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Another new guy checking in
Howdy ya'll! Just picked up my second Jeep (first one was a CJ-5 in 1978 that I only kept for 2 years) a 77 J-10 with a 258, TH 400 and unknown Transfer case. reason its unknown is that I dont know how to tell them apart. It does have the Quadratrac(sp?).
It is definately a project, although it is running. Looks to have a lift kit (springs), factory springs are in the bed. Also has a new or rebuilt transfer case that seems to be leaking pretty badly. There is a busted up transfer case in the bed too. Came with an extra hood in the bed too.
Rust at the bed seams, and the interior is pretty nasty, but she's all mine and paid for to boot! 
I'll try to avoid posting too many dumb questions. I have a lot of chevy experience, restoring and hot rodding various cars and trucks over the years. No real experience wrenching on Jeeps though.
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01-14-2008, 07:28 PM
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Rust at the bed seams, and the interior is pretty nasty, but she's all mine and paid for to boot! |
Welcome. And don't worry, it will buff out!
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01-14-2008, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Chucks1911
Howdy ya'll! Just picked up my second Jeep (first one was a CJ-5 in 1978 that I only kept for 2 years) a 77 J-10 with a 258, TH 400 and unknown Transfer case. reason its unknown is that I dont know how to tell them apart. It does have the Quadratrac(sp?).
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Well the transfer case is not unknown if it has a Quadratrac 'cause that is the transfer case 
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01-14-2008, 07:36 PM
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Welcome,
Nice looking pooch there.
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Carpet - BJ's (not sure if they do the trucks) fix all interior leaks first.
Knobs - Larry Miller here makes some nice replacements.
Gauges - Scrounge or go hi$$ for the custom setups.
What gauges do you need?
Like the cluster?
Someone here (I probably do also) will have a spare you can have (lots of dead '77's out there for parts)
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01-14-2008, 07:58 PM
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Welcome, and Hey that rig looks alot better then some i have seen hear in the rust belt of maryland. lots of good folks here and lots of help with the parts needed. good luck with her. 
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ah that aint bad. flat black it!
1911...as in colt?
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01-14-2008, 08:02 PM
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Were abouts in ok are you? If close to Tulsa I might be able to help out some with info or parts, I got a place here that has lots of full size parts. Oh and welcome to the madness.
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01-14-2008, 09:19 PM
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welcome to the madness, , good looking project there, or not lol, hope ya have fun with it
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01-14-2008, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Chucks1911
Howdy ya'll! Just picked up my second Jeep (first one was a CJ-5 in 1978 that I only kept for 2 years) a 77 J-10 with a 258, TH 400 and unknown Transfer case. reason its unknown is that I dont know how to tell them apart. It does have the Quadratrac(sp?).
It is definately a project, although it is running. Looks to have a lift kit (springs), factory springs are in the bed. Also has a new or rebuilt transfer case that seems to be leaking pretty badly. There is a busted up transfer case in the bed too. Came with an extra hood in the bed too.
Rust at the bed seams, and the interior is pretty nasty, but she's all mine and paid for to boot!
I'll try to avoid posting too many dumb questions. I have a lot of chevy experience, restoring and hot rodding various cars and trucks over the years. No real experience wrenching on Jeeps though.
A question to start
Where do you get interior parts for these? Carpet, knobs, guages, etc. |
Sell that thing quick before you get the disease. The symptoms can include empty pockets, maxed out credit cards, an unusual desire to drive through mud "just because", and lots of time spent under over and around the Jeep covered in 30 year old grease.
If its too late, and you've got the fever, I hate to break it to you but it's terminal, but a heck of a lot of fun!!! If thats the case, I'm glad to meet ya.
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Welcome to the world of FSJ!
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01-15-2008, 05:19 AM
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Welcome to the FSJ world! You need to becareful with these things when left alone they breed like rabbits one day you only have one and some money the next you have 5 and are broke. But really welcome and the search here is your friend lots of great info and people. If you dont understand something, someone here does and will be more than happy to explain it to you. |
01-15-2008, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Ristow
ah that aint bad. flat black it!
1911...as in colt?
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01-15-2008, 07:48 AM
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Welcome! Me too on the Kimber
Looks like a great truck to start with. I love wrenching on my '87 Grand Wagoneer, and yes it is a disease... but it's well worth it I think.
Good luck with your project,
Clay
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01-15-2008, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by AKASteven79
Were abouts in ok are you? If close to Tulsa I might be able to help out some with info or parts, I got a place here that has lots of full size parts. Oh and welcome to the madness.
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I'm over by Lawton. I did get the J-10 over by Tulsa though. I'd still be interested in the parts place  |
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