One Man's Junk is Another Man's Treasure!

**Savvy** · 05-28-2009, 09:14 PM

Well I found another treasure. I have this addiction that makes me want to build up Jeeps. I know its not my fault. I done quite a few CJ, YJ & TJ/LJ rebuilds and finally got a 07 X. I needed a JK to start building parts for but I didn't want to spring for a new one knowing that; one, I'm going to be ripping it apart and two, I'm going to be bashing it up wheeling!

The Jeep was $6500 and I estimate I'll spend $3-5K to get it wheelable. I'm looking forward to assembling the JK.

The Jeep arrive at my shop with front driver side damage. After surveying the damage I find I'll need the following:

Hood
Fender
Fender Flare
Radiator core support
Front Axle 4.10s($600)
Control Amrs
Grille
Inner Fender Wall
Front Bumper
Rear Tail light
Side and Front Marker Lamps

I already picked up used 4.10 D30 and Rubi wheels and suspension.

This is how it was delivered on Tuesday 5-25

Yesterday I dismantled the damaged Jeep. No damage to the crumple zones or subframe at all. The frame looks straight. I didn't realize/believe how paper thing the fender was. I don't believe rock sliders will support real hits if they are bolted to the rockers and fenders. I'm new to the JK world so beare with me as I learn alot!

The hardest part of this restoration will be the core support. Everything else looks easy.

**mattman8706** · 05-28-2009, 09:22 PM

cool that looks like a fun little build

Dukes69 · 05-28-2009, 09:46 PM

Not bad Gerald! I'm looking forward to the progress on this one!

bunkrdfool · 05-28-2009, 09:57 PM

subscribed!

b_c · 05-28-2009, 10:06 PM

nice...

b_c

**jeepwrangler97** · 05-28-2009, 10:11 PM

Subscribed

No_Return · 05-28-2009, 10:17 PM

Very Cool!

Does it have a Salvage Title or were you able to pick it up with Clean Paper. If so I HATE YOU!

I guess it doen't matter too much... You got a JK for what I just spent on the Down Payment on my Rubicon and I still plan to spend $2000 on my New Rubi in the next 6-12 months Not to mention all of those darn Payments.

**Savvy** · 05-28-2009, 11:57 PM

Salvage title.

Warlord2 · 05-29-2009, 05:13 AM

I cant wait to see how this turns out. If I had a decent garage I would be doing the exact same thing you are.
Keep us updated!!

Dr.Dirty · 05-29-2009, 05:50 AM

looks good gerald

Dr.Dirty · 05-29-2009, 05:51 AM

i have a great hook up for factory parts if your interested shoot me a pm onn MJR or JKOWNERS ill get you his info

**DBLJ** · 05-29-2009, 07:51 AM

If this turns out anything like yout TJ/LJ then I can't wait.

bigred33 · 05-29-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by provelogear

Salvage title.

How did that get a salvage title? That damage doesn't look nearly bad enough to cross 50% or so for the insurance to total it....???

HeVeMetL · 05-29-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigred33

How did that get a salvage title? That damage doesn't looke nearly bad enough to cross 50% or so for the insurance to total it....???

I'd have to agree. That Jeep does not look totaled.

Dr.Dirty · 05-29-2009, 09:26 AM

these are expensive to fix here was mine 4500 later its all fixed up

05-28-2009, 09:46 PM	#3
Dukes69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 240 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Not bad Gerald! I'm looking forward to the progress on this one! __________________ SAVE JOHNSON VALLEY!!! - CLICK HERE Rock-It Man Rockers My Jeep Rocks AIM: Dukes69 Ya Savvy?