Got the '63 Panel home, and 3/4 of the wheels turning, as well as the tcase and everything back in the '71.
Yesterday I got a few pics of them next to each other in the driveway.
Note: the Panel has been sitting in one spot since ~1985, and was last registered in like 1979.
Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
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sierrablue
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Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
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'71 Wagoneer (DD)
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
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With great optimism comes great frustration from those who don't fabricate the bandwagon they jump on, as well as a responsibility to make sure the bandwagon is strong enough when others start jumping on it.
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
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With great optimism comes great frustration from those who don't fabricate the bandwagon they jump on, as well as a responsibility to make sure the bandwagon is strong enough when others start jumping on it.
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devildog80
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
Nice set of trucks there 
'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
'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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Stuka
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
Panels are rare enough as is, finding one in the same color as the waggy is kind of crazy.
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Pevious Jeeps: 1981 J10, 1975 Cherokee, 2008 JK, 2005 KJ, 1989 XJ
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devildog80
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
Get your build thread going.
'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
'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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Yeller
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
Love them both, but what is potentially the 1st production panel is just crazy at another level.
The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.
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sierrablue
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
Thanks, guys!
I can't believe that I found that Panel ~10 miles from my house, and the guy was like "yeah the wife wants it out of here and we've been talking about scrapping it; if you want it, it's yours." Additionally, for it being a Panel, it's pretty highly optioned--it has backup lights, 4wd, and trim rings. Considering it was a contractor's wagon, seems like a lot of options.
Thanks again guys.
I can't believe that I found that Panel ~10 miles from my house, and the guy was like "yeah the wife wants it out of here and we've been talking about scrapping it; if you want it, it's yours." Additionally, for it being a Panel, it's pretty highly optioned--it has backup lights, 4wd, and trim rings. Considering it was a contractor's wagon, seems like a lot of options.
Thanks again guys.
'71 Wagoneer (DD)
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
With great optimism comes great frustration from those who don't fabricate the bandwagon they jump on, as well as a responsibility to make sure the bandwagon is strong enough when others start jumping on it.
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
With great optimism comes great frustration from those who don't fabricate the bandwagon they jump on, as well as a responsibility to make sure the bandwagon is strong enough when others start jumping on it.
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tgreese
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
Mmm barn doors. 
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Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
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Blockchain the vote.
Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
GTI without the badges: '95 VW Golf Sport 2000cc 2D
Dual Everything: '15 Chryco Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk, ECO Green
Blockchain the vote.
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devildog80
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
I have a neighbor that does custom body/engine work of some kind (only chatted over the fence a couple times so not sure exactly what he does), and wants to convert my '84 GW tailgate to barn doors.
Not sure but.... they are so much easier to access the cargo area......when the tailgate only comes down to my waist as it is now.
Thinking more of getting a ladder that will bolt to inside that I can swing out to climb into it as needed.
Not sure but.... they are so much easier to access the cargo area......when the tailgate only comes down to my waist as it is now.
Thinking more of getting a ladder that will bolt to inside that I can swing out to climb into it as needed.
'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
'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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sierrablue
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
I will say after fighting my rear window assembly some the barn doors are appealing. Also can get right up to the back, making it easier to reach all the way in w/o actually crawling in.
Really I'm half tempted to someday design a rear window that just flips up but looks fairly stock...there's a reason most companies don't and never have really relied on windows in tailgates to go up and down. Ik the FS Broncos have the same problem our FSJs do with them.
Definitely an interesting rig. It was used as a plow truck at some point--it has a weird bracket welded to the bottom of the front cross member as well as overload springs up front. That'd also explain some of the weird wiring, switches, and lights under the dash.
Really I'm half tempted to someday design a rear window that just flips up but looks fairly stock...there's a reason most companies don't and never have really relied on windows in tailgates to go up and down. Ik the FS Broncos have the same problem our FSJs do with them.
Definitely an interesting rig. It was used as a plow truck at some point--it has a weird bracket welded to the bottom of the front cross member as well as overload springs up front. That'd also explain some of the weird wiring, switches, and lights under the dash.
'71 Wagoneer (DD)
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
With great optimism comes great frustration from those who don't fabricate the bandwagon they jump on, as well as a responsibility to make sure the bandwagon is strong enough when others start jumping on it.
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
With great optimism comes great frustration from those who don't fabricate the bandwagon they jump on, as well as a responsibility to make sure the bandwagon is strong enough when others start jumping on it.
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devildog80
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
Yep....sounds like it was a worker for many years.
Now time to come back to life and enjoy a relaxing drive now and then.
Now time to come back to life and enjoy a relaxing drive now and then.
'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
'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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sierrablue
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
Meh. Bring it back to life and use it like a nice truck--work it when you need a work truck, and maybe show it some.
I'd rather see it get to work, like it was designed to, than sit around in a museum or something.
I'd rather see it get to work, like it was designed to, than sit around in a museum or something.
'71 Wagoneer (DD)
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
With great optimism comes great frustration from those who don't fabricate the bandwagon they jump on, as well as a responsibility to make sure the bandwagon is strong enough when others start jumping on it.
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
With great optimism comes great frustration from those who don't fabricate the bandwagon they jump on, as well as a responsibility to make sure the bandwagon is strong enough when others start jumping on it.
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Harry Dawg
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
Nice find.
Panel wagons of any make or model are cool, but an FSJ is just awesome!
Looking forward to seeing more of this truck.
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Panel wagons of any make or model are cool, but an FSJ is just awesome!
Looking forward to seeing more of this truck.
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tom823
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Re: Couple of Sierra Blue FSJs
WOW what a find you got there. Id have those at every show and event just to let people know they actually made that panel. Ive never seen one , but in Ky you dont see much anyway LOL!