warriorrider01 project "cheap ass"

[warriorrider01]

only thing i'm trying to avoid is attaching it to the engine which is already proven to break.

if you can attach to the frame, if the chain does fly off it won't even come in contact with the engine...might be extra work but it'll probably work out better JMO

 

[duneracerweston]

i will look into it

 

[elwood]

Are those lights from Walmart? If so drill a hole in them and put a short screw in it to stop the lens from falling off, I found out the hard way on a set a had.

 

[warriorrider01]

yeah that is the ones! i actually read that before i bought these. so that is also on the list. LOL

 

[warriorrider01]

update!

haven't worked on this thing too much... since my jeep wrangler was wrecked that lit a fire under my ass to do some work to my cherokee i've been neglecting...dunno if you guys are into jeeps, but here is my wrangler, and a pic of my project cherokee....damn...everything i own is a project! LOL

 

[warriorrider01]

but anyway, back to the warrior....the only thing i've done to it lately is strip all the Previous owners stickers off, and i was hoping i could find someone to make me a couple small decals to add, but in the meantime i found these off ebay from www.stylndecals.com for 2.28 for 2 stickers. i think it looks better than all those stickers the last guy had on it....hope i find just a FEW more that would look decent

 

[DeadLastRacing]

DOOD. Jeeps are bad ass. I have a 91 YJ that is my future project. Wanna wheel it? Your about an 1:40 (same distance as I have to drive) from my primary wheelin and campin spot, Wellsville. Pack up that jeep and the warrior and I can guarantee you a good time!

 

[duneracerweston]

you know you have a socket stuck on the exhaust mount bolt right?

 

[11_FX4]

you know you have a socket stuck on the exhaust mount bolt right?

lol good eye, didnt even catch that

 

[warriorrider01]

lol! i do now! LOL

my wheelin days are about over though deadlast.....that tj above was the one in the accident and might be totaled (for a second time) with a bent frame....if the frame isnt bent i'll fix it (again) but if it is, i'll probably be parting it out. the cherokee will be a nice family friendly wheeler for when my daughter gets a little older

 

[warriorrider01]

well, i wanted to do a few little tune ups to this tonight and ride this weekend, but i need a new battery, and i'm leaving to go to texas for a few weeks for work, so i figured i'd do that when i came back, but in the meantime, i cut my fenders, and painted my nerfs with black bed liner...gonna do my wheels soon too....sent out a few emails about ball joints and threaded bungs, haven't heard anything yet, but if it comes down to it i'll buy the moog tie rods, and ream my knuckles and machine the bungs myself. pretty much all the big money stuff is bought, except tires.

sunday i might start building my case saver also....pics for now

 

[fishx65]

About 14 years ago I did a semi-cheap resto on a beat up red 87. I repainted almost everything and to this day it still looks awesome. Just took my time over a summer and got her done right. If ya keep an eye on e-bay you can get some really good deals. I remember picking up the two new Blaster front shocks for $60.00. Been a great machine for my uses over the years!!!

 

[warriorrider01]

yeah that's what i'm tryin to do..i have a 4 month old little girl, so time to ride is kinda scarce, LOL. but when she gets a little older and able to entertain herself and my wife doesnt need much help, then i can ride. so for now i just keep working on it.

 

[warriorrider01]

i wanna paint the frame and swing arm and stuff eventually, but may wait until next winter to do that.

 

[warriorrider01]

touched up the frame, and painted the wheels today...not finished painting the frame yet. it's getting there...i think its a definite improvement over when i brought it home

 

[warriorrider01]

when i change those a arm bushings i'm gonna paint up those a arms!

 

[duneracerweston]

thank god! lol its coming along good

 

[warriorrider01]

LOL this ain't texas weston! its cold up here already...which means its hard to wash and scrub to get it nice and clean!

i'll be in texas wednesday though, so that'll be nice to get some warm weather.

 

[duneracerweston]

Warm weather my ass its 41 and falling like a stone here

 

[warriorrider01]

are you anywhere near dayton or baytown texas?