So whos got really good before and after pics?

[FSJDreamin]

With all these recent 'post your pics' threads, I've been seeing a lot of sweet looking FSJs. I'm just wondering, out of all of those, what they started out like. Has yours always been clean and you've just maintained it well for the last 20 years? Did it just need some TLC to get it into DD shape? Did it start out as a total POS?

If you don't have photos, you can just paint a mental before picture. I know with mine, and I'll post pics this weekend, it wasn't junk, but wasn't exactly a trailer queen either. I'm still in the process on it and would like to see some photos of other efforts for inspiration.

[Jeepstress]

Before

http://mesaverde2006.org/krista/phoebe_jan2001.jpg

After

http://mesaverde2006.org/krista/0603phoebelift.jpg

[ February 01, 2006, 03:37 PM: Message edited by: Jeepstress ]

[River Beast]

1997
http://riverbeast.home.mchsi.com/begin_files/image002.jpg

2005

http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Riverbeast/87313.jpg

[ February 01, 2006, 03:12 PM: Message edited by: River Beast ]

[J10Mike]

Before:
http://12.29.16.230/mmimages/stockjeep/J10before4.jpg
After:
http://12.29.16.230/mmimages/Offroad/offroad3.jpg

[MrFurious]

Creative use of brown truckbed liner there Mike. Notice how he even went so far as to do the tires, windows and rollbar? It's all in the details! :D

[bigun]

Hmm I don't think this what you are asking for , but hey any chance to show off LOL. What I started with
http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Users/bigun/jeep%20build%20pics%20003%20Small.jpg

What I ended up with!!!!
http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Users/bigun/th_100_0936b.jpg

:D :D :D

[ February 01, 2006, 03:51 PM: Message edited by: bigun ]

[97dakota]

last spring. http://www.moparpages.com/photopost/data/500/832GW_006-med.jpg this fall http://www.moparpages.com/photopost/data/500/832fishtank_003-med.jpg

[97dakota]

http://www.moparpages.com/photopost/data/500/832Scan0009-med.jpg

http://www.moparpages.com/photopost/data/500/832JEEP-med.jpg

[Frank in Norway]

http://www.fullsizejeep.com/1024/pics/gallery/001%20As%20I%20Bought%20It.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeep.com/1024/pics/gallery/201%20in%20wood1.jpg

[Dmntxn77]

Before...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/dmntxn77/012_9.jpg

After... But not current...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/dmntxn77/64398682885_3300_1.jpg

[Hud]

Awsome trucks, you all deserve props! Really great trucks, guys. Mine should be posted within the year!

[viscacha]

http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/j20120-1.jpg

http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/100_3011-1.jpg

[Ghinmi]

August 2004
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/727000-727999/727760_7_full.jpg

October 2005
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/727000-727999/727760_158_full.jpg

[FSJDreamin]

Interesting that we have only one Grand Wagoneer so far, and it's now a "plow truck". :D

I gotta get busy on mine!

[justin'sbig7]

hey 97 dakota, i think i saw your j truck featured in an issue of fsj mag, was it you? NICE RIGS!

[Randall]

Before

http://community.webshots.com/photo/2692600640041893098TJfQmD

After
http://community.webshots.com/photo/2623346340041893098FOiJLb

[97dakota]

yep thats mine. Thanks for the comments! its a 1975 they said it was a 81.

[baybilly]

very nice rigs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant wait to i finish my rust bucket now.

[Crazy_Jeepman]

http://www.crazy-jeepman.com/images/86J10.JPG

http://www.crazy-jeepman.com/images/J10Tall5.JPG

Its Getting there! :D

I don't think I will have to park on the curb to make it look taller anymore! tongue.gif

[ February 01, 2006, 06:31 PM: Message edited by: Crazy_Jeepman ]

[Dude23455]

before:

http://cullen.ownijbgc.net/beforejeep.jpg

after:

http://cullen.ownijbgc.net/jeep-side.jpg

[79_Limited]

Before about three years ago.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b247/yumyum1667/Jeeplabor2-.jpg

Recently with new paint. It is getting there. Still a lot more to do.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b247/yumyum1667/NewPaint25.jpg

[4x4n In A Cherokee In Colorado]

before:
http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/getimg.php?image=1974-1983-Cherokees/primer0040.jpg

After:I have added some bumpers but this is close.
http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/getimg.php?image=1974-1983-Cherokees/done0001.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/getimg.php?image=1974-1983-Cherokees/done0002.jpg

Carey

[River Beast]

GREAT to see you Carey.. been a while.... :D

I LOVE THAT CHERO!!!!! :D

[J10Joe]

geez......
these pics make me want to give up.....
no, i have a better idea.....

i'll get a loan!

ya'll are true experts, those trucks are amazing
i wish i had some after pics, all i have are before :rolleyes:

[J10Mike]

Originally posted by MrFurious:
Creative use of brown truckbed liner there Mike. Notice how he even went so far as to do the tires, windows and rollbar? It's all in the details! :D Thanks Jim. Actually, it's that spray on mud that's become really popular as of late. I had a lot of fun that day.

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Originally posted by J10Mike:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by MrFurious:
Creative use of brown truckbed liner there Mike. Notice how he even went so far as to do the tires, windows and rollbar? It's all in the details! :D Thanks Jim. Actually, it's that spray on mud that's become really popular as of late. I had a lot of fun that day.</font>[/QUOTE]ROTFLMAO!!!! I knew thats what it was! over a week ago tongue.gif Otherside is all clean and waxed isn't it!!! :D

[J10Mike]

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by J10Mike:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by MrFurious:
Creative use of brown truckbed liner there Mike. Notice how he even went so far as to do the tires, windows and rollbar? It's all in the details! :D Thanks Jim. Actually, it's that spray on mud that's become really popular as of late. I had a lot of fun that day.</font>[/QUOTE]ROTFLMAO!!!! I knew thats what it was! over a week ago tongue.gif Otherside is all clean and waxed isn't it!!! :D </font>[/QUOTE]OH...no sir. I did both sides just in case you were snooping around with a camera.

[4x4n In A Cherokee In Colorado]

Originally posted by River Beast:
GREAT to see you Carey.. been a while.... :D

I LOVE THAT CHERO!!!!! :D Hey Todd, I Hear ya... I check in bout everyday, but I rarely have time to post. I have had my hands full lately. I have been sandblasting and repainting my company's '48 foot semi flatbeds. I just blasted number 8 out of the fleet of 15 today. I started Jan. 1st, so I still have a month left.

So till then, I'm pretty much just a lurker... Goin to bed now. Need my strength for painting! The worst is all the supports underneath. Each and every one gets epoxy and paint. It takes about 12 hours to do epoxy, paint the trailer in blue, and the wheels in white.

Take Care Todd. My Chero is still sittin low. I'm really wanting to elevate it with one of your kits, but still will be a while.

Carey

[ February 01, 2006, 09:17 PM: Message edited by: 4x4n In A Cherokee In Colorado ]

[scantar]

"My body work post:
http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000051" (http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000051)

Doggone it 4x4n, that was a great read! Great work too!

Steve

[River Beast]

Originally posted by 4x4n In A Cherokee In Colorado:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by River Beast:
GREAT to see you Carey.. been a while.... :D

I LOVE THAT CHERO!!!!! :D Hey Todd, I Hear ya... I check in bout everyday, but I rarely have time to post. I have had my hands full lately. I have been sandblasting and repainting my company's '48 foot semi flatbeds. I just blasted number 8 out of the fleet of 15 today. I started Jan. 1st, so I still have a month left.

So till then, I'm pretty much just a lurker... Goin to bed now. Need my strength for painting! The worst is all the supports underneath. Each and every one gets epoxy and paint. It takes about 12 hours to do epoxy, paint the trailer in blue, and the wheels in white.

