Jdofmemi Posted May 6, 2023 Author Share Posted May 6, 2023 Working for a bit on the front end. I am trying to get maximum approach angle, and at the same time keep my Zeon 12, because as most of you know, when I get stuck, it's usually somewhere that takes a lot to get drug out of. I bought a cheap broken grille on eBay and cut the bottom to clear the winch. If I keep it this way, I will mold some slats to tie in the two cut pieces so they don't flop in the wind, and it will frame the winch better as well. If I decide against it, my original grille is still intact. So far I like it. 1 Link to comment
AJK Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 4:09 PM, Jdofmemi said: Working for a bit on the front end. I am trying to get maximum approach angle, and at the same time keep my Zeon 12, because as most of you know, when I get stuck, it's usually somewhere that takes a lot to get drug out of. I bought a cheap broken grille on eBay and cut the bottom to clear the winch. If I keep it this way, I will mold some slats to tie in the two cut pieces so they don't flop in the wind, and it will frame the winch better as well. If I decide against it, my original grille is still intact. So far I like it. I like it.... I had to zoom in to even see the cut. 1 1 Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 White Jeep made it's way into the trailer today for the road trip. Had some help, first from a forklift, the Vengeance winching him into the trailer. A few more things to load up and we will be off for the heart transplant. It's surprising how easily it fits in the trailer with stock axles and stock tires and wheels. 1 Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 Dropped off White Jeep for transplant surgery this morning. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment
AJK Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Yeah baby!!! And Jesus you're doing a lot of driving this month. Are you coming back home to turn back around and go to Colorado? Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 17 hours ago, AJK said: Yeah baby!!! And Jesus you're doing a lot of driving this month. Are you coming back home to turn back around and go to Colorado? I was in San Jose last week, Texas this week, San Jose again Monday, come home and leave for Colorado, back to San Jose the day after we return, then back to Colorado the next weekend, then another San Jose week........ And on it goes. Going to be about a 10,000 mile 5 week stretch, plus 3 weeks working. No wonder I don't have any time to work on the Jeep 1 Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 Home from dropping White Jeep at Exodus. 4 days.... Link to comment
KevinG Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Good thing you have comfortable seats . See you in a week! Link to comment
BHaner Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 On 6/4/2023 at 8:10 AM, Jdofmemi said: Home from dropping White Jeep at Exodus. 4 days.... That's my kind of MPG! Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 10 hours ago, BHaner said: That's my kind of MPG! Better than when I got 6.6 going to Colorado last time. I slowed down on the way there to keep tires and bearings happy due to the weight and got 8.5 going 60-65 Ramped up to 80 on the way home empty, that hurt the average Link to comment
BHaner Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 12 hours ago, Jdofmemi said: Better than when I got 6.6 going to Colorado last time. I slowed down on the way there to keep tires and bearings happy due to the weight and got 8.5 going 60-65 Ramped up to 80 on the way home empty, that hurt the average 7-8 is about what I get doing 70-80 at about 30k. If I stay under 70 it goes up a little. But what fun is that when the speed limit is 80. Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 11 hours ago, BHaner said: 7-8 is about what I get doing 70-80 at about 30k. If I stay under 70 it goes up a little. But what fun is that when the speed limit is 80. I was 29,500#, with 8,500# on the rear axle of the truck. With single tires, not duals, hence taking it easy on the way there. All the parts, including the new axles, were at the front. Sounds like we are both in the same ballpark on mileage, though yours is probably slightly better Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Well, things are finally underway! Just got a picture of the front of the frame with the GenRight mounts going in. 1 Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 More progress pics from Bubba: 2 3 Link to comment
fiend Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Must feel good seeing progress! Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 20 hours ago, fiend said: Must feel good seeing progress! Finally! 1 Link to comment
AJK Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Jerry, did you see Bubbas video he put out the other day on the company he uses for V8 conversion? Is that going to effect you on anyway? Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 7 hours ago, AJK said: Jerry, did you see Bubbas video he put out the other day on the company he uses for V8 conversion? Is that going to effect you on anyway? I didn't. On YouTube? I will have to look. Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 7 hours ago, AJK said: Jerry, did you see Bubbas video he put out the other day on the company he uses for V8 conversion? Is that going to effect you on anyway? The only thing I could find is about Dakota Customs and their new corporate owners lack of support. That is only on the Hemi swaps. I'm getting the LT with the RPM Extreme kit, so it shouldn't be any issues Link to comment
AJK Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Jdofmemi said: The only thing I could find is about Dakota Customs and their new corporate owners lack of support. That is only on the Hemi swaps. I'm getting the LT with the RPM Extreme kit, so it shouldn't be any issues Yeah that was it. I couldn't remember the company. Glad to hear thats a non issue for you. 2 Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 More progress: 3 1 Link to comment
fiend Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Jdofmemi said: More progress: Wow. Looks awesome Jerry! 1 Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 More progress 1 1 Link to comment
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