Hey guys & gals,
Meet "Flip". 1974 Wagoneer Custom, one owner from Nevada. Sat outdoors for about 15 years. So would we call this a "Desert find"?
More on how I got it here:
http://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewtop ... =7&t=10452
So the goal is to bring it up to #3 driver (
https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationt ... ?id=154345), and flip it. With the profits going to Fisher House (
https://www.fisherhouse.org/).
Due to work demands all I've done is bring it home, and replaced the broken rear left tail light lens. Work will start in July, with a completion goal of October.
Currently, I'm "about" $3,500 invested with vehicle trade, shipping, tail light. Goal is to keep expenses to around $7K.
Need to do:
Evaluation on drive train (keeping my fingers crossed here)
Repair fuel leak at tank
Fix the electrical eaten by the mice (looks pretty minor)
Brakes
Tuneup
Belts and every hose on the vehicle
Wiper blades
Anti freeze
Oil-Filter and ZDDP
Transmission flush
Tires
Hoping that takes care of the mechanicals
Then cut out the minor body rot, and replace with new metal
Body work & paint
Interior work.
That's a lot to do with about $3,500 in the budget.
Hoping to use a consignor when finished, and let the buyer write two checks (one to the consignor, and one to the charity so they get the tax write off too. Might help them kick in a bit extra.
Never done a charity vehicle before, so this is new ground.
As this goes along, I would sincerely appreciate your input / insights. While I've done quite a few vehicles over the years, and been part of other projects, this is the first Jeep I've done. It needs to be quality work, without breaking the bank. Your experience will be a huge help to get there.
Scott