Take Care Todd. My Chero is still sittin low. I'm really wanting to elevate it with one of your kits, but still will be a while.

Carey</font>[/QUOTE]Carey,

WOW~~ Sounds like you got your hands full! Just let me know when.... again... don't be a stranger, you have helped MANY, to include me, with that AWESOME bodywork thread.

[janie]

Here is Peso's voyage home from Arkansas. I bribed two friends of mine to pick it up for us.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5964/mvc022s5pv.jpg

Here's the truck now.
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6789/22212619full9ih.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5903/fc9a3ri.jpg

Haven't had Tequilla long enough for before and after pic's.............yet.

[BRUTUS]

Before I bought it:
http://www.jasonhabrock.com/jeep/images/jeepfront.jpg

After I put on the rims, tires and drop pitman arm that the PO hadn't installed yet.
http://www.jasonhabrock.com/jeep/images/newside.jpg

Currently:

http://www.jasonhabrock.com/jeep/lift/images/reardriverlift3.jpg

[Wrangler]

well my before and after pictures are the same... hehe my jeep looks the same both before and after I bought it, though now that I own it, I'll be fixing it up a bit smile.gif
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f239/Wrangler_13_ouch/J-20001.jpg

[ February 02, 2006, 01:04 PM: Message edited by: Wrangler ]

[donwag]

Before:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e238/donwag/e6_1_b.jpg

After:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e238/donwag/AMC401002Small.jpg

AMC 401 for my 89 GW. No one said it had to be the whole Jeep!

[baja]

Man, that sure is a pretty engine!
Spec's please.....
baja

[FSJDreamin]

Wrangler,

Did you just buy that? That's a nice looking truck!

[79_Limited]

Carey good to see you are still around. Thanks for your great paint and body post.

It got me motivated to take the bull by the horns and get my paint and body work done.

[4x4n In A Cherokee In Colorado]

Hey yum, how ya been? Yea I read up here pretty religously... I followed your pics when you done your rig. It looks pretty darn good to me. I'm glad the post helped you. It feels good to do your own work, uh?..

Carey

[JeepNOFEAR]

Before
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/jeepnofear/80113.jpg
After
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/jeepnofear/85447.jpg

[Wrangler]

FSJDreamin:
yes, I just purchased it today :)it's supposed to be a '74 J-20, although I've never seen a browless 74 before... but the vin's match and say it's a 74. oh well I'd have prefered to have the brow, but the truck is in outstanding condition (I'm the 3rd owner of the truck) and it came with lots of spare parts.

[Heimeken]

Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/heimeken/Misc/Pics_Transform01_high.jpg
After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/heimeken/Misc/Parnelli2.jpg

[MGrimm]

Okay Here ya go!
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/bluebeast/81221.jpg

and now!
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/bluebeast/87474.jpg

[ February 02, 2006, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: MGrimm ]

[BRUTUS]

Heimeken... that is probly the most drastic before/after pic on here. I LOVE the Caterpillar color scheme. You are going to be in Ouray right? I can't wait to see it in person.

[Heimeken]

I'm planning on it smile.gif , hope to see you and Brutus there.

[Stuka]

Not as good as some others, but a pretty good change I suppose. Lacking a front bumper in the 2nd photo though:

http://stuka.fsjnetwork.com/fsj/chero-on-Sand-sept-00.jpg

http://stuka.fsjnetwork.com/fsj/swampers/front-flex.jpg

[Michael]

Well mine is a bit strange

Here is a link to my before I mean before I started wheelin it.

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rigs/rigs_7.html

and here is a link to after

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/1984-1992-GrandWagoneers/DSC00631.JPG

[Elkchaser1973wag]

Originally posted by MGrimm:
Okay Here ya go!
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/bluebeast/81221.jpg

and now!
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/bluebeast/87474.jpgLove the look of your jeep. What size tire are you running with that 4" 31? 32? Very nice.

[Elkchaser1973wag]

Originally posted by donwag:
Before:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e238/donwag/e6_1_b.jpg

After:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e238/donwag/AMC401002Small.jpg

AMC 401 for my 89 GW. No one said it had to be the whole Jeep!I'm in love with that Engine. What kinda of valve covers are those? Edelbrock?

[fulsizjeep]

Wally was bought in 95 and I drove it mostly stock for 3 years.

http://frontier.net/~mystkblu/wallythenow.jpg

Not much visual has chanced since the 2003 look. Most the work since then has been structural and a 401 upgrade. :cool:

[MGrimm]

ElkChaser
Thanks! 31" Yokohamas I really like them. New flowmaster exhaust sounds great too!

[ February 03, 2006, 03:15 PM: Message edited by: MGrimm ]

[Bob Barry]

When it came home:

http://www.drbob.tqhosting.com/cherokee/78_rear_l_old.jpg

This past fall:

http://www.drbob.tqhosting.com/cherokee/rockpile/rally01.jpg

[Floodsie]

LOL J10Joe.. me too..mine would be described like this: Before: Ugly junker that doesn't run
AFTER: Ugly junker that runs

[ February 03, 2006, 04:40 PM: Message edited by: Floodsie ]

[Mavawreck]

Bob, Ive always liked your jeep, and its lookin great. Im lovin what you did with it, looks mean and agile.

[baja]

The first summer I had it, stock height w/11x15 Desert Dog Xtras
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/bradleybaja/CHEROKEE77STOCK.jpg
A couple years later, 4"lift with shackle reversal and 38" TSL's
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/bradleybaja/CHEROKEESTANNSMUDDRAG.jpg

[Mavawreck]

Billyrb should enjoy this one

Before:
http://www.mavawreck.com/gallery/Pimp-Juice/jeep_2

(New tires = center caps falling off on the highway)

After:
http://www.mavawreck.com/gallery/PolishedTurd/000_0235

before I tore a lot of the front bumper and the fog lights off :D

[ February 03, 2006, 06:23 PM: Message edited by: Mavawreck ]

[Lazarus]

before http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/lazurus/85981.jpg

after http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/lazurus/87009.jpg

[Aaron M Rust]

I've had her for a few months... She has a 401 TH400 with 3.07 gears... I trimmed the rust over the rear fenders and cut off the rockers and made the roof rack, bumpers, raised it a few inches... rhino grill... (yes before David Stacey) My Dad gave her to me and I have invested about $600 is all... I need to finish the winch (the motors is messed up) fix the rockers... replace the tires... if I go any bigger than the 31" on it I need to replace gears... I need to lower the back a bit... want to keep the low center of gravity for going fast after coyotes... and a few other things... so did I ruin her? or what?
http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/1963-1983-Wagoneers/76wagbefore.JPG
http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/1963-1983-Wagoneers/76wagafter.JPG

[ February 14, 2006, 03:02 PM: Message edited by: Aaron M Rust ]

[CheapJeep]

I think it has something to do with the spaces in your file names

[Aaron M Rust]

Thanks cheapjeep that was it!

[Blinkinlights]

Before:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/bANGr/Jeep%20Upgrades/IMG_2130.jpg
After:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/bANGr/050902%20Ruby%20Falls%202/0509022052.jpg

[heydave]

Before....
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/heydave/85017.jpg
During, it's a Jeep so it is never really done!..
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/heydave/87562.jpg

[shimniok]

Carey you should show that great rig off at the CFSJA meet and greet on Feb 18, details under 'events' link on http://www.cfsja.org/

I don't have a before pic handy, but started off clean, saggy, and stock with motor issues, ended up as shown in the avatar. Now it is more faded and dented but taller and far more capable off-road and with the entire drivetrain swapped out and all but the tcase rebuilt.

Michael

[83 BEAST]

man all of these are looking really great. can't wait untill mine start to change for the better.

[Great Pharoah]

ElkChaser
Thanks! 31" Yokohamas I really like them. New flowmaster exhaust sounds great too!
Are those on the stock 15x7 slotted wheels??
GP

[youngjeeper]

I just did a thread on the GA board about this..

http://gfsj.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2408

[purduesd]

http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/PurdueSD/86857.jpg

http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/PurdueSD/87565.jpg

[Arborigine]

Perhaps not exactly what you were looking for.
Here's a shots from 9Am, 2PM and 5:30 today
Made a little progress today, more tomorrow.
These things are like eating popcorn, i had picked up my first Chero 2 weeks ago, Friday we brought back one my buddy bought from Berkley, and Saturday I dragged home this one from Sacramento.
http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/IMG_2790.jpg
http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/IMG_2792.jpg
http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/IMG_2794.jpg

[TheChief]

wow!! it took me a while to get the drivetrain out of it..and i didnt even pull all the stuff out that i was going to keep....now look at it!!! you move fast!

have fun with the parts!

[Slick Willie]

Originally posted by Frank in Norway:
http://www.fullsizejeep.com/1024/pics/gallery/001%20As%20I%20Bought%20It.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeep.com/1024/pics/gallery/201%20in%20wood1.jpg:eek: :eek: :eek:

Now that's before and after! Good work!

[BRUTUS]

Originally posted by Bob Barry:

http://www.drbob.tqhosting.com/cherokee/rockpile/rally01.jpgBob, no offense intended in this because I love your rig... but what is with the spare tire? It looks more like decoration that function.

Personally, I like how a matching tire looks on the swing-away's as apposed to OEM equipment.

[mudslider]

heres what i got but this will change alil in about a month.

before

http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Mudslider/83194.jpg

after

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid172/pefa5f1702d971b7c7b51f6d1f95f97a8/f3c0fc4d.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid172/p1f71ae308cac2b6ccfe52955e78cf410/f3c0fc19.jpg

[BRUTUS]

PJ... Looks good... but naked without a brow? Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley? JK

[mudslider]

LOL its el naturel baby.

[KaiserMan]

The before pic isn't the greatest, but it gets the point across. The truck looked fugly with those white walls.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/CRNJG/57454ad3.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a58/CRNJG/4b70cdd9.jpg

[cajun_lad]

before:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jkmcmanigal/detail?.dir=e8e0&.dnm=1061re2.jpg

after i became a fsj owner:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jkmcmanigal/detail?.dir=e8e0&.dnm=e9d6re2.jpg&.src=ph

not sure if this is what you were asking PJ, but definately a step in the right direction I would say.

[Bob Barry]

Originally posted by BRUTUS:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Bob Barry:

http://www.drbob.tqhosting.com/cherokee/rockpile/rally01.jpgBob, no offense intended in this because I love your rig... but what is with the spare tire? It looks more like decoration that function.

Personally, I like how a matching tire looks on the swing-away's as apposed to OEM equipment.</font>[/QUOTE]:D

It was kind of a "decoy"; i.e. a police-officer sees that on the back, and might think the normal 37" tires I run are not all that big... smile.gif

Actually, I have mounted a 37" Goodyear MT on that carrier, but the 325/85-16 XML's might be a *little* heavy, despite my reinforcement (they weigh 150lbs/each when mounted). I have gone from those ultra-wide 10" rims with 2" of backspacing to some factory Ford 16"x7" rims with about 3.5" of backspacing, which will work much better on the trails around here. I will have pictures of that setup after Sunday's run.

Normally, I run the spare flat in the cargo area, and usually leave the carrier bare.

[twoponchos]

btt

[billyrb]

Originally posted by Mavawreck:
Billyrb should enjoy this one

Before:
http://www.mavawreck.com/gallery/Pimp-Juice/jeep_2

(New tires = center caps falling off on the highway)

After:
http://www.mavawreck.com/gallery/PolishedTurd/000_0235

before I tore a lot of the front bumper and the fog lights off :D Dude, that rocks! I spit soda on my keyboard!

