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Jeep Toad
What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for som retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, jus wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have availabl for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains o where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trial bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing i my life now -- BuntRVer |
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Probably an XJ, (Cherokee). These days they are pretty inexpensive and
with the 4.0 and 4x4 are about as capable and tough as anything out there. Jeff DeWitt (of course I might be a bit biased<G>) BuntRVer wrote: > What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just > wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available > for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or > where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a > ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials > bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is > my life now. > > > > |
Re: Jeep Toad
Probably an XJ, (Cherokee). These days they are pretty inexpensive and
with the 4.0 and 4x4 are about as capable and tough as anything out there. Jeff DeWitt (of course I might be a bit biased<G>) BuntRVer wrote: > What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just > wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available > for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or > where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a > ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials > bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is > my life now. > > > > |
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Probably an XJ, (Cherokee). These days they are pretty inexpensive and
with the 4.0 and 4x4 are about as capable and tough as anything out there. Jeff DeWitt (of course I might be a bit biased<G>) BuntRVer wrote: > What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just > wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available > for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or > where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a > ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials > bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is > my life now. > > > > |
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BuntRVer wrote:
> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? We tow a Libby and have a ball with it. You might need a lift kit in it if you get too far off road. We go almost anywhere with it except for rock crawling type stuff. We use it all over the Az. desert during our snowbird run in the winter. On the road it is great and the air conditioning don't hurt. If we have to replace it we will get another Libby. -- Jim |
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BuntRVer wrote:
> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? We tow a Libby and have a ball with it. You might need a lift kit in it if you get too far off road. We go almost anywhere with it except for rock crawling type stuff. We use it all over the Az. desert during our snowbird run in the winter. On the road it is great and the air conditioning don't hurt. If we have to replace it we will get another Libby. -- Jim |
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BuntRVer wrote:
> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? We tow a Libby and have a ball with it. You might need a lift kit in it if you get too far off road. We go almost anywhere with it except for rock crawling type stuff. We use it all over the Az. desert during our snowbird run in the winter. On the road it is great and the air conditioning don't hurt. If we have to replace it we will get another Libby. -- Jim |
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BuntRVer wrote:
> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just > wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available > for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or > where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a > ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials > bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is > my life now. Cherokee... you basically described it in your post... light (lighter than many mustangs) more so than any Jeep built in the last 30 years. The 4.0 is the best powerplant ever put in a Jeep (by a factory) IMHO. For power, durability, reliability ease of working on, cheap and easy to get parts for. It's got better climate control than a Wrangler, it's lighter and still has more room. Best of all they are all over the place for extremely cheap prices... You can get a lifted 10 year old Cherokee off ebay for a couple thousand dollars (3 to 4k with nice paint and no mechanical issues). early 90's bone stock XJ's commonly go for around a grand, fully running (of course over 100k miles) because there are a ton of them for sale... This combo (4.0 equipped Cherokee with an AX15 manual or AW4 Automatic) commonly goes over 200k miles on normal maint. Oh yeah and it gets excellent fuel mileage (mid to low 20's stock)... not just for an SUV, but for anything with a engine over 3 litres and a curb wight over 3000 pounds. I recently looked at a Toyota Camry V6 for the wife; that got worse mileage than my stock XJ, and comparable mileage to my lifted 33 inch rubber clad 4.6 stroker Cherokee. -- Simon "I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein |
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BuntRVer wrote:
> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just > wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available > for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or > where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a > ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials > bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is > my life now. Cherokee... you basically described it in your post... light (lighter than many mustangs) more so than any Jeep built in the last 30 years. The 4.0 is the best powerplant ever put in a Jeep (by a factory) IMHO. For power, durability, reliability ease of working on, cheap and easy to get parts for. It's got better climate control than a Wrangler, it's lighter and still has more room. Best of all they are all over the place for extremely cheap prices... You can get a lifted 10 year old Cherokee off ebay for a couple thousand dollars (3 to 4k with nice paint and no mechanical issues). early 90's bone stock XJ's commonly go for around a grand, fully running (of course over 100k miles) because there are a ton of them for sale... This combo (4.0 equipped Cherokee with an AX15 manual or AW4 Automatic) commonly goes over 200k miles on normal maint. Oh yeah and it gets excellent fuel mileage (mid to low 20's stock)... not just for an SUV, but for anything with a engine over 3 litres and a curb wight over 3000 pounds. I recently looked at a Toyota Camry V6 for the wife; that got worse mileage than my stock XJ, and comparable mileage to my lifted 33 inch rubber clad 4.6 stroker Cherokee. -- Simon "I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein |
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BuntRVer wrote:
> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just > wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available > for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or > where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a > ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials > bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is > my life now. Cherokee... you basically described it in your post... light (lighter than many mustangs) more so than any Jeep built in the last 30 years. The 4.0 is the best powerplant ever put in a Jeep (by a factory) IMHO. For power, durability, reliability ease of working on, cheap and easy to get parts for. It's got better climate control than a Wrangler, it's lighter and still has more room. Best of all they are all over the place for extremely cheap prices... You can get a lifted 10 year old Cherokee off ebay for a couple thousand dollars (3 to 4k with nice paint and no mechanical issues). early 90's bone stock XJ's commonly go for around a grand, fully running (of course over 100k miles) because there are a ton of them for sale... This combo (4.0 equipped Cherokee with an AX15 manual or AW4 Automatic) commonly goes over 200k miles on normal maint. Oh yeah and it gets excellent fuel mileage (mid to low 20's stock)... not just for an SUV, but for anything with a engine over 3 litres and a curb wight over 3000 pounds. I recently looked at a Toyota Camry V6 for the wife; that got worse mileage than my stock XJ, and comparable mileage to my lifted 33 inch rubber clad 4.6 stroker Cherokee. -- Simon "I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein |
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I owned a Libby for awhile, if I were looking for something like you are
wanting, I would definitely consider it but I think the Cherokee will fit more into your CHEAP budget and the Cherokee is a great rig! Kate 06 Rubicon "AJ" <alfieb@att.invalid.net> wrote in message news:ztlKg.33138$5i3.19305@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > BuntRVer wrote: > >> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some >> retired Jeep fun? > > We tow a Libby and have a ball with it. You might need a lift kit in it > if you get too far off road. We go almost anywhere with it except for > rock crawling type stuff. We use it all over the Az. desert during our > snowbird run in the winter. On the road it is great and the air > conditioning don't hurt. If we have to replace it we will get another > Libby. > > > -- > Jim |
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I owned a Libby for awhile, if I were looking for something like you are
wanting, I would definitely consider it but I think the Cherokee will fit more into your CHEAP budget and the Cherokee is a great rig! Kate 06 Rubicon "AJ" <alfieb@att.invalid.net> wrote in message news:ztlKg.33138$5i3.19305@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > BuntRVer wrote: > >> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some >> retired Jeep fun? > > We tow a Libby and have a ball with it. You might need a lift kit in it > if you get too far off road. We go almost anywhere with it except for > rock crawling type stuff. We use it all over the Az. desert during our > snowbird run in the winter. On the road it is great and the air > conditioning don't hurt. If we have to replace it we will get another > Libby. > > > -- > Jim |
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I owned a Libby for awhile, if I were looking for something like you are
wanting, I would definitely consider it but I think the Cherokee will fit more into your CHEAP budget and the Cherokee is a great rig! Kate 06 Rubicon "AJ" <alfieb@att.invalid.net> wrote in message news:ztlKg.33138$5i3.19305@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > BuntRVer wrote: > >> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some >> retired Jeep fun? > > We tow a Libby and have a ball with it. You might need a lift kit in it > if you get too far off road. We go almost anywhere with it except for > rock crawling type stuff. We use it all over the Az. desert during our > snowbird run in the winter. On the road it is great and the air > conditioning don't hurt. If we have to replace it we will get another > Libby. > > > -- > Jim |
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AJ Wrote: > BuntRVer wrote: > - > What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV fo > some > retired Jeep fun? - > > We tow a Libby and have a ball with it. You might need a lift ki > in > it if you get too far off road. We go almost anywhere with it except > for rock crawling type stuff. We use it all over the Az. desert durin > > our snowbird run in the winter. On the road it is great and the air > conditioning don't hurt. If we have to replace it we will get anothe > > Libby. > > > -- > Jim What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7 -- BuntRVer |
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AJ Wrote: > BuntRVer wrote: > - > What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV fo > some > retired Jeep fun? - > > We tow a Libby and have a ball with it. You might need a lift ki > in > it if you get too far off road. We go almost anywhere with it except > for rock crawling type stuff. We use it all over the Az. desert durin > > our snowbird run in the winter. On the road it is great and the air > conditioning don't hurt. If we have to replace it we will get anothe > > Libby. > > > -- > Jim What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7 -- BuntRVer |
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AJ Wrote: > BuntRVer wrote: > - > What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV fo > some > retired Jeep fun? - > > We tow a Libby and have a ball with it. You might need a lift ki > in > it if you get too far off road. We go almost anywhere with it except > for rock crawling type stuff. We use it all over the Az. desert durin > > our snowbird run in the winter. On the road it is great and the air > conditioning don't hurt. If we have to replace it we will get anothe > > Libby. > > > -- > Jim What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7 -- BuntRVer |
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CJ-5:
http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-CJ-5_eBa...ZJeepQ20CJQ2d5 God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ BuntRVer wrote: > > What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just > wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available > for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or > where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a > ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials > bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is > my life now. > > -- > BuntRVer |
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CJ-5:
http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-CJ-5_eBa...ZJeepQ20CJQ2d5 God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ BuntRVer wrote: > > What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just > wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available > for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or > where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a > ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials > bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is > my life now. > > -- > BuntRVer |
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CJ-5:
http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-CJ-5_eBa...ZJeepQ20CJQ2d5 God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ BuntRVer wrote: > > What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some > retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just > wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available > for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or > where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a > ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials > bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is > my life now. > > -- > BuntRVer |
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It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- BuntRVer wrote: > > What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7? > > -- > BuntRVer |
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It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- BuntRVer wrote: > > What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7? > > -- > BuntRVer |
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It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- BuntRVer wrote: > > What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7? > > -- > BuntRVer |
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Keep in mind the youngest CJ-5 you'll find is over 25 years old and will
have a host of mechanical problems in the budget you are talking about. Try a mid-90s or later Cherokee for utility, or a 97-up Wrangler for top down wind in your face fun. "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:44FA6B12.2F5DE6FD@cox.net... > CJ-5: > http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-CJ-5_eBa...ZJeepQ20CJQ2d5 > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > BuntRVer wrote: >> >> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some >> retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just >> wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available >> for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or >> where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a >> ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials >> bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is >> my life now. >> >> -- >> BuntRVer |
Re: Jeep Toad
Keep in mind the youngest CJ-5 you'll find is over 25 years old and will
have a host of mechanical problems in the budget you are talking about. Try a mid-90s or later Cherokee for utility, or a 97-up Wrangler for top down wind in your face fun. "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:44FA6B12.2F5DE6FD@cox.net... > CJ-5: > http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-CJ-5_eBa...ZJeepQ20CJQ2d5 > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > BuntRVer wrote: >> >> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some >> retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just >> wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available >> for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or >> where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a >> ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials >> bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is >> my life now. >> >> -- >> BuntRVer |
Re: Jeep Toad
Keep in mind the youngest CJ-5 you'll find is over 25 years old and will
have a host of mechanical problems in the budget you are talking about. Try a mid-90s or later Cherokee for utility, or a 97-up Wrangler for top down wind in your face fun. "L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:44FA6B12.2F5DE6FD@cox.net... > CJ-5: > http://search.ebay.com/Jeep-CJ-5_eBa...ZJeepQ20CJQ2d5 > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > BuntRVer wrote: >> >> What's the best Jeep for a fun vehicle to be towed behind an RV for some >> retired Jeep fun? Not a hard core rock hound or sand drag nut, just >> wanna have good light weight 4X4 to tow behind my RV and have available >> for absolutely ANY transportation needs I might have in the mountains or >> where ever, for cheap......Did I say FOR CHEAP? Yes I said and mean a >> ride for value. And may want to load it up with Vintage Bultaco Trials >> bike or what ever......and don't forget the fish........fly fishing is >> my life now. >> >> -- >> BuntRVer |
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They are running Bultacos sold before you were born. You know built
for people that were not dumbed down and were able to mix fuels. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > Keep in mind the youngest CJ-5 you'll find is over 25 years old and will > have a host of mechanical problems in the budget you are talking about. Try > a mid-90s or later Cherokee for utility, or a 97-up Wrangler for top down > wind in your face fun. |
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They are running Bultacos sold before you were born. You know built
for people that were not dumbed down and were able to mix fuels. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > Keep in mind the youngest CJ-5 you'll find is over 25 years old and will > have a host of mechanical problems in the budget you are talking about. Try > a mid-90s or later Cherokee for utility, or a 97-up Wrangler for top down > wind in your face fun. |
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They are running Bultacos sold before you were born. You know built
for people that were not dumbed down and were able to mix fuels. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Matt Macchiarolo wrote: > > Keep in mind the youngest CJ-5 you'll find is over 25 years old and will > have a host of mechanical problems in the budget you are talking about. Try > a mid-90s or later Cherokee for utility, or a 97-up Wrangler for top down > wind in your face fun. |
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Neat. I would have thought that was a 2WD car.
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:44FA7CC2.39B1C329@cox.net... > It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg |
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Neat. I would have thought that was a 2WD car.
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:44FA7CC2.39B1C329@cox.net... > It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg |
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Neat. I would have thought that was a 2WD car.
