Glad to be back/ stroke

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Glad to be back/ stroke

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Very glad to be back online and able to communicate with you guys. On the 22nd of January of this year I had a stroke. Spent five weeks in the hospital and then was able to go home. Very good to be able to catch up on what's been happening while I have some down time. Hoping to head back to work soon depending upon getting my driver's license back. My jeeps have been sidelined while I recover. But for Giggles I have something to pass on that happened while I was in the hospital. The doctor said it may be a while before I am able to work on vehicles again. I told him I own two FSJ and that not happening. Might slow me down a bit maybe. The look I got is worth a thousand words. I am about to start on the J10 stepside soon and may have a ton of questions so bear with me as this project goes. Thanx in avdance.
1980 Cherokee,360/727/208, propane powered,unknown lift,31' Adventuro's on Chevy rims,Warn winch
1980 J10,360/standard/208, stepside
1970 GMC 4X4 Pickup, 78 frame, 84 350, Turbo 350/205, patina galore
1986 Blazer K5, 350/205/465 trans
1990 Cherokee XJ, about to scrap for FSJ parts, gone to parts graveyard in sky
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Re: Glad to be back/ stroke

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wow, good to hear from you. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Happy you're back. As far as health, don't ignore it. I have to pace myself now due to back issues. If I get too focused on projects, my back will sideline me for at least a week.
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Re: Glad to be back/ stroke

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Welcome back! Take it easy for a bit.
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Wow, hope you are recovering ok, and can't think of better therapy than working on your FSJ's :)
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
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Glad your ok! Welcome back!

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Cheers to your recovery, no limitations... you can type, talk... walk and may be work on your projects.... very sweet
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Re: Glad to be back/ stroke

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Yah , very lucky!! Stroke hit my left side. I am right handed. My writing same as before and no speech problems or memory issues. My left leg still weak and left arm and hand in same shape. Nice thing was work helped me out finatually and are holding my position for me. Figure doing bodywork on J10 will get me over the weakness and then the mechanical will work on the strenght. Not all is doom and gloom. Still on the good side of the grass. May wind up with an awesome J10 out of the deal, LOL.
1980 Cherokee,360/727/208, propane powered,unknown lift,31' Adventuro's on Chevy rims,Warn winch
1980 J10,360/standard/208, stepside
1970 GMC 4X4 Pickup, 78 frame, 84 350, Turbo 350/205, patina galore
1986 Blazer K5, 350/205/465 trans
1990 Cherokee XJ, about to scrap for FSJ parts, gone to parts graveyard in sky

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Sorry to hear about your stroke, good to hear you are on the road to recovery.
Not sure if working on an FSJ is the best medicine could cause you to relapse from frustration!😁

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Re: Glad to be back/ stroke

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I’m sorry to hear about your stroke. I’m sure you will be turning wrenches very soon. I’m looking forward to seeing you getting back 100 percent. You will be in my thoughts.
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Holy smokes, glad you are back online with us and recovering! Working on our FSJs is a form of therapy too, plus it is good for the soul and heart. Wishing you complete recovery and much luck on your J10 project.
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Prayers for you health recovery.

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Re: Glad to be back/ stroke

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So for an update. Finding the body still very weak,too weak to do the heavy stuff to be done on the J10 so going to fall back to working onthe Cherokee. Working with doing body work,slapping on the fiberglass bondo then sanding it down is a workout, can feel the strenght coming back little by little. Who would have figured a FSJ could double physo-therapast,LOL.
1980 Cherokee,360/727/208, propane powered,unknown lift,31' Adventuro's on Chevy rims,Warn winch
1980 J10,360/standard/208, stepside
1970 GMC 4X4 Pickup, 78 frame, 84 350, Turbo 350/205, patina galore
1986 Blazer K5, 350/205/465 trans
1990 Cherokee XJ, about to scrap for FSJ parts, gone to parts graveyard in sky
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Re: Glad to be back/ stroke

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God bless you, man. Little steps and a bit stronger each day. These FSJs are good for what ails us!
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Re: Glad to be back/ stroke

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Working on the Cherokee is producing awsume results. A week ago could not activate pop top on bevy cans, not now. Left arm getting strenght back also. Feeling tremenous about inprovements. Using a mouse , circular or 1/4 sheet sander. Having to hold the weight of sander with left hand and try to push it against body is a very good work out as well as working on fine control issues. Dang Jeep is helping me recover. :)
Post pictures in a bit.
1980 Cherokee,360/727/208, propane powered,unknown lift,31' Adventuro's on Chevy rims,Warn winch
1980 J10,360/standard/208, stepside
1970 GMC 4X4 Pickup, 78 frame, 84 350, Turbo 350/205, patina galore
1986 Blazer K5, 350/205/465 trans
1990 Cherokee XJ, about to scrap for FSJ parts, gone to parts graveyard in sky

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1980 Cherokee,360/727/208, propane powered,unknown lift,31' Adventuro's on Chevy rims,Warn winch
1980 J10,360/standard/208, stepside
1970 GMC 4X4 Pickup, 78 frame, 84 350, Turbo 350/205, patina galore
1986 Blazer K5, 350/205/465 trans
1990 Cherokee XJ, about to scrap for FSJ parts, gone to parts graveyard in sky
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Yep....love it when my little mouse comes into the garage and helps too.

I had to get him a really small sander he could work with, as the ones I use were too big :)

Glad to hear you're making progress.
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
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BCRAWLER wrote:HereImageImageImage

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Looks nice and clean so far!

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Re: Glad to be back/ stroke

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Not sure if anybody noticed, filled the seam between the flare and body. Tell you what, if somebody calls these a brick or shoe box going to hand them body tool and make them work,lots of body lines to worry about. Hey, devildog80 , your helper got any family up north, could put them to work. Got a whole bunch of fine sanding that needs doing
1980 Cherokee,360/727/208, propane powered,unknown lift,31' Adventuro's on Chevy rims,Warn winch
1980 J10,360/standard/208, stepside
1970 GMC 4X4 Pickup, 78 frame, 84 350, Turbo 350/205, patina galore
1986 Blazer K5, 350/205/465 trans
1990 Cherokee XJ, about to scrap for FSJ parts, gone to parts graveyard in sky
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Re: Glad to be back/ stroke

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Hey yah you betcha......will have him send an IMM (Internet Mouse Message).

Sure dey cuud be d're within the hour.....EH?

I grew up in ND and my accent comes back thick and quick, when talking to others from up North :)
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
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