River Beast is ***SOLD*****

[River Beast]

SOLD

78 Wagoneer 99K on the odo…. Sitting on 245’s right now- sold the 36’s
4.5”stretched wheelbase and fully flared W/T conversion
3" Bodylift with bumbers relocated to match the bodylines
SOA and Rear Shackle Flip, X-Over Steering, Steering X-Brace
500 Caddy motor from 76 Eldo- runs AWESOME, just needs carb work or new carb
Has FSJ rad, but needs GM conversion Rad for better cooling and correct hose routing
TH400/D20 twinstick ( spare HD TH400/NP205 with adapter and X-member)
D60 front- open 4.56’s (pinion bearing/seal needs attention… never got around to it)
14FF rear- Detroit 4.56’s (have eldo calipers for disc brake conversion)
Custom high angle 1310 CV front shaft ( clearanced for up to 48 degrees)
Custom 1310 CV rear shaft with 1410 slip at diff, 3.5” tube
Rancho RS5000 Shocks
Rancho Dual Stablizer
Hydroboost brake conversion
33 gallon Bronco tank, gauge is accurate from empty to full
Custom 2 to1- 3” Flowmaster 2 chamber exhaust, no cat, 90* dump under back seat.
92-96 F150 mirrors
Fully tinted ( limo from rear doors back, med up front)
S-10 Steering box
Interior is stock… never touched… needs TLC.. panels and extras are included but not installed. Headliner board is garbage…
Underdash AC is not installed- have everything…
Painted in Feb 05 lower have is bedliner and looks really good

2003 Big Tex 70CH 18’ tandem flatbed with brakes 7' (84" between the fenders, fits W/T's) … included with this is a 10,000 lb Weight distribution hitch- all hardware included.

http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Riverbeast/84568.jpg

Pics are at FSJWorld Gallery

W/T Conversion
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/mygallery.ten-id-3287-album-7138

4.5” stretched wheelbase
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/mygallery.ten-id-3287-album-7271

1 ton axles
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/mygallery.ten-id-3287-album-7267

Caddy 500
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/mygallery.ten-id-3287-album-7268
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/mygallery.ten-id-3287-album-7269
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/mygallery.ten-id-3287-album-7270

Paint and body….
http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/mygallery.ten-id-3287-album-7272

Sacrifice Package deal for both $6400

Please don’t ask why…. Respect my wishes please….

Post your questions pertaining to RB here…..

[ February 20, 2006, 02:17 PM: Message edited by: River Beast ]

[jeepmandan]

All I can say is "Holy Crap"

[The Anti-Chrysler]

That's quite a deal. If you were closer, I would definitely be interested in the car trailer, since I'm in the market for one like that.....

[Casey]

:eek:

This is quite a deal.... :(

[Jester369]

Whoah. :(

[chr1s]

:( One of my inspirations when I first joined this site!!!
Good Luck on the sale man

[Jayrodoh]

Wow! Why are you selling?

[UKJeeper]

He's asked us NOT to ask him, Jay.

[talntar]

some people just dont read the whole post before responding :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[River Beast]

thanks for upholding my request....

Please pass this on.... she needs a good home and someone to finish her....

its killing me, but must be done..... I have a total of over $13,000 invested over 9 years thru trial and error/upgrades....

BTT

[Jayrodoh]

Originally posted by UKJeeper:
He's asked us NOT to ask him, Jay.My bad RB, sorry. Wish I had the money/place for the beast. Good luck!

[orangecherokee]

I hate it for you Todd. Stick it on Pirate. I know what might happen to it but there's more folks from CA on that board than from over here. Good luck.

[goldhammer]

Oh Man... H@ll of a deal. Best wishes on the sale and our best wishes on the resolution of the cause...... Some one is going to get a beauty. You will be staying active on the site, I hope?

[River Beast]

Nick,

Thanks.... going to post at POR

[badaboom]

One can only HOPE. smile.gif

Best to the BEAST. ;)

Very :cool: FSJ

[OBX-AUTOMOTIVE]

NICKs..RIGHT!...MOVE ON..THIS PLACE IS A HARD SALE!....WE ARE ALL..CHEAP! :D ...GOOD LUCK!! smile.gif

[78 Arizona Chief]

Riverbeast,
Would you be interested in selling just the trailer? If so do you have a price and could you let me know what the measurement is inside rail to inside rail? Would say my wide-track fit on it without the tires hitting the fenders?

BTW, sorry to hear you need to sell it. Various things have happened during my life that from the outside may seem confusing or even unthinkable. Each time an event like this occurs, I hear that little voice of my mother sitting on my shoulder saying, "everything happens for a reason." The reasons may not present themselves at the present time, but will surface soon enough. I am sure she will find a good home that will love her like she deserves!

Kevin.

