83 waggy build

[TexTJ209]

No clue.

[TxCruzr]

There is no way in hell I would use oilfield tubing. If it is brand new, it is worth more than bending into a cage and if its been down in the hole, then the inside could be pitted or washed out from the frac job. It would be worth more to sell to ranchers or whoever to use as fence/cattle guards/gates.

[TexTJ209]

There is no way in hell I would use oilfield tubing. If it is brand new, it is worth more than bending into a cage and if its been down in the hole, then the inside could be pitted or washed out from the frac job. It would be worth more to sell to ranchers or whoever to use as fence/cattle guards/gates.

I'd listen to him, he has a really nice Jeep.

[TxCruzr]

I'll remember that next time I see you driving around....I might accidently lose control and side swipe your pretty barbie hotwheels jeep

[95discovery]

yea i saw pics of that wag on pirate and ifsja, its a sweet rig. The oilfield stuff was used just for transport of oil, not in the hole so no worry about frac damage but either way I doubt ill be using it, ill probably just use 1.75x.120 hrew (thats strong enough right).

[TexTJ209]

I'll remember that next time I see you driving around....I might accidently lose control and side swipe your pretty barbie hotwheels jeep

Probably wouldn't be a great idea, I just sold it.

[95discovery]

an update on the progress so far:

motor mounts replaced
fixed oil leak (valve cover gasket)
straightened the body out
replaced back window
replaced windshield

so as of now it is driveable, went down to pick up some tube today but they were out of 1.75 x .120 and 2 x .120 so i guess ill wait on that.

things left to do:
shackle flip the rear with old springs (should net the same lift so hopefully it wont look weird)
put pass seat in
roll bar
tune the carb up
get inspected somewhere
get and install a new alt... hopefully a cs144 if i can find one, any leads?
put the elec fan in and wire it up
make new bumpers if i get the time and steel
roll bar, same thing with time and steel

ive decided im not gonna chop the roof just yet because its my only car to drive around, once i get enough money for a dd then ill chop it and put a cage in, the roll bar should be fine for now

[Sharpe]

How'd you end up straightening the body out? For the alternator, Gordons wants $40 for them, you might want to check out some yards while you're at home to see if you can get one cheaper. Or try ebay, thats where I've gotten mine.

[colman]

pics would be great

[95discovery]

used the diesel and a tow strap and slowly pulled until it was straight, or at least straight enough to get the windshield back. i didnt really expect it to work but amazingly enough it did. The back drivers side door still has a dent but i may try to get that out later

I got bored today and decided to build a rear bumper with a tire/hi-lift carrier. ill try to get some pics tomorrow

[95discovery]

heres some pics of the bumper, the jeep is blocked in the garage so no pics of the body/roof yet







yes, i know the pictures suck


still planning on making a mount for the hi-lift and a license plate holder

[TMatheaus]

does your spare spin like coopers, if so we can get two games goin on the wheel of drunkenness, but lookin good man

[Reckless]

The WHEEL OF DEATH!!!!

[95discovery]

anyone know of a junk yard that has any 1980+ wagonner/cherokees? I need an np208 and the driveshafts that go with it.

[colman]

moldonados off why 6 right at where welborne road hits it. they have a cherokee chief and 2 waggys lasst tim i checked, a year ago