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My 73 Is Back On The Road

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by TroyGT, Jul 9, 2016.

  1. Jul 9, 2016
    TroyGT

    TroyGT Member

    High Point, NC
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    Hey guys... it's been a couple of months since my last post... only because I've been busy working on my jeep. Had to upload some photos to show you what I've done.

    Paint job was first. Hot Rod Flatz sprayed in my home made garage booth.
    Re-did the entire interior, new Rugged Ridge seats, recovered the dash in simulated Emu marine vinyl, and had to weld up a radio hack job in the dash with an old Harley fender I had laying around and painted it to match.. can you tell? I also installed a Davis Unified Ignition with new wires and dropped the original Motorola alternator in favor of a 12si alternator. To help a little with the ride I tossed the very old SkyJacker shocks for a new set of SuperLifts all around. Lastly, got my cb antenna installed and put a new spare tire and cover on the back. Oh, and put a screw-on bronze Harley suicide shift knob on too.

    Having alot of fun with it, and glad to have it back on the road again.

    Cheers!

    -Troy

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    TroyGT, Jul 9, 2016
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  2. Jul 9, 2016
    Twin2

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    nice job (y)
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2016
    Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    It is a beauty. the dead head, well, it is funny but I am old and already some friends are in the cemetary so maybe this is for young people!
     
    Alan28, Jul 9, 2016
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  4. Jul 9, 2016
    rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

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    Jeep looks good. Nice job.
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2016
    James Robbins

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    Nice jeep. Looks a lot like the '73 I just bought from a Vtnm vet last week. Putting new rear drum brakes in it..that is all I've had to do...
     
    James Robbins, Jul 12, 2016
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  6. Jul 13, 2016
    TroyGT

    TroyGT Member

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    Cool, another 73 around... congrats on your purchase!

    My brakes seem okay. My parking brake cables are destroyed and need replacement. Already have the new cables too, just can't get the dang drums off.

    -Troy
     
    TroyGT, Jul 13, 2016
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  7. Jul 13, 2016
    rejeep

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    this was superjeep?
     
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  8. Jul 13, 2016
    TroyGT

    TroyGT Member

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    Yep, mine was a super jeep. It had a white dash, white sun visors, and red/white two-tone seats. The original color was turquoise and it had those red, white, and blue stars and stripes decals on it.
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2016
    Beach66Bum

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    Looking good! Nice work (y)
     
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  10. Jul 14, 2016
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    Like it. Nice tire cover.
     
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  11. Jul 26, 2016
    Chilly

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    HEY!! Another SuperJeep owner here. I keyed right in on the bumper and dash pad. I decided proper restoration to SJ trim was out of my league so mine will be the way I want it. A satin OD green, the old muddy color.
     
    Chilly, Jul 26, 2016
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  12. Jul 26, 2016
    rejeep

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    PLEASE SAVE YOUR SuperJeep PARTS AND SELL THEM TO ME!!!!
     
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