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budojeepr
06-21-2009, 06:10 PM
Hi all,

I was cruising down the main drag in a backwater town this morning and lo and behold, what did I see?

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/Misc/RockingRJeep.jpg

Just sitting there, lonely as could be.

What year is it? Can anybody get me in the ballpark? I'm scheming on how to get in touch with the owner. Just want to know if I should pursue it...
Kali
06-21-2009, 06:15 PM
78 or older 'cuz of the boobie. i think people would be able to tell you for sure if they saw the tail-lights?
The PIG Smith
06-21-2009, 06:19 PM
Mid 70's...1974 to 1978

Here is the reference:
http://jubileejeeps.org/faqs/fsjgrillesrevisedflint.jpg
Courteous of Jubilee Jeeps and Flint.
Headhoncho
06-21-2009, 06:19 PM
74-78 if I'm not mistaken. It sure does look lonely. Somebody adopt that poor thing and give it a good home.


JR
budojeepr
06-21-2009, 06:38 PM
78 or older 'cuz of the boobie. i think people would be able to tell you for sure if they saw the tail-lights? Thank you...ask and I deliver (within reason :D )

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/Misc/RockingRJeep2.jpg

Mid 70's...1974 to 1978

Here is the reference:
http://jubileejeeps.org/faqs/fsjgrillesrevisedflint.jpg
Courteous of Jubilee Jeeps and Flint.w00t! Never saw that before...thanks!
vintagetrks
06-21-2009, 06:53 PM
Mid 70's...1974 to 1978

Here is the reference:
http://jubileejeeps.org/faqs/fsjgrillesrevisedflint.jpg
Courteous of Jubilee Jeeps and Flint.

X2 mines a 76 and I've got a BOOBIE GRILL. Would be easier to tell with a shot of the tail lights. Looks like it's in pretty nice shape.
vintagetrks
06-21-2009, 06:55 PM
Mid 70's...1974 to 1978

Here is the reference:
http://jubileejeeps.org/faqs/fsjgrillesrevisedflint.jpg
Courteous of Jubilee Jeeps and Flint.

X2 Again those tail lights are pre 80's so I too would say 74 to 78.
vintagetrks
06-21-2009, 06:58 PM
Just noticed that in your pic of the rear there is no gas cap. wonder how long that has been off with it out in the weather. You should snatch that rig up if you can bet you get it pretty cheap. chrome looks good and she looks to be straight with only some weather fading.
budojeepr
06-21-2009, 07:31 PM
It's in great shape. The body's cherry for a vehicle so old. I don't think it's been sitting over a year. Weeds grew up around it, wheels tied down, Gulliver-style, by spider webs. Probably sitting only a matter of months. Thing is, that parking lot is for a defunct "Auto Aid" business.

Some things I noticed (did not notice the gas cap - too excited, I guess :D ):

Quadra-trac
Beautiful interior - bench seats
Nice under-dash A/C unit
Original wheels/hub capsI think I know who the owner is - a retired fire-fighter, a guy I knew back in the early '90s. I inquired at the local store and he's still alive and kickin'. I'm going to call him tonight or tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed...
tgreese
06-21-2009, 07:34 PM
If it's a '74-75 it would be particularly desirable in CA because it would be emissions exempt. Looks like Fairway Green to me, which is a '74 color.
budojeepr
06-21-2009, 08:44 PM
If it's a '74-75 it would be particularly desirable in CA because it would be emissions exempt. Looks like Fairway Green to me, which is a '74 color.Sweet!
Elliott
06-21-2009, 08:56 PM
Check it for a 401. ;)
GWDriver
06-21-2009, 09:19 PM
Good luck on a great find, Keep us posted.
DerekTJeep
06-21-2009, 09:20 PM
Heck of a drive in the country :).

I hope that the price is reasonable for this rig.
lkmarsh
06-21-2009, 10:30 PM
Annie, where are you? Your pre-smog rig is waiting...
lycanthrope
06-22-2009, 01:21 PM
I think she's now yearning for a j-truck. pre-'76 of course.
tommy
JeepBountyHunter
06-22-2009, 01:45 PM
Now go on back and take it home...or get me those boobie lights...!
mdill
06-22-2009, 02:20 PM
Get the Vin# either off the door Jam or the fire wall drivers side high in the engine side.

Should tell us what she was when born.

Mike D.
vintagetrks
06-22-2009, 03:17 PM
It's in great shape. The body's cherry for a vehicle so old. I don't think it's been sitting over a year. Weeds grew up around it, wheels tied down, Gulliver-style, by spider webs. Probably sitting only a matter of months. Thing is, that parking lot is for a defunct "Auto Aid" business.

Some things I noticed (did not notice the gas cap - too excited, I guess :D ):

Quadra-trac
Beautiful interior - bench seats
Nice under-dash A/C unit
Original wheels/hub capsI think I know who the owner is - a retired fire-fighter, a guy I knew back in the early '90s. I inquired at the local store and he's still alive and kickin'. I'm going to call him tonight or tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed...

Good Luck I hope your able to snatch it up. Looks like a great rig. :thumbsup:
stevo
06-22-2009, 03:24 PM
Good find. Good luck bringing it home!
cu4whln
06-22-2009, 09:34 PM
Update . . .:(

Update . . .:mad:

Update . . .:o

Need Update . . .:eek:

:D

Edit: and more pics of course !!
Dr Teeth
06-22-2009, 10:23 PM
Ooooooh.... let me know what your plans involve. I'd hate to see a clean rig pulled apart, but on the other hand... I could use the front axle out of that rig in a huge way!

Todd
budojeepr
07-07-2009, 11:10 PM
Well, I haven't been able to contact the feller I thought owned the '74...

But I found another, a '72. Great shape, hasn't been run since 2000. PO put a Chev 327 and TH400 in it. The 327 is now a hoo-raw's nest of grass and acorns, but all the parts are there. Dunno why they parked it!

The body's in good shape, interior's nearly cherry (!!). Dash is in good shape. Has factory A/C. Roof rack, air deflector, winch bumper, trailer hitch, trailer brakes, dual fuel tanks. I'm probably going to make an offer tomorrow - it would be perfect for my body swap. I have phone pics, but have to hook up to the Mac at work to get at 'em.

Icing on the cake: it has a B.A.R. sticker in the doorjamb for the 327! w00t!

Anybody interested in a 327/TH400/Dana 20 combo? Front Dana 27? Rear Dana 44? Winch bumper? Front bench seat?
budojeepr
07-08-2009, 11:08 AM
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/1972%20Wagoneer/thIMG_0252b.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/1972%20Wagoneer/thIMG_0254.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/1972%20Wagoneer/thIMG_0253.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/1972%20Wagoneer/thIMG_0255.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/1972%20Wagoneer/thIMG_0256.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/1972%20Wagoneer/thIMG_0257.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/1972%20Wagoneer/thIMG_0258.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z176/budojeepr/1972%20Wagoneer/thIMG_0259.jpg
homers
07-08-2009, 11:53 AM
Good find, whats the plan? I liked the color on the green one. Is that air deflector on upside down?
dlowrance
07-08-2009, 12:33 PM
I like BOTH of them...neither one should be parted, they're WAY too clean!
Danbert
07-08-2009, 12:41 PM
That headliner isnt saggin. Take it home :D
TheJeeper
07-08-2009, 01:08 PM
Get 'um both!

I'm interested in the winch bumper, if it will fit W/T fenders. PM me if you get it.
TheJeeper
07-08-2009, 01:10 PM
I'm interested in the Lock-O-Matic hubs, as well.
Fiodh. Argus
07-08-2009, 02:20 PM
I vote for not parting them out because we need as many pre 75 rigs in CA as we can get. Plus that white one might be a good tow candidate, with all that gear on there already.

the green one is sweet. I would sure like one of those. The earlier wags are really classy looking inside and out.

good luck
budojeepr
07-08-2009, 05:06 PM
The '72's drivetrain is done for anyway...but I agree, I'd never part out the green one. It's just too beautiful.

My plan would be to use the best of the '72 body, interior, accessories (and BAR sticker) with my diesel Wag's drive train and whatever body and interior parts are superior to the '72's.

Parts parts parts galore from that swap. Things like the rhino grille from the '81...
Fiodh. Argus
07-08-2009, 05:32 PM
Hey now that's cool, really it's more like parting out an 81 and upgrading the 72! I don't understand though - If there's no inspection at all on the 72 then why do you need the BAR sticker? Can't you switch to diesel at your leisure regardless of regs because it's exempt?

I hope you can get the green one too.
grand_wag_85
07-08-2009, 05:37 PM
Definately not a 1975 Wagoneer custom.

Shoulder belts or lap belts?
budojeepr
07-09-2009, 04:16 PM
Definately not a 1975 Wagoneer custom. When did 1975 come up? :confused:
Shoulder belts or lap belts? I think it's just lap belts. Good point. I'm not comfortable wearing a steering wheel-shaped upper plate. :D Shoulder belts are a must IMO.

The VIN decodes to:

Year: 1972
Jeep Corporation
Toledo/Hydramatic/LHD
Wagoneer/109 in. Wheelbase
4 Door Wagon
Custom Wagon/5400 GVW
V8-360 Regular

The 360 is long gone, replaced by an old Chev (not AMC) 327 and TH400.
tgreese
07-09-2009, 04:32 PM
A '72 will have a front Dana 30, just FYI.

That's a nice looking Wagon too. Nothing wrong with the 327, if it's a clean installation.
grand_wag_85
07-09-2009, 07:37 PM
When did 1975 come up? :confused:


I thought you were still trying to figure out what year she was. My mistake:o
wickedwagon767
08-16-2009, 09:28 PM
Nice spot Brad!

I usually hate green in any early vehicle but I would drive that beauty to hell with me

I hope it has the 401

Definetly a 74-78

Edit : should have read the 2nd page before I posted. The White one looks like a great candidate as well. I'd really like a Chevy 327/TH400/Dana20,but too bad we're 1300 miles apart.

Did anyone get the green '74?