I think he should keep it for a while... I might need a push at some point.
05' JMT's Twin Teenager's Rubicon Build
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I think he should keep it for a while... I might need a push at some point.
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Day 02: The twins are still trying to decide which Jeep they want. I have a fair process they both agreed to. They want to dig in and see how much work this really is!
Today Joshua and I got to work early. We finished the other 2 O2 sensors. We removed and cleaned the injectors. Had trouble with the seals on the rail side and had to go buy some more at the store. All good now. Cleaned the battery terminals. Cleaned the IAC and the TB. Cranked it up. All codes are gone. Scanned with OBD II and InDoc App and everything is firing perfect. She’s humming and happy!
Added new struts for the hardtop. Removed crappy gas tank bezel cover and OEM Bezel, cleaned, adhesion promoter, paint. Looks brand new. Pulled out the buffing wheel and floated some of the clear on the doors, especially where the white scratches were at the top of the door and near the hinges where they take a beating. Most every scratch is coming out! Removed the spare till we can correct the sagging tailgate. It was a good day. Progress is a good summary!
Today Joshua and I got to work early. We finished the other 2 O2 sensors. We removed and cleaned the injectors. Had trouble with the seals on the rail side and had to go buy some more at the store. All good now. Cleaned the battery terminals. Cleaned the IAC and the TB. Cranked it up. All codes are gone. Scanned with OBD II and InDoc App and everything is firing perfect. She’s humming and happy!
Added new struts for the hardtop. Removed crappy gas tank bezel cover and OEM Bezel, cleaned, adhesion promoter, paint. Looks brand new. Pulled out the buffing wheel and floated some of the clear on the doors, especially where the white scratches were at the top of the door and near the hinges where they take a beating. Most every scratch is coming out! Removed the spare till we can correct the sagging tailgate. It was a good day. Progress is a good summary!
Now we have 3 Jeeps being built by 16 years olds! tell them congrats from the forum kid.
What rockers guards are those?
What rockers guards are those?
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I want to figure out what sliders those are, but I’ve been in a panic to get it safe on the road! I’ll definitely get back. They are tub mounted but not ww2ww. They are kind of interesting since the step looks sorta like Savvy’s from 10 feet away. They’ll be cleaned, sanded, painted and mounted again!
I will definitely tell them! Thanks. I’ll see if I can get them on the forum, but I’m afraid they won’t bc they have me. 🤨
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Day 02 cont…: They had time to look over the Rubicon and consider which rig they want. I wrote them a detailed letter explaining the pros and cons of the Sport vs Rubicon and their financial and ethical responsibilities in the restoration and build process of the Rubicon. I had them both write on a piece of paper which one they wanted. If they both wanted the same one I had a complex of coin tosses to decide. Here’s the result:
So, it’s over, and I think they are both relieved. Having something of your own makes it more enjoyable. You can make plans and start working on them. After they wouldn’t shut up for like an hour. I finally was like, “I gotta go to bed.” 🤣
So, it’s over, and I think they are both relieved. Having something of your own makes it more enjoyable. You can make plans and start working on them. After they wouldn’t shut up for like an hour. I finally was like, “I gotta go to bed.” 🤣
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Actually 4 jeeps been built by 16 year olds…
Congrats on the new jeep!
Well that made life a whole lot easier. I think you got a real good deal on the blue Rubicon. I don’t know the full extent of the rust but even if you had to swap the frame I think you would still come out ahead.
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Thanks! Hopefully we’ll make it to the W side of WA to run some trails. I’ve been wanting to come over from the E side.
UKTJ
TJ Addict
Hmm, so one wants the "W", that must be the white Sport. But the other wants the "R", which must be the red one. So, that must mean you get the rusty blue one with all the "opportunity"?!?
Joking aside, watching with interest from the other side of the pond.
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For those who hated the front monster log looking bumper. For those who need a reminder.
I sourced this for $25.
I sourced this for $25.
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Day 03: Interesting development has occurred. Once they got their OWN Jeep their interest level sky-rocketed.
I don’t need anyone to remind me how much a PITA it is to work on TJ doors. K (sons initial) and I got started changing the door paddles. Something was also wrong with the mechanism on the passenger side. There was rust at the bottom of both doors. We’re doing what we can to salvage them. Removing the rust was a PITA. When it’s in the seam @Mike_H said you can’t get it all. That proved to be true. I got all I could and primed it with self-etch to slow it down. I’ll return to it later when we get some color match. I also removed the rust from the hinge and door pin, prepped and primed. I got so involved I forgot I had a class to teach and completely missed. Sorry students! 🤣 By the end of the door work the locking mechanisms are perfect, the paddles are brand new, and the rust is at bay for now. We’ll keep an eye out for half or full doors and if something shapes up we’ll buy them and turn these.
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I don’t need anyone to remind me how much a PITA it is to work on TJ doors. K (sons initial) and I got started changing the door paddles. Something was also wrong with the mechanism on the passenger side. There was rust at the bottom of both doors. We’re doing what we can to salvage them. Removing the rust was a PITA. When it’s in the seam @Mike_H said you can’t get it all. That proved to be true. I got all I could and primed it with self-etch to slow it down. I’ll return to it later when we get some color match. I also removed the rust from the hinge and door pin, prepped and primed. I got so involved I forgot I had a class to teach and completely missed. Sorry students! 🤣 By the end of the door work the locking mechanisms are perfect, the paddles are brand new, and the rust is at bay for now. We’ll keep an eye out for half or full doors and if something shapes up we’ll buy them and turn these.
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Damn doors. I now have a PhD in TJ doors! 🤣 That stupid pin that holds the rod to the door paddle with that mega thin washer and the tiny pin you have to push through the tiny hole. It’s a big PITA. The Alligator clips are just as bad. You have to put them in through the top. If you can do it without removing the glass you get bonus points. I also have a degree in why everyone’s door panels split above the interior latch. They can’t get them back on so the bend them till they break. I’ve done 6 different doors now and I’ve got this down pat. My interior panels are not broke. The few, the proud!
Have you tried a rust converter?
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It’s in the plans. I just sprayed the self etch as a temporary cover till I can get the converter/reformer on hand. I may be doing this for awhile till I get all the tub pieces we want to paint. These include front fenders, rear corner panel, doors, door hinges, tailgate hinges. I am thinking we will have all this painted professionally except the doors due to questionable condition.Have you tried a rust converter?
Thanks so much for the link!