Tucson Wrenchathon - May 14 & 15

[fulsizjeep]

This is the beginning of the Phoebe Too resurrection. The donor Wagoneer is scheduled to be in Tucson this Friday. FnK will be headed down from CO on May 13 and back home on the 16th. We still need to get the wreck to Tucson from Queen Creek then get wrenches on both of them. Please post up if you have some time to help on the weekend of May 14 & 15. A more solid plan is formulating and will be posted here.

Thank You.

[Tad]

If we can't come up with trailer transport for P1 by May 6th I can just go up in the ChopTop and flat tow it back with my grab and go bar on the 7th.

[fulsizjeep]

Just got this from Casey:
> I'll get in touch with Tad and Bob (rstep) to do some ground work
> ahead of time. I was planning on getting Phoebe down here this week.
> I'm on my long weekend starting today. I'll drive up with the shop's
> trailer to bring her down. I don't think driving her down is the best
> idea since all the panels and glass might be under stress and could
> fail. I should be able to get her on the frame rack before the swap
> to check the frame and straighten if needed.


Thanks for any pre-planning and footwork y'all do there Tad. Much Appreciated. :thumbsup:

[Tad]

Oh yea, sounds better all the time.
I think I may be able to work an after work refreshment deal out with the Shelter for all that can help also.

[firecaptain13]

Here's some of the initial plans I've got...
Probably Saturday, I'll go up and get Phoebe from Queen Creek. Next week, I want to get her on the frame rack to check her out and see if any pulling or bending is needed. Both will then get parked next to each other for a good overall comparison and some prep work. Figure out what parts from each will stay or go
On the afternoon of the 13th, they will get put inside on their own lifts and maybe some initial disasembly (hood, fenders, etc...) so that when we come in on Saturday, things will start flying. I fully expect both bodies to be sitting on the their new frames by the end of Saturday the 14th. Should go pretty easily with two lifts side by side.

For those that want to join in, the shop is at 3530 S Dodge, near Dodge and Ajo, Johnny Macs is the name.
PM me for details, phone, etc..
There are several fast food places near by as well as a Circle K. We have a couple fridges and a microwave in the shop

[Tad]

Casey,
PM or call me if you want someone to ride shotgun on Saturday.

We've got other muscle here coming also in the form of Chris, another local FSJ'er, Em will help coordinate work site munchies and refreshments if she is in town that weekend.

[firecaptain13]

Sounds good. I'll be going up with Mom and her fiance this week to get Phoebe. It's his F-250 I'll be using to pull the trailer. It's a 24' tandem that is a little more than I want to drag with my Jeep.

[bigun]

Wishing I could make it down! :( Be sure to take lots of pics:thumbsup:

[pacman]

I'll be watching this with great anticipation! Post lots of pics!

[will e]

Is that mothers day weekend or anything? If not, I think I can make the trip.

[Tad]

Mothers Day is the 8th this year.

[fulsizjeep]

Just talked to the truck driver and he has been in touch with Casey. Delivery in Tucson this evening. Nice! :thumbsup:

...and it is at the Tucson shop right now. Thanks for the footwork and handling the money transaction Casey! :cool:

Now that we are here. I think it is safe to say, we will not do business again with the shipping company. There was a few times where mis-communication or no communication then at the last minute, the driver is expecting to pick up the Jeep. Some were not prepared for inop vehicle. I am just glad it is finally delivered.

[Tad]

That's great!

I can head over just about anytime this weekend and do some prelim work if needed.

[pacman]

Now that we are here. I think it is safe to say, we will not do business again with the shipping company. There was a few times where mis-communication or no communication then at the last minute, the driver is expecting to pick up the Jeep. Some were not prepared for inop vehicle. I am just glad it is finally delivered.




This is soooo true. Not sure what you had to pay, but their service was definitely lacking. And as nice as this driver was, he still was unprepared to load an inop vehicle. Luckily he was able to improvise and after about an hour we had it loaded.

[Jeepstress]

Ralph was able to fire Phoebe right up this morning to drive her out of the back yard for the trailer! What a good old girl! She wants to come home!! :thumbsup:


Thank you Casey, Ralph and Jenni!!!!

[fulsizjeep]

The friendships we have found with many forum members that we have met, road trails with, broke bread with, consumed beer & agave with, made big white man fires with and strategized the zombie apocalypse (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_apocalypse) with are humbling on most days. We appreciate you all. :thumbsup:

Go Phoebe! :fsj:

[will e]

much like Ruby has the 'heart' of WILL E, your truck will, under its skin, remain Phoebe.... :fsj:

[fulsizjeep]

If anyone down that way is looking for FSJ parts, we may have them. Give me a shout by PM and maybe we can bring with us. :cool:

[rstep]

Got Tads e-mail and met up with Casey Wed,I 'm in and ready. Got some help coming with me.I'll let Ron Know.Any we'll need let me know.Got planty of steel here if needed,and space for people.

[Tad]

Got Tads e-mail and met up with Casey Wed,I 'm in and ready. Got some help coming with me.I'll let Ron Know.Any we'll need let me know.Got planty of steel here if needed,and space for people.
Cool Bob.
Was there yesterday talking with Casey. He's hitting her with PB already, I'll probably make a few stops after work prior to the swap to remove, box and tag items for later.
Looks like we have a pretty large group:
F'n'K
Casey
Tad/Em
Bob
Ron
Chris/Shannon
Possibly will e
Heck, we do trail runs with less than that many.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s80/tadsal/Wagoneer/Phoebe/P2001.jpg

[fulsizjeep]

EXCELLENT! :thumbsup:

So - I was loading some FSJ parts in Jerry's Cherokee this morning so all we had to do was load it on the trailer once he rolled in. Made room in the parking area for him to flip a U. Now, we got a 727 & 228 headed to Ralph, a 258 manifold set going to Gwinn, 4 stock steel wheels and dog dish hub caps for Jerry and Flint got hit in the head with the hilift while letting the jack down on the last flat tire. It mashed the fabric of his hat into the skin. A moment of silence while he goes off to scream at the trees. :rolleyes: Keep laughing, it is good for me. :thumbsup:

[gwinn]

So much for generosity bringing good karma ;)

[will e]

Flint, you really need to keep your head away from jacks....

I am almost a certainty for showing up to help.


Anyone else coming down from Phoenix, we could probably car pool.

[fulsizjeep]

:lol: so right Mike!

can't see it that good but I got me a knot growin'
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/jackhead.jpg
aka JackHead :D

[CJ the noisemaker]

I'll be able to show on Sunday since I work Saturday.
Anybody going down then?

[gwinn]

Last year my face got in the path of the the jack handle and drove a tooth through just below my lower lip. That won't happen again, because that tooth is now gone.

[Tad]

got me a knot growin'
Don't water it.

I'm taking that Monday off, figure we might need to go tidy up some loose ends at Casey's shop so it doesn't look like a war zone.

[fulsizjeep]

Good Idea Tad. :thumbsup:

[fulsizjeep]

Ooh frakk Tom! That hurts just thinkin about it. I still have most my teeth. For now. ;)

[fulsizjeep]

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/phoebe_phoebetoo.jpg
Phoebe meets Phoebe Too in Tucson! :thumbsup:

[firecaptain13]

Uneventfull haul from Jenni and Ralphs to the shop. She's a little sluggish to go into gear tho. Drove her off the trailer and nosed up to the donor so she can get used to the smell of it:thumbsup:

[fulsizjeep]

Uneventfull haul from Jenni and Ralphs to the shop. She's a little sluggish to go into gear tho. Drove her off the trailer and nosed up to the donor so she can get used to the smell of it:thumbsup:wOOt!!!! :thumbsup:

[jsinajeep]

Hey jackhead:D , I will contact Ralph and Gwinn about there parts and Thanks for your help. I made it home tonight at 8:30

[gwinn]

Hey Jerry, Tight schedule here for a few weeks. If you have a dry place to park those manifolds, I promise I'll pick them up before May ends.

[jsinajeep]

Hey Jerry, Tight schedule here for a few weeks. If you have a dry place to park those manifolds, I promise I'll pick them up before May ends.

I will put them with my other junk:D and wait your call.

