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I have been on the site for about two months now but have not introduced myself. I live in Colorado, just outside Denver. This is my first FSJ. I bought my truck in Feb this year from a man who stated he is the third owner. The first owner used it as a "farm truck" and apparently had vision problems because every body panel and every fender flare is dented. They even attached a railroad tie sized piece of wood to the front bumper to help protect the truck from this man's "crashing problem". I am assuming this was the same man who drilled at least eight holes in every body panel for tie down hooks, etc. This man then sold it to a friend of his who let it sit for 20 years who then sold it to the man I bought it from. When this guy got the truck in 1991, it had 18,000 miles on it. He used the truck as his daily driver for five years and then parked it for good in 1996. He wanted $1200, I gave him $1000. When I bought it, it had 45,000 miles on it and runs like a champ (for a six banger). I got all the original paperwork, manual and title along with 25 hornets nests placed secretly throughout the interior.
I know these things about my truck:
Its a 1966 Gladiator 4x4
It has a 232 Tornado straight 6 w/ 2 barrel carb
The truck is a manual 4 speed with granny gears
I have, I believe, aftermarket Warn hubs
Everything on the truck is stock.
The things I don't know about my truck are: (Suggestions would be appreciated)
What transmission I have
What axles I have
What lift/ lift combination I should look into. (I think I want about 8" with 35" tires eventually)
I have big plans for this truck and am very enthusiastic. I work on it with every spare moment I have. I got very easily addicted. So far I have ripped off all of the things I don't intend to use (bumpers, camper shell, mirrors, tail gate chains) and have sanded the surface rust off the entire driver's side so far. I have the whole truck stripped out for body work and paint. I promised the wife that I would make it presentible first so that it can sit in the driveway without embarassing her.
For those who have suffered through my stupid questions I have posted thus far, I appreciate it very much. The help I have received here has assisted me greatly.
Here's some pictures of when I first got it. (I hope they work) The one thing I can promise I am clueless and it won't be long until I post some more dumb questions.
I know these things about my truck:
Its a 1966 Gladiator 4x4
It has a 232 Tornado straight 6 w/ 2 barrel carb
The truck is a manual 4 speed with granny gears
I have, I believe, aftermarket Warn hubs
Everything on the truck is stock.
The things I don't know about my truck are: (Suggestions would be appreciated)
What transmission I have
What axles I have
What lift/ lift combination I should look into. (I think I want about 8" with 35" tires eventually)
I have big plans for this truck and am very enthusiastic. I work on it with every spare moment I have. I got very easily addicted. So far I have ripped off all of the things I don't intend to use (bumpers, camper shell, mirrors, tail gate chains) and have sanded the surface rust off the entire driver's side so far. I have the whole truck stripped out for body work and paint. I promised the wife that I would make it presentible first so that it can sit in the driveway without embarassing her.
For those who have suffered through my stupid questions I have posted thus far, I appreciate it very much. The help I have received here has assisted me greatly.
Here's some pictures of when I first got it. (I hope they work) The one thing I can promise I am clueless and it won't be long until I post some more dumb questions.
BUT ALWAYS LOOKING
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