LYKOS
05-04-2008, 07:23 PM
Well I figured since I have posted a couple threads that should introduce myself.
I had been looking for a FSJ that wasn't rotten for a while. I have a XJ and it's just too cramped for a 6'2" 300 pounder.
I took one of our dumptrucks to the tire shop to get a tire. DUH
Parked on the street was a 88 GW. In the window it said "parts only $400.00"
I ask inside whats up with the Waggy. I figured for $400.00 I could scrap it for more than that. Not that I would but I could.
The guy inside says that they have been servicing said Waggy for years. That it has a Jasper rebuild in it, a new t-case and a somewhat fresh tranny. Only problem is the rear end is out and it won't move. D shaft spins but waggy no go.
He gives me the keys and I go investigating. Interior is rough. Needs carpet and seats recovered. Has a relatively new Alpine CD player WITH Sirius tuner!!! A receipt from Jasper for a rebuild 360 about 50,000 miles ago, a receipt for a t-case and a receipt for... you guessed it a trans.
It starts right up, no smoke.
I call the number and buy it for $200.
Roll back it to the shop. Replace a bearing and oil seal. Clean up the brakes and drive it around.
What it needed desperately:
Smog stuff was shot. I removed it all. Just bought a HEI for it and was given an Edlebrock 600 Carb. So rather than bypassing a bunch of stuff and plugging holes Ill just replace the top end.
The seats are shot! SO is the carpet and the headliner isnt far behind.
both front fenders are bent up. Ons is repairable one is not. Local body shop we deal with can get me fenders for 49$ a piece.
Plans for the future...
BJ's 4" lift and 32x11.50's (if they will fit.)
Remove wood and paint solid blue.
Renew interior.
Sell XJ and take that money to finsh the rebuild I've been doing for 3 years on a 73 CJ-5.
That's my story in a nut shell.
Glad to be here folks.
:fsj:
I had been looking for a FSJ that wasn't rotten for a while. I have a XJ and it's just too cramped for a 6'2" 300 pounder.
I took one of our dumptrucks to the tire shop to get a tire. DUH
Parked on the street was a 88 GW. In the window it said "parts only $400.00"
I ask inside whats up with the Waggy. I figured for $400.00 I could scrap it for more than that. Not that I would but I could.
The guy inside says that they have been servicing said Waggy for years. That it has a Jasper rebuild in it, a new t-case and a somewhat fresh tranny. Only problem is the rear end is out and it won't move. D shaft spins but waggy no go.
He gives me the keys and I go investigating. Interior is rough. Needs carpet and seats recovered. Has a relatively new Alpine CD player WITH Sirius tuner!!! A receipt from Jasper for a rebuild 360 about 50,000 miles ago, a receipt for a t-case and a receipt for... you guessed it a trans.
It starts right up, no smoke.
I call the number and buy it for $200.
Roll back it to the shop. Replace a bearing and oil seal. Clean up the brakes and drive it around.
What it needed desperately:
Smog stuff was shot. I removed it all. Just bought a HEI for it and was given an Edlebrock 600 Carb. So rather than bypassing a bunch of stuff and plugging holes Ill just replace the top end.
The seats are shot! SO is the carpet and the headliner isnt far behind.
both front fenders are bent up. Ons is repairable one is not. Local body shop we deal with can get me fenders for 49$ a piece.
Plans for the future...
BJ's 4" lift and 32x11.50's (if they will fit.)
Remove wood and paint solid blue.
Renew interior.
Sell XJ and take that money to finsh the rebuild I've been doing for 3 years on a 73 CJ-5.
That's my story in a nut shell.
Glad to be here folks.
:fsj: