worn front brakes, worn front u joints especially, rust, especially rear
quarter and tail gate (also electric tailgate),
oil leaks (from anywhere you could conceivably put oil !).

--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message
news:_zdVc.3471$ZC7.1356@newssvr19.news.prodigy.co m...
> Well lets see......
> It should have a 360 V8 engine, TH400 automatic transmission in it. It
may
> have manual windows like mine did.
> I have owned a '79 Wagoneer and really liked it. I had rebuilt a 304
engine
> for it and I got 15mpg on the highway semi-loaded. <g>
> Full time 4 wheel drive made it very stable to drive in all weather,
unlike
> my 82 Wag or 88 Grand Wagoneer. That two wheel drive option can allow
those
> rear wheels to spin. :-(
>
> Rust happens to all FSJs in areas that are condusive to making vehicles
> rust.
> Special fluid for the transfer case along with the chain make things a
> little expensive if there are leaks or looseness.
> I have a good spare transfer case for the 79s, so parts are not that hard
to
> find. <g>
>
> Very sturdy and strong vehicles and I recommend them. I do not do trails,
> but I have towed vehicles/trailers with my FSJs and load the cargo area to
> the hilt. My main purpose for them is to get me where I have to go with
my
> tools in any type of weather esp. snow.
>
> If it is in good mechanical condition, I think your friend will be
pleased!
> Look for running and starting well, both cold and hot.
> Look for leaks, you might be very luckly and not find any! lol
> Make sure that the transmission shifts well, downshifts well and that the
4
> wheel drive is functioning. Try it on a gravel/dirt road.
> My 79 did not have power windows, but the seats and possibly tailgate
window
> were power.
> Vacuum hoses are a nightmare, and the wiring going to the tailgate breaks
at
> the hinges.
> Leaves clog up the fresh air system drains and water might get to the
> floors. More rust!!
> Leaf springs usually start to sag.
> Those are things I remember off the top of my head!
>
> Try not to pay too much for it though even with a 'new' engine in it.
> The common phrase used a FSJ is that it is a J.ust E.mpty E.very P.ocket!
> lol
> BTW I have not found this phase to be entirely true, but I don't modify
them
> to the max either! ;-)
> --
> later,
> dave AKA vwdoc1
> 82 Wag Ltd. 360 auto (parts truck)
> 88 FSJ-GW 360 auto (GRAND 88)
> 88 XJ 4.0 auto
> Chicago
>
>

 

Thanks for the responses, guys. I'll make sure to take into account
all of the stuff you guys mentioned when I talk to him and if/when I
go with him to inspect the vehicle.

Sorry I took so long to respond to a thread I started ;-) I was
camping in Ouray, CO all weekend. (Did Black Bear and Imogene, and
still alive...hehe)

/Bob

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<CxvVc.4029$Ek4.48351389@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> worn front brakes, worn front u joints especially, rust, especially rear
> quarter and tail gate (also electric tailgate),
> oil leaks (from anywhere you could conceivably put oil !).
>
> --
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message
> news:_zdVc.3471$ZC7.1356@newssvr19.news.prodigy.co m...
> > Well lets see......
> > It should have a 360 V8 engine, TH400 automatic transmission in it. It
> may
> > have manual windows like mine did.
> > I have owned a '79 Wagoneer and really liked it. I had rebuilt a 304
> engine
> > for it and I got 15mpg on the highway semi-loaded. <g>
> > Full time 4 wheel drive made it very stable to drive in all weather,
> unlike
> > my 82 Wag or 88 Grand Wagoneer. That two wheel drive option can allow
> those
> > rear wheels to spin. :-(
> >
> > Rust happens to all FSJs in areas that are condusive to making vehicles
> > rust.
> > Special fluid for the transfer case along with the chain make things a
> > little expensive if there are leaks or looseness.
> > I have a good spare transfer case for the 79s, so parts are not that hard
> to
> > find. <g>
> >
> > Very sturdy and strong vehicles and I recommend them. I do not do trails,
> > but I have towed vehicles/trailers with my FSJs and load the cargo area to
> > the hilt. My main purpose for them is to get me where I have to go with
> my
> > tools in any type of weather esp. snow.
> >
> > If it is in good mechanical condition, I think your friend will be
> pleased!
> > Look for running and starting well, both cold and hot.
> > Look for leaks, you might be very luckly and not find any! lol
> > Make sure that the transmission shifts well, downshifts well and that the
> 4
> > wheel drive is functioning. Try it on a gravel/dirt road.
> > My 79 did not have power windows, but the seats and possibly tailgate
> window
> > were power.
> > Vacuum hoses are a nightmare, and the wiring going to the tailgate breaks
> at
> > the hinges.
> > Leaves clog up the fresh air system drains and water might get to the
> > floors. More rust!!
> > Leaf springs usually start to sag.
> > Those are things I remember off the top of my head!
> >
> > Try not to pay too much for it though even with a 'new' engine in it.
> > The common phrase used a FSJ is that it is a J.ust E.mpty E.very P.ocket!
> > lol
> > BTW I have not found this phase to be entirely true, but I don't modify
> them
> > to the max either! ;-)
> > --
> > later,
> > dave AKA vwdoc1
> > 82 Wag Ltd. 360 auto (parts truck)
> > 88 FSJ-GW 360 auto (GRAND 88)
> > 88 XJ 4.0 auto
> > Chicago
> >
> >

 

Thanks for the responses, guys. I'll make sure to take into account
all of the stuff you guys mentioned when I talk to him and if/when I
go with him to inspect the vehicle.

Sorry I took so long to respond to a thread I started ;-) I was
camping in Ouray, CO all weekend. (Did Black Bear and Imogene, and
still alive...hehe)

/Bob

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<CxvVc.4029$Ek4.48351389@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> worn front brakes, worn front u joints especially, rust, especially rear
> quarter and tail gate (also electric tailgate),
> oil leaks (from anywhere you could conceivably put oil !).
>
> --
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message
> news:_zdVc.3471$ZC7.1356@newssvr19.news.prodigy.co m...
> > Well lets see......
> > It should have a 360 V8 engine, TH400 automatic transmission in it. It
> may
> > have manual windows like mine did.
> > I have owned a '79 Wagoneer and really liked it. I had rebuilt a 304
> engine
> > for it and I got 15mpg on the highway semi-loaded. <g>
> > Full time 4 wheel drive made it very stable to drive in all weather,
> unlike
> > my 82 Wag or 88 Grand Wagoneer. That two wheel drive option can allow
> those
> > rear wheels to spin. :-(
> >
> > Rust happens to all FSJs in areas that are condusive to making vehicles
> > rust.
> > Special fluid for the transfer case along with the chain make things a
> > little expensive if there are leaks or looseness.
> > I have a good spare transfer case for the 79s, so parts are not that hard
> to
> > find. <g>
> >
> > Very sturdy and strong vehicles and I recommend them. I do not do trails,
> > but I have towed vehicles/trailers with my FSJs and load the cargo area to
> > the hilt. My main purpose for them is to get me where I have to go with
> my
> > tools in any type of weather esp. snow.
> >
> > If it is in good mechanical condition, I think your friend will be
> pleased!
> > Look for running and starting well, both cold and hot.
> > Look for leaks, you might be very luckly and not find any! lol
> > Make sure that the transmission shifts well, downshifts well and that the
> 4
> > wheel drive is functioning. Try it on a gravel/dirt road.
> > My 79 did not have power windows, but the seats and possibly tailgate
> window
> > were power.
> > Vacuum hoses are a nightmare, and the wiring going to the tailgate breaks
> at
> > the hinges.
> > Leaves clog up the fresh air system drains and water might get to the
> > floors. More rust!!
> > Leaf springs usually start to sag.
> > Those are things I remember off the top of my head!
> >
> > Try not to pay too much for it though even with a 'new' engine in it.
> > The common phrase used a FSJ is that it is a J.ust E.mpty E.very P.ocket!
> > lol
> > BTW I have not found this phase to be entirely true, but I don't modify
> them
> > to the max either! ;-)
> > --
> > later,
> > dave AKA vwdoc1
> > 82 Wag Ltd. 360 auto (parts truck)
> > 88 FSJ-GW 360 auto (GRAND 88)
> > 88 XJ 4.0 auto
> > Chicago
> >
> >

 

Thanks for the responses, guys. I'll make sure to take into account
all of the stuff you guys mentioned when I talk to him and if/when I
go with him to inspect the vehicle.

Sorry I took so long to respond to a thread I started ;-) I was
camping in Ouray, CO all weekend. (Did Black Bear and Imogene, and
still alive...hehe)

/Bob

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<CxvVc.4029$Ek4.48351389@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> worn front brakes, worn front u joints especially, rust, especially rear
> quarter and tail gate (also electric tailgate),
> oil leaks (from anywhere you could conceivably put oil !).
>
> --
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message
> news:_zdVc.3471$ZC7.1356@newssvr19.news.prodigy.co m...
> > Well lets see......
> > It should have a 360 V8 engine, TH400 automatic transmission in it. It
> may
> > have manual windows like mine did.
> > I have owned a '79 Wagoneer and really liked it. I had rebuilt a 304
> engine
> > for it and I got 15mpg on the highway semi-loaded. <g>
> > Full time 4 wheel drive made it very stable to drive in all weather,
> unlike
> > my 82 Wag or 88 Grand Wagoneer. That two wheel drive option can allow
> those
> > rear wheels to spin. :-(
> >
> > Rust happens to all FSJs in areas that are condusive to making vehicles
> > rust.
> > Special fluid for the transfer case along with the chain make things a
> > little expensive if there are leaks or looseness.
> > I have a good spare transfer case for the 79s, so parts are not that hard
> to
> > find. <g>
> >
> > Very sturdy and strong vehicles and I recommend them. I do not do trails,
> > but I have towed vehicles/trailers with my FSJs and load the cargo area to
> > the hilt. My main purpose for them is to get me where I have to go with
> my
> > tools in any type of weather esp. snow.
> >
> > If it is in good mechanical condition, I think your friend will be
> pleased!
> > Look for running and starting well, both cold and hot.
> > Look for leaks, you might be very luckly and not find any! lol
> > Make sure that the transmission shifts well, downshifts well and that the
> 4
> > wheel drive is functioning. Try it on a gravel/dirt road.
> > My 79 did not have power windows, but the seats and possibly tailgate
> window
> > were power.
> > Vacuum hoses are a nightmare, and the wiring going to the tailgate breaks
> at
> > the hinges.
> > Leaves clog up the fresh air system drains and water might get to the
> > floors. More rust!!
> > Leaf springs usually start to sag.
> > Those are things I remember off the top of my head!
> >
> > Try not to pay too much for it though even with a 'new' engine in it.
> > The common phrase used a FSJ is that it is a J.ust E.mpty E.very P.ocket!
> > lol
> > BTW I have not found this phase to be entirely true, but I don't modify
> them
> > to the max either! ;-)
> > --
> > later,
> > dave AKA vwdoc1
> > 82 Wag Ltd. 360 auto (parts truck)
> > 88 FSJ-GW 360 auto (GRAND 88)
> > 88 XJ 4.0 auto
> > Chicago
> >
> >

 

Thanks for the responses, guys. I'll make sure to take into account
all of the stuff you guys mentioned when I talk to him and if/when I
go with him to inspect the vehicle.

Sorry I took so long to respond to a thread I started ;-) I was
camping in Ouray, CO all weekend. (Did Black Bear and Imogene, and
still alive...hehe)

/Bob

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<CxvVc.4029$Ek4.48351389@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> worn front brakes, worn front u joints especially, rust, especially rear
> quarter and tail gate (also electric tailgate),
> oil leaks (from anywhere you could conceivably put oil !).
>
> --
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message
> news:_zdVc.3471$ZC7.1356@newssvr19.news.prodigy.co m...
> > Well lets see......
> > It should have a 360 V8 engine, TH400 automatic transmission in it. It
> may
> > have manual windows like mine did.
> > I have owned a '79 Wagoneer and really liked it. I had rebuilt a 304
> engine
> > for it and I got 15mpg on the highway semi-loaded. <g>
> > Full time 4 wheel drive made it very stable to drive in all weather,
> unlike
> > my 82 Wag or 88 Grand Wagoneer. That two wheel drive option can allow
> those
> > rear wheels to spin. :-(
> >
> > Rust happens to all FSJs in areas that are condusive to making vehicles
> > rust.
> > Special fluid for the transfer case along with the chain make things a
> > little expensive if there are leaks or looseness.
> > I have a good spare transfer case for the 79s, so parts are not that hard
> to
> > find. <g>
> >
> > Very sturdy and strong vehicles and I recommend them. I do not do trails,
> > but I have towed vehicles/trailers with my FSJs and load the cargo area to
> > the hilt. My main purpose for them is to get me where I have to go with
> my
> > tools in any type of weather esp. snow.
> >
> > If it is in good mechanical condition, I think your friend will be
> pleased!
> > Look for running and starting well, both cold and hot.
> > Look for leaks, you might be very luckly and not find any! lol
> > Make sure that the transmission shifts well, downshifts well and that the
> 4
> > wheel drive is functioning. Try it on a gravel/dirt road.
> > My 79 did not have power windows, but the seats and possibly tailgate
> window
> > were power.
> > Vacuum hoses are a nightmare, and the wiring going to the tailgate breaks
> at
> > the hinges.
> > Leaves clog up the fresh air system drains and water might get to the
> > floors. More rust!!
> > Leaf springs usually start to sag.
> > Those are things I remember off the top of my head!
> >
> > Try not to pay too much for it though even with a 'new' engine in it.
> > The common phrase used a FSJ is that it is a J.ust E.mpty E.very P.ocket!
> > lol
> > BTW I have not found this phase to be entirely true, but I don't modify
> them
> > to the max either! ;-)
> > --
> > later,
> > dave AKA vwdoc1
> > 82 Wag Ltd. 360 auto (parts truck)
> > 88 FSJ-GW 360 auto (GRAND 88)
> > 88 XJ 4.0 auto
> > Chicago
> >
> >