Re: Different Wisdom
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 6:59 am
So.... The toad plot thickens.
While researching body parts for my CJ5, I ended up buying this CJ7:
1983. Mostly good tub and frame. Much better than the 5. Includes excellent hood and grill, brand new fenders and brand new windshield. Mainly needs a motor, and I seem to have one in the CJ5. Also, the 7 has power disc brakes, power steering, automatic transmission and the legendary Dana 300 transfer case. I'm pleased. I'll need a radiator, fuel tank and power steering pump, but that's doable. May later put one of my Isuzu/ThermoKing diesels in the 5. (Like I need another project.)
Discovered in the process that I'm a CJ7 kind of guy. That extra 10" of length is in the cab, and that's just where I need it. That, plus the 83 and later CJ7 wider track, make this a more roadable Jeep. And who needs a top. It ain't cold today.
Got the replacement well pump installed, and we're loving it. I put a 24v outlet under the bus in a weather proof box. When we park at home base, I plug it in. Put a pressure tank/switch at well head. Will need to build those a home before frost.
Got my utility building moved from the old place, and today I coaxed it down from it's scary perch. Might get the new floor built next week. Then, it's winch and roller work to move the building from where it is to where it will need to be. It'll be just like building the pyramids, only different.
Glad to see that random rotation is still in play. I hate for things to change.
I won't even talk about what I'm trying to do the bus. Paint is still a high priority but so are bathroom and wood stove. We'll see what gets done first.
Best to all,
Jim
While researching body parts for my CJ5, I ended up buying this CJ7:
1983. Mostly good tub and frame. Much better than the 5. Includes excellent hood and grill, brand new fenders and brand new windshield. Mainly needs a motor, and I seem to have one in the CJ5. Also, the 7 has power disc brakes, power steering, automatic transmission and the legendary Dana 300 transfer case. I'm pleased. I'll need a radiator, fuel tank and power steering pump, but that's doable. May later put one of my Isuzu/ThermoKing diesels in the 5. (Like I need another project.)
Discovered in the process that I'm a CJ7 kind of guy. That extra 10" of length is in the cab, and that's just where I need it. That, plus the 83 and later CJ7 wider track, make this a more roadable Jeep. And who needs a top. It ain't cold today.
Got the replacement well pump installed, and we're loving it. I put a 24v outlet under the bus in a weather proof box. When we park at home base, I plug it in. Put a pressure tank/switch at well head. Will need to build those a home before frost.
Got my utility building moved from the old place, and today I coaxed it down from it's scary perch. Might get the new floor built next week. Then, it's winch and roller work to move the building from where it is to where it will need to be. It'll be just like building the pyramids, only different.
Glad to see that random rotation is still in play. I hate for things to change.
I won't even talk about what I'm trying to do the bus. Paint is still a high priority but so are bathroom and wood stove. We'll see what gets done first.
Best to all,
Jim