[fulsizjeep]

Casey was already at it yesterday! :thumbsup:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/caseyatwork.jpg

[CJ the noisemaker]

DARN IT CASEY WAIT UP!!! :thumbsup:

[Tad]

LOL,
CJ, Hurry up.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s80/tadsal/glassintact.jpg

P1 dash not tweaked, P1 dash bent and bent good.
We'll be swapping everything over.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s80/tadsal/interior01.jpg

[fulsizjeep]

We were hoping that glass would come out without breaking. :thumbsup:
FUBAR on the black dash. :( Hmmmm <scratching jack scar on head> That might help explain the busted up knee, lol.
I sorted through spare T400s yesterday. Got one here from the 76 Chief we sent to the crusher last year. I drove it on and off the trailer and around the house but not out on the road. We will bring that one and good used TC. The BJs order came in on Friday so we have new body mounts and more.

[Tad]

No issues on the side glass and the seals look good enough.
Sorting through my pile of hoods today to find the best one.

[fulsizjeep]

Hmmm,what's wrong with P2 hood? I don't remember any dents.

Looks like Casey got busy with the frame jig today. :thumbsup:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/onthejig.jpg

[Tad]

Hmmm,what's wrong with P2 hood?...
One of the hood hinge bolts was frozen and had to be cut.

[fulsizjeep]

Aahhh, that would do it. Got a good one here but the Subaru may look like the flying nun if we strapped it on top.

[will e]

You could always install the hood once you got it home...

What's the plans for paint?

[fulsizjeep]

Turns out Tad has a hood for us. Phoebe will be painted at Casey's shop. Well Tucson at least. Details have not been worked out yet. Yes, there will be some purple. ;) I hope the tranny we bring will get her home. Hers is very sick and slipping terrible. It probably got a virus from one of Ralph's junkers in his back yard. :p :D

[pacman]

Bummer about the hood.

Good progress being made!

[firecaptain13]

Both Phoebe and the donor will be in the shop with their own lifts by this afternoon. The real wrenching begins Saturday morning at 0800
Come on by to say hi, lend a hand
Johnny Macs Automotive Fixications, 3530 S Dodge, Tucson
my cell number is 520-400-7280. It's between Alvernon and Palo Verde north of Ajo
Casey

[Tad]

...The real wrenching begins Saturday morning at 0800...
Sweet, I get to sleep in a little for a change.

[Josh D]

Bummer and sorry I won't be able to lend a hand.:( Saturday is my baby's 8th birthday party.

[Tad]

Bob, Tad and Chris met up for a few beers.
Staging from my place to Casey's shop in the morning.

[CJ the noisemaker]

Too bad I couldn't make it :(

[fulsizjeep]

CJ - maybe next time huh?

We hooked up with Casey after we got in yesterday and looked over the Phoebe situation pretty good. After being in the great white north for the last 6 months, this desert heat is going to be interesting. We really appreciate everyone who can make it to the WOT. :thumbsup:

[rstep]

ANY last minute things needed? Loading up tools,PB blaster purple paint.Are we short any parts ? Sunday the girls are bringing over BBQ for lunch.

[fulsizjeep]

I'm sure there are parts we need that we don't even know about. It is a Jeep project after all. :p No worries - bring what you got Bob.

[CJ the noisemaker]

CJ - maybe next time huh?Yup. I'm at work having lunch reading and waiting for updates. Wish I was there.

[Tad]

I know nothing.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s80/tadsal/shelter.jpg

[Locked and Loaded]

I bet you guys deserved that.

[will e]

The body being taken off the frame:

http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/92f35a9a23894892820cdaebf0976173/assets/0e286bc22a8140e9be2305ab5f8404a4



Trying to get the tailgate open..





http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/92f35a9a23894892820cdaebf0976173/assets/4616d45284bd49298da93f29f1c5b340


The advantage of having lots of folks to help...

http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/92f35a9a23894892820cdaebf0976173/assets/61af5e04ec534ee9a2d62b0856585120





Here is a shot of the 'new' body just before going on the original frame...

http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/92f35a9a23894892820cdaebf0976173/assets/17d476095713432eaa3a8937d6bfcb22

[fulsizjeep]

I dunno... It was a whole lotta work in a brief time but Phoebe Too was indeed resurrected by a tribe of barbarians. Yes, torches and other implements of melted and cut steel have been engaged as well.

