aGraham

In article <YCPdb.83$t44.3427@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au>,
"Glenn Wainwright" <jeepthing66@ozemail.com.au> wrote:
in the end I bought
> aftermarket two inch gauges and made them fit into the instrument cluster,
> was a very tight fit but can be done, half the price and doesn't have that
> silly regulator thingy in them to burn out.
>

Glenn-
Do you have pictures or a write up how you did this? I am about to try
to fix mine but this sounds like a better way. What brand gauges did
you use? How do they look?





> Glenn
> 74 CJ5
> XJ Cherokee
>
> <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:9MKdb.37627$uJ2.4480@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > I've looked at so many I'm about to drop over. They all have problems and
> > they all have so many different features...just haven't found one with the
> > features I want. I looked at one today that the entire body was off and
> new
> > metal put in...floor boards you name it. Not a ding, scratch whatsoever.
> Had
> > an old hard top with piece of crap doors. Ran beautifully. Had 31s on it
> > with great tread. He wants $5,500. Not too bad. Only problem is that I
> only
> > have about 5k to play with and I want 33s without a doubt. So to buy this
> > one,...I'd have to spend another 2k to get tires/wheels/lift.
> >
> > Okay I'm rambling..here are my questions: Many jeeps are so rusted at the
> > body mounts. On the frame, there are supports welded on the frame that the
> > body bushings rest on. On the jeep I looked at today,...these mounts were
> > almost rusted through...but the frame was in great shape. The bushings
> shot
> > obviously. My question is....can these mounts be purchased and second can
> > they be welded onto the frame?
> > Carb,...this one had a holley two bbl with manual choke. Ran like crap.
> > Does the regular Joe mechanic know how to tune these things or what?!
> > Or,..should I just spend the 300 bucks and get a new one?
> > Transmission,....I'm sure all of you have heard a vehicle rattle through
> the
> > gear shift...like metal on metal rattle that comes up through the gear
> > shift,....buses usually sound like this. When I put the clutch in,..the
> > noise goes away. Sounds like a whirling noise. Is there an adjustment that
> > can be made...is something serious here? He just had the clutch replaced
> > yesterday.
> > And lastly....the gas gauge doesn't work....is it common to be the float
> in
> > the tank or is it a gauge problem. And the temp gauge doens't
> > work....rambling again. Anyway....any advice would be great!
> >
> >
> >
> > Allen
> >
> >
>
>

Joshua Nelson

No offense, but $5k is kind of a low budget if you are looking for a
CJ in nice shape. The reason you are finding CJs with lots of rust
and problems is because you're shopping in the bottom of the barrel.
We spent $15k on our CJ. Admittedly that is the high end, but it was
in near-perfect shape with brand new paint and 8-cyl engine, and zero
leaks, rust, or other problems. Some people would laugh at paying
that much for a CJ but it was worth that to us to get a solid vehicle
right out of the box and not have to spend tons of time and money in
repairs. And it's still better than any comparable new SUV you could
get on a dealer's lot for the same price.


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:<9MKdb.37627$uJ2.4480@fe3.columbus.rr.com>...
> I've looked at so many I'm about to drop over. They all have problems and
> they all have so many different features...just haven't found one with the
> features I want. I looked at one today that the entire body was off and new
> metal put in...floor boards you name it. Not a ding, scratch whatsoever. Had
> an old hard top with piece of crap doors. Ran beautifully. Had 31s on it
> with great tread. He wants $5,500. Not too bad. Only problem is that I only
> have about 5k to play with and I want 33s without a doubt. So to buy this
> one,...I'd have to spend another 2k to get tires/wheels/lift.
>
> Okay I'm rambling..here are my questions: Many jeeps are so rusted at the
> body mounts. On the frame, there are supports welded on the frame that the
> body bushings rest on. On the jeep I looked at today,...these mounts were
> almost rusted through...but the frame was in great shape. The bushings shot
> obviously. My question is....can these mounts be purchased and second can
> they be welded onto the frame?
> Carb,...this one had a holley two bbl with manual choke. Ran like crap.
> Does the regular Joe mechanic know how to tune these things or what?!
> Or,..should I just spend the 300 bucks and get a new one?
> Transmission,....I'm sure all of you have heard a vehicle rattle through the
> gear shift...like metal on metal rattle that comes up through the gear
> shift,....buses usually sound like this. When I put the clutch in,..the
> noise goes away. Sounds like a whirling noise. Is there an adjustment that
> can be made...is something serious here? He just had the clutch replaced
> yesterday.
> And lastly....the gas gauge doesn't work....is it common to be the float in
> the tank or is it a gauge problem. And the temp gauge doens't
> work....rambling again. Anyway....any advice would be great!
>
>
>
> Allen

Joshua Nelson

No offense, but $5k is kind of a low budget if you are looking for a
CJ in nice shape. The reason you are finding CJs with lots of rust
and problems is because you're shopping in the bottom of the barrel.
We spent $15k on our CJ. Admittedly that is the high end, but it was
in near-perfect shape with brand new paint and 8-cyl engine, and zero
leaks, rust, or other problems. Some people would laugh at paying
that much for a CJ but it was worth that to us to get a solid vehicle
right out of the box and not have to spend tons of time and money in
repairs. And it's still better than any comparable new SUV you could
get on a dealer's lot for the same price.


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:<9MKdb.37627$uJ2.4480@fe3.columbus.rr.com>...
> I've looked at so many I'm about to drop over. They all have problems and
> they all have so many different features...just haven't found one with the
> features I want. I looked at one today that the entire body was off and new
> metal put in...floor boards you name it. Not a ding, scratch whatsoever. