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[1983 j10]

im new to this forum and i thought i would introduce myself and show some pics of my j10 that i just picked up for 500.00. it sat under a tree for six years and has only minor rust and runs strong. lwb with a 4sp not sure on the tc yet i havnt looked in to it that much yet. but right now its on 33's with not lift. heres a link to the album. http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/jeepj10_photos/

[JeepBountyHunter]

4spd, likely a T176 with a NP208...
Nice looking and good catch! I just got a 84 yesterday..
And welcome to the addiction.

[1983 j10]

thanks i was woundering what trans it was. yea i know its a addiction i also have two xj's

[HOOT]

Welcome from KY..:drivin: :fsj:

[Daace]

Welcome, looks like there is some work to do on your J10, but looks like a great ride already.

[Ugly Truck Nut]

Welcome aboard.

[yankeedog]

welcome. keep a 1/2 inch by 9/16 wrench in your back pocket. combination screw driver in the glove box.

[1983 j10]

thanks all what do i need the 1/2 x9/16 for

[48willys]

thanks all what do i need the 1/2 x9/16 for

Almost all of the nuts and bots are that size! :thumbsup:

Welcome to the madness

[1983 j10]

yea i did notice that i can take most of it apart with a 1/2 and 9/16.

[Headhoncho]

im new to this forum and i thought i would introduce myself and show some pics of my j10 that i just picked up for 500.00. it sat under a tree for six years and has only minor rust and runs strong. (http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/jeepj10_photos/)

I didn't ever think the words "West Virginia" and "minor rust" could be associated with each other. Welcome (from S. Jersey) to the sickness and remember, don't believe what your gas gauge tells you. :p


JR

[jeeping1974]

don't believe what your gas gauge tells you. :p

X2

Welcome from NH.

[1983 j10]

thanks guys

[PlumCrazy]

Check your insurance...see if it covers JeepMadness and get a tetanus shot.

Nice to see more LWB on here and welcome from Razorback Country

Wayne S

[1983 j10]

yea i guess i should since i have three total i have two xj'x and now a j truck. and i love them all and i want more.

[jaber]

Welcome!!!!!

[bigun]

Welcome from CO. and NM

[shimniok]

Welcome!

[Chrome]

Welcome from Mississippi!

[jeepguzzi]

don't believe what your gas gauge tells you. :p


JR

My gas gauge is stuck on empty, so it never lies!!:D

[fulsizjeep]

:funny:

Welcome to a hurtin on your wallet! :D Good Luck with the project!

[1983 j10]

thanks all for the welcome

[wickedwagon767]

Welcome from Texas (Will be Virginia in the future)

:thumbsup:

[The PIG Smith]

WOW!
How did I miss this post! Sorrieeee

Welcome from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
I was born and raised in Putnam County, West Virginia, specifically, the Scott Depot/Teays Valley area.
My wife is from Saint Albans.

My first FSJ, a 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Limited was a WVa rig.
Currently, my 1882 J10, another WV rig, is currently stored at my parents home in WVa.

[Blue & Gray]

You set up looks like mine, down to the craftsman toolbox. I trashed that thing. it kept comming open while I was carrying it and dumping my tools. That thing was sunk down pretty good from the looks of it. J10's are sweet rigs and pretty soon you'll be craving a cherokee widetrack or a wag. Good luck with it and glad to see another one rescued.

[krek]

Welcome from Missouri!

Good job on the photos in your first post. :thumbsup:

[1983 j10]

thanks for the welcome all i need to add some more pics i have done a little more to it since then i fixed the hole in the roof of the cab and put a new door on and started the rocker on the pass side aswell as the floor on that side.

[mjself]

Welcome, you have found the right place of great people, endless resources and lousy fuel economy. The main thing is that this is a "different kind of 12 step program" LOL:p

[1983 j10]

just thought i would update this its not really much farther then when i left this off last been busy but i did mange to pull the motor only to find it not really worth rebuilding so i will be using the crank and rods in a fresh 4.0 i have laying around and building a 4.5 stroker for it with an offy 4 barrel intake and not sure on the carb ill be using just yet. ive mostly just been trying to collect parts for it and im really going to try and get somewhere with it when the weather breaks. also ive added a few pics to the album. http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/jeepj10_photos/
also i wanted to give a big thanks to everyone on this site its been great meeting everyone and the info everyone provides is great.


Welcome, you have found the right place of great people, endless resources and lousy fuel economy. The main thing is that this is a "different kind of 12 step program" LOL:p

[J.J.]

Welcome from California.

[HD_JEEP]

Welcome from central Arkansas.

BIG Jeep Wave :thumbsup: to you.

[suzq044]

We just did the inverse of you (almost). We have two fsj's and just got an xj. Lol

Welcome from soCal

[1983 j10]

just an update on it finally got the motor together with the 4.2 crank and rods. just need to put the head back on. and changed my route of induction going fuel injection on it now instead of the offy intake. hear are a few pics of the motor going in it.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/jeepj10_photos/127.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/jeepj10_photos/128.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/jeepj10_photos/129.jpg

[1983 j10]

also if anyone is looking for a good 4.0 head i have a couple that are up for sale one needs new valve seals and the other needs cleaned up a little both are useable. also i have an offy 4 barrel intake for a 4.2 for sale.

[elij10travis]

welcome to the addiction of the money pitt xj's are nice too but not as good as an fsj lighter id say but not worth 4wheeln but that me sure someone else would beg to differ

[WHSII]

Hello 1983 J10

Where in WV are you from? I was born and raised in Summersville.

Jeep looks good. I am restoring a 1980 J10 from
WV.

Salute!

[1983 j10]

im from the nothern panhandle.

[1983 j10]

Did a little more work. refinished the dash for it here is what i started with http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/jeepj10_photos/100_0895.jpg
and here is the finished product i just need a radio and would really like a factory cb radio.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/jeepj10_photos/100_0898.jpg