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As fate would have it
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:56 pm
by Dr. Marneaus
The 74 that I acquired last year and traded away to a member here has come back to me.
Not sure what my plans are but I feel obligated to make sure something good happens to it one way or another.
I'm thinking I'll get it driving and see where it goes from there. If I keep it, pass it on, or what.
Anyway, it went to a good home from me and I want to make sure it gets a good home now that I have it again.
We shall see where this goes!
And home again!
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:57 pm
by az chip
Honey? Honey, pumkin, sweetie? I LOVE you soooo much. Oh what? The Wagoneer you wanted gone? Sigh. Yes it came back. Is that a straight six in that narrow track?
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:21 pm
by tedlovesjeeps71
Project BOOMERANG!!!!
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Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:04 am
by az chip
tedlovesjeeps71 wrote:Project BOOMERANG!!!!
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Nice one!
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:22 am
by Dr. Marneaus
tedlovesjeeps71 wrote:Project BOOMERANG!!!!
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That exact phrase had crossed my mind the other day lol.
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 6:26 am
by will e
tedlovesjeeps71 wrote:Project BOOMERANG!!!!
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Winning!
Congratulations on getting her back. If you love it, let it go, if it ... whatever.
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:37 am
by SJTD
This causes one to question your burned outedness on old Jeeps.
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:57 am
by letank
Dang... I want it... of course now I am a few time zone away for a while... as the posting time suggest, nobody in their right mind is awake so early unless you are many time zones away...
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:12 am
by Dr. Marneaus
SJTD wrote:This causes one to question your burned outedness on old Jeeps.
An opportunity is an opportunity regardless of being burned out.
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:54 am
by fulsizjeep
The FSJ gods much see you in good favor.
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:56 pm
by Dr. Marneaus
Well i got it fired up again ( i didnt have to do much, just fire it up like anyhting that had been sitting for several months) and have it running on a gas can.
it moves under its own power both forward and reverse, but doesnt stop as its got no brakes, LOL! I'll get working on the brakes after a camping trip this weekend.
I changed the oil added a quart of ATF to the crank case, and let it run for a while. the smoke cleared up nicely after about half an hour, but later it started smoking again. It looked more white or gray but I didnt get a chance to investigate too close. Could still be rings or valves but it did go away for a bit, could have popped a head or intake gasket as well I suppose, so i'll check in on all of that.
anyway, starts up super easy, and idles smoother than my 73....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJeGaFLreNI
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:04 pm
by tedlovesjeeps71
envy
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Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:38 am
by Dr. Marneaus
Its freakin scary how quickly this thing starts up, and how smooth/quiet it idles right from the get go.
Press the pedal, touch the key, and its running.
Man, why doesnt mine run that well?
Brakes this weekend then it "should" drive.
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:36 am
by mgbreis
It reminds me of mine, except yours has rocker panels and quarters. Hmmm. I guess it really is a DRY heat out your way!
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:50 pm
by Tatsadasayago
Having checked this jeep out up close n personal I can say she's a keeper. Everything on it is original and there is very little that needs fixing compared to other FSJs of it's vintage. I told Dr. M the other day "If I had a place to park it, it would be on the trailer right this moment!"...and I'm not exactly a Wagoneer fan. (Cherokee Chief Snob)
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:11 pm
by Dr. Marneaus
Picked up a set of 30x9.5 rollers today on 5 alloy jeep rims (5 lug tho) for $20 and will switch em over to the 6 lug rims
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:23 am
by Dr. Marneaus
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 9:54 pm
by az chip
The other tires were shot? She seems a worthy project.
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:39 pm
by Tatsadasayago
Weatherchecked bigtime after 15 years of sitting in the Northern Nevada elements.
Re: As fate would have it
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:41 pm
by tedlovesjeeps71
How does $20 convert 5 lug to 6??
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