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.
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.
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