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Pullie
10-21-2008, 11:19 AM
hey all,

I'm paul, 26 yrs old, work in NDT & I and just bought my first full size :)

I already own 2 YJ's

The full size is a '82 Cherokee LTD with 360/727 QT

needs a paint job and some TLC after 5 years in storage. I have heard it run so the engine sounds quite good.

Scrounging for parts is the worst here, have to order most of the stuff online.

Some Pics:

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-6TYUXEGS.jpg

YJ 1 A 1989 2,5 on 31's and home brew trailer.


http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-CIL3ZEVY.jpg

YJ 2 1992 4.0 with SPOA Waggy D44 and maxxis creepy crawler 37's

And the SJ:

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-JWBUQRVH.jpg

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-NNA7FFX4.jpg

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-KE3VZ8NV.jpg

I already found a Waggy bumper that I'll try to make fit. I also got some "normal" sized side mirrors.

needs a paint job and the tranny is slipping in Drive (will run in 1 & 2 tough)

Got some fab skills and some tools (TIG, MIG, tube bender etc. etc.)

Trying to make this a fun project :D
red mistress
10-21-2008, 11:26 AM
Nice looking fleet of Jeeps.

That looks like the Warn bumper on front, I'd keep it.
Headhoncho
10-21-2008, 11:38 AM
Welcome from New Jersey! That's a great looking Cherokee you have. Looks to be in better shape than most over here. I like the storage facility too.


JR
CustomWag
10-21-2008, 04:39 PM
Welcome from Oregon! Nice looking jeeps.

How plentiful are they over there?
Brizio
10-21-2008, 04:57 PM
Welcome!!!

I have some friends in Utrech!!! :)
Pullie
10-22-2008, 08:18 AM
Welcome from Oregon! Nice looking jeeps.

How plentiful are they over there?

Not very, there are some, this model (1982 Cherokee Ltd) only 4 or 5 in Holland, there are a little bit more wagoneers.

the local e-bay type pages only carry about 4 or 5 cherokee's and about 10 to 15 waggy's nationwide.

the newer models are more popular altough most people don't like them with gas @ $ 8,50 a gallon. :banghead:



@ Headhoncho, storage facility ain't mine but the seller's. I only have a 1 1/2 car garage.
sportsidedan
10-22-2008, 05:24 PM
groetjes uit brussel! welcome on this board. great looking jeep... brussels isn't far. we should organize something sometime. i've got more full size jeeps in my garage than in the whole netherlands, i guess... lol!!!
81j10honcho
10-22-2008, 09:12 PM
Scrounging for parts is the worst here, have to order most of the stuff online.

i know the pain of having to order nearly every part
sportsidedan
10-23-2008, 03:19 AM
need parts - got a lot of them around if you need parts in europe...
Pullie
10-23-2008, 03:26 AM
need parts - got a lot of them around if you need parts in europe...

I might need a transmission (727) since this one seems to be slipping. Gonna try to get some life out of it by changing oil & filter and adjust the bands. i'll let you know if i need it :D
Chrome
10-23-2008, 10:00 AM
HOLY FREAKING CHROME WINCH BUMPER BATMAN!!! :eek: BJ'S OFF-ROAD! ARE YOU GUYS SEEING THIS?! RYAN! oh....forgot my manners. Welcome aboard! :D RYAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
krek
10-23-2008, 10:18 AM
I'm flying into Brussels early Sunday morning but I'm not sure a 727 will fit in my carry on luggage. :)

Welcome!
sportsidedan
10-23-2008, 11:09 AM
krek

if you want to go for some beers in brussels during your visit, i'd be glad to take you around. you wouldn't by any chance have a spare m715 tailgate or other m715 parts you could take along???

we can go driving in the j10 if you want!!

let me know

dan
+32 476 56 3353
dan@digicorp.be
krek
10-23-2008, 11:23 AM
Dan,
Can I take you up on that offer next Spring (say late April?). This trip is going to be short and brutal but I usually have more time on my Spring trip to Antwerp.

I don't have a spare tailgate but I'll be happy to raid my parts truck if you send me a list of what you need.