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Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:26 pm
by 77wagbama
Hey everyone! I recently bought a 1977 Wagoneer. It's got the 401 engine, with PS, PDB, A/C, and Cruise. I'm located in Huntsville, Alabama. Wife and I look forward to using this truck lightly for fun. Hiking, fishing, camping, and joy rides. It needs some things, but it is drivable now. Plan to take it to work probably once a week. The engine is pretty impressive. I've never had a Jeep, so I have no experience with the 401. I have owned several late 60's Mustangs so I'm more familiar with Ford 289, 302, and 390's. I'm a rocket scientist during the day. That's what pays the bills. I am also a sign collector. I have lots of neons, clocks and other lighted signs that relate to drinking and cars.
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Re: Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:15 pm
by Stuka
Welcome to the forum!
Looks like a pretty original example, is it an original z code? (401)
Re: Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:26 pm
by candymancan
Always wanted AMC signs and AMC neon signs but i dont think they ever made any.. never find anything amc related.
Nice looking Wagoneer btw. Lucky on the 401 for sure.. those engines are rare and sell for a ton
Re: Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:30 pm
by Srdayflyer
welcome aboard
get familiar with BJ'S off road , Team Grand Wagoneer, network with FSJ guys here , ol tom collins web site , read the posts here lots of great tech info, get get your religion bible ( factory manual), and every bone yard you pass by LOL, and 1 last thing long times at gas stations , because every one wants to ask tons of questions about such a cool looking truck,
Re: Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:16 am
by Yeller
Welcome aboard! Really nice looking waggy. I’m assuming with your job title you are in the northern Alabama region?
Re: Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:54 pm
by letank
Welcome from the left coast. Nice looking example, so you do have the part time conversion? how about the ignition distributor with the double vacuum control called prestolite?
Re: Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:29 pm
by 77wagbama
Stuka wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:15 pm
Welcome to the forum!
Looks like a pretty original example, is it an original z code? (401)
Yes, it’s an original Z code. I am 2nd owner. Spent its life on a farm here in Alabama. Has 120k miles.
Re: Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:32 pm
by 77wagbama
Yeller wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:16 am
Welcome aboard! Really nice looking waggy. I’m assuming with your job title you are in the northern Alabama region?
Yes, I’m in northern Alabama. NASA engineer at MSFC.
Re: Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:31 pm
by 77wagbama
letank wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:54 pm
Welcome from the left coast. Nice looking example, so you do have the part time conversion? how about the ignition distributor with the double vacuum control called prestolite?
Yes, that’s what I have…with the Prestolite tag
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Re: Hello all and thanks for the add. 1977 Wagoneer 401 owner
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:50 pm
by Sarahclark
77wagbama wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:29 pm
Stuka wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:15 pm
Welcome to the forum!
Looks like a pretty original example, is it an original z code? (401)
Yes, it’s an original Z code. I am 2nd owner. Spent its life on a farm here in Alabama. Has 120k miles.
Pretty cool!