Which FSJ to buy???

[Speedtrapp30]

New to the forum old to FSJ. I am looking at a 1979 jeep cherokee chief it has carb issue and rear end issue all in all 4out of 10 with pickup bed full and a couple boxes of parts. then here pops up a 1978 J-10 Honcho, runs drives spare set wheels and tire Levis edition. Both 360 stock ride height QT,s. So which one would be the better toy, moderate trail truck no trailer queens, but no lift and no outrageous tires either.

[Gary's Addiction]

Play it safe. Buy both.:D

[dajeeps]

welcome,depends on your situation. i would go with the honcho but if you have family outings the the cherk.

[Speedtrapp30]

Don't have the garage or yard space for both. Already had that Idea and the wif said over your dead body.

[Speedtrapp30]

This will be a toy for me Need something to get the wife hooked. Then probably a grand wagooneer.

[tazzerzz]

Wife will like the wag for sure, warm cozy and safe
You will like the truck, noisy cold and fun as hell:thumbsup:

wife will own half the wag
probably won't touch the truck:thumbsup:

buy both and rent a garage or tarp for the truck
this way you both win and you always have your own fsj

almost forgot
when one breaks down you can use the other to tow it

[bigun]

It is a lot easier to load stuff in a pick up. How good are your mechanical skills? Which one looks better?

[Speedtrapp30]

Well the Chief needs rear flares and the ring and pinion were not set up right so the rear end howls bad. The truck is fairly solid. The Chief has the low range the Truck does not.

[bigun]

Get the one that looks the prettiest then the wife won't mind being seen in it

[Speedtrapp30]

So I think I am leaning towards the Honcho. Just got off the phone with the Owner and it sounds like it is in better mechanical shape. Alsocould drive it home if i wanted Chief would have to go on a trailer and take a few to get on the road.

[cmelo]

Get the Honcho, you won't be sorry!

[navyordnance]

Forget both of those and look for a GW! :D :fsj:

[Speedtrapp30]

So Wife said Chief and that I could have a truck latter this year after the taxes. Hope to find another deal like this. so I am going to post this but it is not mine so what you think is what ya think,
1978 Jeep J-10 pick-up (Honcho) - $700 (High Ridge)

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/971088955.html

[DerekTJeep]

You should call fast if you want that $700 truck or else it would be sold. $700 is a very good price for that truck.

I have had many problems with tailgate window going down in my 1990 Grand Wagoneer so a pick up will probably be better.

[fulsizjeep]

Welcome to the Madness of FSJ.

Save the Honcho! :drivin:

Low Range mod is easy and should not be hard to find for $50 and up. You know you have reasons for a truck to haul stuff. Man stuff. It is simple math. Get the Honcho! :D :D :D :D :cool:


Hey, does that ad say 700 as in 700r4 tranny instead of T400? If so, it would be nice to have the OD for the street.

[Speedtrapp30]

Well I am the proud owner of a 1979 Cherokee Chief around 178xxx on the odometer with one know overhaul. The truck was a little far right now to get and I already have a tow rig. Hard to fight for a 1/2 ton when you own a F450 pickup.

[FSJ Guy]

Well I am the proud owner of a 1979 Cherokee Chief around 178xxx on the odometer with one know overhaul. The truck was a little far right now to get and I already have a tow rig. Hard to fight for a 1/2 ton when you own a F450 pickup.

Sounds like you made the right choice, then.

Your F450 is now your official "Rescue Vehicle".

[Elliott]

Now go buy the JTruck too so you can drive something when you get tired of the back window/tailgate trouble in rainstorms. ;)

[JBEES]

Heres the plan just head out with the f45o and tell her that you got there and you had to buy the Honcho to tow the f450 back and you were already obligated for the cherk. You can then alway convince her that one is the parts store for th other. What do you think!!!

[amc75matador]

Play it safe. Buy both.:D

X2

[bigun]

So Wife said Chief and that I could have a truck latter this year after the taxes. Hope to find another deal like this. so I am going to post this but it is not mine so what you think is what ya think,
1978 Jeep J-10 pick-up (Honcho) - $700 (High Ridge)

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/971088955.html
What did I tell you go with what the wife wants!! Gee I ain't never been married and I know that

[Speedtrapp30]

Well the decision was put in the hands of the boss so my youngest daughter made the decesion 2 years old and knows what she wants.

[Speedtrapp30]

so here is a Pic of the Chief


http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr319/speedtrapp30/The%20chief/Picture113.jpg

[bigun]

Oh man dude are you in trouble a wife and a 2 year old daughter!! Looks like a decent starting point

[Speedtrapp30]

12, 7, 3, 2 and the Wife 5 women one man 1 female dog, 1 male not so whole dog.

[bigun]

12, 7, 3, 2 and the Wife 5 women one man 1 female dog, 1 male not so whole dog.
Dang do you ever get to use the bathroom?