A bit of Jeep...

Good morning!!

It's sunny and 76° here in redneck heaven (Harriman, Tennessee). 

Much water has passed under the bridge since we last left my silly build. I am proud to say, the thing still runs strong as ever, though some of the peripherals have fallen into disrepair. Mostly, the never redone bits have continued to age.

In the meantime, my mother has been diagnosed with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). Essentially, this is a 3 to 6 year death sentence where her brain slowly dies. It's been absolute hell on my father, and much of my time has been spent traveling back and forth to Florida in my '03 Miata. I take a back way, so the trip is as enjoyable as possible (though I'm starting to memorize much of the 600-and-some mile trip.

Nonetheless, it's time to get some stuff done, but please understand, this thread might have fits and starts and periods of no activity.

A quick rundown of where we stand and where we're headed:

Currently, it runs great and shifts great. 

An inspection of the underbody reveals no rust, and, if the one body bolt I pulled can be trusted, even the body mounts and hardware are in good shape. 

It currently has 3:whatever a stock Wagoneer comes with, with tires which are too tall for the gearing.

Body is in great shape, with no rust and minimal damage.

Power windows don't.

Dash needs a rethink

Plans:

Chassis

• Wash the underside to rid of as much excess grease, grime, oil, etc., as possible.
• Paint the underside with some sort of undercoat/bed liner (suggestions?)
• Replace the body mounts with urethane
• Install 1" body lift (will make some problems go away)
• Replace springs (stock height)
• Replace shocks (Bilstein?)
• Replace steering gear box (Redhead?)
• Replace steering linkage
• Redo bottom radiator mount (now with more room)
• Rebuild both axles (staying with 44s)
• Install locking differentials (Auburn Select-A-Loc)
• Install better gearing (4.11?)
• Install NP242 
• Install electric parking brake mechanism
• Rear disc brake conversion?
• Front brake upgrade (must fit with 16" wheels)?

Body

• Panel by panel strip, repair, paint (Ford Wimbledon White)
• Replace power window mechanisms
• Remove luggage racks?
• Install moonroof
• Replace tailgate
• Replace grill
• Install older style woodgrain
• Install custom older style woodgrain trim

Interior

• Redo custom dash (totally new design)
• Install new stereo
• Install Ham radio
• Install new CB radio
• Custom mount 4-Foxbody Mustang GT seats
• Build custom full length console
• Build spare tire mount, storage compartments, etc, in rear cargo area
• Build door panels, arm rests, etc.
• Upholster what I can
• Have things upholstered I can't

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