CJTJ Build Thread

I also finished up the Battery hold down and finally got the new fuse box.

the battery tray was modified to fit the battery I plan to use. I also utilized some left over parts like the hold, down, J bolt and another long bolt.

I didnt have a cupler nut so I welded three nuts together. and since I hate having random sized bolts next to each other I drilled out and welded the same size nut as is on the J bolt.

Eaton fuse box, 6 relays and 12 fuses. 6 fuses for each really. I went this way so I can also use factory looking plugs.

Note to self, check hood clearance tomorrow...

I am also using an Eaton power distribution relay. I plan to use this for the starter only, each out put stud is good for 70 amps. one will be on the starter, the other i dont know its blank for now.

For the alternator I went with a 140amp circuit braker from Napa

each power lug on the fuse box powers half the relays and fuses. so I plan to use one side from the battery to run the lights, brakes, flashers and a few things. that way i wont have to have the key on to use these.

Got most of the wiring cleaned up. Temp wired the tach and ran a wire to where it needs to be hooked up but due to space that will have to wait till the body comes back off. the last wire to run was the wipers. all and all I am using half the fuse box. so 5 fuses and 3 relays, one seperate relay for the starter and another big fuse for the key to acc/ign.

its pretty busy down there with all the wires but once i get some seat time and the body comes off for paint i should be able to clean up a little bit more. just need to make sure it all works first. I decided to do away with the AC pump for now, I might make it into an OBA system like my TJCJ. the plan for this is to just have my old jeep back but slightly better with the fuel injection.

The dash, the only extra things are the reverse light switch on the left of the steering column. I really couldnt come up with a very good way to have it come off the transmission. and the heater control there on the left bellow the speedo. I really wanted to come up with something for the choke and throrrle cables but nothing came to mind so i used some body plugs. the rest of the holes will be covered up by the data plate. I also wanted to re use my Amp gauge maybe make it into a volt gauge but hate ruining good classic gauges for an experiment. So i went with an after market Bosch volt gauge. All other gauges are stock and working.

The only issue is the oil gauge, it wont come back to 0, if anyone knows a good gauge guy let me know. would love to get it fixed.

its been pretty tempting to throw the shifter back in and go ripping around but i am holding off to get the rest of the things mounted up give it a good once over.

this one measures 53" at the front

the pie crust are car show drivers only as the only markings on them are Made in the USA. thats it, no size, no make, no DOT number nothing. hard to find a narrow cheater slick for a 14 inch wheel

the brief time it did run as it should it was great. Tons of power, very responsive throttle, great steering, drove nice and straight

That seat came with the Jeep when I first bought it back in the 90s. It mounts to the factory locations. So I assume it's a Jeep seat. I have another one I found in a junk yard pretty sure it's the same. Will have to take a look