Scott's Project "Less Wrinkly"
 

Changes
Chassis Remove original YJ cowl, narrow the front end and lower the dash bar to increase visibility.
Motor Install a fresher 4.0L Inline 6
Trans No change
T-Case No Change
Front Axle No Change
Rear Axle No Change
Tires No Change
Suspension Front - Rework the front links; make the lower longer and get more vertical separation at the frame end.
  Rear - Install bigger 2" diameter aluminum links and 7/8 rod ends out back
Interior Re-design the dash, install new gauges, and fabricate a clamshell style firewall.

So after being tagged with the "Ol Wrinkly" name in the Peterson magazine article, Scott has decided it's time to freshen up the buggy. This project will concentrate on the front end which just happens to be the last bastion of sheet metal on his YJ based buggy.

The obligatory pile of accumulated parts picture.

Scott has had this 4.0 tucked away in his garage for a while now just waiting for the right time to install it.  There have been a few spots where a little extra bump might have made a difference so I know he is looking forward to a little extra power.

Here's a few pictures of Scott's buggy with the front end gutted.

Update 8-07

Replacing one of the bent tubes.

The dash/cowl area taking shape.