Jeep project wanted
 

I'm looking for a project YJ or maybe a CJ-7. Not really concerned about
engine or transmission because I want to do a swap. Basically I'm looking
for a basket case project to tear down and rebuild the way I want. I live on
the WI/MI border and I have search locally with no success. Even one with a
salvage title is acceptable, because that can be cleared off after the Jeep
is rebuilt. I have a few buddies that are into Jeeps and they keep giving me
---- for not having one yet, but I want to do my first Jeep my way which is
why I'm looking for a project like this. I have done a few frame up jobs
like this before, just not on a Jeep yet. I am partial to the 87-95 Wrangler
for some reason, not sure why. But I would consider a CJ-7 as well. I'm
looking for something in the Midwest preferably. I don't mind traveling to
pick something up, but I'd prefer it wasn't half way across the country. The
only ones I have found so far are almost all on the east coast. There must
be lots of Jeeps out there. It seems like even the good condition vehicles I
find are mostly located there. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Chris

Re: Jeep project wanted
 

Hi Chris,

I'll send pics of my CJ-7 rust bucket. It needs a lot of work, I am looking
to sell.
Send my a valid e-mail addy via and I'll send the pics and details.

Brian
Madison, WI

"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:MN8Ma.170501$jT4.3110458@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I'm looking for a project YJ or maybe a CJ-7. Not really concerned about
> engine or transmission because I want to do a swap. Basically I'm looking
> for a basket case project to tear down and rebuild the way I want. I live
on
> the WI/MI border and I have search locally with no success. Even one with
a
> salvage title is acceptable, because that can be cleared off after the
Jeep
> is rebuilt. I have a few buddies that are into Jeeps and they keep giving
me
> ---- for not having one yet, but I want to do my first Jeep my way which
is
> why I'm looking for a project like this. I have done a few frame up jobs
> like this before, just not on a Jeep yet. I am partial to the 87-95
Wrangler
> for some reason, not sure why. But I would consider a CJ-7 as well. I'm
> looking for something in the Midwest preferably. I don't mind traveling to
> pick something up, but I'd prefer it wasn't half way across the country.
The
> only ones I have found so far are almost all on the east coast. There must
> be lots of Jeeps out there. It seems like even the good condition vehicles
I
> find are mostly located there. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Chris
>
>

Re: Jeep project wanted
 

Chris, you might contact Wabash Auto in Wabash Indiana. This guy is Jeep
Crazy. The name should be Wabash Jeep Only. He can set you up with
everything you could need.

Good luck

--
HAV-A-GOOD 1

Chuck

I didn't fight to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian
"c" <c@me.org> wrote in message
news:MN8Ma.170501$jT4.3110458@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I'm looking for a project YJ or maybe a CJ-7. Not really concerned about
> engine or transmission because I want to do a swap. Basically I'm looking
> for a basket case project to tear down and rebuild the way I want. I live
on
> the WI/MI border and I have search locally with no success. Even one with
a
> salvage title is acceptable, because that can be cleared off after the
Jeep
> is rebuilt. I have a few buddies that are into Jeeps and they keep giving
me
> ---- for not having one yet, but I want to do my first Jeep my way which
is
> why I'm looking for a project like this. I have done a few frame up jobs
> like this before, just not on a Jeep yet. I am partial to the 87-95
Wrangler
> for some reason, not sure why. But I would consider a CJ-7 as well. I'm
> looking for something in the Midwest preferably. I don't mind traveling to
> pick something up, but I'd prefer it wasn't half way across the country.
The
> only ones I have found so far are almost all on the east coast. There must
> be lots of Jeeps out there. It seems like even the good condition vehicles
I
> find are mostly located there. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Chris
>
>

Re: Jeep project wanted
 

If you need to transport a project (non-runner) go to http://www.car-go-ship.com
and send Liam a message.
I had my Willys wagon (non-op) shipped from Colorado to WI for $600 door to
door.
Only took 2 days and only took 2 weeks to book the trip.

Cheers,
- Jeff G
- couple o' jeeps -

c wrote:

> I'm looking for a project YJ or maybe a CJ-7. Not really concerned about
> engine or transmission because I want to do a swap. Basically I'm looking
> for a basket case project to tear down and rebuild the way I want. I live on
> the WI/MI border and I have search locally with no success. Even one with a
> salvage title is acceptable, because that can be cleared off after the Jeep
> is rebuilt. I have a few buddies that are into Jeeps and they keep giving me
> ---- for not having one yet, but I want to do my first Jeep my way which is
> why I'm looking for a project like this. I have done a few frame up jobs
> like this before, just not on a Jeep yet. I am partial to the 87-95 Wrangler
> for some reason, not sure why. But I would consider a CJ-7 as well. I'm
> looking for something in the Midwest preferably. I don't mind traveling to
> pick something up, but I'd prefer it wasn't half way across the country. The
> only ones I have found so far are almost all on the east coast. There must
> be lots of Jeeps out there. It seems like even the good condition vehicles I
> find are mostly located there. Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Chris

Re: Jeep project wanted
 

On Tue, 1 Jul 2003 20:15:31 -0500, "c" <c@me.org> wrote:

>OK, I might have found a CJ for my project, if my friend decides to sell
>his. A few quuestions (bear with me, I'm a Jeep newbie). He has a 1985 CJ7
>with the 258 engine and auto trans. The engine has seen better days, and I
>planned on doing a Chev 250 swap anyway because I have a freshly rebuilt 350
>TPI engine and 700R4 trans here. The engine was built mainly for low RPM
>torque to put in some sort of 4x4. I plan on using 35-36" tires with either
>4.56 or 4.88 gears and lockers front and back. I don't plan on doing much
>rock crawling, just mudding and general off road trail riding. My question
>is regarding the strentgh of the stock differentials and transfer case. I'm
>not even sure what parts came in this year CJ, so if any of you can help out
>I would appreciate it. I don't have a problem spending the money for the
>right parts, but I also don't want to spend any unnecessary dollars on parts
>I don't need for reliability. I also would like advice on what type of
>lockers to use in the front. I have read so many conflicting things about
>it. I am willing to give up a little bit of trail traction in order to
>maintain highway driveability, but I also don't want to get stuck in the
>first mud hole I encounter. I've read that the Dana 300 is the best t-case
>for this engine swap because of strentch and the shorter length. Any
>opinions on this are appreciated as well. Any other pointers would be
>greatly appreciated as well.
>
>TIA
>Chris
>

Research is the key.

As for factory equip,
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/swb/articles/specgrid.htm

Have fun.


Tom

The Ox (Oxide) '86 CJ7, 258 I6, 4 spd, 3" Lift, 33x12.5 BFG's
'96 XJ PMS
'01 ZJ TS

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Re: Jeep project wanted
 

>
> Research is the key.
>
> As for factory equip,
> http://www.off-road.com/jeep/swb/articles/specgrid.htm
>
> Have fun.
>
>
> Tom
>
> The Ox (Oxide) '86 CJ7, 258 I6, 4 spd, 3" Lift, 33x12.5 BFG's
> '96 XJ PMS
> '01 ZJ TS
>
> Reply to: Group, or tneedham@spleen.acd.net
> Remove my spleen to reply. (please be gentle)
> Home page: http://userdata.acd.net/tneedham/default.htm
> Jeep stuff: http://userdata.acd.net/tneedham/jeep.html
> It aint much, but it's mine.

Thanks for that link Tom. I have been reading up on the Jeeps a lot, but
mostly Wranglers because that's what I was looking for. I've learned a lot,
but have a long way to go yet.

Chris