The Puddle Jumper

89wrangler

89wrangler

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Location
Bostic,NC
disclamer...this is no mcutler build, not even close..:lol:
Specs: 84 2 door XJ, 2.5L(rebuilt according to PO), 4 speed, D30/35, 3.73 gears
Condition: Very Rough! Bought it back after selling it 2 years ago. When I picked it up this time it had no floor boards, no seats, no dash, no heater controls, no fuses, no relays. Did not run
Plans: started out as a no budget build. Just throw a few parts on it I had laying around with 31's and wheel it like I stole it. That lasted about a week:shaking:
New plans: 2x6 sliders, front bumper/winch, exo cage, flat belly skid, long arm front, 4 link rear with coil springs, 8.8 w/disc's, SYE, 3.5" lift, 33,s. This will still be a very low budget build, just a little more than I began with. I guess it would be considered another NC4x4 stimulus build.
Few people to thank so far:
Upnover - XJ / bumper/battery
1stgenxxx- 8.8
Spraypaintman-Tcase/SYE
Rodney Eppes - 33/12.5 tires
ramrock4x4- D30
Yager-link mounts/buckets(still need to get)
on with the pics
when I sold it the first time
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floor boards
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cut the back
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had some old XJ seats
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cut out the rusted rocker panels
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2x6 sliders
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99jeeper - wheels (pick up next week)
 
continued...
made some floor pans
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made seat mounts
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Added oil,temp,volt guages and toggle for high and low heat/defrost.
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bumper mount
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bumper mounted
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decided on a flat black paint scheme
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Started exo
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more..
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another update tomorrow. Hoping to test it at the DPG next weekend.
 
heck yea man....looking good. You got that 8.8 put in yet?
 
1stgenxxx said:
heck yea man....looking good. You got that 8.8 put in yet?
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nope. Have to locate a front flange for the dshaft. The one on the 8.8 shaft is not the same..go figure

upnover said:
Sorry Steve, I'll be happy to give your money back
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Do I get to keep the XJ :flipoff2:
Chip, does Leslie still have the grill and wiper motor vent/covers laying around?

Matt, I still need to work on my skills before I attempt the holes! :beer:
 
Using a JD squared Model 4 bender.

sanded Jeep
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New rattle can Rusto paint
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removed cage to weld and paint
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roof finished
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back of cage
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New "free" tires!
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8.8
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Is that one of the legendary upside down 8.8s?:flipoff2:
 
Why yes sir it is. Pretty rare huh!:lol:
 
Keep up the good work man!
 
exo is done for now until the next phase and all welded/painted. finshed front, rear and re-did the front bumper as well. pick up wheels tomorrow, Thursday mount tires, quick paint job on interior, and mount seats and weld diffs. Hopefully test drive this weekend.

rear exo
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Front bumper/stinger
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few updates
welded spiders
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tires and wheels
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the POS carter carb had to go. Installed a 2100 MC
adapter combo
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2100
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mounted
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Then figured computer had to go so I did a modified Nutter bypass.
opened up wiring mess
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removed all of this
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cleaned up
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carb linkage
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in need of hood scoop now! :lol:
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nice I see you ended up doing what I did! Let me know what you do for a scoop
 
Ramrock...moved down on the list, working on my YJ right now, will get back to it in a few weeks

jeepbub....those tires are old worn out goodyear M/T's that are grooved down to the cords!

99jeeper said:
nice I see you ended up doing what I did! Let me know what you do for a scoop
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Yea, carb seems to work good for one I had laying on the shelf. Had to advance the timing on it, but running pretty well. I threw togther a hood scoop. Still have to paint it. Not sure if I am going with it or something else yet :rolleyes:

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the scoop! :lol:
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yeah looks good, I still need to build a scoop and I need new engine mounts, but been working on my blue one. My buddies and I might be heading to Uwharrie on the 16th.
 
used 1 3/4 on the main bars, 1 1/2 on the supports.
 
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