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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: UKJeeper on June 01, 2013, 08:04:33 PM

Title: "Freddie" update.
Post by: UKJeeper on June 01, 2013, 08:04:33 PM

Now the Chief is accessible, i've been able to really take a look at it. Pulled the misc contents out of the boot and found all the chrome trims, new&unused window seals, the roof rails and once i'd pulled out the rotting carpet, the floorpans i'd been hoping to find. Just a very slight trace of surface rust at the wheel arches and foot wheels. Really good news.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3819/8915580684_26859c7e96_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/8915581918_8afb48c3de_b.jpg)

More pics added here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukjeeper/sets/72157633258586275/

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: Bulldog67 on June 01, 2013, 08:11:54 PM

bizarre! The roof is fucked but the rest seems ok

Still reckon findin someone to rescue the roof with some skilled welding etc is a cheaper more realistic option than swapping in a decent roof

now, where was it that you said its stored ?

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: UKJeeper on June 01, 2013, 08:41:39 PM

Quote from: Bulldog67 on June 01, 2013, 08:11:54 PM

now, where was it that you said its stored ?

I didn't.  :098:

Now, when can i borrow back the shop manual?

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: Dutch on June 01, 2013, 09:02:27 PM

Click 'like' for Freddie........click, click, click, click, click,click, click, click, click, click,click, click, click, click, click,click, click, click, click, click :icon_super:

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: Bulldog67 on June 01, 2013, 10:05:31 PM

Quote from: UKJeeper on June 01, 2013, 08:41:39 PM

Quote from: Bulldog67 on June 01, 2013, 08:11:54 PM

now, where was it that you said its stored ?

I didn't.  :098:

Now, when can i borrow back the shop manual?

soon as ya want dood

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: Brynjaminjones on June 01, 2013, 10:44:11 PM

That's awesome! I'm glad it's as good as you'd hoped. :icon_super:


Damn I really want a FSJ... and a CJ, and a TJ, and a YJ... the list goes on...

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: STUARTF on June 02, 2013, 08:08:21 AM

Quote from: Brynjaminjones on June 01, 2013, 10:44:11 PM

That's awesome! I'm glad it's as good as you'd hoped. :icon_super:


Damn I really want a FSJ... and a CJ, and a TJ, and a YJ... the list goes on...

I see a song in the making here :strum:

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: Dutch on June 02, 2013, 10:53:28 AM

Quote from: STUARTF on June 02, 2013, 08:08:21 AM

Quote from: Brynjaminjones on June 01, 2013, 10:44:11 PM

That's awesome! I'm glad it's as good as you'd hoped. :icon_super:


Damn I really want a FSJ... and a CJ, and a TJ, and a YJ... the list goes on...

I see a song in the making here :strum:

 :icon_super:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNU9nNY-v0g

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: JamesH on June 02, 2013, 11:15:16 AM

That interior is better than my 98 XJ

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: bigjeepzj on June 02, 2013, 12:28:13 PM

looks like you got a good shell to start with

Title: Re: "Freddie" update.
Post by: j33pky on June 02, 2013, 01:17:26 PM

Good news... And Bullfrogs right you would be far better patching the roof than replacing. Your just opening a big can off worms and a big bill.  I have the bits you need, you only need to ask. :sign0023: