Re: Jeep Toad
 

Bill, go back to the original post and tell me if you think the OP is
willing to go to all this trouble.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:44FCB8AC.71AD562D@cox.net...
> Yes! Learn to blue print an engine to 1960 specs. Give it 10:1
> compression to run on our pump gas, and a good cam breathing duration
> and Holley and have a bona fide 1000 HP:
> http://www.steveschmidtracing.com/en...2-slammer.html That
> information is just so basic, making you not just ignorant, but stupid!
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Simon Juncal wrote:
>>
>> Do you really think a 30 year old AMC v8 is putting out those numbers at
>> the wheels?
>>
>> Did the point completely zip past that rigid old mind of yours? Or are
>> you intentionally playing stupid?
>>
>> --
>> Simon

Re: Jeep Toad
 

I repeat he's riding a Bultaco! That's like a Real Jeep in off-road
biker language.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Bill, go back to the original post and tell me if you think the OP is
> willing to go to all this trouble.

Re: Jeep Toad
 

I repeat he's riding a Bultaco! That's like a Real Jeep in off-road
biker language.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Bill, go back to the original post and tell me if you think the OP is
> willing to go to all this trouble.

Re: Jeep Toad
 

I repeat he's riding a Bultaco! That's like a Real Jeep in off-road
biker language.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Bill, go back to the original post and tell me if you think the OP is
> willing to go to all this trouble.

Re: Jeep Toad
 

You are completely hopeless.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:44FCC9B9.D80EDE47@cox.net...
> I repeat he's riding a Bultaco! That's like a Real Jeep in off-road
> biker language.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>>
>> Bill, go back to the original post and tell me if you think the OP is
>> willing to go to all this trouble.

Re: Jeep Toad
 

You are completely hopeless.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:44FCC9B9.D80EDE47@cox.net...
> I repeat he's riding a Bultaco! That's like a Real Jeep in off-road
> biker language.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>>
>> Bill, go back to the original post and tell me if you think the OP is
>> willing to go to all this trouble.

Re: Jeep Toad
 

You are completely hopeless.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:44FCC9B9.D80EDE47@cox.net...
> I repeat he's riding a Bultaco! That's like a Real Jeep in off-road
> biker language.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>>
>> Bill, go back to the original post and tell me if you think the OP is
>> willing to go to all this trouble.

Re: Jeep Toad
 

Any way I can convert my Cherokee to king pins like my Studebakers have?
King pins don't have this problem!

I'm kidding, mostly.

Jeff DeWitt

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Just imagine the libby's ball joint falling off at traffic speed:
> http://www.----------.com/temp/dodgeBallJoint.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>>Jeep Liberty (Libby) is a relatively new model and the prices probably
>>haven't come down to where you are looking. And there is a huge problem with
>>the front ball joints as well.
>>
>>You won't see a CJ-5 in your price range that won't need a lot of repairs &
>>restoration. You can get a fully restored one for something in the
>>neightborhood of $10K +, a drivevale but rusty one for $5K-10K and a barely
>>running (if at all) project vehicle for 2K-5K. None of this will include
>>your chiropractor's bill for your lower back. The transfer cases on some
>>also aren't ideal for flat-towing.
>>
>>The Cherolee's depending on the years will set you back say 3-4K for a
>>mid-90's and up, newer models of course would go for more. Most of them had
>>the 6-cyl but the fours are out there. It would be a good choice for an
>>all-around utility vehcle. Look for one with a Command Trac part-time
>>transfer case, it will keep purchase cost down and it's simpler than the
>>full-time cases, so lesss to go wrong. Also, some full time 'cases may be
>>without a Neutral position, (but that might apply only to the Grand
>>Cherokee) and you would want to avoid those, it will make it difficult to
>>tow. To tow you would put the tranny in gear or Park, the T case in Neutral,
>>ignition key unlocked. Look for rust under the front floorboards.
>>
>>For a more fun vehicle you might look at a 90's and up Wrangler, in 97 there
>>was a major redesign that provides a better ride and off-road capability.
>>Also they would be slightly easier to set up for flat towing since the front
>>bumper is flat and easily accommodates towbar tabs, where the Cherokee's
>>unibody will requires some additional effort to install towbar tabs. That
>>and you can put the top down on a beautiful day! A Wrangler in stock for is
>>actually a little heavier than the Cherokee, since it is a body-on-frame,
>>but most RV's won't know the difference.

