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  • Theodore
    258 I6
    • Sep 10, 2018
    • 253

    Greetings from East Tennessee!

    Am in Kingsport. New to the Wagoneer scene - got this for my wife - has wanted one for years - she calls him Teddy; I can’t bring myself to, so we’ll say Theodore.

    Is a ‘90 model. Tripped across it locally on Craigslist back in August.


    While the clearcoat is basically gone, the body has no rust at all - with nice patina. At this point, we’re working on mechanical reliability issues. First thing was idle, and tuning - has the Affordable Fuel Injection set up on it & would run after the key was off.

    Next was weather-proofing - all the doors leaked - replaced/repaired the weather barriers & replaced the window wipes.

    Then on to replacing the pinion bearing in the rearend & repairing a massive transmission pan leak. Fortunately, we’ve found a great mechanic here to help with things I’m not equipped to do.

    Am looking to do as much as i can myself & learning along the way, while farming out the rest.

    Have a few other things on the list that need attention, but no hurry. Otherwise, everything else works:
    - Auto lock-you-out feature; bought replacement door lock springs from B.J.’s, but wire gauge was too heavy; would lock, but not unlock - the springs were binding. Anyone know where else to get these?
    - Headliner replacement - it’s out now, along with overhead console
    - stock height leaf springs & shocks, if needed
    - Whitewall tires
    - Body bushings
    - Upholstery repairs or finding seats in better condition

    Thanks to all whose posts have gotten us this far. Will likely be leaning on the community as we get deeper in.

    Edit: noticed the post was chopped off mid-way of the first sentence. Not sure what happened.
    Last edited by Theodore; 11-03-2018, 11:51 AM.
  • SOLSAKS
    304 AMC
    • Jul 25, 2016
    • 1781

    #2
    welcome to the forum

    dave in NC
    SOLSAKS - dave
    1976 J-10 HONCHO Fleetside
    1982 J-10 Fleetside
    1988 grand wagoneer
    2004 RUBICON jeep
    Benson, NC

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    • Theodore
      258 I6
      • Sep 10, 2018
      • 253

      #3
      Edited the original post. Noticed the post got chopped off mid-way of the first sentence. Not sure what happened. The preview looked ok.

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      • medinajim2000
        350 Buick
        • Oct 28, 2005
        • 818

        #4
        Welcome from Knoxville. My second one was a gold 89.
        https://www.facebook.com/ClassicGrandWagoneers/

        87 GW (White) - Incoming
        89 GW (Black Cherry) - In Resto
        85 GW (Gold) - In Resto
        86 GW (Garnet) - In Resto
        84 GW (Bronze) - In Resto
        89 GW (Gray) - (Gone)
        89 GW (Gray)(Gone)
        87 GW (White)(Gone)
        86 GW (Blue)(Gone)
        88 GW (Gray)(Gone)
        89 GW (Gold)(Gone)
        89 GW (Gray)(Gone)
        75 Cherokee S (Blue)(Gone)

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        • SOLSAKS
          304 AMC
          • Jul 25, 2016
          • 1781

          #5
          on the door lock situation

          on my driver door i had the same "phantom lock out" issue,....

          i went to the hardware store with the

          door lock knob portion that you screw off

          tested black rubber grometts

          got the one that allows the lock knob to slide thru with a little resistance

          and at the same time fit the hole in the woodgrain portion of door panel

          i have not been locked out since. although hiding a magnetic key case

          somewhere along the underbody is not a bad idea.

          good luck
          dave in NC
          SOLSAKS - dave
          1976 J-10 HONCHO Fleetside
          1982 J-10 Fleetside
          1988 grand wagoneer
          2004 RUBICON jeep
          Benson, NC

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          • ProTouring442
            327 Rambler
            • Mar 15, 2011
            • 702

            #6
            Welcome from Harriman, TN!

            Good looking rig.
            You ever wonder what medieval cook looked at the guts of a pig and thought, "I bet if you washed out that poop tube, you could stuff it with meat and eat it."

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            • rang-a-stang
              Administrator
              • Oct 31, 2016
              • 5472

              #7
              Glad you're here! Looking forward to seeing lots more as you gettim going!
              Chuck McTruck 71 J4000
              (Chuck McTruck Build Thread)
              79 Cherokee Chief (SOLD, goodbye old buddy)
              (Cherokee Build Thread)
              11 Nissan Pathfinder Silver Edition 4x4
              09 Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring
              00 Baby Cherokee

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              • Theodore
                258 I6
                • Sep 10, 2018
                • 253

                #8
                Originally posted by SOLSAKS
                on the door lock situation

                on my driver door i had the same "phantom lock out" issue,....

                i went to the hardware store with the

                door lock knob portion that you screw off

                tested black rubber grometts

                got the one that allows the lock knob to slide thru with a little resistance

                and at the same time fit the hole in the woodgrain portion of door panel

                i have not been locked out since. although hiding a magnetic key case

                somewhere along the underbody is not a bad idea.

                good luck
                dave in NC
                That's a great idea - thanks!

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