The Sparhwk Rebuild 2.0

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jsparhwk

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Richmond, VA

• Aug 30, 2015

• #1

Im making this thread to keep better track of the hopeful rebuild process of the Jeep after I tipped it over :dunce: and crushed the A-pillars, I was parting it out but other than the add ons haven't gotten much interest, so I started doing research on here and joined. there are lots of posts on here with people who have replaced their A-pillars. so this will be a long process that I want to keep a history of its progress and get feedback as I go and this seems like a great place for that.
is there a better place for long term build thread like this? or is this good?
-first post.

 

Johnnie Walker

Piece of Fish!

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WA state

• Aug 30, 2015

• #2

Welcome, first post and red letters! Awesome. In theory, chop the top and cage/buggy it.

 

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jsparhwk

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Richmond, VA

• Aug 30, 2015

• #3

Well I'd like to keep it road legal, but I am planning on caging it as time / money allows.
I'll post pictures of the actual damage once its daylight.

 

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jsparhwk

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Richmond, VA

• Sep 15, 2015

• #4

finally got around to getting some fresh pictures of the actual damage:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=530&pictureid=3653 behold evidence of my stupidty

 

Last edited: Sep 15, 2015

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jsparhwk

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Richmond, VA

• Sep 15, 2015

• #5

originally I was gonna sell it just for the driveline but after several weeks only a few interested that didn't pan out. Then I was like well I'll
do the body work and get it back on the road.... but its pretty overwhelming the more I get into looking at whats needed the more it adds up....and I just found this :idea::
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/5205931410.html
(for when the link dies its a 98 black cherokee, listed with a bad engine and 2 sets of rims) the plan would be pull the engine, put the engine from mine in it and sell the rims to recoup costs...its only 650 but hoping I can get it for less.

 

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yossarian19

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Grass Valley, CA

• Sep 15, 2015

• #6

Engine swap is easier to pull off correctly (for most of us) than a ton of measuring, cutting & welding structural parts of the unibody.

I'd buy the black '98 and swap drivetrain, no question. You'll be done with the powertrain swap in maybe 2 weekends. Grafting in new pillars, roofline, etc? Dude, you're talking about a retirement hobby.

 

Hypoid

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Golden, CO

• Sep 16, 2015

• #7

If it has a clear title and will pass the state inspection, JUMP ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup:

 

GordoSmasho

Nevada Raisins

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Virginia City, NV

• Sep 16, 2015

• #8

Deffinately engine swap time.

 

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jsparhwk

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Richmond, VA

• Sep 25, 2015

• #9

Got the Jeep for a good price,
some surface rust on the hood and roof, the rocker panel has a patch of rust on it and the cover panel for the filler neck is totally rusted, the underside appears pretty clean.




Some of the problem spots:




its supposed to rain this weekend so prob won't get started, but need to decide if I'm going to do any troubleshooting of the engine in the donor jeep that was sold as locked up or just start pulling accessories and labeling cables.
the fun begins!

 

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jsparhwk

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Richmond, VA

• May 19, 2016

• #10

so I managed to kill my photobucket album but now its fixed :compwork:

jsparhwk said:

Got the Jeep for a good price,
some surface rust on the hood and roof, the rocker panel has a patch of rust on it and the cover panel for the filler neck is totally rusted, the underside appears pretty clean.




Some of the problem spots:



its supposed to rain this weekend so prob won't get started, but need to decide if I'm going to do any troubleshooting of the engine in the donor jeep that was sold as locked up or just start pulling accessories and labeling cables.
the fun begins!

Click to expand...

 

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jsparhwk

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Richmond, VA

• May 24, 2016

• #11

So I have other updates I've been meaning to post, and just haven't gotten there yet.
but quick question.... I found a RE 5.5 used lift for $250 on CL (if its still available)
has 5.5" springs, 4.5" Leafs and 1" shackles.
my original intent for the build was to run the Iron Rock 3.5 leafs with synergy shackles for 4.5 total, running 35" tires.
but this is a pretty good deal, thoughts?