Build Thread 84 cj7 starting the process

[rr41mag]

Ah yes, installing the tub. That brings back memories

 

[72rtchallenger]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did the paint and the liner run you. I'm welding in new patches now and hope to hit it all with some por 15 and then liner under and inside my 5.

I purchased the raptor liner kit off ebay from seller tcpglobal and it was $109 and I used 2 kits so $218 for the liner,,the paint was bought from summit racing

SUM-SWSP310G 2K HS URETHANE PRIMER $59.95

2K HS HARDENER $26.95

SUM-SWBC517 BOMBER BLUE METALLIC $139.95 bought 2 so $279.90

SUM-SWBR585G WARM BASECOAT REDUCER 39.95

SUM-SWSC610G SUMMIT OVERALL CLEARCOAT $69.95

SUM-SWSH612Q MEDIUM HARDENER $24.95


this should be close less the shipping cost and of course regular supplies like sanding paper and other supplies,,I hope not to have to buy any more clearcoat but I want at least to more coats but I think I have enough unless I mess up

 

[72rtchallenger]

well its been awhile due to funds but starting to get the interior in

 

[Project86]

I'm liking what I see. The blue you picked is very similiar to the blue I'm using. Our jeeps will look eeriely similiar. Keep up the good work, I hope to post some preview pictures of some of my painted stuff. I have gotten a few parts back, tailgate, windshield frame, dash, etc. I'll post up later.

 

[72rtchallenger]

a little better picture

 

[butchman]

The restoration project looks very nice. I can see you are taking pains to be sure everything is coming together correctly. Good job.

Butchman

 

[72rtchallenger]

been slow going lately but got the dash in and all the wiring and a few little things not the greatest pictures but still working, still waiting on the new bumpers an nerf bars to arrive and the stainless overlay grill but still have alot to do , still need to finish under the hood so I can start the motor for the first time

 

[72rtchallenger]

oh and just to let everybody know , I have $7700 invested including the $2500 I paid for the jeep , of course not counting labor but thats not to bad so far and that includes parts I am waiting to be shipped in .

 

[mtnwhlr]

Looks very nice. I love new paint.

 

[72rtchallenger]

got the bumpers in and installed , got the nerf bars but haven't had time to install them yet but love the look its becoming

 

[72rtchallenger]

put in the seats and started the new engine for the first time , closer to road ready

 

[Petescj]

The Laredo seats are a nice touch.

 

[Renegade]

Man it looks great! I really like the color with all that chrome! Keep up the great work!

 

[72rtchallenger]

The Laredo seats are a nice touch.

thanks , yea the seats are original to the jeep , the drivers needs recovered maybe I will buy a set of the new covers when the price comes down

Man it looks great! I really like the color with all that chrome! Keep up the great work!

thanks , yea the color was better than I had excpected

 

[72rtchallenger]

well no new pictures but have been putting on new brake shoes and then found the rear wheel bearing needed replaced so waiting on some parts and then will get the rear back together,,then will do the front,,and have to get a few more small things such as radiator hoses and such,,have had it started big plus,,but untill bearings and brakes are done no driving,,this weekend going to the mopar nats in Columbus ohio , should be a relaxing weekend

 

[72rtchallenger]

haven't had much time of late to finish the jeep but have driven it some,,just need to finish my windshield for the big trips

 

[JBPage76]

WOW, its looking great!! Very helpful thread! Thanks!

 

[72rtchallenger]

well havent done much since the cold weather but starting on the doors for some rust repairs and then paint , have a new windshield to paint also and waiting on my new soft top from bestop , found it on sale with soft doors from truck addons Part Number 51603 in black denim for $680 shipped , seemed like a good deal so now I need to finish the windshield to get it installed but may take awhile as I want to fix my steel doors as well and paint all at once and there is a big rust hole behind one hinge and there is some spots on both doors were the upper frame around the window under the weather seal , will show progress pictures once I get started good

 

[Petescj]

I love the Cj , but I like the way the Challenger muscles its way into the pic.

 

[72rtchallenger]

I love the Cj , but I like the way the Challenger muscles its way into the pic.

yea the challenger didn't want to fill left out