[twoponchos]

Why not bring it back to the top......


BEFORE :eek:


http://www.fsjbuildup.com/jaybird/donebefore.jpg


AND AFTER :drivin:

http://www.fsjbuildup.com/jaybird/doneafter.jpg

[oldmanb777]

This has got to be the best thread on this list! The before and after pix!

[H Callaway]

Various before and after pictures.
Bringing it home the first day.
http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/hcallaway/87024.jpg
Getting it stripped.
http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/hcallaway/87074.jpg
Easier to just build a new bed.
http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/hcallaway/87121.jpg
Bed with paint.
http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/hcallaway/89999.jpg
Engine Compartment almost done.
http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/hcallaway/90569.jpg
Final details coming together.
http://www.fsjworld.com/gallery/hcallaway/90584.jpg
I am waiting for new threads for the interior, brake lines, finishing wiring, gas tank installation, glass front and rear and getting it up and running.
It is a lot of work but I will not see another FSJ like mine in Richmond and no one else is crazy to the point of trying to do it!!

[johnwaynejeep2]

My Jeep looked better before I started working on it :o . It's a work in progress. I do have some good interior pics though.

before
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/johnwaynejeep/photo/294928804120847847/38

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/johnwaynejeep/album/576460762381349004/photo/294928804120857952/2


After
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/johnwaynejeep/album/576460762381349004/photo/294928804120857867/1

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/johnwaynejeep/album/576460762381349004/photo/294928804120847746/4

[aerocorey]

This is a modest build compared to what some of you guys have going on, but I'm proud of her. Base housing was not happy about what I did to the driveway. You gotta consider that regulations forbid doing any vehicle maintenance other than changing tires and batteries and jumpstarting. I once had to see my first sergeant because I was completely parting out an XJ in the driveway. :D

[H Callaway]

This is a modest build compared to what some of you guys have going on, but I'm proud of her. There's more to come I hope. Can't wait to really dig into the J4000!

I think my community association would frown on the driveway shot.
I love it!!:)
When my wife rides by a driveway like yours, she always makes a comment like - He would be your friend or I bet his wife has to park outside. (In 25+ years she has never parked in our garage.)

[Warmachine]

Only had the 77 Chero just over 2 months now....
The first shot is from the night I brought it home

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/WarMachine_1949/1977Cherokee/77CherokeeFirstDay.jpg

The second shot is from the driveway this afternoon

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n245/WarMachine_1949/1977Cherokee/77Cherokee2months.jpg

No real rust/bondo that I've found...let's see how long the Iowa DOT and thier salt speuing minions let that last this winter!
Slapped a set of 33x12.5x15's on some beater chromies that first night. Making good progress on what was a complete gut job interior, and the usual list of basic "must DO's" (clutch, total underhood rewire, u-joints...the list goes on)

[skeletor]

heres mine

before:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/77chief/P3150003.jpg?t=1169092334

now:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/77chief/P1010002.jpg?t=1169092746

by the way h callaway, there is no doubt that you have the only running gladiator in richmond, much less a restored one. :thumbsup:

[Lenne]

Keep 'em coming...this is a terrific thread! I'm amazed at the transformations some of these rigs have gone through. :eek:

[aerocorey]

I think my community association would frown on the driveway shot.
I love it!!:)
When my wife rides by a driveway like yours, she always makes a comment like - He would be your friend or I bet his wife has to park outside. (In 25+ years she has never parked in our garage.)

I let her have the garage between the time I got Herc running and the time I picked up a friend's '85 Power Ram parts rig. It was 4 days. She's a little bitter. I didn't mean to do that to the driveway. I'm still kind of green with auto trannies and I didn't know it would drain itself if you stand it on its tail with no t-case installed. :rolleyes: It seems to be disappearing. Sorry Greenpeace...

