~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
10-19-2003, 10:49 PM
#31
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Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> WOOT WOOT!!!
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jee...ne/dayone.html
congratulations travis!
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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> WOOT WOOT!!!
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jee...ne/dayone.html
congratulations travis!
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
10-20-2003, 12:06 AM
#32
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Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
Great find! I've been in process of restoring a '76 since early last year
and I assusre you, yours is in far better shape than what I started with.
A couple things I noticed. Yes you should have locking hubs. New ones can be
sourced from 4wd Hardware (you will likely become first name frinds with
them!) The padding above the dash is not original ('76's didn;t have one),
nor is the steering wheel, although the one you have is better than the
two-spoker that came with it.
Mine has the cool old style tailgate as does yours. I chuckled when I saw
your tire mount on the tailgate, as mine had at some point been mounted
there before the previous owner tried his unsuccesful hand at fabricating
one similar to the later CJ7's.
The later tailgated CJ5s originally had it mounted on the right side rear
(looks like someone took yours and just mounted it to the tailgate.) Wider
tires make this an impractical spot for the spare, so people have often
tried mounting it on the tailgate, which doesn't work either. I looked all
over for a good tire carrier that would mount to the bumper. I didn';t want
to get one like a Currie or Durango (which I have on my YJ) cause I thought
it would look over done. I finally tried the 4WD Hardware spare tire carrier
part number 5801, which is a swing-out affair that mounts on the rear
crossmember. Unfortunately the 5801 won't work on 76-86 CJ5's with the
tailgate, doesn't have enough spacing. They recommended the 5802, which is
for the 75 and earlier ones, but it wouldn't mount up to any of the existing
bolt holes. I finally had Avalanche Engineering cut thye mounts off and
adapt it to the later crossmember. Looks great and got the spare out of the
bed.
Feel free to e-maill me with any questions you might have as you go.
and I assusre you, yours is in far better shape than what I started with.
A couple things I noticed. Yes you should have locking hubs. New ones can be
sourced from 4wd Hardware (you will likely become first name frinds with
them!) The padding above the dash is not original ('76's didn;t have one),
nor is the steering wheel, although the one you have is better than the
two-spoker that came with it.
Mine has the cool old style tailgate as does yours. I chuckled when I saw
your tire mount on the tailgate, as mine had at some point been mounted
there before the previous owner tried his unsuccesful hand at fabricating
one similar to the later CJ7's.
The later tailgated CJ5s originally had it mounted on the right side rear
(looks like someone took yours and just mounted it to the tailgate.) Wider
tires make this an impractical spot for the spare, so people have often
tried mounting it on the tailgate, which doesn't work either. I looked all
over for a good tire carrier that would mount to the bumper. I didn';t want
to get one like a Currie or Durango (which I have on my YJ) cause I thought
it would look over done. I finally tried the 4WD Hardware spare tire carrier
part number 5801, which is a swing-out affair that mounts on the rear
crossmember. Unfortunately the 5801 won't work on 76-86 CJ5's with the
tailgate, doesn't have enough spacing. They recommended the 5802, which is
for the 75 and earlier ones, but it wouldn't mount up to any of the existing
bolt holes. I finally had Avalanche Engineering cut thye mounts off and
adapt it to the later crossmember. Looks great and got the spare out of the
bed.
Feel free to e-maill me with any questions you might have as you go.
10-20-2003, 12:06 AM
#33
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Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
Great find! I've been in process of restoring a '76 since early last year
and I assusre you, yours is in far better shape than what I started with.
A couple things I noticed. Yes you should have locking hubs. New ones can be
sourced from 4wd Hardware (you will likely become first name frinds with
them!) The padding above the dash is not original ('76's didn;t have one),
nor is the steering wheel, although the one you have is better than the
two-spoker that came with it.
Mine has the cool old style tailgate as does yours. I chuckled when I saw
your tire mount on the tailgate, as mine had at some point been mounted
there before the previous owner tried his unsuccesful hand at fabricating
one similar to the later CJ7's.
The later tailgated CJ5s originally had it mounted on the right side rear
(looks like someone took yours and just mounted it to the tailgate.) Wider
tires make this an impractical spot for the spare, so people have often
tried mounting it on the tailgate, which doesn't work either. I looked all
over for a good tire carrier that would mount to the bumper. I didn';t want
to get one like a Currie or Durango (which I have on my YJ) cause I thought
it would look over done. I finally tried the 4WD Hardware spare tire carrier
part number 5801, which is a swing-out affair that mounts on the rear
crossmember. Unfortunately the 5801 won't work on 76-86 CJ5's with the
tailgate, doesn't have enough spacing. They recommended the 5802, which is
for the 75 and earlier ones, but it wouldn't mount up to any of the existing
bolt holes. I finally had Avalanche Engineering cut thye mounts off and
adapt it to the later crossmember. Looks great and got the spare out of the
bed.
Feel free to e-maill me with any questions you might have as you go.
and I assusre you, yours is in far better shape than what I started with.
A couple things I noticed. Yes you should have locking hubs. New ones can be
sourced from 4wd Hardware (you will likely become first name frinds with
them!) The padding above the dash is not original ('76's didn;t have one),
nor is the steering wheel, although the one you have is better than the
two-spoker that came with it.
Mine has the cool old style tailgate as does yours. I chuckled when I saw
your tire mount on the tailgate, as mine had at some point been mounted
there before the previous owner tried his unsuccesful hand at fabricating
one similar to the later CJ7's.
The later tailgated CJ5s originally had it mounted on the right side rear
(looks like someone took yours and just mounted it to the tailgate.) Wider
tires make this an impractical spot for the spare, so people have often
tried mounting it on the tailgate, which doesn't work either. I looked all
over for a good tire carrier that would mount to the bumper. I didn';t want
to get one like a Currie or Durango (which I have on my YJ) cause I thought
it would look over done. I finally tried the 4WD Hardware spare tire carrier
part number 5801, which is a swing-out affair that mounts on the rear
crossmember. Unfortunately the 5801 won't work on 76-86 CJ5's with the
tailgate, doesn't have enough spacing. They recommended the 5802, which is
for the 75 and earlier ones, but it wouldn't mount up to any of the existing
bolt holes. I finally had Avalanche Engineering cut thye mounts off and
adapt it to the later crossmember. Looks great and got the spare out of the
bed.
Feel free to e-maill me with any questions you might have as you go.
10-20-2003, 12:06 AM
#34
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Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
Great find! I've been in process of restoring a '76 since early last year
and I assusre you, yours is in far better shape than what I started with.
A couple things I noticed. Yes you should have locking hubs. New ones can be
sourced from 4wd Hardware (you will likely become first name frinds with
them!) The padding above the dash is not original ('76's didn;t have one),
nor is the steering wheel, although the one you have is better than the
two-spoker that came with it.
Mine has the cool old style tailgate as does yours. I chuckled when I saw
your tire mount on the tailgate, as mine had at some point been mounted
there before the previous owner tried his unsuccesful hand at fabricating
one similar to the later CJ7's.
The later tailgated CJ5s originally had it mounted on the right side rear
(looks like someone took yours and just mounted it to the tailgate.) Wider
tires make this an impractical spot for the spare, so people have often
tried mounting it on the tailgate, which doesn't work either. I looked all
over for a good tire carrier that would mount to the bumper. I didn';t want
to get one like a Currie or Durango (which I have on my YJ) cause I thought
it would look over done. I finally tried the 4WD Hardware spare tire carrier
part number 5801, which is a swing-out affair that mounts on the rear
crossmember. Unfortunately the 5801 won't work on 76-86 CJ5's with the
tailgate, doesn't have enough spacing. They recommended the 5802, which is
for the 75 and earlier ones, but it wouldn't mount up to any of the existing
bolt holes. I finally had Avalanche Engineering cut thye mounts off and
adapt it to the later crossmember. Looks great and got the spare out of the
bed.
Feel free to e-maill me with any questions you might have as you go.
and I assusre you, yours is in far better shape than what I started with.
A couple things I noticed. Yes you should have locking hubs. New ones can be
sourced from 4wd Hardware (you will likely become first name frinds with
them!) The padding above the dash is not original ('76's didn;t have one),
nor is the steering wheel, although the one you have is better than the
two-spoker that came with it.
Mine has the cool old style tailgate as does yours. I chuckled when I saw
your tire mount on the tailgate, as mine had at some point been mounted
there before the previous owner tried his unsuccesful hand at fabricating
one similar to the later CJ7's.
The later tailgated CJ5s originally had it mounted on the right side rear
(looks like someone took yours and just mounted it to the tailgate.) Wider
tires make this an impractical spot for the spare, so people have often
tried mounting it on the tailgate, which doesn't work either. I looked all
over for a good tire carrier that would mount to the bumper. I didn';t want
to get one like a Currie or Durango (which I have on my YJ) cause I thought
it would look over done. I finally tried the 4WD Hardware spare tire carrier
part number 5801, which is a swing-out affair that mounts on the rear
crossmember. Unfortunately the 5801 won't work on 76-86 CJ5's with the
tailgate, doesn't have enough spacing. They recommended the 5802, which is
for the 75 and earlier ones, but it wouldn't mount up to any of the existing
bolt holes. I finally had Avalanche Engineering cut thye mounts off and
adapt it to the later crossmember. Looks great and got the spare out of the
bed.
Feel free to e-maill me with any questions you might have as you go.
10-20-2003, 12:14 AM
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Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
Oh, a couple of other things I noticed & can comment on. The shift boots
aren't original, you can source new ones from 4WD Hardware, but I'm not sure
about the retaining rings that hold them in place. Also, think about a
complete rewire of the thing. One of the best things I did was to replace
the wiring with a Painless Products kit, took about 12 hours work to install
but was worth every minute. (Mine took longer to do because I soldered and
heat-shrink wrapped all the terminals.)
As for the gauges, Jeep makes upgraded fuel and temp gauges that are
installed into the speedo cluster. Mine were working but really inaccurate
(the previous owner replaced the entire cooling system because it would
intermittently peg the temp needle....all that was wrong was the gauge!)
I'd toss the aftermarket gauges!
aren't original, you can source new ones from 4WD Hardware, but I'm not sure
about the retaining rings that hold them in place. Also, think about a
complete rewire of the thing. One of the best things I did was to replace
the wiring with a Painless Products kit, took about 12 hours work to install
but was worth every minute. (Mine took longer to do because I soldered and
heat-shrink wrapped all the terminals.)
As for the gauges, Jeep makes upgraded fuel and temp gauges that are
installed into the speedo cluster. Mine were working but really inaccurate
(the previous owner replaced the entire cooling system because it would
intermittently peg the temp needle....all that was wrong was the gauge!)
I'd toss the aftermarket gauges!
10-20-2003, 12:14 AM
#36
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Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
Oh, a couple of other things I noticed & can comment on. The shift boots
aren't original, you can source new ones from 4WD Hardware, but I'm not sure
about the retaining rings that hold them in place. Also, think about a
complete rewire of the thing. One of the best things I did was to replace
the wiring with a Painless Products kit, took about 12 hours work to install
but was worth every minute. (Mine took longer to do because I soldered and
heat-shrink wrapped all the terminals.)
As for the gauges, Jeep makes upgraded fuel and temp gauges that are
installed into the speedo cluster. Mine were working but really inaccurate
(the previous owner replaced the entire cooling system because it would
intermittently peg the temp needle....all that was wrong was the gauge!)
I'd toss the aftermarket gauges!
aren't original, you can source new ones from 4WD Hardware, but I'm not sure
about the retaining rings that hold them in place. Also, think about a
complete rewire of the thing. One of the best things I did was to replace
the wiring with a Painless Products kit, took about 12 hours work to install
but was worth every minute. (Mine took longer to do because I soldered and
heat-shrink wrapped all the terminals.)
As for the gauges, Jeep makes upgraded fuel and temp gauges that are
installed into the speedo cluster. Mine were working but really inaccurate
(the previous owner replaced the entire cooling system because it would
intermittently peg the temp needle....all that was wrong was the gauge!)
