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05-06-2011, 01:16 AM
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Newb in Montana
hey whats up everybody? the name's Bootz. And im the soon to be proud owner of a 70 J-3000 with a 327 and dana lockers. Once the title is in my hands and i start the resurrection I'll post some pics. May end up posting some questions too. Anybody with any advice or parts locations hit me up please.
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05-06-2011, 05:42 AM
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Welcome from NE Oregon! I have searched a lot for parts, and on here the place that keeps coming up is www.bjsoffroad.com, I just put in an order for several parts there, so I will let you know how the service is. |
05-06-2011, 06:00 AM
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Welcome
Sounds like a great project truck for here in Montana. I am new also to the group here, but live in Ronan, MT. I haven't done much work on my 1985 J20 yet, all the parts I have needed so far I just get at NAPA. It seems that most savings that you get at other places is lost in shipping costs, and supporting my neighbors business really has paybacks in a small town.  I needed one hard to find part, a gas fill hose, but just did a search on line and got a new one. Welcome to the group. |
05-06-2011, 08:34 AM
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05-06-2011, 02:04 PM
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thanks for the quick replies guys.
i checked bjsoffroad. pretty pricey and not much in stock for a 70. lol
anybody know where i can find a tail light cover?
Last edited by bootz59401 : 05-06-2011 at 04:41 PM.
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05-06-2011, 06:44 PM
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05-06-2011, 08:34 PM
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Wow, nice straight lookin' truck. Welcome! Saw 2 GWs today in Colville, Wa.
Even with gas prices soooo high, nice to see these old rigs still going. 
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05-06-2011, 09:16 PM
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Glad to see some more people from Montana. Looks like a great truck to start with.  |
05-08-2011, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bootz59401
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My folks live West of Kalispell and I often peruse the Montana Craigslist postings. I stumbled upon this one a couple weeks back. Someone else posted this truck in the online for sale section and there was speculation that the bed is from a later model. I was also under the impression that the 327 lasted only until 68-69. Might be interesting to run the VIN and see what comes up on that truck. Nice score though
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05-09-2011, 02:28 AM
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I did a little research on it and itwas supposed to have the dauntless 350. But i checked and it is the vigilante 327 that's in it. So i believe whoever had it before did an engine swap. If anybody else wants to run it just to double check for me the VIN is 3407Z193xxxxx.
What I got on it was:
34 = 68-71 J-4000 4WD
07 = 68-70 Camper Special
Z = 68-71 8000lb GVW
1 = 65-71 Left Hand Drive
9 = 68-70 V8 327/V8 350 w/Smog
3xxxxx = V8 350
As for the bed... Im just glad its got one. It's gonna get a good coat of flat black primer and bed coating anyway. ;-)
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05-09-2011, 11:51 PM
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Good looking truck, welcome to the fun.
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05-16-2011, 02:20 PM
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Nice score! You could find a tail light at the Jeep Ranch in Plains. Their number is 741-5337. We have sold them a couple parts rigs over the years. Good luck
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05-17-2011, 09:59 AM
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Today i become the owner of this awesome beast. Makin my last payment in a few hours!!!  |
05-17-2011, 10:03 AM
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Congratulations! Full size jeeps are lots of fun...... enjoy it
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05-17-2011, 08:31 PM
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05-17-2011, 10:00 PM
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That Jeep is sweet!
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05-17-2011, 11:05 PM
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Word to the wise, it's hard to hold your honey with "bucket seats". Nice score!
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05-18-2011, 02:56 PM
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LOL. I use my F-150 for honey haulin. The J-Truck is gonna be strictly business.
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05-19-2011, 04:35 AM
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Congrats on the Jtruck. Lots of potential there. Looks like it might be a 8000 GVW and so it may have been a camper special. The bed is from a 73 or newer Jtruck because of the long lights. That would be D60 rear and D44 front axle. Have fun with it.
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05-19-2011, 01:39 PM
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Thanks for the double check.
Anybody know which wiring harness I need? If so, anybody got the connectors? I can get the wire.
Last edited by bootz59401 : 05-20-2011 at 03:44 PM.
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