Current Specs:
-1988 Grand Wagoneer
-AMC 360
-727
-NP229
-6" spring lift
-Mickey Thompson Classics w/simulated beadlocks
-33x12.5 BFG MT
-Hedman Full Length Headers
-3" to 2.5" header collectors, 2.5" magnaflow y-pipe, single 2.5" to Catco catalytic converter, 2.5" thrush turbo muffler, single 2.5" exhaust tip exiting behind passenger rear tire
-Edelbrock 1406 carb
-Edelbrock Performer intake
Future Plans:
-Install exhaust
(3-2-13, done, but plan to update for better sound)
-Fix oil leaks
-Fix drivetrain clicking noise
(Diagnosed, currently trying to find parts - believe it's the first U-Joint off the front of Transfer Case)
-Get water temp gauge working
(3-6-13, done! Purple/violet wire was disconnected)
-Fix high alternator charging problem
-Clean up wiring harness, remove extras I don't need, and fix PO splice jobs done with duct tape
(Ongoing)Look at this MESS!
-Fix A/C and Heater (no blower motor power)
-Fix interior water leaks
-Fix interior dome/courtesy lights
-Replace exterior weatherstripping
-Convert grill to Rhino
-Custom front bumper with receiver
-Custom rear bumper with tire mount
-Upgraded roof rack/Cargo Basket
-Paint and Body eventually although it looks decent now
-Original paint or repaint silver. Original color was the dark grey.
-Keep woodgrain, but convert it to the ebony/black wood, and make outside wood trim black
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First off...about me. I'm a native Texan(dont hold it against me!), from San Antonio. The USCG currently has me relocated to the Galveston TX area for at least two more years. After that, who knows.
Ever since I was old enough to drive, I have been doing trips to and from the coastal TX area fishing spots. Saltwater fishing is my other passion besides cars.
Now that I'm close to the beach, I figured a Grand Wagoneer would be a cool beach buggy/weekend driver and tinker toy.
I picked up this 88 last weekend.
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It isn't perfect but its a solid start with decent exterior, nice interior, no rust, and just over 80k original miles.
First thing it needed was exhaust. It came with Hedman longtubes and nothing else. I finally got it done, temporarily, just so I could get it on the road. I'm happy with all of the work except for the shortcut the guy did in the center. He couldve made a nice bend instead of joining two pipes like he did. Nothing fancy. Its terribly quiet, which is much better than the open headers. My main concern was getting rid of the exhaust smell from the cabin and my clothes.
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I will eventually do something a little louder, but this was cheap and works for now.
Once that was done I fixed a thermostat housing leak. Found the old housing to be out of true/plane so i got a new one. Added a new thermostat as well (it didnt have one in it):
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To be continued...
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