I'd toss the aftermarket gauges!
10-20-2003, 12:14 AM
#37
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Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
Oh, a couple of other things I noticed & can comment on. The shift boots
aren't original, you can source new ones from 4WD Hardware, but I'm not sure
about the retaining rings that hold them in place. Also, think about a
complete rewire of the thing. One of the best things I did was to replace
the wiring with a Painless Products kit, took about 12 hours work to install
but was worth every minute. (Mine took longer to do because I soldered and
heat-shrink wrapped all the terminals.)
As for the gauges, Jeep makes upgraded fuel and temp gauges that are
installed into the speedo cluster. Mine were working but really inaccurate
(the previous owner replaced the entire cooling system because it would
intermittently peg the temp needle....all that was wrong was the gauge!)
I'd toss the aftermarket gauges!
aren't original, you can source new ones from 4WD Hardware, but I'm not sure
about the retaining rings that hold them in place. Also, think about a
complete rewire of the thing. One of the best things I did was to replace
the wiring with a Painless Products kit, took about 12 hours work to install
but was worth every minute. (Mine took longer to do because I soldered and
heat-shrink wrapped all the terminals.)
As for the gauges, Jeep makes upgraded fuel and temp gauges that are
installed into the speedo cluster. Mine were working but really inaccurate
(the previous owner replaced the entire cooling system because it would
intermittently peg the temp needle....all that was wrong was the gauge!)
I'd toss the aftermarket gauges!
10-20-2003, 04:01 AM
#38
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Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
It really is gorgeous. Are you sure you wanna wheel it?
Heh
KH
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3f06pvstvbees0j8t7fhnb0l6cnrlnrm99@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 12:01:21 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> shared the following:
>
> > Congratulations!
> > Before you take it off road,
>
> Too late... I'll post pictures tomorrow. ;-)
>
> > make sure the motor mounts are new and
> >that the front axle bump stops are in place, otherwise the differential
> >housing will hit the oil pump ending your off road fun, and the life of
> >that engine. Is it still the 304" the number will be cased near the
> >mounts? Here's hoping you have the 401".
>
> I haven't even looked yet. Whatever it is, it's putting out some
> serious power. Of course I'm used to offroading in a '63 VW with 1.2
> liter 40 hp engine with 31" truck tires so..... I'll check soon.
>
> > Most of us use the Warn free wheel hub, because it handles so much
> >better on the highway, and carry a spare stock hub as your V8 will
> >explode them: http://www.----------.com/realhub.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >travis wrote:
> >>
> >> WOOT WOOT!!!
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jee...ne/dayone.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> Travis
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> >> :wq!
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
Heh
KH
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3f06pvstvbees0j8t7fhnb0l6cnrlnrm99@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 12:01:21 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> shared the following:
>
> > Congratulations!
> > Before you take it off road,
>
> Too late... I'll post pictures tomorrow. ;-)
>
> > make sure the motor mounts are new and
> >that the front axle bump stops are in place, otherwise the differential
> >housing will hit the oil pump ending your off road fun, and the life of
> >that engine. Is it still the 304" the number will be cased near the
> >mounts? Here's hoping you have the 401".
>
> I haven't even looked yet. Whatever it is, it's putting out some
> serious power. Of course I'm used to offroading in a '63 VW with 1.2
> liter 40 hp engine with 31" truck tires so..... I'll check soon.
>
> > Most of us use the Warn free wheel hub, because it handles so much
> >better on the highway, and carry a spare stock hub as your V8 will
> >explode them: http://www.----------.com/realhub.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >travis wrote:
> >>
> >> WOOT WOOT!!!
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jee...ne/dayone.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> Travis
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> >> :wq!
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
10-20-2003, 04:01 AM
#39
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Posts: n/a
Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
It really is gorgeous. Are you sure you wanna wheel it?
Heh
KH
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3f06pvstvbees0j8t7fhnb0l6cnrlnrm99@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 12:01:21 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> shared the following:
>
> > Congratulations!
