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Welcome from Algonquin, Illinois...

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by TSKieffer, Dec 28, 2017.

  1. Dec 28, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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    TSKieffer

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    TSKieffer [OP] New Member

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    Terrence
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    2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L Hemi
    Restoration
    Welcome from Algonquin, Illinois...

    Thanks for allowing me to join Your Group...

    I am in the process of restoring my wife's [now mine] 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limites 5.7L Hemi...that we bought new back in 2005...

    So far I have:

    1) Had the [usual] tear in the Drivers Seat repaired...

    2) Purchased a new Mopar OEM replacement [Light Greystone] leather wrapped steering wheel.

    3) Replaced the Center Console Lid with a Mopar OEM Leather Wrapped version.

    4) Replaced Transmission Electronic [Shifter] Control Module [ECM] with a later model that had the Chrome Plated Shift Gate.

    5) Replaced the Parking Brake Lever with a later model Mopar OEM replacement [Light Greystone] leather wrapped version.

    6) Had it's first 100,000 mile [$400] tuneup. [16 new Mopar OEM plugs plus new Mopar OEM spark plug wires.

    7) Installed a iSimple [ISCH73] SoundByte for the Mopar REC/NAV Radio that allowed for BOTH a 3.5mm to RCA adapter [AUX] and an iPod 30 Pin Adapter.

    Left to Do:

    1) Replace all 3 OEM Skid Plates. [The Fuel Tank Skid Plate is rusted out ].

    2) While the OEM Fuel Tank is being removed for the OE M Fuel Tank Skid Plate replacement...have the OEM Fuel Pump [with integrated OEM Fuel Filter] replaced at the same time...

    3) Have BOTH the Instrument and Radio Bezels upholstered in genuine double-stitched leather.

    4) Install later model OEM illuminated door sill scuff plates...

    5) And more....

    QL_JGC_1_101717.jpg
     
    TSKieffer, Dec 28, 2017
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  2. Dec 28, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    TSKieffer

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    TSKieffer [OP] New Member

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    2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L Hemi
    Restoration
    2005_JGC_Before2s.jpg 2005_JGC_Driver_Seat_After_Repair_8_061517.jpg 2005_JGC_Driver_Seat_After_Repair_8_061517.jpg
     
    TSKieffer, Dec 28, 2017
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  3. Dec 28, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    OFFGRID

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    OFFGRID Well-Known Member

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    1979 Jeep CJ7, 258, TH350, NP208
    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    Did You have the leather repaired at the dealership or at an upholstery shop? I am looking at doing something simiar.
     
    OFFGRID, Dec 28, 2017
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  4. Dec 28, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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    TSKieffer

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    TSKieffer [OP] New Member

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    Restoration
    I had it done by a local upholstery shop.

    At first I thought that I was going to have to supply him with the entire replacement Mopar OEM [Dark Khaki Perforated Leather/Light Graystone] Driver seat bottom cushion cover and foam pad boaster so I was ready to buy [$379.32] one from "Mopar Online Parts" [see quote below]...

    But he wanted to just work with the damaged vinyl trim and cloth side which he "cut out" and re-stitched" in without incident. He charged me around $380.00 for the entire job, while the quote above was just for the material.

    In order to obtain the proper type and color of vinyl, he used the Trim Code that was on the Build Sheet for My Vehicle's VIN...

    Optional Equipment​

    Code Description Code Description
    *PL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats -J1 Dk Khaki/Lt Graystone

    Even my Wife was pleased with the results...although the "cracked seat" did not "bug" her as much as it did me...


    -----Original Message-----
    From: TSKieffer <T******@******.com>
    Sent: Mon, Apr 17, 2017 2:26 pm
    Subject: Fwd: Mopar Online Parts: Your Custom Quote #503548 is Ready!


    1BF981D1AA Cushion Cover
    Cushion Cover, LEFT
    W/LEATHER & HEATED SEATS, LIMITED (CODE PL), LIGHT GRAY
    $174.00 ts
    From: parts-moparonlineparts@emails.revolutionparts.com
    To: t******@******l.com
    Sent: 4/17/2017 2:11:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time
    Subj: Mopar Online Parts: Your Custom Quote #503548 is Ready!

    Quote Number: 503548
    Quote is valid until May 17, 2017.

    Order Content
    Part Number
    Make
    Part Name
    List
    Price
    Quantity
    Total
    1BF981D1AA
    Mopar
    Cushion Cover bottom
    $250.00
    $174.00
    1
    $174.00
    5161387AA
    Mopar
    Seat Cushion Pad foam bottom
    $295.00
    $205.32
    1
    $205.32
    Subtotal Amount:
    $379.32
    Estimated Current Total:
    $379.32
    Proceed to Checkout
    Company Information
    Mopar Online Parts,
    111 Bond St.
    Westbury, New York, 11590
    USA
    877-229-0427
    parts-moparonlineparts@emails.revolutionparts.com
     
    TSKieffer, Dec 28, 2017
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  5. Dec 28, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome aboard!
     
    chris4x4, Dec 28, 2017
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  6. Dec 28, 2017 at 11:18 AM
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    aggrex

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    aggrex Well-Known Member

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    Welcome! Thanks for sharing your story on the GC "restoration" as the V8 GC can be an awesome trail rig.
     
    aggrex, Dec 28, 2017
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  7. Dec 28, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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    Offroad798

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    Offroad798 Well-Known Member

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    2015 Rubicon
    fenders, bumpers, winch, inner fenders, cb, headliner storage, oil pan armor
    Welcome from Florida.
     
    Offroad798, Dec 28, 2017
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  8. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    JKBob 25

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    JKBob 25 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum from the Jersey Shore. Nice GC. Good luck with your rebuild. Looks great so far.
     
    JKBob 25, Dec 28, 2017
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