ATTEN SUB CJ

[AussieCJ7]

Hey mike saw you logged in must time for an update on that big rebuild job :D :D

[SUB CJ]

Hi Dave,
I've been holding off posting until I have some idea of where it's at.
Last time I heard from Mark H. it was getting the body fixed up - removal of surface rust, including round the windscreen, de-chroming the hinges, fitting front TJ flares (from Jumbo - that remind me I still owe him the $). Then it's back to Suburban for a few bits and pieces plus a trip to get the new exhaust.
Estimated completion is mid August, but I'm stuck in Melbourne until end of the year and they've requested we work 6 days a week until end of Sept. The IT project I've been on for the last 18 months goes live the weekend before Jambo so that may be the maiden voyage.

[AussieCJ7]

you should fly up one Sat Night and drive her back to mexico on Sunday and then go play with the Melb Jeep Club boys on Sundays get some track time before the Jambo

[SUB CJ]

But what about all the nasty Melbourne mud - I'll have to clean it for the Jambo Show & Shine!!!

I'll probably get it down to Melbourne pretty much straight away and try and catch up with the Mexican jeepers. On one of the old BBs there was a thread about a convoy from Melb via ACT for the Jambo so I'll have to resuurect this idea.

[zzzz]

sounds like a plan to me :D
love to go for a drive with anyone, especially another nerd! hehe

[LEXX]

Yep SUBCJ that was me about the convoy from Melb up to the Jambo. I'm happy for you to take the wheel because at the moment I not sure if I'm going to be able to get there. graemlins/crying.gif

[billsta]

sounds like you are torn between the job & the jeep
:D

[Jumbo]

Hey Mike nice plates ... :D :D

[billsta]

saw sub Cj yesterday..
dude... she looking great...

[SUB CJ]

Yep, I'm pretty f***ing happy how she looks, (especially with the plates). No rust and no chrome!!!

Maybe going to get a maiden voyage to Tuff Truck - given the extent of the rebuild Michael & Mark want to be able to keep an eye on it and do running repairs if required.

[billsta]

No chrome.. thats whats differetn about it.. i knew she got the rusty bits off, but i couldnt put my finger on what else was different to it.. but she looks a million bucks. (no pun)
yeah those SUB plate make the jeep looks cool huh.. :rolleyes: :D

[AussieCJ7]

Mike I will swap u Jeeps so u can start again :D It has not been a long drawn out process for u :D :D

[Wooders]

Better stil I'll swap ya CJ's tongue.gif

[SUB CJ]

mmmmm tempting, but maybe not...I'd hate to deprive you of your valued piles of rusty metal

[Wooders]

And you have NOOOOO idea just HOW much rust there is to prize right now graemlins/crying.gif

[AussieCJ7]

Mike,

How was the big maden voyage ???

It was looking great last Wed night

[SUB CJ]

Dave,
the maiden voyage almost turned out to be the last voyage - I was totally stuffed and we didn't get away to TT until 10.30pm on Friday night, so I was trying out the auto pilot on the way up. Hickey and Matt were behind me watching as I tried to hit every rock wall on the Putty Road. All in all not a very smart thing to do.

Anyway first impressions on SUB CJ: it was initially a little more "basic" than I remembered (given that I've only driven a new Peugot 205GTI in the last year). The biggest difference I found was the gearing (gone to 35' MT/R and 4.56 ratios) - I found 1-3 gears too low and that I could be really lazy and go up all hills in 5th or 4th if they were steep. I think this will be a case of modifying my driving technique to suit the vehicle.

It certainly has heaps more power, but I didn't push it. Also with the new exhaust it has a much healthier and louder note.A couple of cases of overheating meant that the Suburban support crew were required - it's a pity I can't take them with me everywhere for the next 6 months. The brakes and steering were a bit squishy, the latter being due in part to not having a steering stabiliser fitted (when I had the Rancho one fitted before it made a huge difference) and not running any swaybars yet. Didn't get the chance to try out the flex, but the YJ springs are a much softer ride.
It looks great and can't wiat to get it back properly. Looks like Jambo will be the next big run: usual problem of being in the wrong state.
Hopefully by then all the goodies will be fitted and working.
I'll keep you posted.
Cheers
Mike

[AussieCJ7]

Anyway first impressions on SUB CJ: it was initially a little more "basic" than I remembered (given that I've only driven a new Peugot 205GTI in the last year). The biggest difference I found was the gearing (gone to 35' MT/R and 4.56 ratios) - I found 1-3 gears too low and that I could be really lazy and go up all hills in 5th or 4th if they were steep. I think this will be a case of modifying my driving technique to suit the vehicle.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">mmmmhhh a 19yo truck will never handle like your pug even after a complete rebuild :D

Half the problem is the design of the CJ steering is for left hand drive and they didnt do much work to convert it so it will never be 100%

anyway when it wanders a bit it keeps u awake graemlins/headspin.gif

it is great you have some much power and torque now

few little bugs to work out but sounds like it is going well