"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:44FA7CC2.39B1C329@cox.net... > It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg |
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Looks like the problem in that video is that particular Libby has an
open rear end, if it had Twin Traction (er positraction) it looks like it would have driven right out. Jeff DeWitt L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote: > It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- > > BuntRVer wrote: > >>What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7? >> >>-- >>BuntRVer |
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Looks like the problem in that video is that particular Libby has an
open rear end, if it had Twin Traction (er positraction) it looks like it would have driven right out. Jeff DeWitt L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote: > It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- > > BuntRVer wrote: > >>What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7? >> >>-- >>BuntRVer |
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Looks like the problem in that video is that particular Libby has an
open rear end, if it had Twin Traction (er positraction) it looks like it would have driven right out. Jeff DeWitt L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote: > It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- > > BuntRVer wrote: > >>What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7? >> >>-- >>BuntRVer |
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L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> They are running Bultacos sold before you were born. You know built > for people that were not dumbed down and were able to mix fuels. Bill why don't you go piss up a rope? He's got a perfectly valid point. A CJ5 is a great inexpensive jeep project... if you've got a year or two and 4 or 5 grand to spend restoring and rebuilding your $1500 CJ5... Assuming you stay stock and don't upgrade anything at all. Drums all around, no power anything and a wheezy 1960's 8 cylinder topping out at just over 100 horse power at the wheels if you're lucky. $5500 will buy you 2 or 3 cherokee's with Power everything, cold AC hot defrost, a modern era brake system, a 145 HP (rear wheel) fuel injected semi-modern power plant; and in need of maybe an oil change and new brake pads (or whatever). -- Simon "I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein |
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L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> They are running Bultacos sold before you were born. You know built > for people that were not dumbed down and were able to mix fuels. Bill why don't you go piss up a rope? He's got a perfectly valid point. A CJ5 is a great inexpensive jeep project... if you've got a year or two and 4 or 5 grand to spend restoring and rebuilding your $1500 CJ5... Assuming you stay stock and don't upgrade anything at all. Drums all around, no power anything and a wheezy 1960's 8 cylinder topping out at just over 100 horse power at the wheels if you're lucky. $5500 will buy you 2 or 3 cherokee's with Power everything, cold AC hot defrost, a modern era brake system, a 145 HP (rear wheel) fuel injected semi-modern power plant; and in need of maybe an oil change and new brake pads (or whatever). -- Simon "I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein |
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L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> They are running Bultacos sold before you were born. You know built > for people that were not dumbed down and were able to mix fuels. Bill why don't you go piss up a rope? He's got a perfectly valid point. A CJ5 is a great inexpensive jeep project... if you've got a year or two and 4 or 5 grand to spend restoring and rebuilding your $1500 CJ5... Assuming you stay stock and don't upgrade anything at all. Drums all around, no power anything and a wheezy 1960's 8 cylinder topping out at just over 100 horse power at the wheels if you're lucky. $5500 will buy you 2 or 3 cherokee's with Power everything, cold AC hot defrost, a modern era brake system, a 145 HP (rear wheel) fuel injected semi-modern power plant; and in need of maybe an oil change and new brake pads (or whatever). -- Simon "I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein |
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I seen that video a number of times and the thought that goes through my
mine is that the driver intended to get stuck. He is driving on the right edge where the road is quite uneven and it appears that if he was centered in the lane or to the left that the roadway was fairly level. "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message news:A0LKg.734$Qg.361@southeast.rr.com... > Looks like the problem in that video is that particular Libby has an open > rear end, if it had Twin Traction (er positraction) it looks like it would > have driven right out. > > Jeff DeWitt > > > L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote: >> It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg >> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O >> mailto:-------------------- BuntRVer wrote: >> >>>What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7? >>> >>>-- >>>BuntRVer |
Re: Jeep Toad
I seen that video a number of times and the thought that goes through my
mine is that the driver intended to get stuck. He is driving on the right edge where the road is quite uneven and it appears that if he was centered in the lane or to the left that the roadway was fairly level. "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message news:A0LKg.734$Qg.361@southeast.rr.com... > Looks like the problem in that video is that particular Libby has an open > rear end, if it had Twin Traction (er positraction) it looks like it would > have driven right out. > > Jeff DeWitt > > > L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote: >> It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg >> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O >> mailto:-------------------- BuntRVer wrote: >> >>>What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7? >>> >>>-- >>>BuntRVer |
Re: Jeep Toad
I seen that video a number of times and the thought that goes through my
mine is that the driver intended to get stuck. He is driving on the right edge where the road is quite uneven and it appears that if he was centered in the lane or to the left that the roadway was fairly level. "Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message news:A0LKg.734$Qg.361@southeast.rr.com... > Looks like the problem in that video is that particular Libby has an open > rear end, if it had Twin Traction (er positraction) it looks like it would > have driven right out. > > Jeff DeWitt > > > L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote: >> It doesn't: http://www.----------.com/temp/LibertyAndTraction.mpeg >> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O >> mailto:-------------------- BuntRVer wrote: >> >>>What's a Libby? How does that compare to a CJ5 or CJ7? >>> >>>-- >>>BuntRVer |
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