[VAGladiator]

Before
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h92/67jeep/jeepbed3.jpg


After
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h92/67jeep/jeephillside.jpg

[Duke(Gwag)]

http://a876.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/27/l_c8504a5f9f4eb6d9e2516f4251bcf5ab.jpg
Before
http://www.truckworld.com/Monster-Trucks/Monsters-Monthly/2004-feb/digger1.jpg
AFTER!!! LOL!!!:D
No realy stock interior to this
http://a981.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_8134793adfa09757976f0f02ad4b9454.jpg
http://a832.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_f23ee5e5decda37cdb9b99876e62d01f.jpg

[j20jeepin]

before,1-26-2006
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/robojeep/1-26-064.jpg

after, 10-13-2006
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/robojeep/Jimscruise.jpg

[Duke(Gwag)]

What was the award for.

[j20jeepin]

2 place at a local show, trucks 82 and up.

[willysworker]

Before and after are here Willys/Wagoneer http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2451568

[J10-MEX]

Before:

http://www.jeeperos.com/foros/attachment.php?attachmentid=47600&stc=1&d=1131963170

After:

http://www.jeeperos.com/foros/attachment.php?attachmentid=47601&stc=1&d=1131963326


http://www.jeeperos.com/foros/attachment.php?attachmentid=49661&stc=1&d=1134617920


http://www.jeeperos.com/foros/attachment.php?attachmentid=49662&stc=1&d=1134618014



http://www.jeeperos.com/foros/attachment.php?attachmentid=49666&stc=1&d=1134619510


http://www.jeeperos.com/foros/attachment.php?attachmentid=49667&stc=1&d=1134619621

[johnwaynejeep2]

Base housing was not happy about what I did to the driveway.

It drives me insane how the housing office will get all bent out of shape over a driveway that was poured by the lowest bidder with the lowest quality products. Then they expect it to last 50 years.

oh well, what ya gonna do.

My buddy has the best deal right now. He is living in a base house that is scheduled to be demolished as soon as he moves out. His neighbors are already gone and housing could care less what he does to the place because as soon as he moves they're gonna demolish the whole block and build new houses. He's pretty much the last one left. He uses his driveway for his wifes car, a neighbor's driveway for his truck, another neighbors driveway for his Ranger and when I come over I use a driveway across the street. The only thing better would be if they were garages instead of carports.

[wangoneer]

Before (stock):
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b370/wangoneer/side.jpg

As it sits now (4" spring lift, chopped fenders, 32" mt's):
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b370/wangoneer/IMG_0065.jpg
It will never be done, Ford 1 tons and 37's in the plans.:thumbsup:

[bman]

Before:
http://gfsj.org/forums/vbgarage.php?do=getimage&id=105

After:
http://gfsj.org/forums/vbgarage.php?do=getimage&id=101

[Chad]

Before (stock):
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b370/wangoneer/side.jpg

As it sits now (4" spring lift, chopped fenders, 32" mt's):
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b370/wangoneer/IMG_0065.jpg
It will never be done, Ford 1 tons and 37's in the plans.:thumbsup:


Your still sua with that 4inch lift? looks nice mine is still iin the befor and in the middle stage. I have from the back doors back cut off the frame Iam looking at going D60 rear D44 front with a twin stick 205 t-350 on 38's:thumbsup:

http://www.photodump.com/direct/snowcrazy/outdoorsjeepbuild021.jpg

[hardbody1]

Before:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/Autigers695/Cherokee/DSCN6220.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/Autigers695/Cherokee/Jeep9.jpg

After:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/Autigers695/Cherokee/IMG_0001.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/Autigers695/Cherokee/IMG_0017.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/Autigers695/Cherokee/Skyline12_23Tabitha025.jpg

Now:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/Autigers695/Cherokee/2006-12-27_154053_Copy_of_HPIM1383.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/Autigers695/Cherokee/2006-12-30_230455_engine.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/Autigers695/Cherokee/2006-12-30_230556_driver_window.jpg

Kyle

[wangoneer]