[medic976]

Todd, thoughts and prayers are with you, I know you have your reasons. Best wishes to you and yours. Yours was the first Waggy I was inspired by, and I hope she goes to a good home.

[JeepBountyHunter]

Hey, I hope that at least...your still a moderator here?

[River Beast]

At this point, its a package deal.... that way someone could come and take it away with their tow rig, quick and simple.

above post is modified to reflect 84" between the fenders....

[War Wagon]

Man I don't feel so good now. Wish I had the money, I would then hold it for you.

Good Luck,
Jim

[oldcj5guy]

'78 arizona chief check your pm's

[5150FSJ]

The inspiration to me joing the FSJ family. If it is sold, hopefully the new owner will appreciate the work and dedication poured into Riverbeast.

[78 Arizona Chief]

Todd,
I can't tell from the picture, is the trailer a 5 or 6 lug axles? Does it have brakes on both axles? How many miles approximately are on the trailer? How are the tires? Sorry for so many questions.
Kevin.

[River Beast]

I bought it new in June 03... single brakes.... 5 lug from what I can remember.... prolly less than 1200 miles on it from jump.... tires are perfect, no spare.

Battery and safety break-away works perfectly. 7 pin flat blade harness...

6 10K d-rings on bed... also have 4' wooden side gates for fully gated trailer....

[gasaholic]

Best wishes on the sale Todd.. Hope all works out for you buddy.

[87'YJ]

I'm pretty interested. Would you be interested in a trade?

http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=594

Dave

[The PIG Smith]

OMG! :(
Makes me sad that I did not get to see it when I visited you at your mother's home in '04

Sounds as if you are forced into this sale.
No one poors their heart and soul into a project like this and then sells it.

I hope that all is well with you and your family
I wish you the best of luck for your sale.

[ February 10, 2006, 03:45 PM: Message edited by: The PIG Smith ]

[collard]

:(

Awesome, awesome truck! I hope it goes to a good home.

[River Beast]

Originally posted by 87'YJ:
I'm pretty interested. Would you be interested in a trade?

http://www.greatlakes4x4.com/showthread.php?t=594

Daveno trades.....sorry

[Mikel]

My best wishes. :(

At that price, it is a STEAL.

[mark32725]

Sent you a PM

[JeepMan69]

I feel for ya... :( That's an awesome deal, a once in a lifetime.

Someone is going to be very lucky/happy with her. Wish it could be me... Oh well... :(

[Chrome]

I know you have your reasons and I respect your decision for not telling the reason. You have built the "Ultimate FSJ" thru sweat and blood and all the glory of it shows in your masterpiece. The price you are asking is way to cheap for all the work you have put into it. I would post it on Ebay and post links to every 4x4 site on the net and watch the numbers skyrocket.

I hope you change your mind and if there is anything I can do just let me know.

[JeepBountyHunter]

Ditto, go ebay....there you have a good chance...

Originally posted by The Chrome-a-nator:
I know you have your reasons and I respect your decision for not telling the reason. You have built the "Ultimate FSJ" thru sweat and blood and all the glory of it shows in your masterpiece. The price you are asking is way to cheap for all the work you have put into it. I would post it on Ebay and post links to every 4x4 site on the net and watch the numbers skyrocket.

I hope you change your mind and if there is anything I can do just let me know.

[UKJeeper]

Been posting on Uk Jeep boards. Getting some nibbles, one quite serious:

http://www.birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=29887#29887

If he does buy it, the shipper we'd use is in Compton, over the freeway from 4 Wheel Parts.

[ February 10, 2006, 04:17 PM: Message edited by: UKJeeper ]

[janie]

Todd, this is a heartbreaker for sure and our thoughts are with you and your family. Another whack to the top and the absolute best of luck with the sale.

[Curtis Mashburn]

Todd,

I am sorry to hear that you are selling River Beast. You inspired me to turn my mild street FSJ into something that I am very proud of today. I did the SOA, the rear shackle flip, and the Bronco gas tank. I would never had had the courage to tackle those jobs without your great advice and information. I hope that you don't regret selling it later. I have not been wheeling in a few months because I recently found out that I have very high blood pressure, very high cholesterol, high trigycerides, high LDL and low HDL. MY doctor said that I have got to lose weight, get into shape, and eat healthy, or I my seven year old son might be growing up without a father. He put me on some stinkin Statins to lower my cholesterol and some sorry hypertension medicine to lower my blood pressure. That first two weeks on that blood pressure medicine put me in such a depression that I didn't feel like wheeling, or doing anything enjoyable. I didn't much care about anything. I was so depressed and felt that my life was over, and that I would never enjoy anything again that I almost put my FSJ up for sale. Luckily my wife wouldn't let me sell it because she new that it was a mistake and that I would have regretted it. I am still taking the medicine, but I have better come to grips with my situation, and am exercising and dieting hard with the hopes of coming off the medication in the future. Without the support of my wife I would not have survived the depression that the hypertension medicine put me into. I am now dealing with it and am no longer depressed and looking forward to wheeling again. I am just thankfull that my wife didn't let me sell my FSJ in a fit of depression. I was going to put it up for sale and give it away to first person that would take it. In anycase, I wish you the best and hope that everything works out for you.

