Front Range 4x4 Upcoming Trail Runs - Add a New Trail Run

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 21 to 25 of 25

Thread: Project Eileen

  1. #21
    Join Date
    May 2024
    Member
    #3114
    Last Online
    September 20th, 2024
    Location
    Lakewood CO
    Age
    32
    4x4
    1988 jeep Cherokee Laredo
    Posts
    22
    User Name
    The_XJ_Eileen
    Real Name
    Dustin
    Thanks Given
    17
    Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts

    Default Re: Project Eileen



    This week I focused hard on getting the front end put back together. I needed something I could take some pictures of and feel a sense of accomplishment. So I got the new KC fog lights installed and wired up and finished the fenders. I clearanced them a few weeks ago and had to replace the driver side as it has been badly damaged since I got the Jeep.
    I will post pictures of the switch panel I got for this Jeep next time as I'm still getting it fully installed. I am very excited about this part of the project and very happy with how it's coming together. So much to do still but this week I'm finish welding the rear axle again since I did it incorrectly and I will be buttoning up the odds and ends from the front end part of the project. Next weekend will have all my attention on the interior to wrap up the floor pans and hopefully get started on the bed liner on the rear hatch area. This is all taking so much longer then I'd like but I'm trying my best not to rush the jobs so I am happy with the product once it's on the road. Lots to learn and lots to do!!
            

  2. The Following 2 Members Say Thanks to The_XJ_Eileen For This Post:

    JGRubicon (August 19th, 2024),TjMike (August 21st, 2024)

  3. #22
    Join Date
    May 2024
    Member
    #3114
    Last Online
    September 20th, 2024
    Location
    Lakewood CO
    Age
    32
    4x4
    1988 jeep Cherokee Laredo
    Posts
    22
    User Name
    The_XJ_Eileen
    Real Name
    Dustin
    Thanks Given
    17
    Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts

    Default Re: Project Eileen



    Spent this weekend getting new battery terminals installed with a the new battery tray. This battery tray is from a local company called mountain vista fabrication.
    Got all new ends on the wires to make it all look neat as I could.
    Cleaned up some rust and sprayed it with a self etching primer. I'll go through with the POR-15 another time to kill off the rust but that'll do for now.

    Also pulled apart the rear axle again to reweld the axle perches. They're much more secure now and I'm not worried at all about them holding up to abuse and time. Of course I need to re assemble the axle and tie up some loose ends but this part is nearly complete.

    Also installed the new switch panel. This was super exciting to me finding something that uses a stock location makes a very clean look.

    Next week it's full steam ahead on the interior.
             

  4. The Following 2 Members Say Thanks to The_XJ_Eileen For This Post:

    Jim (August 22nd, 2024),TjMike (August 23rd, 2024)

  5. #23
    Join Date
    Mar 2022
    Member
    #2929
    Last Online
    3 Hours Ago
    Location
    Frederick
    4x4
    1981 Toyota Pickup, 1986 Toyota 4runner
    Posts
    182
    User Name
    a1gemmel
    Real Name
    Andrew
    Thanks Given
    67
    Thanked 148 Times in 81 Posts

    Default Re: Project Eileen



    Nice work! Project jobs aren't always glamorous but you'll never regret the time you spending painting and rust-proofing. Welds on the perches look great.

  6. The Following Member Says Thanks to a1gemmel For This Post:

    The_XJ_Eileen (August 22nd, 2024)

  7. #24
    Join Date
    May 2024
    Member
    #3114
    Last Online
    September 20th, 2024
    Location
    Lakewood CO
    Age
    32
    4x4
    1988 jeep Cherokee Laredo
    Posts
    22
    User Name
    The_XJ_Eileen
    Real Name
    Dustin
    Thanks Given
    17
    Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts

    Default Re: Project Eileen



    This weekend I was able to get 2 of the 3 floor pans welded in place. They are about 90% done I need to grind down the welds so they are more smooth and apply steel reinforced bodo on some of the rusty spots that can't be welded too and I don't have the skill set to fabricate lots of little patches. Of course I'll be doing POR-15 on all the rust I can find before I do the bondo extreme.
    Then I'll do seam sealer on all the new seams top and bottom before I finally throw down some fresh primer and a quick coat of paint then I'm doing sound deadener on the floor then lastly I'll install the new carpet. At some point in here probably after I lay down paint on the passenger area.
    I'm doing raptor liner in the rear hatch area lol this is all taking so long but I know I'll be so happy to have done this all the way I wanted the first time.
    This is about 1,000 tack welds and only a few fine beads where I was able to make it work.
    Also smoked my transmission wiring harness while welding but I think it's only for the reverse lights which never worked.
    Oh and I got a new tool box that I am very proud of. My tools were all stolen about 5 years ago by my childhood best friend. About $12,000 in snap on and matco tools were all lost.
    I've finally built up a new tool box and although the tools aren't snap on I am still extremely proud of myself for getting this box together again!
             

  8. #25
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Member
    #921
    Last Online
    2 Hours Ago
    Location
    Fort Collins
    4x4
    1990 Jeep Wrangler (YJ)
    Posts
    10,338
    User Name
    Jim
    Real Name
    Jim Williamson
    Thanks Given
    2,605
    Thanked 3,146 Times in 2,100 Posts

    Default Re: Project Eileen



    Good work - nice to see it coming along.

  9. The Following Member Says Thanks to Jim For This Post:

    The_XJ_Eileen (September 3rd, 2024)

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

Similar Threads

  1. PROJECT LJ
    By DHYDR8D in forum Build Threads
    Replies: 31
    Last Post: March 24th, 2014, 07:17 AM
  2. Next big project
    By RidgeRunner in forum Chat
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: May 26th, 2013, 07:42 AM
  3. Project TNT...
    By Stang5lgt in forum Build Threads
    Replies: 110
    Last Post: August 13th, 2012, 11:49 AM
  4. My in between project
    By Cr33p3r in forum Member Skills
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: March 17th, 2012, 02:42 AM
  5. My new project
    By KnuckleHead in forum General Topics
    Replies: 27
    Last Post: June 11th, 2011, 02:37 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
BACK TO TOP