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05-24-2008, 10:08 PM
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Location: Ocala, Florida
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"done, not finished"
looks great. hard work really paid off nice.
thanks for the inspiration, techniques, and ideas.
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1980 CJ-7 : 151GM : Stock : In process of restoration (always constant, and something to do.)
Project "Vote Utilitarian"
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05-24-2008, 11:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lake Havasu AZ
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I showed my 7 your finished project the other day. As we were rambling thru the desert this afternoon, 7 whispered, I want to be like the yellow jeep.
Hmmmmm, maybe it was a flashback, anyways, doesn't look like your 1st project, and doubt it's your last, it's in your blood.
Sweet lookin', knock afew back to celebrate.   
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80 CJ7 5.0 T176 D300 D30 AMC 20 York OBA
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05-24-2008, 11:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Missouri
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Wow, I've been watching this thread for a LONG time and man, that is one of the nicest restorations I've seen for a while. It's great to see it all together.
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05-25-2008, 08:35 AM
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Location: Claremont, NC
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Very, Very nice Dave. Now, kick it in 4low and run over some stuff.
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80 CJ5 in the process of a frame up resto
96% complete.
The little stuff will kill me.
On the back burner for college.
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05-25-2008, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Floridazed
"done, not finished"
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That's the truth!
Guys thanks for the nice words.
Did not get over Friday to pick up the windshield. It'll have to wait till Tuesday.
Got my grounds finished up and just got back with a new air filter.
Anyone running one of these?
This gives me a hair of clearance around the air filter.
Short of going to a 7" round I'm just not sure what to do.
Grounds:
Bat to frame.
Frame to motor, starter solenoid, tub.
Motor to Dizzy, intake, alternator, front clip.
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05-25-2008, 08:29 PM
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Go Wolfpack
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wake Forest, NC
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Dave, looks very nice.
As for the air filter issue, ever think about fabbing up, or possibly modding an aftermarket intake tube and putting the filter over on the side somewhere? Then you could run a big ol' cone filter.
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05-25-2008, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: athens
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3 questions
1 what was the total time for the rebuild
2 do you have the spec on your cage its sweet
3 if so will you share it i looked thur the post i could have looked over by mistake
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05-26-2008, 05:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jcooley7
1 what was the total time for the rebuild
2 do you have the spec on your cage its sweet
3 if so will you share it i looked thur the post i could have looked over by mistake
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1) 1 year 6 months to the minute.
2) it's a Kentrol kit with a custom overhead
3) you can find a full write up on the cage here:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/project-cage-450100/
3a) partial write up on the overhead here (I can't edit it to add the updates):
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f140/overhead-stereo-console-cj7-454583/
you can also go to my profile and click on "my posts" for more varied content on the build. I never started a specific build thread when I got into this.
So how's a bout a before & after:
With out my wallet:
After denying me my second Harley:
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05-26-2008, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lake Havasu AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
That's the truth!
Guys thanks for the nice words.
Did not get over Friday to pick up the windshield. It'll have to wait till Tuesday.
Got my grounds finished up and just got back with a new air filter.
Anyone running one of these?
This gives me a hair of clearance around the air filter.
Short of going to a 7" round I'm just not sure what to do.
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Found this on ebay for $30. I'm running the 4.2 stock intake, 1"adapter plate and a 89 astro tbi. No clearance issues. I have not seen this one on ebay lately but there are several higer dollar ones posted.
Made this little support, the tab came on the intake.
The filter is the k&n style. I put a piece of fiberglass from your house ac filter around it. It's dusty out here in the desert and I'll let that load up and just change it out. 
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05-26-2008, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Maryland
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Great idea with the remote air filter. It shouldn't take too much effort to fab one. I would cut the stock filter housing apart to use the base flange where it meets the carb, as that would be the most difficult part to fab.
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1986 CJ-7 Renegade Package, stock with original paint, no rust
1984 Scrambler, work in progress (fiberglass tub)
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05-27-2008, 09:26 AM
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Location: Washington State
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hey Fatman
only expirience I've had with that type of aircleaner was in high school, on my SBC in my '56 GMC pick-up.
one backfire, and it was nice disinigrated into my carb! 
Hoss
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05-27-2008, 02:04 PM
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Location: Raleigh, NC
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Nice look'n cold air Havasu.
Hoss, I was worried about that as well.
Last thing I need is an engine compartment fire
Found a 7" K&N assembly from Summit. It's on the way. We'll see how it works.
I'd like to find a replacement 7" round filter about 6" tall and just extent the threaded rod.
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05-27-2008, 08:56 PM
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Go Wolfpack
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wake Forest, NC
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Dave, who'd you have do the windshield?
Also, I'd recommend highly not to drive the Jeep at night without the windshield, unless you enjoy a little extra "bug juice".
Don't ask how I know or how big a bug I swallowed one night........
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05-27-2008, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Rogers, Arkansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
Nice look'n cold air Havasu.
Hoss, I was worried about that as well.
Last thing I need is an engine compartment fire
Found a 7" K&N assembly from Summit. It's on the way. We'll see how it works.
I'd like to find a replacement 7" round filter about 6" tall and just extent the threaded rod.
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Hey Dave, Finished product looks excellent. As for the filter I've been running one and haven't found any issues but I'm also running it on a 2100
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83 CJ7 AMC 360, nuttered & team rushed. Dana 44 rear geared & locked, Dana 30 front geared & locked Dana 300 T. Case 4" Tough Country Lift, 1" daystar body lift, 1/2" shackle 35x12.50x15 MT MTZ's on MT classic 2's, Besrk Bumpers, Genright Tube Fenders
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05-28-2008, 04:51 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pacfanweb
Dave, who'd you have do the windshield?
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Binswanger Glass (inside the beltline off Capitol Blvd)
$110.00 Installed - hell of a deal!
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