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Title: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: johnnyboy on August 07, 2015, 12:44:53 PM

Hi Guys.

I need somebody to finish off a mostly done restoration of a 79 CJ7.

Anybody know anybody they can recommend?

(the nearer to Bromsgrove the better?)

John

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: Panic mechanic! on August 07, 2015, 01:26:16 PM

what needs finishing off?

I would recommend bubba, if its mechanical as I don't know anyone who knows more about cj's

( hi btw I am just over the hill in rednal/rubbery)

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: Dave69 on August 07, 2015, 07:50:23 PM

Bubba is your best bet, he will probably relish the job. but when you visit make sure your hungry

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: isle of man on August 07, 2015, 08:48:47 PM

Another for team BUBBA....

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: johnnyboy on August 10, 2015, 02:19:20 PM

Quote from: Panic mechanic! on August 07, 2015, 01:26:16 PM

what needs finishing off?

I would recommend bubba, if its mechanical as I don't know anyone who knows more about cj's

( hi btw I am just over the hill in rednal/rubbery)

Hi there. Thanks for your quick responses.

As regards what needs doing, its almost done...
Chassis, axles, brakes, transmission, steering, bodywork - tick.

Transmission oil cooler and Radiator - missing (but Lighthouse can provide...)
Exhaust - missing (A44 garage in Worcester maybe?)

Then the more difficult bits:
No accelerator pedal (!)  (or accelerator cable or carb linkage...)
Engine is fitted, but not finished (spark plugs missing, ancillaries not fitted, no belts) - so it might not work...

Also needs a new wiring loom.

So not a lot compared to what has been done, but a bit outside my knowledge and experience (eg I can manage fitting the radiator, but I don't know where to start on accelerator linkage and wiring...).

So I have dropped Bubba a PM - I hope he isn't too busy!


Rednal you say... fancy coming over for a cup of tea?

John

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: gazjeep on August 11, 2015, 07:12:59 AM

Yep, its one for Bubba  :icon_super:

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: jay140285 on August 11, 2015, 09:42:00 PM

Where about are you. I'm even closer in bromsgrove!


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Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: Dave69 on August 11, 2015, 10:32:43 PM

Quote from: jay140285 on August 11, 2015, 09:42:00 PM

Where about are you. I'm even closer in bromsgrove!


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Bubba2???

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: jay140285 on August 11, 2015, 11:43:41 PM

No no, I meant for a brew lol.


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Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: gazjeep on August 12, 2015, 01:22:41 PM

So Jay has put on a little weight .......... Bubba 2 a bit harsh but maybe ..............  :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical:

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: Dave69 on August 12, 2015, 05:23:30 PM

i never made any implication to the size of the person......your on your own with that one Mr.Flash

i was thinking of Jays vehicle servicing venture

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: Panic mechanic! on August 12, 2015, 09:49:16 PM

Quote from: Dave69 on August 12, 2015, 05:23:30 PM

i was thinking of Jays vehicle servicing venture

I think he is only plastic dash compliant........( and an out  and out chromosexual!)

Title: Re: Anybody recommend a CJ7 savvy workshop near Birmingham?
Post by: jay140285 on August 12, 2015, 10:19:00 PM

Oi you lot lol, I could only hope to one day have Bubba's skills,

But not his waist line!


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