Starting her 401:
http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/?action=view&current=P5150159.mp4

Driving out of the shop:
http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/?action=view&current=P5150162.mp4


:thumbsup:

one happy Momma! :cool:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/P5150161.jpg

[jaber]

Woot, Woot...

Congrats....:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[fulsizjeep]

Many thanks to everyone who helped make this happen, especially Casey for hosting the wildest 20 hours of wrench throwing I have ever been a part of. :thumbsup:

I started listing names and my brain vapor locked... ...maybe later it will come to me with some help from Krista. You know who you are and we salute you. :alc:

[Tad]

I hope someone took a picture of the food the rstep girls brought in, that was some of the best pulled pork I have had in a long time.

[bigun]

Where is the video of Krista doing Snoopy's happy dance?

[Dr. Marneaus]

Thats so awesome to see everyone come together and make that happen!

[will e]

The pulled pork was some of the best ever!

Flint, where did it end up? Did ya get it started and moving under it's own power???

[Tad]

Thats so awesome to see everyone come together and make that happen!
I try and find words for it. Impressive isn't even close, spectacular doesn't really fit.

Crew List:
firecaptain13
fulsizjeep
Jeepstress
rstep
Tad
will e
Ron
Little Joe
christobel (found your login, check your email)
Shannon
blkwarrior (found your login, check your email too)

Support List:
Jenni
Emily
The rstep girls
Em

Bartendress:
Stacy

+ a handful of folks that just passed through the shop (seriously, how often do you do a body swap and get your Suburu fixed at the same time?).

I know I forgot at least one person, probably more.

[bigun]

+ a handful of folks that just passed through the shop (seriously, how often do you do a body swap and get your Suburu fixed at the same time?).

I know I forgot at least one person, probably more.
Now that's cool that the Subby got fixed same time. I know Flint was not to happy with it.

[will e]

Now that's cool that the Subby got fixed same time. I know Flint is still not happy with it.

Fixed it for ya.

He may be happy with the repair.. I don't think it is a favorite car...

[bigun]

Fixed it for ya.

He may be happy with the repair.. I don't think it is a favorite car...
I guess he needs to put a radio in the Eagle

[Shannon]

So glad to be a part of this!! Chris is having "technical difficulties" (with Tad over his shoulder...) but, should be on the board soon. Thanks to all who put up with my endless questions and eternal hovering. You taught me so much, can't wait to journey with you all.

[rstep]

What a weekend....Watching P2 drive out at 4:30 Sunday was great.Just have to figure out what to do with the Gallons of Plum Crazy paint.

[Jeepstress]

We're home! That's an 8.5 hour drive if interstate 40 is clear enough to pull 80 and 90 mph! We are so pooped and happy! We are falling into bed right now. Have to be up at 5 am. Ugh. I'll try to start uploading pix tomorrow at work.

I think we missed mentioning Ron.... He busted hiney with us all day saturday.

This was the most amazing, exhilarating and exhausting weekend ever! And the pulled pork was awesome!!!!


THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!

[will e]

Glad you made it home! I was tired after a 100 or so mile drive back to Phoenix. I can't imagine how exhausted you must have been after 3 days of wrenching and then that long drive.

I am happy to hear that p2 is running under her own power.. What are the thoughts on the tranny???

So what's the next plan? Paint and then grill/interior? Any shots of the Bob body work? It was fun helping but I learned a lot too. Watching the guys who know how to work metal is the best.

[rstep]

Glad you made it home.
Mike the tranny seems to be good.

[firecaptain13]

Next phase is paint/body. We might have to have a day long final assembly WOT when she goes totally back together

[fulsizjeep]

Fixed it for ya.

He may be happy with the repair.. I don't think it is a favorite car...What got fixed on the Subey was the alarm system. One of the mechanics there was very savvy with alarms and said he could fix it no problem. I said "can you just remove the alarm system?!" yes said "no problem" We are gonna eBay that thing to get some lost money out of that thing. I hate that car. Verified Hate. Not many things cause me that kind of feeling. I tolerate the car because... well I am fairly tolerant. :p In 1100 miles it leaked 6 qts of engine oil. The front seals are blown out. Again. And now needs brakes. Again. Oh Well - this is really just a car. Not anything near an FSJ.



OK - on with Jeep talk... :rolleyes:


I dunno about purple woodgrain. You gotta deal with Krista on that. :cool:

The word that is totally not adequate but keeps coming back around in my head is:
WOW!!!
and I said that several times today to Krista and she knew what I was talking about. OH heck yeah - the pulled pork was the best and addition of cole slaw was over the top! :thumbsup:
THANK YOU SO MUCH - EVERYONE!
This here connection goes beyond the cyber space and is real. :thumbsup:

[fulsizjeep]

Next phase is paint/body. We might have to have a day long final assembly WOT when she goes totally back togetherI like the sound of that. We want everyone to know we do not want to push the clock on this. It will take a couple days to catch my breath on what has already been done. My heart did double time when she started up yesterday, oh my. :cool:

[bigun]

Glad to hear you made it home!!

[fulsizjeep]

and another video:
http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/?action=view&current=P5150162.mp4

body going on original frame - amazing stuff you do not do in your back yard over a weekend. :cool:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/P5140150.jpg

[Locked and Loaded]

Even tho I couldn't make it. I'm proud to know you guys. Nice Job.

[fulsizjeep]

2D pictures do not do justice to the 3D damage - old body coming off
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/IMG_1474.jpg

[Tad]

I found my 9/16" socket in the washer this morning :thumbsup:

[Knuck]

I found my 9/16" socket in the washer this morning :thumbsup:

Bet that made some noise during the spin cycle. :D

[FSJ Guy]

You all did an awesome job! WOW!!

If I ever need auto work done in Tucson, I know where to go!

[Tad]

Tailgate video, that was funny as heck.

[Jeepstress]

Tailgate video, that was funny as heck.

The facial expressions in the pix are hysterical too! I should make them an animated gif to go along with the vid. Will start uploading when I get home. Too much work in the way today. :mad:

[will e]

OH MY I didn't catch the video.

Reposted:

http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/?action=view&current=P5150159.mp4#!oZZ4QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2F s232.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee184%2Fjubileejee ps%2FPhoebe%2520Too%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3 DP5150162.mp4


Krista I can't imagine how excited you must have been!

[Jeepstress]

Day 1 pix:

http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/

Day 2 pix:

http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%202/

The pix are all out of order. Stupid photobucket. I'm tired of messing with it tonight. Vids tomorrow. Too tired to deal with it tonight.

[Jeepstress]

My trunk monkeys! :thumbsup:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/phoebe_resurrection_day_1_45.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/phoebe_resurrection_day_1_46.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/phoebe_resurrection_day_1_47.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/phoebe_resurrection_day_1_48.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/phoebe_resurrection_day_1_49.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/phoebe_resurrection_day_1_50.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/phoebe_resurrection_day_1_51.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/phoebe_resurrection_day_1_52.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%201/phoebe_resurrection_day_1_53.jpg

[bigun]

Ok call me a barbarian I don't understand why they just didn't take a sawzall or a torch to that tailgate

[blkwarrior]

I must say that it has been a long time that I had gotten a little greasy with others that worked as hard and together as this bunch. if this happens again here, i'm in. Thank you you all for welcoming me into the fold.

[Jeepstress]

I must say that it has been a long time that I had gotten a little greasy with others that worked as hard and together as this bunch. if this happens again here, i'm in. Thank you you all for welcoming me into the fold.

Thank you so much for coming! It was great to meet you and I hope we'll see you again soon! :D

[fulsizjeep]

Ok call me a barbarian I don't understand why they just didn't take a sawzall or a torch to that tailgateThe way we did it was more fun - besides, there were parts to salvage inside the tailgate.

