Monthly Archives: August 2001

Well, she is almost ready for the road. I have the leaf springs replaced, new front shocks installed, an almost straight tie-rod, and welded anti-sway bar connector. Just need to get the body aligned so everything fits together again. Then … Continue reading →

Ok, here’s the complete list of the repairs I have to make. Straighten frame (done) Replace front and rear leaf springs (working on it now) Replace front shocks Straighten Pittman-arm tie rod Repair (or replace) broken anti-sway bar connector Align … Continue reading →

I also got my center console installed. It’s lockable and has two cup holders! (Gotta have cup holders.) But I installed the CB inside of it so, wired the speaker in the dash (that wasn’t being used any more) to … Continue reading →

I found a truck bed mat at a local discount store for $20. (Blemished I think.) Anyway, I cut it up into pieces and viola! Custom floor mats!

Just before all this crap happened, I had the rollbar welded to new base plates. It’s bolted down but not painted yet. That’s the next thing on the list after I get her back into good mechanical order. Oh and … Continue reading →

Here’s the last little body problem. This wrinkle is on the driver’s side at the back of the door opening. This is the opposite side of the car from the impact. This shows the whole body has been twisted and … Continue reading →

If you look closely, you can see the gap between the hood and the body widen as it goes toward the passenger side. But compared to the grill I need to move it the wrong way and make the gap … Continue reading →

The whole front is shifted over. This picture shows both sides of the hood and how it matches up with the grill now. But here’s the problem, the hood seems to want the grill moved to the left, but the … Continue reading →

Pictures. Yes, I finally have pictures of the damage. It’s actually quite minimal looking. A beng shock, a dent in the fender, a bent bumper and a broken marker light. But that’s the obvious stuff. Read on…

Finally. I’ll be bringing the Jeep home tomorrow. She was finally put on the rack yesterday and according to one of the guys at the frame shop, she taught some of the people there how to curse. Apparently she was … Continue reading →