Build Thread '81 CJ-7 Laredo build

[Lumpy Grits]

You guys got it made -I do all the work on our Jeep.
My Wife just writes the check........
LG

 

[mtnwhlr]

But you do realize that a clean engine, like a clean shop, is the sign of a sick mind!

I thought it was a sign of someone retired, who has alot of free time on there hands.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

I thought it was a sign of someone retired, who has alot of free time on there hands.

AND, no 'honey-do' list. '......
LG

 

[mtnwhlr]

Sorry Pete for taking your build Thread off topic.

 

[Peanut Butter]

Looks very nice! As the official cleaner, scraper off mud and grease and paint m up person, I know that is a lot of work!!

Here's part of the mess from when I cleaned my engine:

 

[Lumpy Grits]

A pressure washer ain't much to rent.

LG

 

[Petescj]

Here's part of the mess from when I cleaned my engine:

Yeah I have a mess in my garage to right now. The oven cleaner worked better than any engine cleaner out there.

A pressure washer ain't much to rent.

LG

Luckily there's another Jeep to do in the driveway. Oven cleaner and a pressure washer would make quick work of the grunge on just about any engine

 

[Lumpy Grits]

I use a 50/50 mix of heated water and simple green. Spray it on with the PW, and let it sit for 15-30 minutes. Then hit it hard with the PW.
LG

 

[Woolyworm]

I would be concerned about what the oven cleaner would do to plastic, rubber, aluminum etc.

I use purple power with good results - the stuff is actually pretty amazing. Simple Green is a good cleaner as well.

Wooly

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Never heard of it till now.
Will have to try some.
LG

 

[Petescj]

I use a 50/50 mix of heated water and simple green. Spray it on with the PW, and let it sit for 15-30 minutes. Then hit it hard with the PW.
LG

We use simple green a lot at work. It works pretty good but I only had to scrub slightly using the oven cleaner.

I would be concerned about what the oven cleaner would do to plastic, rubber, aluminum etc.

I use purple power with good results - the stuff is actually pretty amazing. Simple Green is a good cleaner as well.

Wooly

I was using the Gunk line of cleaners. Couple different cans and I still wasn't done. One can of oven cleaner and bam, grease gone. In my case I don't have plastic or rubber to worry about. As far as aluminum I used it on the valve cover with no ill affects. Its snowing here today but will by 70 degrees by this weekend. Should be a good week to get some more work done.

 

[mtnwhlr]

I'm glad to hear the oven cleaner worked for you. I've used it in the past on everything and have good luck with it.

 

[Petescj]

Ah looks like the last big paint session. Tomorrow I begin putting it all back together. :

 

[mtnwhlr]

 

[Petescj]

Long day in the garage today. I'll explain that all tomorrow in another post. So here's the fruit of today's labor:

 

[mtnwhlr]

Looking good Pete

 

[Posi]

Well done

 

[ksouthw80]

Looks real good! Have you looked into having the Laredo seats reupholstered to an original condition? I know their hard to come across any more. I hope my next cj is in more of an original condition, I'm with you on the nostalgic way as I've gotten older. Hard to find one worth keeping that way .

 

[oldjeeplady]

Looking good Pete

:lpopcorn::lpopcorn: no other words needed

 

[Peanut Butter]

Looks really professional, Pete.