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the 74 needs a new A pillar, a body swap would be easier... the convertible probably a lot faster by grafting another type of windshield
Michel
74 wag, 349Kmiles on original ticker/trany, except for the rust. Will it make it to the next get together without a rebuilt? Status: needs a new body.
85 Gwag, 229 Kmiles. $250 FSJ test lab since 02, that refuses to give up but still leaks.
The '77 Wedding Wagon is in a good spot meaning (runs, drives and gets used on the weekends) but has really stalled. Wife and I are trying to buy a house soon and I currently do not have a garage to work on the rust repair which is the next step for me.
Some call me Taylor...
1977 Jeep Wagoneer (Wedding Wagon)
Pewter, Blue Interior, Original 401
PO swapped in a 360, soon to be a 401 again!
"Soon" is a relative term.
Cracked cylinder put a hurt on me + bad connecting rods.
My 1980 Chrokee wide track Restomod. We replaced all the rotted metal, painted everything Louden Gree [except the front fenders]. Dash and front seats are re-done, new motor with AX15/NP208, 33x9.5 BFGs. However, its been sitting for 2 years waiting for me to finish it. GRRR! I have the LLC and 3 other projects delaying the completion.
Do we still have to have it? I was about halfway through a Falcon build and had to sell it. Had already sandblasted, painted, undercoated the front end, added clutch pedal, new carpet, front suspension was all PST stuff, fat sway bars front/rear, KYBs, gusseted upper and lowers, stiffer/lowering springs, and 11" disc brakes with dual pistons/braided steel lines. That ammo can was the box for the 5.0 EFI computer. The hole where the battery tray was going to by my fresh air box.
I had an Explorer 8.8 with discs and limited slip for the back and a 92 5.0HO ready to go in. I was going to convert to rack and pinion steering but that was $1200 and I did't have it. The wife and I almost divorced over it but I figured I would rather have a happy wife than a nice car so I sold the project. She cried the day it left.
I was sad to see it go but the dude that bought it got it running and it was pretty amazing.
Since I need to get out the the shop to keep going on the door panels, I will keep this short.
I am on the fence on selling these. I most likely will. I will never get to them.
1971 J4000, No engine trans transfer, body bed lined which I think is a perfect way to ruin a decent rig. Very good long bed. comes with a 5 lug International Dana 60 with all new brake parts including drums. I hoped to fix it and get it going.
1970 J3000 pretty well stripped inside. Has a running buick 350 TH400 and Dana 20 for the truck mentioned above. A dented but nearly rust free long bed. Not worth saving but a donor.
1964 CJ-5. I wanted to assemble it. I have everything but it needs floors. I hoped to fix it and get it going.
1953 Willys wagon. Totally stock, rebuilt engine that purrs, bought new NOS gauges for it. Complete. I hoped to fix it and get it going.
1970 wagoneer, a regular rusty beater. Bought it to assist with assembling Sadie the million dollar lady in my build thread. It has been priceless for helping stuff get put back on correctly. I hoped to fix it and get it going.
See an unhealthy theme here?
The keepers.
My 1969 X model wagoneer. Lifted, rear quarters cut off, have rust free factory donor ones sitting inside. Rear Dana 60 and a disc front 5 lug Dana 44. Rebuilt engine and it waits in the garage. I know some day I will fix it and get it going.
1983 FJ60 Toyota land cruiser. A veritable tank. Needs some rust repair on one corner from sub standard body work. Runs, drives, stops. Recently developed a cracked exhaust manifold. Thinking about swapping in a chev 350 TH400, and NP205 all sitting near by. This is our take the guests to the fire lookouts rig.
1978 JD 450C bull dozer. Blown head gasket. Waiting years now for a fix. I still use it with a coolant IV hooked up....LOL
1983 Jeep CJ-7. Extremely good condition. Have a poop load of sweet new parts to get put in and on. I am on the fence on if I should sell it.
Numerous mountain bikes for previously mentioned house guests. Flat tires the works.
My little car trailer for hauling my beloved CJ-5 needs a new deck with total paint and a rewire.
I want to finish my 5 foot scratch built RC tug boat. It will pull like a son of a gun.
Why is it I can never do anything half way. This is my down fall for getting things done.
I am sure there is more.
Melford1972 says...
I’d say I feel sorry for you, but I really don’t, Mr. “I-stumble-into-X-models-the-way-most-people-stumble-into-Toyota-Carollas.” 🤣
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I make wag parts
1969 CJ-5 41 years owned
1969 1414X Wag in avocado mist
1970 1414X Wag in avocado mist
1968 M715 restomod
2001 Dodge 3500
2002 Toyota Tundra
2006 Toyota 4runner was Liz's, parked
Building a m715 over at the m715zone
Beloved wife Elizabeth Ann Temple Murdered by covid on Oct 19th 2021
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