Re: Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

No disrespect but this Jeep spent it's whole life in central Virginia. No
road salt, no salt air. I routinely washed the undercarriage. It went on the
beach 3-5 times a year for a total of maybe 15 days spent near the ocean per
year...If ever there was a frame that was in a geographical region that
tradition has it that their should be minimum rust, this is it. I've decided
against finding another Jeep and using it's frame as I think you'll have the
same problems, or at least the potential for them.

Re: Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

No disrespect but this Jeep spent it's whole life in central Virginia. No
road salt, no salt air. I routinely washed the undercarriage. It went on the
beach 3-5 times a year for a total of maybe 15 days spent near the ocean per
year...If ever there was a frame that was in a geographical region that
tradition has it that their should be minimum rust, this is it. I've decided
against finding another Jeep and using it's frame as I think you'll have the
same problems, or at least the potential for them.

Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

I agree Mike. I think I'll find someone who has more experience in this area
before I make any rach (expensive) decisions.

Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

I agree Mike. I think I'll find someone who has more experience in this area
before I make any rach (expensive) decisions.

Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

I agree Mike. I think I'll find someone who has more experience in this area
before I make any rach (expensive) decisions.

Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

I agree Mike. I think I'll find someone who has more experience in this area
before I make any rach (expensive) decisions.

Re: Re: Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:53:49 GMT, "Mark Corbelli"
<m_corbelli@verizon.net> wrote:

>No disrespect but this Jeep spent it's whole life in central Virginia. No
>road salt, no salt air. I routinely washed the undercarriage. It went on the
>beach 3-5 times a year for a total of maybe 15 days spent near the ocean per
>year...If ever there was a frame that was in a geographical region that
>tradition has it that their should be minimum rust, this is it. I've decided
>against finding another Jeep and using it's frame as I think you'll have the
>same problems, or at least the potential for them.


No disrespect taken, I understand you point about concerns of frame
but one factor to consider in this is that "if" you got another frame
you could sand blast it (if need be) and treat/paint it to extend its
service life. Also while salt usage may be minimal in your area it is
still humid vs areas like Texas and the rocky mountain states. BTW,
when I was still in school my grandfather (who was a old Willys Jeep
man) ordered and bought one of the first Wagoneers ever made in 1963
complete with the "Tornado" inline OHC 6 and automatic. It was a
classic I wish I had gotten my hands on before he sold it on a whim
over 20 years ago. (It only had 37K on it when he sold it)
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Re: Re: Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:53:49 GMT, "Mark Corbelli"
<m_corbelli@verizon.net> wrote:

>No disrespect but this Jeep spent it's whole life in central Virginia. No
>road salt, no salt air. I routinely washed the undercarriage. It went on the
>beach 3-5 times a year for a total of maybe 15 days spent near the ocean per
>year...If ever there was a frame that was in a geographical region that
>tradition has it that their should be minimum rust, this is it. I've decided
>against finding another Jeep and using it's frame as I think you'll have the
>same problems, or at least the potential for them.


No disrespect taken, I understand you point about concerns of frame
but one factor to consider in this is that "if" you got another frame
you could sand blast it (if need be) and treat/paint it to extend its
service life. Also while salt usage may be minimal in your area it is
still humid vs areas like Texas and the rocky mountain states. BTW,
when I was still in school my grandfather (who was a old Willys Jeep
man) ordered and bought one of the first Wagoneers ever made in 1963
complete with the "Tornado" inline OHC 6 and automatic. It was a
classic I wish I had gotten my hands on before he sold it on a whim
over 20 years ago. (It only had 37K on it when he sold it)
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

Re: Re: Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:53:49 GMT, "Mark Corbelli"
<m_corbelli@verizon.net> wrote:

>No disrespect but this Jeep spent it's whole life in central Virginia. No
>road salt, no salt air. I routinely washed the undercarriage. It went on the
>beach 3-5 times a year for a total of maybe 15 days spent near the ocean per
>year...If ever there was a frame that was in a geographical region that
>tradition has it that their should be minimum rust, this is it. I've decided
>against finding another Jeep and using it's frame as I think you'll have the
>same problems, or at least the potential for them.


No disrespect taken, I understand you point about concerns of frame
but one factor to consider in this is that "if" you got another frame
you could sand blast it (if need be) and treat/paint it to extend its
service life. Also while salt usage may be minimal in your area it is
still humid vs areas like Texas and the rocky mountain states. BTW,
when I was still in school my grandfather (who was a old Willys Jeep
man) ordered and bought one of the first Wagoneers ever made in 1963
complete with the "Tornado" inline OHC 6 and automatic. It was a
classic I wish I had gotten my hands on before he sold it on a whim
over 20 years ago. (It only had 37K on it when he sold it)
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

Re: Re: Re: '88 Grand Wagon frame rusted
 

On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:53:49 GMT, "Mark Corbelli"
<m_corbelli@verizon.net> wrote:

>No disrespect but this Jeep spent it's whole life in central Virginia. No
>road salt, no salt air. I routinely washed the undercarriage. It went on the
>beach 3-5 times a year for a total of maybe 15 days spent near the ocean per
>year...If ever there was a frame that was in a geographical region that
>tradition has it that their should be minimum rust, this is it. I've decided
>against finding another Jeep and using it's frame as I think you'll have the
>same problems, or at least the potential for them.


No disrespect taken, I understand you point about concerns of frame
but one factor to consider in this is that "if" you got another frame
you could sand blast it (if need be) and treat/paint it to extend its
service life. Also while salt usage may be minimal in your area it is
still humid vs areas like Texas and the rocky mountain states. BTW,
when I was still in school my grandfather (who was a old Willys Jeep
man) ordered and bought one of the first Wagoneers ever made in 1963
complete with the "Tornado" inline OHC 6 and automatic. It was a
classic I wish I had gotten my hands on before he sold it on a whim
over 20 years ago. (It only had 37K on it when he sold it)
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com