> > Before you take it off road,
>
> Too late... I'll post pictures tomorrow. ;-)
>
> > make sure the motor mounts are new and
> >that the front axle bump stops are in place, otherwise the differential
> >housing will hit the oil pump ending your off road fun, and the life of
> >that engine. Is it still the 304" the number will be cased near the
> >mounts? Here's hoping you have the 401".
>
> I haven't even looked yet. Whatever it is, it's putting out some
> serious power. Of course I'm used to offroading in a '63 VW with 1.2
> liter 40 hp engine with 31" truck tires so..... I'll check soon.
>
> > Most of us use the Warn free wheel hub, because it handles so much
> >better on the highway, and carry a spare stock hub as your V8 will
> >explode them: http://www.----------.com/realhub.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >travis wrote:
> >>
> >> WOOT WOOT!!!
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jee...ne/dayone.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> Travis
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> >> :wq!
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
Heh
KH
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3f06pvstvbees0j8t7fhnb0l6cnrlnrm99@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 12:01:21 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> shared the following:
>
> > Congratulations!
> > Before you take it off road,
>
> Too late... I'll post pictures tomorrow. ;-)
>
> > make sure the motor mounts are new and
> >that the front axle bump stops are in place, otherwise the differential
> >housing will hit the oil pump ending your off road fun, and the life of
> >that engine. Is it still the 304" the number will be cased near the
> >mounts? Here's hoping you have the 401".
>
> I haven't even looked yet. Whatever it is, it's putting out some
> serious power. Of course I'm used to offroading in a '63 VW with 1.2
> liter 40 hp engine with 31" truck tires so..... I'll check soon.
>
> > Most of us use the Warn free wheel hub, because it handles so much
> >better on the highway, and carry a spare stock hub as your V8 will
> >explode them: http://www.----------.com/realhub.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >travis wrote:
> >>
> >> WOOT WOOT!!!
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jee...ne/dayone.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> Travis
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> >> :wq!
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
10-20-2003, 04:01 AM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: ~~~ Say hello to my little friend!!! ~~~
It really is gorgeous. Are you sure you wanna wheel it?
Heh
KH
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3f06pvstvbees0j8t7fhnb0l6cnrlnrm99@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 12:01:21 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> shared the following:
>
> > Congratulations!
> > Before you take it off road,
>
> Too late... I'll post pictures tomorrow. ;-)
>
> > make sure the motor mounts are new and
> >that the front axle bump stops are in place, otherwise the differential
> >housing will hit the oil pump ending your off road fun, and the life of
> >that engine. Is it still the 304" the number will be cased near the
> >mounts? Here's hoping you have the 401".
>
> I haven't even looked yet. Whatever it is, it's putting out some
> serious power. Of course I'm used to offroading in a '63 VW with 1.2
> liter 40 hp engine with 31" truck tires so..... I'll check soon.
>
> > Most of us use the Warn free wheel hub, because it handles so much
> >better on the highway, and carry a spare stock hub as your V8 will
> >explode them: http://www.----------.com/realhub.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >travis wrote:
> >>
> >> WOOT WOOT!!!
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jee...ne/dayone.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> Travis
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> >> :wq!
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
Heh
KH
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:3f06pvstvbees0j8t7fhnb0l6cnrlnrm99@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 12:01:21 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> shared the following:
>
> > Congratulations!
> > Before you take it off road,
>
> Too late... I'll post pictures tomorrow. ;-)
>
> > make sure the motor mounts are new and
> >that the front axle bump stops are in place, otherwise the differential
> >housing will hit the oil pump ending your off road fun, and the life of
> >that engine. Is it still the 304" the number will be cased near the
> >mounts? Here's hoping you have the 401".
>
> I haven't even looked yet. Whatever it is, it's putting out some
> serious power. Of course I'm used to offroading in a '63 VW with 1.2
> liter 40 hp engine with 31" truck tires so..... I'll check soon.
>
> > Most of us use the Warn free wheel hub, because it handles so much
> >better on the highway, and carry a spare stock hub as your V8 will
> >explode them: http://www.----------.com/realhub.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >travis wrote:
> >>
> >> WOOT WOOT!!!
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jee...ne/dayone.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> Travis
> >> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> >> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> >> :wq!
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
