I need your help/opinion guys
#31
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Re: I need your help/opinion guys
How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5 with
a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue with
a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500 or
BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you the
phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to have
little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
from the rust belt.
Earle
"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
because
> I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
with
> the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is still
an
> option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
With
> this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
provided
> it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that was
> intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
vehicles
> I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every one
I
> have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
year,
> so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG have
> said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
>
> Chris
>
> "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> Best
> > years for YJs are 91-95.
> >
> > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
same
> > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> auction
> > > link for it:
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > >
> > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about what
I
> > am
> > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what things
I
> > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind of
> > hoping
> > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > >
> > > Opinions or comments?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Chris
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue with
a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500 or
BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you the
phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to have
little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
from the rust belt.
Earle
"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
because
> I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
with
> the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is still
an
> option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
With
> this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
provided
> it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that was
> intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
vehicles
> I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every one
I
> have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
year,
> so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG have
> said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
>
> Chris
>
> "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> Best
> > years for YJs are 91-95.
> >
> > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
same
> > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> auction
> > > link for it:
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > >
> > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about what
I
> > am
> > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what things
I
> > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind of
> > hoping
> > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > >
> > > Opinions or comments?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Chris
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#32
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I need your help/opinion guys
Yep, thought of that too. If I do the Chevy swap I'll be using the GM trans
and a Novak adapter as well.
Thanks
Chris
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Y5Ntb.405208$pl3.378959@pd7tw3no...
> Also to watch, if you get the 2.5 L engine it will have the AX 5 trans
not
> the better AX 15, AX 5 may not hold up behind your Chevy.
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
and a Novak adapter as well.
Thanks
Chris
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Y5Ntb.405208$pl3.378959@pd7tw3no...
> Also to watch, if you get the 2.5 L engine it will have the AX 5 trans
not
> the better AX 15, AX 5 may not hold up behind your Chevy.
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#33
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I need your help/opinion guys
Yep, thought of that too. If I do the Chevy swap I'll be using the GM trans
and a Novak adapter as well.
Thanks
Chris
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Y5Ntb.405208$pl3.378959@pd7tw3no...
> Also to watch, if you get the 2.5 L engine it will have the AX 5 trans
not
> the better AX 15, AX 5 may not hold up behind your Chevy.
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
and a Novak adapter as well.
Thanks
Chris
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Y5Ntb.405208$pl3.378959@pd7tw3no...
> Also to watch, if you get the 2.5 L engine it will have the AX 5 trans
not
> the better AX 15, AX 5 may not hold up behind your Chevy.
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#34
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I need your help/opinion guys
Yep, thought of that too. If I do the Chevy swap I'll be using the GM trans
and a Novak adapter as well.
Thanks
Chris
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Y5Ntb.405208$pl3.378959@pd7tw3no...
> Also to watch, if you get the 2.5 L engine it will have the AX 5 trans
not
> the better AX 15, AX 5 may not hold up behind your Chevy.
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
and a Novak adapter as well.
Thanks
Chris
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Y5Ntb.405208$pl3.378959@pd7tw3no...
> Also to watch, if you get the 2.5 L engine it will have the AX 5 trans
not
> the better AX 15, AX 5 may not hold up behind your Chevy.
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#35
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I need your help/opinion guys
Thanks for the offer Earle, but I am located in the UP of Michigan, right on
the Wisconsin border. We have a Jeep dealer in town, and they have exactly
ONE Wrangler on their lot. It is a used 1997 and they want $18K for it which
is ridiculous. I don't care for the dealer anyway so I doubt I'd ever buy
from them again after being shafted once. I did get a line on a CJ that I
have to set up an appointment to look at. It's a friend of a friend who
started restoring and lost interest, so I have to check it out and see how
much work is left and how desperate he is to sell. It's a possibility
anyway.
Chris
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bp8702$1l0j95$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5
with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue
with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500
or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you
the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to
have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
the Wisconsin border. We have a Jeep dealer in town, and they have exactly
ONE Wrangler on their lot. It is a used 1997 and they want $18K for it which
is ridiculous. I don't care for the dealer anyway so I doubt I'd ever buy
from them again after being shafted once. I did get a line on a CJ that I
have to set up an appointment to look at. It's a friend of a friend who
started restoring and lost interest, so I have to check it out and see how
much work is left and how desperate he is to sell. It's a possibility
anyway.
Chris
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bp8702$1l0j95$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5
with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue
with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500
or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you
the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to
have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I need your help/opinion guys
Thanks for the offer Earle, but I am located in the UP of Michigan, right on
the Wisconsin border. We have a Jeep dealer in town, and they have exactly
ONE Wrangler on their lot. It is a used 1997 and they want $18K for it which
is ridiculous. I don't care for the dealer anyway so I doubt I'd ever buy
from them again after being shafted once. I did get a line on a CJ that I
have to set up an appointment to look at. It's a friend of a friend who
started restoring and lost interest, so I have to check it out and see how
much work is left and how desperate he is to sell. It's a possibility
anyway.
