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Discussion starter · #1 ·
So I started this project in March of 2011, and have been slowly picking away. Here is everything from the start until current.

Anyway, onto the photos.

Once i took ownership from my dad.

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The day i packed her away

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Current mileage
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And the Specs:

3.9 V-6
5 spd, 2wd
114K miles
Full interior, stereo, viper alarm
cleared headlights
K&N drop-in filter
Poly body mounts.


What I would like to do:

rebuilt 3.9 with some goodies,
new clutch
suicide doors, shaved handles
full air-ride
Matte black paint
18's
update the interior a little.

Some photos from my exploration into paint.

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And her current status:

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ready to come out
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fenderwells are for wimps
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everything i took out today
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Interior
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Reppin the stickers,
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Discussion starter · #4 ·
I haven't updated this in a while, here is how it's going.

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Using a screwdriver to remove unwanted rubber body molding.
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20 yr old pinstriping.
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Where I left off.
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Using this 3m plastic finger sanding wheel. It's awesome. Right down to bare metal like butter.
 
Discussion starter · #11 ·
Well yesterday wasn't as productive as i wanted, but we still got a lot done. The cam and crankshaft are in. Went to do the pistons and found out the oiling rings i had were the wrong size. Ended the day a bit early, but it gave me time to pull my intake manifold apart. and thankfully i did, as i found out my plenum gasket had **** the bed, and that was how oil was getting burned. I also played with the glass bead cabinet again and blasted my thermostat and water pump cover in prep for paint!



And i have changed my mind a bit more. My block is powdercoated, and its in good shape, so im gonna leave it black. The valve covers are gonna get a coat of black, with green fins, and the water pump cover and the oil pan are getting the green.

here are some pics, didn't get a lot.

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Discussion starter · #12 ·
I did things.

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You know its a worthwhile project when the frame still has the original coating on it and it cleans up real nice.
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I need to move this.
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Painted some stuff yesterday! Need to finish the valve covers.

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Discussion starter · #13 ·
Finished one valve cover, needs to be touched up a bit. what are peoples' opinions? the block and heads are gonna be black, and the headers and air cleaner will be chrome.

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And some other parts, new 180 thermostat, new belly pan gasket, and an injector rebuild kit.

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Discussion starter · #16 ·
Well, I was productive, but had to make some changes. The intake mod will not be happening, due to differences in casting vs the instructions. Mine has a cast wall down the middle, which will hinder my cutting. So instead, I rebuilt my injectors (terrifying and hoping i didn't break them) and painted the intake manifold.

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Old on top, new on bottom
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No idea where these went, so they didn't get put in.
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Old stuff
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painted manifold
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Put the manifold all back together.

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And got this.

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Discussion starter · #17 ·
So I got home from work and had this little suprise waiting for me!

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That was stupid fast turnaround! way to go MMW!

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Since I got stuff, I felt the need to work on the truck. rear suspension is now officially gone, but she needs all new brake lines, and i had to cut the parking brake line since it wouldnt let go :( Might just say f-this and do the grand cherokee rear disc setup...

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Discussion starter · #19 ·
Onto more stuff!
Well decided i wanted to bolt on some of the pretty stuff and gets some nice, non-iphone shots of the motor all together.

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Because angled photos are kewl...
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The billet dipstick handle all installed.

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