Curtis Mashburn

[Millerluck]

WOW!

Your Jeep was my inspiration to get a SkyJacker 4" lift. I found your web page over 6 years ago when I got my '88 GW.

Hang in there Todd.

Larry

[J10Mike]

Wow...I have been sick and in bed all day. I finally get up out of my coffin only to see this the first thing.
I'm sorry to hear of this and respect your wishes to "not ask".
Someone mentioned a raffle in General Discussion and I would be game for that.
I would hate to see some yahoo buy it only to strip it down for parts.

[Gregoneer]

That is one sweet rig. Well worth the money sweat and tears poured into it. Good luck on a quick sale.

[scotty]

yikes! :eek: i think im going to cry now :(

RB,youve inspired alot of people to modify their rigs,and helped countless others with your kits and advice. not only that,youre also quick to say a few nice words and offer encouragement to people in the various stages of their builds.

alot of people and alot of trucks here on the ifsja,but you manage to stand out in the crowd.

remember that all of us support you 100%,and will help you out any way we can.

theres not doubt in my mind that whomever buys a rig as well built and awsome as yours will most certainly give it a great home smile.gif

[ February 10, 2006, 08:44 PM: Message edited by: scotty ]

[River Beast]

guys.. I cant thank you enough for all the kindess shown here....

It makes it harder to let go... but this is something that must be done....

Originally posted by UKJeeper:
Been posting on Uk Jeep boards. Getting some nibbles, one quite serious:

http://www.birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=29887#29887

If he does buy it, the shipper we'd use is in Compton, over the freeway from 4 Wheel Parts.Thanks for the push out to the masses... I still have to post on POR

[amc75matador]

Holy Chet!

[TimK]

Powerballs at 250 million, if I send ya an email saturday night, you'll know why...

Much respect to you and riverbeast.

[oldcj5guy]

If all of us buy a powerball ticket, the odds are one of us might win...

[Elkchaser1973wag]

bump. good luck.

[Nellybell]

FYI.....Another option for you if you have problems getting a sale on the web is to take your rig to one of the nearby military bases and get a pass to park it on the "POV resale lot". There is a lot of flowing cash (and well deserved) on the bases these days from all the long deployments. I guarantee there is a trooper out there that would love to give "the Beast" a good home. Good Luck

[supercopjason]

i am putting in the loan paperwork today. I will let you know in a couple of days.

Oh My GOD i thought they were just dreams.

[79 widetrack]

Very sorry to hear about this. Best wishes and our prayers are with you.

[j20jeepin]

Good luck with your sale, its a steal. You'll never know how many of us you have inspired with the Beast!
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

[ February 14, 2006, 05:56 PM: Message edited by: j20jeepin ]

[78J10honcho]

Best of luck with the sale, I hope she finds a good home and someone who will atleast try to treat her as well as you do, all of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[HARDCORE pacer]

still for sale? if so how long would a PERSON HAVE TO COME AND GET IT IF YOU WERE PAID RIGHT AWAY?

[ February 11, 2006, 07:43 PM: Message edited by: AMC crazy ]

[bigblack'74]

good luck.. that is sad..i started when you did aswell..thanks

[KaiserMan]

A bump for you Tod.

[coronawag]

I live in CA and I am interested however is it street legal? It would have to be my daily driver although I only drive a few miles to work I would still need a dependable/legal form of transportation.

[sgtswole]

Would you sell the trailer by itself? If so I am VERY interested. I am about 2 hours away with cash in hand. I will PM you my number if you are interested. Please consider but if not I totally understand.

[River Beast]

Originally posted by AMC crazy:
still for sale? if so how long would a PERSON HAVE TO COME AND GET IT IF YOU WERE PAID RIGHT AWAY?I could hold it for a little while.... not sure how long, but 2 months maybe longer?

Originally posted by coronawag:
I live in CA and I am interested however is it street legal? It would have to be my daily driver although I only drive a few miles to work I would still need a dependable/legal form of transportation.Not CA legal... I was going to try, but.... 78 Waggie with 76 500 motor... all smog is there ( except cat).. never had it checked....

could be a daily driver with ease...

Right now its a package deal..... if it is split... I will let you know right behind the others that inquired on the trailer....

FYI

$5000 for RB
$1650 for Trailer w/ 10K WDH and sidegates (wasnt thinking when I said $1400, sorry)

Package deal I will take the hit...$6400 for both

[ February 13, 2006, 08:15 AM: Message edited by: River Beast ]

[Shaggin' Wagon]

Luck to ya Todd.

[68 J-3000]

Everything supposely happens for a reason. I hope the new owner takes well care of it!
Good Luck to ya! (If I only lived closer)

[HARDCORE pacer]

you have a PM

[River Beast]

Originally posted by AMC crazy:
you have a PMreplied.....

[sgtswole]

You have a PM

[grease monkey]

man what a nice Jeep! I hate to see you get rid of it, I also hated that Sitting Bull sold his blue cherokee, both these trucks got me motivated to put the time and effort into my cherokee, in hopes of one day having a rig as nice as your's and Sitting Bull's, best wishes to you, and good luck with finding a good home for the Beast!

[Karl Streich]

Wowa! That just might be the ultimate FSJ, I wish I had cash to make it mine :(

[brent]

Hope whatever things are happening work out for the best. Wish I had the dough to help you.

You've been a great help to me, personally, since I joined here, and to many others. Meaning: despite yours or anyone else's beliefs, there's a lot to be said for karma and the goodness you've brought to others who needed help.
I know a Beast is a hard thing to let go of.
Best, Brent
PS--Still want to purchase the PS Box reinforcers, PM me.

[my88wgn]

:(

[Rompn]

Any takers yet Todd?

[Tahnka]

Todd I have a guy that is interested in looking at it on Sunday. Please let me know if it's still available.

[River Beast]

UPDATE...

I have 3 people seriously interested right now and I have someone coming today with cash.... I will update later on tonight....

[River Beast]

Well... The guy from today is coming on Monday.... something came up and couldn't make it.....

available to look at thru Monday as it stands....

[reddog]

Sorry to hear your parting ways Todd. Upside is this will clear the decks for RBII. Hope all is well! BTT

[River Beast]

Thanks Kerry....

[River Beast]

BTT...

noone showed yesterday.. I called and left emails..

she is still here...

[The Wagprocrastinator]

man that sux when they do that, say they will show and don't. Here's a BTT for ya, wish you luck. Thats an awesome looking rig. Hopefully someone will buy it from you.

[River Beast]

Someone is on there way and should be here very soon.... thanks

[River Beast]

She just left on the trailer... to a good home in Apple Valley......

He will post up pics tonight....

[Millerluck]

Glad it got a good home.

Larry Miller

[kodiak1232003]

CONGRATS....hope this helps your situation.

regards
brian

[Jayrodoh]

That guy got the deal of a lifetime, glad to hear it went to a good home. Hope everything works out for ya.

[derf]

Originally posted by River Beast:
She just left on the trailer... to a good home in Apple Valley......

He will post up pics tonight....It sucks you had to sell the beast. I feel like my dog died or something. :(

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Yup.........all I can say is, I hope it sale helps you out. Good Luck Todd

[River Beast]

a buddy called me frantically asking if someone stole RB and the trailer... it passed him up on the freeway... lol

[Matty]

lol. thats pretty funny todd. I've been off the forum for a while, and this was quite a suprise for me to come back to ya. you've been a great help to me w/ my fsjs. much luck to you and your family. God bless

[my88wgn]

:( :confused:

[Tad]

Well, I'm sad and happy.
My best thoughts for you, Kim and the kids (I never can remember, there are like 5 of them, or maybe you have 3, and a poodle that drinks and a fish, sorry, I forget these things).
Anywho, congrats, I'll be around but doing the vacation thing this weekend, let's talk if it works for you.

[Rompn]

Originally posted by River Beast:
She just left on the trailer... to a good home in Apple Valley......

He will post up pics tonight....Guess he failed getting the pic's up.

[porkchop]

Glade it went quick for you, Todd, also glade I got to see it one last time. Now that there is a hole in the back yard, time to get to work on a M715 ;) .

[krawler76]

i'm the guy that baught the ex RB i'll try to get som pics up tonight with the waggy on walker's and 40 mtr's

[Elliott]

Welcome aboard!

[ February 21, 2006, 12:06 PM: Message edited by: Elliott ]

[Johnny]

Egads. I've been off the boards for a few months and only came back on to list my 89 for sale. Seeing the RB post makes this feel like I'm signing the book at a funeral. Sheesh. I even have the internal spare tire mount from the RB Tood sold me in my 89. I feel like my cousin died. Good luck Todd. You've given so much of your time and energy to this board and all the members and all their endless questions. Thanks. Also, I'm not gonna hear that you went out and bought a Toyota Land Cruiser or something am I? Keep Jeepin'.

Johnny

[Heimeken]

That's unbelievable Todd. Definitely a sad day....

Good luck and thanks for all the help.

[az mike]

all i have to add is i started to tear up.

sorry to see u lose that