Chris
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bp8702$1l0j95$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5
with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue
with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500
or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you
the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to
have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
the Wisconsin border. We have a Jeep dealer in town, and they have exactly
ONE Wrangler on their lot. It is a used 1997 and they want $18K for it which
is ridiculous. I don't care for the dealer anyway so I doubt I'd ever buy
from them again after being shafted once. I did get a line on a CJ that I
have to set up an appointment to look at. It's a friend of a friend who
started restoring and lost interest, so I have to check it out and see how
much work is left and how desperate he is to sell. It's a possibility
anyway.
Chris
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bp8702$1l0j95$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5
with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue
with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500
or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you
the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to
have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I need your help/opinion guys
Thanks for the offer Earle, but I am located in the UP of Michigan, right on
the Wisconsin border. We have a Jeep dealer in town, and they have exactly
ONE Wrangler on their lot. It is a used 1997 and they want $18K for it which
is ridiculous. I don't care for the dealer anyway so I doubt I'd ever buy
from them again after being shafted once. I did get a line on a CJ that I
have to set up an appointment to look at. It's a friend of a friend who
started restoring and lost interest, so I have to check it out and see how
much work is left and how desperate he is to sell. It's a possibility
anyway.
Chris
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bp8702$1l0j95$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5
with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue
with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500
or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you
the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to
have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
the Wisconsin border. We have a Jeep dealer in town, and they have exactly
ONE Wrangler on their lot. It is a used 1997 and they want $18K for it which
is ridiculous. I don't care for the dealer anyway so I doubt I'd ever buy
from them again after being shafted once. I did get a line on a CJ that I
have to set up an appointment to look at. It's a friend of a friend who
started restoring and lost interest, so I have to check it out and see how
much work is left and how desperate he is to sell. It's a possibility
anyway.
Chris
"Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message
news:bp8702$1l0j95$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de...
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5
with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue
with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500
or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you
the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to
have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
>
> "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> news:wwJtb.47057$M02.27284@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Jerry. I am in sort of a unique situation here
> because
> > I originally intended on buying a YJ without regards to the engine type
> with
> > the intentions of transplanting a small block Chevy engine. This is
still
> an
> > option for me if the right Jeep comes along. They have just been hard to
> > find here. No one is selling them, and I do live in a pretty lightly
> > populated area, so I will more than likely be traveling to buy my Jeep.
> With
> > this in mind, I will buy one with the not so desirable transmission
> provided
> > it is a real good deal. However, if I get one with the 4.0 and the right
> > goodies, then I can sell the engine and trans I have sitting here that
was
> > intended for the transplant. Since it has been so hard to find anything
> > decent here locally, I have rethought my plans a bit to broaden the
> vehicles
> > I would be interested in. I have not ruled out CJ's either, but every
one
> I
> > have found here has been a major basket case requiring tons of work. The
> > last problem is that no one sells their 4x4s around here this time of
> year,
> > so it makes the search a bit more difficult. Like the guys in this NG
have
> > said, you'll know it's the right Jeep when you see it.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > "Jerry McGeorge" <gmcgeorge.REMOVE@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:bp7jdc0c0n@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > > C, I'd advise against any '87 YJ. It had the notorious, trouble-prone
> > > Peugeot trans and a weak transfer case that was replace the next year.
> > Best
> > > years for YJs are 91-95.
> > >
> > > "c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
> > > news:GGEtb.45062$M02.19918@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> > > > OK, I found a possible prospect for a Jeep that is at least in the
> same
> > > > state as I am, although it is still quite a ways away. Here is the
> > auction
> > > > link for it:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6285
> > > >
> > > > Can you guys give me an opinion on this one. It seems to be about
what
> I
> > > am
> > > > looking for. I just don't really know what it is worth and what
things
> I
> > > > should look for, other than the usual mechanical stuff. I was kind
of
> > > hoping
> > > > for a 4.0 fuel injected version, but I think this will suit me OK.
> > > >
> > > > Opinions or comments?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I need your help/opinion guys
Hey man, that's called Competition Orange:
http://www.----------.com/sportser.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5 with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500 or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
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Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5 with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500 or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
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Re: I need your help/opinion guys
Hey man, that's called Competition Orange:
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Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5 with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500 or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
http://www.----------.com/sportser.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5 with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500 or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
#40
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Posts: n/a
Re: I need your help/opinion guys
Hey man, that's called Competition Orange:
http://www.----------.com/sportser.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5 with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500 or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle
http://www.----------.com/sportser.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> How close are you to Grand Junction, CO? There is a late seventies CJ5 with
> a 304 that has been sitting in front of a jewelry store on North Avenue with
> a "For Sale" sign in the window for some time now. The price is "$3,500 or
> BO." It looks decent but not "beautiful" and it does not have "the very
> rare 6 cylinder automatic." It is a very ugly shade of orange, but it has
> nice wheels. I walk by it every day so I could look it over and get you the
> phone number if you want. Vehicles in this part of the country tend to have
> little rust, even in that vintage, but you have to watch out for imports
> from the rust belt.
>
> Earle