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sierrablue
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by sierrablue » Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:17 pm
Apparently he died on the 19th. Just for anybody who hasn't see the article.
https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/ge ... at-age-94/
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-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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There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
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by Stuka » Thu Jun 29, 2023 6:35 am
Thanks for the link. Was a nice article to read.
2017 JKU Rubicon
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sierrablue
Posts: 1208 Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2022 8:02 pm
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by sierrablue » Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:57 pm
No problem. Figured at least a few people on here might appreciate it.
'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
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
Scotty54
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by Scotty54 » Thu Jun 29, 2023 5:26 pm
What a cool story. I have this photo on my toolbox of Ronald Reagan at the wheel of his CJ-6.
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letank
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by letank » Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:47 pm
thank you for the obit, cheers to Gerald
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