Hutch's 1985 CJ7 Frame Off Rebuild - Page 11

cjhasacj · 09-20-2009, 10:47 AM

Any new progress? Can't wait to see it all together!

justjeeps · 09-20-2009, 08:34 PM

That is one sharp looking CJ. What is your plan for it?

**cshutchinson** · 09-20-2009, 10:22 PM

The brakes are done, the rear driveshaft has been installed. All that is remaining is the following:

1. install front drive shaft
2. fluids for front and rear diffs
3. misc fluids

So, it will be driven this week. The end of a 34+ month project. I will be happy to see it end.

**pstack3315** · 09-20-2009, 10:56 PM

is all I have to say. awesome shop as well

**cshutchinson** · 09-21-2009, 11:24 AM

Just drove it for the first time down the driveway and back a few times (1500 feet each way). Everything is good... make that great. Now I need to go get the tags today and take my wife for a spin. What a long time coming 34 months plus! Geezuz that 383 is strong!

Let me add, that you guys made this all possible. I was a jeep idiot three years ago. Thanks for all the help, assistance and advice. Will post some 'outside' pics on Tuesday.

Full Tank · 09-21-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cshutchinson

Geezuz that 383 is strong!

I'll just bet it is. Don't be trying to do any wheelies till it's broken in though.

Great build Hutch, enjoy.

FT

**cshutchinson** · 09-23-2009, 02:16 PM

Here is one picture, right after this the bottom fell out and it started pouring rain. More pictures later. It is officially done now. I still have to run the air lines for the ARB lockers, but that is a Sunday afternoon project.

**bmyohn** · 09-23-2009, 02:57 PM

your thread has been an absolute inspiration to me. ive been looking to pick up a CJ-7 and start a restoration on one. i think ive found a good candidate, i just wish i could do half as good a job as you did with your jeep. lots of great ideas in this thread. i will being PMing you with questions once i start my build if ya dont mind lol

great job
-Brendan

daltonw · 09-23-2009, 03:02 PM

darn good job.It's all worth the sweat and bloody knuckles and empty pockets when you're done!! I don't regret any of my jeep resto

cjhasacj · 09-23-2009, 04:48 PM

B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!!!

Stan99 · 09-23-2009, 05:19 PM

Loks great Hutch!!!

So you picked yours up in Novermber or so 3 years ago? Thats when I got mine and I hope to be driving it soon. I just herd it fire up for the first time last night in 34 months!

SKT · 09-23-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cshutchinson

Here is one picture

Wow...this is an amazing build-up!!!!

Thanks for sharing!!!

vtgrand · 09-23-2009, 06:49 PM

thumps up for doing a proper rebuild. from the frame up is where it's at

**cshutchinson** · 09-23-2009, 08:01 PM

Thanks everyone, this has been one of the most rewarding projects of my life. I have never put so much time into anything. At some points I thought I would never finish. The skills I acquired are invaluable.

**cshutchinson** · 09-23-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan99

Loks great Hutch!!!

So you picked yours up in Novermber or so 3 years ago? Thats when I got mine and I hope to be driving it soon. I just herd it fire up for the first time last night in 34 months!

Looks like we are on the same schedule! It sure was nice to hear it run again.

09-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#152
justjeeps Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlean, VA Posts: 187 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	That is one sharp looking CJ. What is your plan for it?

09-23-2009, 06:49 PM	#163
vtgrand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New England Posts: 29 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	thumps up for doing a proper rebuild. from the frame up is where it's at