Misc. Starting my build and have questions.

[timemachine]

Thanks for all the great info!

Starting build on 83 Laredo CJ7 . Be mostly street and some beach driving. Summertime only.

Looking at OME YJ conversion lift. Seems to be best fit. Will be running 33’S. Will drivetrain be fine stock?
Looking for suggestions on tub and wheelwell undercoating?? Considering Raptor Liner.
Suggestions on interior coating? Want to be able to hose out.
While I have body off suggestions on steering upgrades??

Someone removed all emissions stuff but don’t see a nutter mod. Will be doing body and frame this winter and engine next.

 

[KRUPP]

Welcome to the site. Bunch of good guys here who are very helpful.

Before anyone can help, there will be questions about what we’re starting with.

The CJ’s current state is needed before any recommendations can be responsibly given.
-Stock drivetrain?
-Stock suspension?
-Rust/damage/repairs made anywhere?
-Any mods made by previous owners?
-Pictures are valuable.

If this will be a long term project, you might ask the Admin, “CJ”, to roll this thread over to the “Builds” threads, where it’ll get more focus.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[CJ]

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If this will be a long term project, you might ask the Admin, “CJ”, to roll this thread over to the “Builds” threads, where it’ll get more focus.

I monitor all posts so if a build is started that will happen...

 

[timemachine]

Completely stock, no rust, no damage, and other than emissions all disconnected all original.

 

[CJ27]

Wow. A 40 something year old Jeep with no rust and no damage. There can't be a lot of those around. You must have used a timemachine to bring that here. It sounds like a great Jeep platform to build what you want.

Since you mentioned wanting to be able to hose it out, I'm guessing you want to be able to use it like the rugged 4x4 it was intended to be. In my opinion the Raptor Liner products I tested seemed a little frail to be used for areas where you might expect frequent or heavy contact like floor panels, fenders, bumpers, or anything else that will actually get heavy use contact. For example, You wouldn't want to slide a tool box around on it. I would consider Raptor Liner more of a textured appearance product rather than a heavy duty coating.

 

[Belizean]

My only problem with the liners is, if you are putting it on a new vehicle great. But if you have any kind of imperfections in the paint, ( old vehicle ) eventually you could have corrosion building up under it. I remember years ago people putting it in and later finding a lot of rust under it.