Build Thread The Cheat - Neglected '84 CJ7 Overhaul

[CJbyALEX]

Here's the Flickr Album for the Build.

aJohnston-84CJ7-Build-140603-0001.jpg by alexanderJohnston86, on Flickr

Purchased June 2, 2014 in Blountville, TN for $2400.

Unknown CJ (Salvaged Title marked as 1971 R64)
Body: 1984 CJ7
Engine: 1971 258i6
Transmission : Chrysler TF 999 (Automatic)
Transfer Case : Dana 300

aJohnston-84CJ7-Build-140602-0012.jpg by alexanderJohnston86, on Flickr

Sitting in Church on June 1 I got a text from a friend that knows I have been looking for a project PRE-Chrysler Jeep. He had one come up on his FB feed and sent me a screenshot. I met the guy the next day and bought it. It's in rough shape. All kinds of rust (except frame), a cobbled together 1971 engine, the biggest electrical rats nest I've ever seen, and nothing works the way it should. Perfect! I want to be forced into every nook and cranny so I can learn the thing anyway. Now I won't be able to skip anything. Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but it's MY project. Here's the photos from the start.




Goals:

• Refurb! Don't Replace! (When Possible)
• Make it "Indestructible"
• Make it Unique

This thread will be my "journal" for the rebuild. Your comments are welcome and your help is necessary. Thanks for dropping in!