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Old 04-26-2014, 07:59 PM
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Old 04-27-2014, 05:32 PM
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It's still going to be awhile... But you are first on the want-list!

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Crist,
I know it's been 5 months, but I'm still interested in that upholstery ;-) thinking about selling it yet?
Old 04-27-2014, 05:57 PM
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Undercarriage sand-blasted and POR'd:

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Old 04-27-2014, 06:00 PM
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Front-end removed, scrubbed, sanded, re-painted... Preparing for the grill:

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Old 04-27-2014, 06:03 PM
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Under-the-hood:

1) Old insulation removed
2) Exposed metal painted black
3) New fasteners & cable-clips
4) Plugs in any unused holes
5) NOS under-hood retractable lamp installed

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Old 04-27-2014, 06:41 PM
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1) Power-washed
2) Replaced all hose-clamps with stainless-steel clamps (many were rusty) with appropriate sizes (no long tails)
3) Replaced all wire-wraps
4) Removed, cleaned, sanded, painted front-cover-plate over radiator
5) New battery/tray/hold-downs, and terminal-covers
6) Wire-looms replaced/added (various sizes)
7) Rubber-caps put on exposed bolt-heads
8) New stickers applied

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Originally Posted by Crist Clapper
It's still going to be awhile... But you are first on the want-list!
Awesome, thanks!
That is one clean looking Waggy... Great work!
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Crist, have you been able to source gaskets/seals for the front door vent windows?
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That thing looks brand new
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Originally Posted by PabstPowered
Welcome to our small group, parts are very hard to find, I just picked up another set of tailights, mirrors, and a front clip for almost nothing, good luck with your build
You have a build thread for your lifted waggy?
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Originally Posted by letinsh
Crist, have you been able to source gaskets/seals for the front door vent windows?
I haven't re-installed the door-windows as yet. But I have purchased a "complete" set from the TeamCherokee folks that I plan on using when the time comes.

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Originally Posted by Crist Clapper

I haven't re-installed the door-windows as yet. But I have purchased a "complete" set from the TeamCherokee folks that I plan on using when the time comes.
http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/.../55024301.html

This is the one I'm looking for and isn't included in that kit (ignore the model year - it's the same for 87, I believe). I can't find it or the other side anywhere.
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Originally Posted by letinsh
http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/.../55024301.html

This is the one I'm looking for and isn't included in that kit (ignore the model year - it's the same for 87, I believe). I can't find it or the other side anywhere.
No NOS that I could find... Sorry.
Old 09-21-2014, 06:44 PM
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New wheels:

1) Refurbished/refinished rims
2) Gorilla lug-nuts (lifetime), extra-long to make more of an appearance
3) New center-caps
4) Chrome valve-stems
5) Turned the white-walls out








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Are you putting NOS fender flares on it?


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