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3-3-2013
She gives me grief about it sometimes but is usually pretty awesome about it and doing well, thank you.
We took the Jeep as a family to the store today, my 2 year old daughter loved it.
On the subject of buying parts and acquiring projects I have another one I'll be starting along with the V8 Jeep. My father in law has had a '64 Corvair 4 door in his garage since 1982 (the last time they drove it) and has given it to me to fix up. It is all original with 31,232 miles and in very nice condition for its age. Of course it doesn't currently run and the paint is looking pretty wore out but should be a fun project non the less. I mean I couldn't turn down a free project, well free to start with
Cool car of the week 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost. You can tell it isn't running in this picture because the hood ornament is hiding.
Also drove the heep to work on Friday and had to snap some pictures. I have another light coming for the roof rack, would have bet anything I had 4 but can't find it so had to order another.
So I must have fallen down at work today and bumped my head. i don't remember doing so but I did buy another project today so it must have happened. Just to good of a deal to pass up
It's not without issues but they are all cosmetic, thing drives and shifts great.
So between the two Jeeps, '64 Corvair and now '03 350Z I need to win the lottery so I don't have to work and I have time to work on my "projects"
Did drive the Jeep around today and I'm loving it, not much for going on the interstate but is a great deal of fun around town.
3-4-2013
The picture I posted above would be the one used if I was selling it on craigs list, because the following are some of the issues I will address.
Main problem is a previous hit in the front passenger side. New fender, bumper and headlights are needed. Also in this picture you really get an idea of how well or not well the flat black paint stuck to the carbon hood. Not 100% on my fix for this yet. You can also see my attempt to remove the flat black paint on the fender and buff the factory paint back to it's glory, not going to happen.
Next area of concern is in the hatch area. They cut up the factory carpet and put some junk stereo BS in it. This is already removed but has left me needing a floor, spare and carpet for this area.
Then just little things, needs a stereo, seat repair, antenna, door sills gone, taillight has small chip out of it, curb rash on the 20's which ride very rough and have me thinking I'll replace with 19's and the list of small things goes on and on But it was cheap and not that I have to make it showroom new, so I may just drive the wheels off it and/or autocross it or what ever.
Tires are also going to need replaced.
Stickers on the pillar that have left marks. The car will benefit from a serious detail to start with. just another project and the journey of fixing it up will be most of the fun.
OK, back on topic with the Jeep's. I received some parts today and I'm getting closer to putting the front axle in the white Jeep. This will be monumental for two reasons, first I will consider the white Jeep "done" and secondly I will have what I need to get the V8 Jeep project home. The Corvair will take the V8 Jeeps spot at work and the Z will just go where ever (it's a beater right now anyway
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Rokmen front upper control arms came in
Also received the Hi-Lift aluminum handle from Rokmen and although not necessary it is sweeeeet. Lastly the sunroof insert I had originally ordered for the GOBI rack came in. Looks very nice but not sure why I ordered it, just added weight at this point so stuck it under the spare bedroom bed.
Need to install my CB radio, Hi-Lift, BL/MML and Rokmen GTS oh and get the rock sliders worked out for the white Jeep also. So "almost done" maybe more of an accurate statement.
3-10-2013
One is still on the ground, will be changing next week The other has been getting me around town as i enjoy driving it.
Really to be honest I have spent the last few days spare moments working on the Z, until today that is.
Went over to a local Jeep club members shop to hang out and help in anyway I could as they put the Artec truss on my dana 30. very cool shop and some nice Jeeps on hand to check out, great day.
Here is the front axle mocked up and ready to start welding.
Some welding action, just makes for cool pictures. Thank you to the guys for all your help.
Cooling off
Back at the house ready to be cleaned up and painted. Then into the Jeep so i can put that front axle under the V8 Jeep and get it home.
Also Currie springs came in
