Tony Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 threw in the towel on buying a mustang however i really like this forum and "tony's garage" wouldn't be complete without a random build from the man himself i hope you guys are cool with the lightweight build and trust and believe i already know it's not everyones cup of tea lol. but here it goes anyway. the project is just a simple ol jeep tj. 1998 4.0 auto with 116k miles i picked up for $3200. it needs allot of work. runs and drives like a beast. seriously perfect running condition. just looks like ass. plans: paint and body (same color) needs some rust repair etc. complete interior redo. 3" suspension lift new black soft top new wheels (already on it now) picked them up today. here she sits as of 3pm today lol this project i will def see through. i love the jeep man lol. its gonna be a blast this summer. thanks for looking fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Why would you want to ditch that pimpin seat upholstery? lol The wheels look good on it, I almost bought a lifted V8 Dakota for my DD a few years ago (thankfully I saw the light of how the MPG would kill me lol) that had those wheels and they almost pushed me over the edge to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I do love jeeps so im looking forward to this build man!! My dad has had like 7 or 8 wranglers from like 80 up to 95. they are so awesome when they're built up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 black carpet, dash, seats and whatever else needs done. the interior should look pretty badass when i get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Don't forget to throw in a couple buckets o' bass Tony! just playin with you. I think some fenders like these are in order also: http://www.purejeep.com/proddetail.php?prod=PJ4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member fiveohwblow Posted February 10, 2014 Supporting Member Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Oh and *coughls1swapcough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 you and your motor swap fetish lol. no bass...no buckets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 This theme or gtfoSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Don't forget to throw in a couple buckets o' bass Tony! just playin with you. I think some fenders like these are in order also: http://www.purejeep.com/proddetail.php?prod=PJ4000thought about the pocket style flairs. need to get the lift on it to see but yea...def wanna do some kind of flairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 thought about the pocket style flairs. need to get the lift on it to see but yea...def wanna do some kind of flairs Is Ohio have gay laws about how far your tires can stick out past the flairs? I personally like the clearanced tube flairs Dan posted, they can look killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Tony the Jeep looks good, underside looks very clean. This theme or gtfoSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk My friend was talkin about getting a Wrangler, if he does I'm going to dip it like that for him. would be badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 used to think i wanted a jeep until i bought one. granted it wasn't a wrangler, but a cherokee. hated every minute of it. good luck with the project tony. also to just throw this out there....extremeterrain.com is part of american muscle. i can't get any discounts for it but at least you'll know what kind of service you'll get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Is Ohio have gay laws about how far your tires can stick out past the flairs? I personally like the clearanced tube flairs Dan posted, they can look killer.not sure about the laws with the tire sticking out. i do know they have lift laws. not strictly enforced though. used to think i wanted a jeep until i bought one. granted it wasn't a wrangler, but a cherokee. hated every minute of it. good luck with the project tony. also to just throw this out there....extremeterrain.com is part of american muscle. i can't get any discounts for it but at least you'll know what kind of service you'll get.cool man i'll check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tony Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 lol NO !!!!!!!!!!! ordered a bunch of shit from qudratec thanks to @Steve-Oh for the recommendation. ordered corbeau front and rear seats. plus adapters. 4/34" pocket style buschwacker fender flares...like the red jeep posted ^ above. picked up a 3" lift kit lastnight from a guy i work with. he had them on his 2001 tj and swears they will work on mine. i'll get pics of everything as they come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@CJPP Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Didn't see this coming. Tony you are always part of the family so no worries man as long as its not a prius you're good lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Tony you are always part of the familythats how i feel. thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 started tearing the dash apart. wanna do something kinda rugged but clean...dunno yet lol still have more to remove obviuosly but its fn cold out lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange 94 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 this thread is useless without air suspension.A bagged jeep would be sick and piss sooooooo many people off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 there OJ now shadup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 this thread is useless without air suspension.A bagged jeep would be sick and piss sooooooo many people off!Jeep people are pretty laid back, I don't think he'd piss anyone off. I brought up air ride for my old XJ and many people thought it was a cool idea and directed me in the right direction.Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm feeling a few rigid industries light bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm feeling a few rigid industries light bars. Super expensive lol, but reallllly bright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yes, but worth it I got 4 little ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm feeling a few rigid industries light bars.a few lightbars? lol i've looked at a couple different ones. def on the list of things in the near future. love that one on the yota...that yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yea that's mine, it's just a n-fab light bar with 4 rigid duallys. Rigid has so many more mounting soulutions for jeeps the possibilitys are endless lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange 94 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Jeep people are pretty laid back, I don't think he'd piss anyone off. I brought up air ride for my old XJ and many people thought it was a cool idea and directed me in the right direction.Sent from SpaceReally?I don't think the jeep people here would have the same opinion.If i mentioned anything about something non off road orientated they'd chase me with fire and pitchforks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTurbo 98 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Welcome to the jeep family lol. You're going to have a lot of fun with that tony. Let me know next time you order from quadratec so you don't have to pay for shipping.btw 3200 is a great price for that jeep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Welcome to the jeep family lol. You're going to have a lot of fun with that tony. Let me know next time you order from quadratec so you don't have to pay for shipping.btw 3200 is a great price for that jeep!i'll be ordering more stuff from them for sure so heck yea that will be great man thanks. 2 days in a row i have driven the jeep and passed another jeep and both times the drives did the 2 finger peace/wave thingy lol. thought that was cool lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Dam kid you don't mess around! Didnt expect this but killer project and your off to a quick start. Love the seats and like dan Ill say 5.0 swap. A nice 347 under the hood lol Look forward to following this build as Ive always liked the wranglers.. Helped my buddy build one many years ago we actually dropped a new glass body on it instead of dealing with rust repair. Don't know how extensive the rust repair on yours is but its another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Dam kid you don't mess around! Didnt expect this but killer project and your off to a quick start. Love the seats and like dan Ill say 5.0 swap. A nice 347 under the hood lol Look forward to following this build as Ive always liked the wranglers.. Helped my buddy build one many years ago we actually dropped a new glass body on it instead of dealing with rust repair. Don't know how extensive the rust repair on yours is but its another option.hard to tell in the pic but where you see the spots along the rocker area and tailgate area is really the only rot. the rest is just surface rust. the guy that painted most of my cars including the mustang is doing the work. $1,800 for everything as long as i get it stripped down. i pan to redo all the black trim on it anyway so works out good lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 dyeing the dash from terrible faded tan to black....long process as i do several steps to get it perfect lol. i know...i know..its a jeep. hey...its who i am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member fiveohwblow Posted February 12, 2014 Supporting Member Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Are you using the spray from LRS or another product? it looks good. @tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Really?I don't think the jeep people here would have the same opinion.If i mentioned anything about something non off road orientated they'd chase me with fire and pitchforks. you can get the Grand Cherokee with air ride from the factory, how mad could they be lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 fed ex showed. got a couple parts in. quadratec is in PA so shit came quick lol. 4 3/4" bushwacker pocket flares....dam these look good! new black bestop. thought it was gonna just be the material but its the whole fn thing...frame and all lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 you don't mess around. can't believe how fast you move on a new project tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Tony has already bought more stuff for his Jeep than i think I bought my Mustang the first two years I owned it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Quad doesn't mess around! Glad all the stuff arrived promptly. Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Are you using the spray from LRS or another product? it looks good. @tonysorry man just noticed this message fiveoh. how i paint plastic....i have a big bucket full of TSP (trisodium phosphate) and as hot of water that i can stand. scrub it with scotchbrite. rinse very well. when they mold plastic it has an oil on it to keep it from sticking in the mold (what i've read anyway). then i scuff it with 240 grit. then i use a plastic adhesive spray. rustoleum plastic primer. at this point you can use several different paints. i like duplicolor vinyl/fabric paint. never had any issues and the sheen is perfect. looks like it was always black not painted. then i do a couple coats of satin or dull clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
