Sounds like it's time for cake, ice cream and a shot o' jaegermeister.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>
> Jerry
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing
>> considering the terrain you play on.
>>
>> tw
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>> the original clutch.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>
>

 

Sounds like it's time for cake, ice cream and a shot o' jaegermeister.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>
> Jerry
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing
>> considering the terrain you play on.
>>
>> tw
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>> the original clutch.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>
>

 

Sounds like it's time for cake, ice cream and a shot o' jaegermeister.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>
> Jerry
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing
>> considering the terrain you play on.
>>
>> tw
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>> the original clutch.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>
>

 

There is some sorta strange Jeep Karma workin' here. :) I'm still
freakin' out about the ten years though.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________


Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>
> Jerry
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing
>> considering the terrain you play on.
>>
>> tw
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>> the original clutch.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>
>

 

There is some sorta strange Jeep Karma workin' here. :) I'm still
freakin' out about the ten years though.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________


Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>
> Jerry
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing
>> considering the terrain you play on.
>>
>> tw
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>> the original clutch.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>
>

 

There is some sorta strange Jeep Karma workin' here. :) I'm still
freakin' out about the ten years though.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________


Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>
> Jerry
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing
>> considering the terrain you play on.
>>
>> tw
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>> the original clutch.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>
>

 

There is some sorta strange Jeep Karma workin' here. :) I'm still
freakin' out about the ten years though.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco

"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."

Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________


Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!
>
> Jerry
>
> twaldron wrote:
>
>> Sheesh...I remember when I first subscribed to this NG back in
>> '98...your red TJ was a puppy, now, it's almost 10 yrs old! I'm not
>> surprised at the 162k, but the orig clutch is pretty amazing
>> considering the terrain you play on.
>>
>> tw
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>> 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
>>
>> "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
>>
>> Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
>>
>> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
>> capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
>> __________________________________________________ ___________________
>>
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>> 162,500 miles on my '97 TJ and no major problems, it's still even on
>>> the original clutch.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>
>

 

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!

I drove off the lot 12-20-1996. It was built a week earlier.
I just "celebrated" it's 24th oil change, 780 miles too late.

I sinned!!!!!!! Forgive me, Jeep $DEITY!
Every 3000 miles, I missed 72,000, so I did it today at 72,780.

 

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!

I drove off the lot 12-20-1996. It was built a week earlier.
I just "celebrated" it's 24th oil change, 780 miles too late.

I sinned!!!!!!! Forgive me, Jeep $DEITY!
Every 3000 miles, I missed 72,000, so I did it today at 72,780.

 

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yep that was a while back, though my '97 is not "almost" ten years old,
> it is ten years old this month... HEY! Coincidentally, I just realized
> it's exactly its 10th birthday today!! Its build date was 3/6/96! Wow!

I drove off the lot 12-20-1996. It was built a week earlier.
I just "celebrated" it's 24th oil change, 780 miles too late.

I sinned!!!!!!! Forgive me, Jeep $DEITY!
Every 3000 miles, I missed 72,000, so I did it today at 72,780.