I think I'll probably put it on the trailer after work today just to have it ready, you're welcome to come over and critique.

I had b-ball practice for the boy at 5 pm that I didn't know about until 4 pm. Kinda threw a wrench in the works for the evening. Just now done with supper, and tippin back a few cold ones. See ya'll this weekend.

A little off topic but the way you guys throw a plan together and help each other out is amazing. Especially Mike, he seems to be the back bone of this group. Offering to help everyone with their rigs. I really appreciate Abilene and BCOR. Very family oriented. That being said I hope they dont PCS me somewhere else due to the J-Model C-130 coming this year. I am a H qualified loadmaster and will sure to get orders to make room for the new guys.

Mike = Helpasaurus. Every once in a great while he actually gets to work on his own rig. Think I've seen it once in 4 or 5 years.

I got the ramps set up behind the trailer, got the CJ into position, and was about to go in and get Mandy to help, but when I started up the ZJ and put it in gear it actually moved, so I just drove it onto the trailer. Hopefully it will do the same thing when it comes time to move it into position for surgery.

On a bonus note. Since trailer will be at Mike's and most of us will be at Mikes the XJ could begin the process of giving it's parts up to make the CJ better. Throw the scrap metal on your trailer so you can get rid of it. Will take a couple of trips since their is no title. XJ will have to be cut into sections. Fun Fun. I will bring the sawzall and wrecking blades. Did I mention I love the tear down process.

Thanks all, I am fortunate enough to have the space and tools so I try to share (within reason, have to have some time with the family )

Oh, now is as good a time as any, I am going to be pretty much forced to put a tip jar for filling the welder gas and ocy/acet bottles.. the prices have went up ALOT... thanks in advance.. just a few bucks would be plenty. I hate to ask and normally I keep them filled with help from others when they have big projects but the $74 refill on the welder hurt last time.

I think I missed the plan of the XJ/CJ morph. What parts are being scrounged? Are you parting out the XJ? May be able to get a few $ for doors, window glass, clip, etc. I go to SA often enough to facilitate getting stuff moved around the state. When is the fun starting? Tonight? Tomorrow? I volunteer to man the recip or torch! Can we burn something while we're at it? LOL

ZJ transmission is an unexpected side project, since daily-driving a long-bed crew cab in tight hospital area parking sucks.

The plan with the XJ is to take the entire wiring harness out intact, and transplant engine, computer, harness, and instruments into the CJ. I have a better body tub and a new blank dash. Probably use an XJ steering column (this one is hosed) and the XJ steering gearbox (so the PS lines fit) Might also use the XJ fuel tank or at least the sending unit.

The transmission and the transfer case (AW4 + NP231 that should stay together - 21 spline) will be saved, don't think anyone wants the axles (disco HP 30 / 35). I'm keeping the front driveshaft (my CJ uses an XJ front shaft since the front axle got pushed out a little). Interior will need to be looked at but it's probably largely screwed. Think all the power windows work, and the rear glass is out and intact. Since it was rolled, I am not really sure what body panels are straight, if any. Most of it will probably be quickly taken to Pine Street since I don't want to leave a vehicle carcass out at Mike's too long.

Fun starts in AM about 830-9.. I will be up early starting to clean up around what the wind has BLOWN around. Sam the burn barrel is set up and ready just for you Lots of trash etc blowing that is just asking to be burnt

I've got a kid's league b-ball game in the morning, but don't know what time yet. I'll be out immediately after.