1979 CJ 5 - Tods jeep resurrection

[TT Flier]

Ha!  I really do wish that.  After the new wheels/tires are on, I plan on getting the Jeep painted.  At least it will look presentable with the hood closed.

[M4wdFab]

Shocks and exhaust done.  Rear tail light connector fell apart while removing rotted plate mount LOL

[TT Flier]

Maybe it did live in a salt mine.

[M4wdFab]

brake system seemed fine but i noticed the MC was half empty-  filled with new fluid, and now it leaks out the back lol


need to investigate.

[M4wdFab]

new tail light lenses and plate mount ebayed

[TT Flier]

Cold air induction duct, new wiper arms, wiper pivot covers, and some other misc parts arriving mid week. Tires are supposed to ship out on the 8th.  Hopefully will be to Jared mid week too.

[M4wdFab]

had parts and finally an open bay to work tonight.


New tail lights mounted we got off a TJ at the yard saturday, new ebay lenses
New plate mount installed
switch knobs installed
petal pads installed
Heater blower motor hooked up and working

new brake master installed tuned into a cluster of every brake line i touched crumbled, so she a few brake lines and new hardware.  PITA but got everything bled and holding fluid good.


was looking though inspection items, and i think you will need a rear view mirror thats missing from the windsheild.  hmmmm. 

[TT Flier]

new brake master installed tuned into a cluster of every brake line i touched crumbled, so she a few brake lines and new hardware.  PITA but got everything bled and holding fluid good.

I would rather that they crumble now then when driving down the road.  Didn't I hear you say "no job is too big, no fee is too big"?? 

I will get a rearview mirror.  Any update on the seat placement?

[M4wdFab]

going to be 70 tomorrow!   did you get plates and a 10 day for this guy yet!  i think a test drive is needed.

[TT Flier]

Yes and yes.  I should have probably waited on getting the registration because the 10 day expired.  Will bring over this evening.

[mr.mindless]

My 10 day from Incomplete is shot too.

Scotty's is a ways from you. You friendly with that shop at your work driveway yet?

[M4wdFab]

not friendly, but matt had good luck with the dodge and yj.  Apparently flashing your delphi badge helps. 


bring the wiper arms over too Tod if you have them. 


Ill be in the shop at 6.  Have to deliver a motor in Greece after work. 

[TT Flier]

Sounds good.  I have the original wiper arms that I can bring.

[M4wdFab]

backordered wheels! bah!


need one more night and Tod is going to grab for now.


To do list:

swap copper line to oil gage
drill two holes in driver seat to bolt down without slider
weld in two additional nutserts for belts to make lap belts 6" longer.  (fat guys like me barely fit)

[TT Flier]

Mike, do you think the wheels on the Jeep now could be cleaned up and painted (or powder coated) black?  Finding new wheels is proving to be an impossible mission.