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Offline RTHolmes

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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #285 on: April 12, 2010, 09:09:05 AM »
Quote from: Widewing on April 11, 2010, 06:25:36 PM
You have to understand that Paris-Dakar is a speed event. You won't see Wranglers or Defenders in events of this type. Where you will find Jeeps and Defenders is places the Paris-Dakar racers couldn't go with being parachuted in....

btw I checked and there have been 6 Jeep finishers on the Paris-Dakar (half were cherokees) so they have competed :) lots of S1 range rovers to start with, then defenders, then bowler wildcats in the last few years as people started competing purpose built racers.
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #286 on: April 12, 2010, 09:10:42 AM »
Quote from: Widewing on April 11, 2010, 10:26:14 PM
Forbes based their article on Consumer Reports, and these guys have never liked the Wrangler... They're dullards. Joy to them is a Camry on the way to bingo. I replied to the article on Forbes....


"Consumer Reports has never liked the Jeep Wrangler. They don't understand it. They cannot relate to it. CR likes dull sedans. Indeed, they complain endlessly about the flaws of the Wrangler. Yet, Jeep sells every one they build.

The Wrangler is one of very few vehicles that does not sacrifice off road performance for on the road attributes. Owner loyalty is among the best in the business. Few, if any other vehicles offer the resale value of a Wrangler. Few vehicles have a large dedicated enthusiast community as does the Wrangler.

I own a two year-old Wrangler. It's reliability has been excellent. I routinely get 25 mpg on the highway, substantially better that EPA estimates. When we found ourselves looking at 27" of snow, almost nothing could move. Except, that is, the Jeep. When we want to head out into difficult terrain, what would we drive? A RAV4? How about a Highlander? No chance.. These SUVs would require airlifting to get into the back country of Arizona or Utah. Toyota's FJ Cruiser is so compromised towards being road friendly, that it can't compete with the Wrangler. Likewise for the 4Runner and Nissan Xterra. All of these are better on paved roads. Which is the point. Wranglers are designed to use paved roads only to get them to where they excel... Difficult terrain.

Those who prefer the mind-numbing boredom of a Camry or Accord will never appreciate the value and enjoyment of a Wrangler. They'll never begin to understand that when the pavement ends, "there ain't nothin' like a Jeep."


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Wonder if they will reply to that ....    :D
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #287 on: April 12, 2010, 12:07:27 PM »
These guys and their YJ's I swear it is so boring Ha Ha Ha Ha  I keeed :D

dont get me wrong, my Jeep looks like a str8 up POS bucket, i sanded all the rust off of it, and shot it with high dollar spray paint from wal-mart. Four dollars a can adds up after a while but there is an old saying that you can't polish a turd.....but you sure can spray paint one......

after a new suspension goes under it and a set of Cragars with super swamper narrow ss tires it will be trail ready once again.

most people would go and order a new tub and all new parts and swap them all out, shoot some paint on it and call it restored. Not me though, as i prefer to see just how long these jeeps will keep going you know? i say resurrect rather than restore.....


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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #288 on: April 12, 2010, 12:57:59 PM »
Quote from: Todd on April 12, 2010, 12:07:27 PM
These guys and their YJ's I swear it is so boring Ha Ha Ha Ha  I keeed :D

dont get me wrong, my Jeep looks like a str8 up POS bucket, i sanded all the rust off of it, and shot it with high dollar spray paint from wal-mart. Four dollars a can adds up after a while but there is an old saying that you can't polish a turd.....but you sure can spray paint one......

after a new suspension goes under it and a set of Cragars with super swamper narrow ss tires it will be trail ready once again.

most people would go and order a new tub and all new parts and swap them all out, shoot some paint on it and call it restored. Not me though, as i prefer to see just how long these jeeps will keep going you know? i say resurrect rather than restore.....


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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #289 on: April 12, 2010, 01:02:44 PM »
now if i can get the dang rear hub off to change out my wheel cylinder i will be driving it down the road.





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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #290 on: April 12, 2010, 01:17:42 PM »
Quote from: Todd on April 12, 2010, 01:02:44 PM
now if i can get the dang rear hub off to change out my wheel cylinder i will be driving it down the road.





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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #291 on: April 12, 2010, 05:56:06 PM »
Some say that looks like a POS, others know its a work in progress that will taste bitter sweet when completed.




Looks great Todd :aok :rock :salute
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #292 on: April 12, 2010, 07:55:01 PM »
I never called it a POS, mine was in horrible shape when I found it.. At a wrecking yard, no title, no VIN, out of state, was to be crushed the next day.. But it was all there, in one piece.. Gave a thousand for it, and then had to go to Idaho for release of interest paperwork.. Then had to tear off the body, and trailer both 1/2's to the Wa State Patrol, so they could crawl all over it looking for factory stamps.. Finally got a new VIN#, sheesh :rolleyes: !

It was worth it tho, for an original 73 V8 Renegade.. Mine is all original Jeep body metal, running out of sources for spares tho.. (I prang the fenders on stumps alot)... Spent months blasting, welding, and grinding to repair it, rather than go with taiwanese replacement parts.. Actually, it's getting to the point where its almost a crime to wail on it, hate when that happens!

Todd, I think your rig is a sweet starter, a choice unit!   Year?  Is it a CJ6?  Or is the length of the tub an illusion of the camera?
Drivetrain?  Oh yes, the FIRST thing you should do, is get rid of those 2 piece rear axles! :bolt:

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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #293 on: April 12, 2010, 10:54:15 PM »
Quote from: RipChord929 on April 12, 2010, 07:55:01 PM

Todd, I think your rig is a sweet starter, a choice unit!   Year?  Is it a CJ6?  Or is the length of the tub an illusion of the camera?
Drivetrain?  Oh yes, the FIRST thing you should do, is get rid of those 2 piece rear axles! :bolt:

 :salute RC

I would try looking into www.kaiserwillys.com for your parts.

My Jeep is a 1965 DJ-5 overland with the original hurricane motor. I am mainly just getting the suspension and wheels replaced. I did have someone give me a set of axles not to long ago as replacements or back ups to the ones I have now.






And besides the BFH I picked this up from my local Mac dealer:







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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #294 on: April 14, 2010, 07:38:32 PM »
Keep plugging away at it Todd.. Perhaps it'll look as nice as this CJ-5..




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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #295 on: April 14, 2010, 08:03:23 PM »
This weekend Im going back to MD, 398 miles and only 1 tank of gas will be needed in my cherokee......Love it :salute
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #296 on: April 15, 2010, 07:31:58 AM »
Honestly Widewing,

I don't want a Jeep that looks like that one. Tuxedo Park? I plan on going wheeling a lot and if I scratched that pretty paint job I would be pissed. Whereas if I scratch my Jeep I just get out the spray paint can and give it a touch up :D





Junky,

There are several trucks @ Ft.Drum that I am looking into.





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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #297 on: April 15, 2010, 03:40:51 PM »
Jeeps have there place, But cant take 4 adults 2 dogs, gear..to the deepest recesses of the woods to kill Elk.....:) This does the trick...383 Stroker, Possies set of chains and a highlift jack..Whoo Hoo im so turned on...


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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #298 on: April 15, 2010, 06:23:40 PM »
and the wheels off of a S-10.....






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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #299 on: April 15, 2010, 06:30:40 PM »
Quote from: Todd on April 15, 2010, 06:23:40 PM
and the wheels off of a S-10.....






Todd

LOL They are 31_10.5x15 Good size for that rig... Why would you want bigger tires?  I know... so it looks cool...I guess thats better than Function...Sorry u have nothing good to say....
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