introducing myself

[mnewxcv]

Hi guys, I dont own a jeep or anything, but I always have loved the full size ones and wouldnt mind getting one in the future. I'm 19 from MA, my grand father owned a cherokee golden hawk(but I dont remember it) which was green, and a newer grand wagoneer(93?) which I loved. Anyway, sorta back here because I've been looking at gsa auctions and have seen m-715s which look like mean machines. I'm trying to figure out if the golden hawk is still in the family. Hope I'm here to stay and learn a bit more since I'm clueless about anything with 4wd since other than my grand father, theres never been an SUV in my family's driveway. Thanks and hope to see you all around.


Andrew


edit: couldnt have been a 93. It was the older body style, but newer grill style. so I guess like an 87 or so for the grand wagoneer.

[FSJ Guy]

Welcome!

www.m715zone.com has a wealth of info on M-715's. There are some folks on this board who are knowledgeable about them as well.

If you don't know how to do your own work on these beasts, they are expensive to own and maintain, as is any 20 year old vehicle.

Oh, and they tend to multiply. Consider yourself warned. ;)

[Danbert]

The body style stayed with the FSJ up until 91 I prolly am wrong but I thought I read that the FS cherokee stopped in like 83 or something like that. Good place for learning though is right here. Great group of people with lots of knowledge and help to give.

[vintagetrks]

The body style stayed with the FSJ up until 91 I prolly am wrong but I thought I read that the FS cherokee stopped in like 83 or something like that. Good place for learning though is right here. Great group of people with lots of knowledge and help to give.

I think your right the FS Cherokees last year was 83 IIRC.:thumbsup:


Welcome aboard.

[trellis8]

Welcome young man! I guess there are worse things to aspire to. Not many, but there must be some! LOL. Good luck to you!

[PlasticBoob]

Welcome, noob! :fsj:

[fsjman1978]

Welcome from NE Ohio.

[Brizio]

Welcome!

[Dr.E]

We all like pics...so feel free to post. Just not too large. It's a IFSJA thing! :rolleyes:

[mdill]

Hello Andrew,

My name is Mike and I think I am an FSJoholic. Welcome, is this your first IFSJA meeting?

[Tatsadasayago]

Welcome aboard Andrew!
The IFSJ folks are some of the coolest gearheads on the net.
Glad you chose to drop in.
Oh and yes, once you get the 'Fever' you will likely get it BAD.

"And on the 7th day god created the Full Sized Jeep and he saw that it was good. He gave these mechanical marvels to his chosen ones and they went wheeling in style and comfort!"

:drivin::fsj:

[mnewxcv]

thanks for the warm welcome! as for the vehicles my grandfather owned, I guess I was a little off. he owned:

79-80 cherokee golden eagle
86ish-92 grand wagoneer

Talked to my dad who said it was a golden eagle, as he remembered the big gold eagle on the hood. either way, it was green. I know I have a pic of it somewhere, but its really buried in an album somewhere. Anyway, like the forum so far, lot of info and seems pretty friendly. :thumbsup:

[The_Gouge]

Welcome, from one young guy to another. Everybody on this forum is just awesome. :thumbsup: There is no finer source of information about these rigs anywhere else. :fsj:

[AMC-J/20]

Welcome!

www.m715zone.com (http://www.m715zone.com) has a wealth of info on M-715's. There are some folks on this board who are knowledgeable about them as well.

If you don't know how to do your own work on these beasts, they are expensive to own and maintain, as is any 20 year old vehicle.

Oh, and they tend to multiply. Consider yourself warned. ;)
Ba hum bug. . .them Mil-spec truck's are way less maintenance then most.
unless you got to deep in snow and push your radiator back into your fan blade, that fan looks menacing don't it ?

I got deep quick :eek::
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/HURSTSSAMX69/Miltiary%20trucks/Studebaker3.jpg

Notice the bucket ? :o:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/HURSTSSAMX69/Miltiary%20trucks/Studebaker2.jpg

Bit wet under the truck:o:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn232/HURSTSSAMX69/Miltiary%20trucks/mikeysduce2.jpg

other then that little bit of self inflicted miss hap truck's be flawless tho ugly, part's n paint are on the way. . .2 year long project is starting to whined down i love this truck. . .

EDIT:
My bad you said 20 year old. i guess the 30-50 year old truck's where a little less problematic ?

Mike

[Skeeter74]

"And on the 7th day god created the Full Sized Jeep and he saw that it was good. He gave these mechanical marvels to his chosen ones and they went wheeling in style and comfort!"

:drivin::fsj:

AMEN

[HD_JEEP]

Glad you are aboard. I would love to see those pics if you can find them. There is a wealth of knowledge and great people here.
:thumbsup:


JUST EMPTY EVERY POCKET... :fsj:

[710 Burner]

Hello Andrew,

My name is Mike and I think I am an FSJoholic.

The rest of us are not so unsure, Mike. ;)
All hail the noob!

[indianafsj]

welcome from Michigan, If you do decide to dive in, the water is great! Lots of guys here to help you with any questions you have.

[AMC-J/20]

Great group of guy's, I know from experience its great place i went from looking for a J/20 401/4spd/4.11's truck, to finding out one can build a dually and that yes they can made diesel, then next you know i toss my few thoughts at it now i'm building a Jeep J-truck that's a 5500/550 series dually 4WD diesel.

welcome aboard yur going to love it here i do :thumbsup:

Mike

[billyj7175]

Welcome to the forum...you made your first right step in finding this site. There's a TON of good info here and some incredibly helpful folks...

[J.J.]

Welcome from California guy.

[Carleysjeep]

Welcome aboard. I'm sure it makes your grandfather proud for you to want to follow his example! :thumbsup:

[RAMBLINFSJ]

Welcome from Texas! If you look you'll find a good running Wagoneer for $500 to $800 and you'll be in business. If you're lucky you can find a Cherokee or J-truck for $1000 or less. You'll never understand how good a Wagoneer is until you drive one. I personally have owned 5 Grand Wagoneers and a J-10. I will always have at least one FSJ in my driveway.

[mnewxcv]

well I'm back again, 2 years later and now 21. Still no FSJ but still the strong craving for one. Wish I had some more luck with the sale of my car and maybe I could get one, but no interest yet :( test drove a wagoneer with my mom (she wanted one) but it was just too much money for the condition ( i think he wanted around 5500). well thats all for now, glad to be back on here. This is probably the friendliest group of people ive ever encountered on a forum and Im proud to be a member of the club. :fsj:

[710 Burner]

That's alright. You are off to a good start. Research, research, research... then buy. Don't rush. If it does not feel right, your subconsious brain is trying to warn you about something. Find the right one at the right price.

[mud89]

Welcome !