Oh, jeez, another noob...

[DennisDammit]

Greetings from far Northern California! My name is Dennis and I live in Shasta Lake, just north of Redding. Although I don't currently own a Jeep, please don't hold it against me.
My second car (and my first love) was a 1940 Ford GPW with the original 3-speed and flathead four that I bought from a neighbor in '76. Sadly, I had to sell it when I joined the Air Force.
FSJs are rather rare in my area, despite a climate that is generally good for preserving vehicles. I look on Craigslist and see tons of them in other areas, such as Spokane, but diddly squat from around here.
My wife and I live on 2.5 acres and I plan to build a 20X30 shop building so I can fill it with all sorts of FSJ stuff. Usually, when someone needs help with an addiction, it's to abstain from it. My desire is to embrace it.
I'm interested in meeting with others who suffer from (or enjoy) this addiction, especially if you live somewhere near me (or even if you don't).
Thanks for looking!
Dennis

[letank]

Welcome to the asylum from smoky or foggy SF depending on the season.
There were a few in mammoth... they tend to pop in Reno... but I suspect that a trailer might be a must, because most of them are registered non-op... then the usual over $10k asking... someone was lucky a few weeks ago using facehook...

[Stuka]

Welcome to the forum! My mom actually lives in Shasta City (In the carr burn scar) just west of Redding.

I see FSJ's pop up around here from time to time (I am about 4.5 hours south). I also see them on eBay here in California. Just keep an eye out!

[will e]

Welcome, we have a lot of noobs lately. It's a great site with really friendly and helpful folks.

What got you interested in FSJ's?

[Renodemona]

Welcome! There is a big group of us in Reno/Northern California. We also have a facebook group if you're on the book of faces, look for Sierra Nevada FSJs group. The for sale of FSJs goes in cycles, a couple months ago there were tons, now not as much. There is a really good looking one in Idaho, a 76, check the for sale section. Welcome!

[Stuka]

The '76 mentioned above: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=17858

[KJ Ryu]

PM me if you aren't scared to fly to WY, change some fluids, etc, and drive one home. Even with the plane ticket, probably cheaper than you can find in your area. 79 Wag, Quadratrac. Friend of mine is selling but, doesn't do computers so... yeah, PM me for contact info, if you're interested.

[DennisDammit]

Welcome, we have a lot of noobs lately. It's a great site with really friendly and helpful folks.

What got you interested in FSJ's?

I was originally interested in suffering through a resto-mod on a CJ5 due to their relative simplicity. However, they do have their limitations, such as a lack of air conditioning and drafty rag tops. Summers in Redding, CA can get really freakin' hot, with average daytime temps in the 110-115 degree range. I stop riding my motorcycle when it gets over 105 because it's just too damn miserable.
Wagoneers, on the other hand, DO have air conditioning, and can offer a nice, comfortable bug-free environment that can be enjoyed year round.
When the time is right, I will be looking for a pre-smog (in California,'75 or older) vehicle for a frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration. I'm not looking to climb trees or jump canyons, just something that the wifey and I (and maybe a grandkid or two) can take on a picnic or bump around in the woods.
I'm a geologist with an engineering background, and I have been working on my own vehicles since I was 15. I think I either have or can learn the skills it takes to perform a restoration, this includes a heapin' dose of "I haven't learned my lesson yet". Like the Beatles song says, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends.

[letank]

as far as the smog rules, it might change, there was an attempt to move the rule to 1980 or older. 76 has the prestolite distributor

Late Edit: the state bill is AB210, still in the pipeline

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/face ... 20200AB210

[DennisDammit]

Another thing that got me interested in FSJs was the Wagoneer Roadtrip. I'm sure you have all seen it, you can find an article here https://jalopnik.com/the-jeep-wagoneer- ... 1823923862
or a video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1GHkvR0Y4k

[letank]

as far as the smog rules, it might change, there was an attempt to move the rule to 1980 or older. 76 has the prestolite distributor

Late Edit: the state bill is AB210, still in the pipeline

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/face ... 20200AB210

Law has passed today so exempts are as old as 1982,

[DennisDammit]

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/face ... 20200AB210
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Law has passed today so exempts are as old as 1982,
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I was unable to find anything stating that AB210 passed. Do you have a source you can share?

Thank you!

[RamJetFSJ]

It has not passed. It is currently "in committee". Considering our current Governor, I doubt it will pass, and if it does it will probably be vetoed.

[letank]

It has not passed. It is currently "in committee". Considering our current Governor, I doubt it will pass, and if it does it will probably be vetoed.

sorry, amended...