Mustache Ride Part Out

[TORX]

As many of you know, Dellstopjeep decided to part out his Jeep. I headed over to the chop shop today to lend a hand. The axles, suspension, and armor had all already been removed. Today was set aside for the power train.

This is what I found when I arrived. That's safe right?

Nobody died during the transmission removal. Motor was the next task. Darren and Eric already disconnected all the wiring and hoses.

We didn't have any chain for the engine hoist, so we figured we could use a 30ft tow strap instead. First step was lifting the motor to take the tension off the mount bolts. That's safe right?

Needless to say that didn't work, and put the motor at an awkward angle.

Eric and I made a run to Ace for some chain. Having the right tools for the job makes life easier.

Separation.

Success.

Still a few things to pull off. Eric attempting to cut off his cross member mounts that were stitch welded on.

Nut inside the frame broke? Who cares, cut an access hole!

Darren working on dash removal.

BPB showed up to pick up the motor, and pull as many free parts as he could.

Mustache Ride will live on through the Nail Salon. I snagged the rear 5125's for the Nail Salon. I also cut off Eric's stand off bars to use on my rock sliders whenever I get around to building them.

Looking pretty empty.

Pretty much got all the useable parts off it. I believe the next step is scrapper. Sounds like Eric has a plan, so hopefully he'll update this with progress pictures.

 

[Bronzewyrm]

Mustache Ride will live on through the Nail Salon. I snagged the rear 5125's for the Nail Salon. I also cut off Eric's stand off bars to use on my rock sliders whenever I get around to building them.

aww you dick. i was just about to start typing a pm. i could have got the whol replacement out with relative ease. at least one of us could have used the whol rail. you must have been ploting on this one for a while.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1077770 :shhh:

Bastardo!


Bronze.

 

[Mnkyboy]

5-10 min with the plasma and they could be sitting there in one piece.

 

[TORX]

Part 2:

Not wanting to leave the job half done, we came back for round two tonight. Eric's first mission was cutting off the cross member side mounts.

Meanwhile Darren removed the rear side glass.

PB Blaster and WD40 have nothing on dish soap. Darren can give you four reasons why.

One down.

We eventually got the the cross member mounts off, hatch removed, and side glass out. Next step, draw your cut lines...

Fire up the Dewalt armed with the $8 metal blade.

I have to admit this would be a sweet platform to start adding tube to.

That's an Eric cut.

Semi float roof.

We decided to go full float instead.

Shaved some weight.

Took a quick break, Eric checked to see if the dog was fixed. Apparently he's qualified to make that assessment.

Draw your cut lines, then watch Eric not follow them.

The blade would occasionally get wedged in pinch points. Nothing a bit of dish soap couldn't cure. If you lube it love it.

 

[TORX]

Decided to back half it while we're at it.

Cut out the front cross member.

After another cut.

Want to remove a wind shield? Get a sawzall.

Back halfed, front halfed, roof delete mods all done.

Rather than deal with dikes for wire looms, just grab a cut off wheel.

Heater core seemed to have a leak.

I wonder how much Bronzewyrm would charge to reassemble this?

Slice up the middle.

To think this was a complete two door XJ body a few hours before.

Bronze since I stole your stand offs, I cut off the 3-link UCA mount with frame rail included.

Eric drilled a hole in a partially filled gas tank.

I have to say cutting a vehicle into multiple pieces is great therapy.

 

[Mnkyboy]

I should bring simple green back to Darrens,you guys can add it to the pile.

 

[RedJeep2.0]

There's a Honda car I don't have a title for... Er a I mean we could cut up. What do you say :eyes:

 

[Bronzewyrm]

Bronze since I stole your stand offs, I cut off the 3-link UCA mount with frame rail included.

:doh: and i gave eric the credit for getting it off. that xj went Quick...

Bronze.

 

[dellstopjeep]

I want it gone and out of my life so I can move on and start a new build down the road. It will be scraped saturday!

 

[nightfoam]

I want it gone and out of my life so I can move on and start parting out my wife's rig. It will be scraped saturday!

:explosion

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

I'm gonna kill myself now

 

[cody4359]

what are you doing with those front seats?

 

[kenny811]

Wow a few more cuts and it would fin in the blue recycle can!!

 

[dellstopjeep]

there wet, broken, smelly and i just had one in there in grey, the tan ones are now sitting in the rain as we speak. I dont think you want them.

 

[cody4359]

im looking for a set of the grey style. if you see a set wanna let me know?

 

[XJOFFROAD]

If its going to the scrapper why did you cut it into pieces?

 

[90xjblue]

probably to satisfy their evil destructive needs. Also easier to transport with no axles.

 

[dellstopjeep]

I dont have a flatbed yet and didnt feel like calling everyone I know for one. Cant back a flatbed to this garage so it would be a chore moving a whole vehicle. I want to load it into my longbed truck on one load
And cutting it up was worth it.

 

[TORX]

Part 3: The Last Mustache Ride

Eric and I got the pile of XJ loaded up pretty quick. Had to rethink the placement of a few key pieces, but overall it fit perfect.

Added some tie downs, criss cross applesauce style.

We made it to the scrapper in Oregon without any issues. Struck out at the first place when we were told they don't take vehicles. Tracked down the number to another place (Rivergate), and they said they would take it no problem.

One Jeep Cherokee, and one AC_Blaster, 1200lbs.

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

River gate is where my xj, redjeep3, and jeepforceone went aswell