The barbarian melting of steel was saved for this...
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%202/phoebe_resurrection_day_2_24.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%202/phoebe_resurrection_day_2_56.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee184/jubileejeeps/Phoebe%20Too/Phoebe%20Resurrection%20Day%202/phoebe_resurrection_day_2_57.jpg

[fulsizjeep]

So glad to be a part of this!! Chris is having "technical difficulties" (with Tad over his shoulder...) but, should be on the board soon. Thanks to all who put up with my endless questions and eternal hovering. You taught me so much, can't wait to journey with you all.Great to meet you and Chris and super glad y'all were there for the fun Shannon! :thumbsup:

[Tad]

So glad to be a part of this!! Chris is having "technical difficulties" (with Tad over his shoulder...) but, should be on the board soon. Thanks to all who put up with my endless questions and eternal hovering. You taught me so much, can't wait to journey with you all.
We'll get that worked out with Chris's login.
I figure we take this weekend to regroup then get that stuff installed in your Chero.

Then....

I must say that it has been a long time that I had gotten a little greasy with others that worked as hard and together as this bunch. if this happens again here, i'm in. Thank you you all for welcoming me into the fold.

...we'll set up a time and go attack Martin's rig and get that running and driveable.

[fulsizjeep]

What about the bone?

[Tad]

What about the bone?
It's still on my camera.
Been slacking, just got the coffee cups cleaned this morning.

[fulsizjeep]

OK - That was the craziest thing I have seen come out of a FSJ body panel.

[blkwarrior]

Thanks Tad, I just got a deal on an intake manifold (unused EGR model) picked up yesterday. So we will wrench on Shannon's first.

[Sambo]

sry fellas but i happen to notice tad doesnt have a bald spot!
great reading,many laughs.and one helluva w.o.t.:eek: i think this ine has the record.
flint,krista y'all bringing P2 to las cruces in oct?

[Jeepstress]

flint,krista y'all bringing P2 to las cruces in oct?

She'd only come to get shown off in the parking lot of the KOA. I put enough dents in her in November to last a lifetime! I have Big Fugly that I don't mind denting tho. Maybe she'll come down one of these trips.

[Shannon]

I found my 9/16" socket in the washer this morning :thumbsup:

Of COURSE you did! :D

[Jeepstress]

Body swap vid:

http://youtu.be/NtD3-8EjqnE

[Tad]

Body swap vid:

http://youtu.be/NtD3-8EjqnE
Nice editing.
Someday we'll get you a G5 ;)

[Jeepstress]

Nice editing.
Someday we'll get you a G5 ;)

LOL! Not much editing going on. Just slapping them together and throwing them on the Tube!

[Jeepstress]

Tailgate vid:

http://youtu.be/0i0mvz0_fqY

[fulsizjeep]

Body swap vid:

http://youtu.be/NtD3-8EjqnE

SWEET! It shows the easier parts of the work. :cool:

[fulsizjeep]

Tailgate vid:

http://youtu.be/0i0mvz0_fqY

Dunno about the rest of you but this part got a sweat going for me. :cool:

[Shannon]

Body swap vid:

http://youtu.be/NtD3-8EjqnE
Nice!! Very cool to see this done in person!

[gwinn]

Now I really wish I would have made the time for this WOR. The knowledge gained from this experience would have been immense. I am amazed!!!!

[will e]

It was a great place to pick up on some knowledge.

I learned how to grind down rivits, replace with bolts and nuts and a little bit of welding.

I watched in amazement as Bob patched sections of body from one jeep to another.

I found out that even just one year apart the Jeeps changes more than you might imagine.

I took off my first dash cover. (Note: The only way to get this off is to take pretty much everything off the dash first...)

And the front clip really does come off/on pretty easy....

The tranny only has 3 flex plate bolts (the 727 has 4)

When dealing with a quadra-trac... let flint go it alone. He has some kinda special one-on-one relationship with getting them to mate to a transmission...

[fulsizjeep]

When dealing with a quadra-trac... let flint go it alone. He has some kinda special one-on-one relationship with getting them to mate to a transmission...LOL, purty much. :lol:

[Tad]

...When dealing with a quadra-trac... let flint go it alone. He has some kinda special one-on-one relationship with getting them to mate to a transmission...
I wont even disconnect the shifter on one.