]

Nevermind. Just watched the video. Looks like it wasn't much of a "resto". Good way to start though.

 

[Longslyde]

Less resto, more Mod, yes. lol!