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Show Us Your Jeep!

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Patrick, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. Madeline3b

    Madeline3b Optimized for analog

    She goes pretty good, Vega motor and steering gotta go though!
     
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  2. Madeline3b

    Madeline3b Optimized for analog

    Once some parts show up I may start a build thread, thanks everybody, Will.
     
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  3. Well.... I put my Jeep up for sale today... ( it is also posted in Early CJ5 classifieds) DSC08704.JPG DSC08703.JPG DSC08706.JPG DSC08708.JPG DSC08694.JPG DSC08700.JPG DSC08712.JPG DSC08723.JPG DSC08705.JPG
    1928 Chevrolet Capital Truck...... This could also be called a 1969 CJ5 Jeep ... in Disguise. The Running gear & suspension is all out of the 4x4 Jeep. The frame was lengthened and boxed, from the original jeep (wheel base 83") to the Chevy truck, (wheel base 124")
    The Engine is the famous, Dauntless V6, 225 cu in (3.7L) (which has 160 HP & 225 lb Torque)... backed by the jeep T-14A, three speed manual tranny..... Dana 30 front axel, Dana 44 Rear axel, both with 3:73 gears..... makes this truck cruse comfortably at 60-70 mph..... smooth ride On or Off Road.....
    NEW: three core Aluminum Radiator, Hoses, Belts and Battery.....
    All new wiring and fuse blocks through out.....
    New Distributor, Coil, points, condenser, plugs and plug wires..... Rebuilt 2G Carburetor....
    New Fan (never gets hot)..... but has an extra 12 volt fan mounted for extra hot (above 100 degree F) days....
    Transfer case and 4X4 manual hubs work just fine, (as they should)....
    Recent Metallic British racing green, Paint, Black fenders.....

    NEW: Jeep Bucket Seats, and real Leather Upholstery.....
    Speedometer & fuel & temp Gauges.....
    Wooden rim steering wheel......
    Heater & defroster......
    Entire Truck Cab Firewall & Floor, is insulated and sound proofed.....
    Dual muffler and tail pipes.....
    Safety Glass installed all around.......
    LED interior & Dash lights, Brake & tail & turn signals, and backup light....

    NEW; Brake lines throughout, Master Cylinder, Wheel Cylinders & Brake shoes....
    New, Bright Halogen Head Lights (high & low beam).....
    Completely Rebuilt Jeep Steering Box, New steering Dampener.....
    Hydraulic Clutch, master cylinder & slave cylinder......
    Wood in the floor of the 6ft Truck Bed.....

    This is not a Show Truck... (although it is the favorite at car shows) It is a Daily Driver... built to be used and Driven.... handles real well, On or Off Road ...... One if a Kind, Hand Built 4X4Truck......
    The Price is $18,000..... (I have way more $$$$ than that invested) Need to sell.....
    I might trade some if the cost, for....... a 1929 to 1934 vintage Car or Truck, Original Survivor... that is in original running condition..... perhaps an older restoration.... contact Sunny @ 505-99zero-six008
    All the 'Bugs" have now been worked out of this project, and it is Now running & Driving BEAUTIFULLY....
     

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    Last edited: Apr 1, 2021
  4. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Well, that's a little sad. Good luck with the sale.
     
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  5. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    The '69 in the sunset:
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  6. Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

    Beautiful pic :)
     
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  7. 3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    X2
     
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  8. Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

    x3, nice photo
     
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  9. zinertia2

    zinertia2 "and which part are you keeping?" 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    More progress made, first time wheels on it in almost 2 years

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  10. Madeline3b

    Madeline3b Optimized for analog

  11. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Its no secret that you guys weren’t exactly pleased with my tire choice.

    Well, here ya go, you filthy animals.

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  12. 73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    Outlaw II wheels?
    Now the Varg is properly equipped. (y)
     
  13. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    but but I see the license plate :whistle:
     
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  14. givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

    Muuuuch better!
     
  15. ojgrsoi

    ojgrsoi Retired 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    It’s much more fun than most folks can imagine.
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  16. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    I finally had all 4 jeeps together for once!

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  17. OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

    Very nice Nate :bow:
     
  18. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    X2
     
  19. Jw60

    Jw60 That guy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Show off
    :D
     
  20. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    Oh Hallelujah!!!! That's soooo much better!!! :bananatool::bananatool:
     
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