Re: Jeep Toad
 

Any way I can convert my Cherokee to king pins like my Studebakers have?
King pins don't have this problem!

I'm kidding, mostly.

Jeff DeWitt

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Just imagine the libby's ball joint falling off at traffic speed:
> http://www.----------.com/temp/dodgeBallJoint.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>>Jeep Liberty (Libby) is a relatively new model and the prices probably
>>haven't come down to where you are looking. And there is a huge problem with
>>the front ball joints as well.
>>
>>You won't see a CJ-5 in your price range that won't need a lot of repairs &
>>restoration. You can get a fully restored one for something in the
>>neightborhood of $10K +, a drivevale but rusty one for $5K-10K and a barely
>>running (if at all) project vehicle for 2K-5K. None of this will include
>>your chiropractor's bill for your lower back. The transfer cases on some
>>also aren't ideal for flat-towing.
>>
>>The Cherolee's depending on the years will set you back say 3-4K for a
>>mid-90's and up, newer models of course would go for more. Most of them had
>>the 6-cyl but the fours are out there. It would be a good choice for an
>>all-around utility vehcle. Look for one with a Command Trac part-time
>>transfer case, it will keep purchase cost down and it's simpler than the
>>full-time cases, so lesss to go wrong. Also, some full time 'cases may be
>>without a Neutral position, (but that might apply only to the Grand
>>Cherokee) and you would want to avoid those, it will make it difficult to
>>tow. To tow you would put the tranny in gear or Park, the T case in Neutral,
>>ignition key unlocked. Look for rust under the front floorboards.
>>
>>For a more fun vehicle you might look at a 90's and up Wrangler, in 97 there
>>was a major redesign that provides a better ride and off-road capability.
>>Also they would be slightly easier to set up for flat towing since the front
>>bumper is flat and easily accommodates towbar tabs, where the Cherokee's
>>unibody will requires some additional effort to install towbar tabs. That
>>and you can put the top down on a beautiful day! A Wrangler in stock for is
>>actually a little heavier than the Cherokee, since it is a body-on-frame,
>>but most RV's won't know the difference.

Re: Jeep Toad
 

Any way I can convert my Cherokee to king pins like my Studebakers have?
King pins don't have this problem!

I'm kidding, mostly.

Jeff DeWitt

L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Just imagine the libby's ball joint falling off at traffic speed:
> http://www.----------.com/temp/dodgeBallJoint.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>>Jeep Liberty (Libby) is a relatively new model and the prices probably
>>haven't come down to where you are looking. And there is a huge problem with
>>the front ball joints as well.
>>
>>You won't see a CJ-5 in your price range that won't need a lot of repairs &
>>restoration. You can get a fully restored one for something in the
>>neightborhood of $10K +, a drivevale but rusty one for $5K-10K and a barely
>>running (if at all) project vehicle for 2K-5K. None of this will include
>>your chiropractor's bill for your lower back. The transfer cases on some
>>also aren't ideal for flat-towing.
>>
>>The Cherolee's depending on the years will set you back say 3-4K for a
>>mid-90's and up, newer models of course would go for more. Most of them had
>>the 6-cyl but the fours are out there. It would be a good choice for an
>>all-around utility vehcle. Look for one with a Command Trac part-time
>>transfer case, it will keep purchase cost down and it's simpler than the
>>full-time cases, so lesss to go wrong. Also, some full time 'cases may be
>>without a Neutral position, (but that might apply only to the Grand
>>Cherokee) and you would want to avoid those, it will make it difficult to
>>tow. To tow you would put the tranny in gear or Park, the T case in Neutral,
>>ignition key unlocked. Look for rust under the front floorboards.
>>
>>For a more fun vehicle you might look at a 90's and up Wrangler, in 97 there
>>was a major redesign that provides a better ride and off-road capability.
>>Also they would be slightly easier to set up for flat towing since the front
>>bumper is flat and easily accommodates towbar tabs, where the Cherokee's
>>unibody will requires some additional effort to install towbar tabs. That
>>and you can put the top down on a beautiful day! A Wrangler in stock for is
>>actually a little heavier than the Cherokee, since it is a body-on-frame,
>>but most RV's won't know the difference.