unclip03.JPG
778 hits | 38.12 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
remove the fenders and inners
(Posted in: front clip swap)

unclip08.JPG
779 hits | 40.62 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
remove the radiator support
(Posted in: front clip swap)

unclip10.JPG
711 hits | 37.02 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
install newer radiator support
(Posted in: front clip swap)

unclip11.JPG
766 hits | 38.72 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
install newer fenders/inners
(Posted in: front clip swap)

unclip15.JPG
842 hits | 40.6 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
i didnt have a newer front bumper so i opted to use the original style bumper
(Posted in: front clip swap)

unclip16.JPG
883 hits | 38.03 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
later i bought better front fenders from a '91 suburban
(Posted in: front clip swap)

unclip17.JPG
758 hits | 26.49 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
the body lines seemed to line up pretty good when it was said and done
(Posted in: front clip swap)

unclip19.JPG
762 hits | 40.71 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
i drove it quite awhile without a hood. finally i found a black one with hail damage for $20.
(Posted in: front clip swap)

unclip20.JPG
794 hits | 34.77 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
the worst part about my clip swap was the horrible job of cutting and installing the newer hinges. i didnt have the propper tools, so did a hack job with the primative tools i did have
(Posted in: front clip swap)

unclip21.JPG
886 hits | 40.97 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
newer style hood installed
(Posted in: front clip swap)

z-flywheel-gring.JPG
769 hits | 27.2 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
flywheel grind. when they look like this, its time to replace the flywheel.
(Posted in: carnage)

MVC-737S.JPG
714 hits | 36.08 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
too much power, not enough low gear
(Posted in: carnage)

MVC-736S.JPG
780 hits | 60.22 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
rear driveshaft after trying too hard
(Posted in: carnage)

MVC-738S.JPG
635 hits | 39.47 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
expensive paper wieghts.
(Posted in: carnage)

ORD-02.JPG
693 hits | 31.22 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
cracked/split rear bumper support/frame end.
(Posted in: carnage)

hood2.JPG
720 hits | 37.12 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
the infamous taco hood of the '70's. one reason to upgrade to a newer style.
(Posted in: carnage)

accuratetranny.01.JPG
664 hits | 25.09 KB | Posted: 1/31/08
broken crate transmission. i strongly discurage everyone to not buy crate transmissions made by Accurate transmission and sold by O'Rielly Automotive. they just plain suck.
(Posted in: carnage)

yoke02.JPG
852 hits | 42.14 KB | Posted: 9/5/08
destroyed 3 of 4 ears on the rear output yoke of my t-case while trying a gnarly hillclimb.
(Posted in: carnage)

MVC-513S.JPG
1115 hits | 40.92 KB | Posted: 11/15/08
broken rear drive shaft
(Posted in: carnage)

MVC-502S.JPG
1100 hits | 30.01 KB | Posted: 11/15/08
tire off the bead. second flat of that day
(Posted in: carnage)

MVC-490S.JPG
1165 hits | 54.59 KB | Posted: 11/15/08
rear bumper bolt pulls threw frame hole and digs into ground, causing the opposite side to crease my tailgate
(Posted in: carnage)

bumper03.jpg
540 hits | 39.73 KB | Posted: 2/1/08
this was the start of my first custom bumper. it was designed wrong and although very strong, it was too ineffective
(Posted in: Bumpers)

bumper09.jpg
587 hits | 32.29 KB | Posted: 2/1/08
final product of bumper #1. it soon was traded to my friend Capitalj for enough metal to rebuild a smaller version. he cut it shorter and made a rear bumper for his BroncoII
(Posted in: Bumpers)

jimbumper.jpg
528 hits | 36.25 KB | Posted: 2/1/08
taken meer minutes after being bolted to the truck..seems like it was about 2AM, in Midland, TX.
(Posted in: Bumpers)

MVC-664S.JPG
659 hits | 32.73 KB | Posted: 2/1/08
begining of the #2 bumper. this time i designed it to be as close to the front end as possible. it also angels up as it goes outward. you can see the sectioning cuts
(Posted in: Bumpers)

MVC-665S.JPG
569 hits | 25.68 KB | Posted: 2/1/08
another shot of the bumper. it was just tack welded together at this point.
(Posted in: Bumpers)

MVC-666S.JPG
492 hits | 30.91 KB | Posted: 2/1/08
the lower section on this side fell off while i was driving and i ran over the piece. the part was lost, and late reformed by Capitalj
(Posted in: Bumpers)

2004-1.JPG
542 hits | 39.63 KB | Posted: 2/1/08
this was my second stock style bumper. ultra ugly, but very legal

(Posted in: Bumpers)

bumper.jpg
590 hits | 34.43 KB | Posted: 2/1/08
final of #2. added reciever and 2 pull points
(Posted in: Bumpers)

rear.bumper02.jpg
684 hits | 37.28 KB | Posted: 2/22/10
cut the rear frame off. its was bent and cracked. i am planning to make my bumper fit snugger to the body.
(Posted in: Bumpers)

topcut.05-07a.JPG
666 hits | 41.81 KB | Posted: 2/7/08
step 1. remove rear glass
(Posted in: all about the top)

topcut.05-07b.JPG
651 hits | 39.62 KB | Posted: 2/7/08
i tried to save the rear piece so i could maybe use it to customize the front part
(Posted in: all about the top)

topcut.05-07c.JPG
628 hits | 43.35 KB | Posted: 2/7/08
made a line to cut the rear upper part off.
(Posted in: all about the top)

topcut.05-07f.JPG
576 hits | 25.33 KB | Posted: 2/7/08
thought i could graft the rear to the front, but the rear was skinnier
(Posted in: all about the top)

topcut.05-07i.JPG
596 hits | 35.88 KB | Posted: 2/7/08
this is whats left after i sectioned the scrap so it could be thrown into the dumpster
(Posted in: all about the top)

topcut.05-07j.JPG
677 hits | 28 KB | Posted: 2/7/08
my only wire is too the rear most cargo light. i still havent taped it
(Posted in: all about the top)

topcut.05-07h.JPG
611 hits | 44.48 KB | Posted: 2/7/08
pretty much what im left with, although i dont plan on using it for much longer. im ready to go full time canvas
(Posted in: all about the top)

topcut02c.JPG
587 hits | 71.32 KB | Posted: 5/27/08
cut the legs off, then mounted a hook hole to the top, to attatch a strap
(Posted in: all about the top)

topcut02.a.JPG
603 hits | 78.36 KB | Posted: 5/27/08
the start of my next move...the legs are too weak and when the truck flexes it is starting to crack them.
(Posted in: all about the top)

topcut02.e.JPG
780 hits | 74.48 KB | Posted: 5/27/08
the back now rides on the rollbar padding. the straps hold it snug, but not tight. it can now flex independantly from the body
(Posted in: all about the top)

blue.5-19-08b.jpg
661 hits | 57.27 KB | Posted: 5/27/08
its easier to remove by myself, flexes better and looks baja-ish
(Posted in: all about the top)

bumper.JPG
647 hits | 34.43 KB | Posted: 3/4/08
no grill
(Posted in: grill build)

grill01.JPG
569 hits | 36.37 KB | Posted: 3/4/08
main middle section and upper/lower perimeters
(Posted in: grill build)

grill03.JPG
581 hits | 40.41 KB | Posted: 3/4/08
test fit. had to drop drivers side main down 1/2"
(Posted in: grill build)

grill07.JPG
627 hits | 42.42 KB | Posted: 3/4/08
test with with all grill pieces. Capitalj pionting to my bashed fender area.
(Posted in: grill build)