Cool.:thumbsup:
It's still spring under in the front. 44 diff in front, amc 20 out back. Got about 6-7 inches lift over the stock saggy springs. I was running the 32's with stock springs and trimmed fenders for about 6 months. Plenty of offroading and no tire rubbing anywhere. If figure if 32's fit on waaaay sagged springs, 37's shouldn't be a problem with the 4" I have now! Low and flexy.:D I've got a Sterling 1 ton waiting to go in the back (I'll be shortening the axle tube's and getting custom axles to bring the track in a little, then do the same for whatever 1 ton front axle (probably ford) happens along.) The scary thing is the stock spring perches and shock mounts line right up on that sterling rear.:eek:

[wangoneer]

Very nice! Isn't that diff cover supposed to be facing down?:D Love the smallish lift/big tire setup.:thumbsup:

Now:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i8/Autigers695/Cherokee/2006-12-30_230455_engine.jpg



Kyle

[sjlplat]

Well, I haven't done anything with the FSJ, but I have before and after pics of the YJ.

[nsanebiker]

Before:
3340

After:
3342


:drivin:

[oldmanb777]

Nice rig, too bad. I know only too well what that feels like. My condolences

[HARDCORE PACER1]

before
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m166/HARDCOREPacer/pacer.jpg

after

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m166/HARDCOREPacer/DSCF0282.jpg

[hardbody1]

That pacer is awesome and my jeep isnt done its just getting a roll bar. Then im going back and im gonna make that ledge.

Kyle

[rampagefsj]

FINALLY! Now that I have a scanner that works, here's my before and after pics.

I think it's kinda funny that through the build, both the truck and I have gotten bigger. I was a 15 year old back when I got it. Nothing like breaking rusty bolts to work those muscles.:thumbsup:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/RampageFSJ/rampage2/scan0001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/RampageFSJ/rampage2/rampage069.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/RampageFSJ/rampage2/rampage061.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/RampageFSJ/rampage2/rampage051.jpg

[Mr Fast Bucks]

http://home.comcast.net/~leetidwell/waggy/picts/PICT1390.JPG
When it was brought home...

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j115/Mr_Fast_Bucks/waggyslots.jpg
Today. I won't call this a "after" photo, because I'm really not done yet....

[HARDCORE PACER1]

Nice job, just needs to be displayed in Off-Topic. Why not pictures of VW's on Chev Driving Gear? It may be an AMC body, not sure what the rest if it is?

This forum is for General FSJ Related Topics. Off-Topic posts in thos forum will be moved or deleted. Please use the Off-Topic Forum (http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=34) for these topics.

Not sure who you are but you have not been paying much attention to this rig. I have been on here for about 3 years and if you do a search you will find the whole build story. To save you the search time. It is a 75 NT chero frame with a 500 HP amc 401 with a 208 205 doubler behind an AMC 727. I am even in the 2006 calender. I had a problem with my computer and had to re register as the password I had saved on file was gone and I had changed IPs so I could not get an email back to me with the password. That said My old callsign was AMCcrazy and HARDCORE Pacer. If you are one of the moderators please PM me a way to get back on my old account.

[hardbody1]

Have you ever had any problems running all that power through the 208 xfer case. I ask because im eventually going to put a 440 in my chero when the 360 needs a rebuild and after i upgrade axles.

Thanks,
Kyle

[HARDCORE PACER1]

the 208 is just a range box for me. In that capacity it has been fine.

[Slick Willie]

Mine might be the quickest turn around, but we'll see.

August 2006:
https://webspace.utexas.edu/jwr55/LHOR/%2786%20Waggy/%232%20001.jpg

October 2006:
https://webspace.utexas.edu/jwr55/LHOR/%2786%20Waggy/Llano%2010-15-06%20080.JPG

February 2007:
https://webspace.utexas.edu/jwr55/LHOR/%2786%20Waggy/Me%20and%20Crawldaddy.jpg

:thumbsup: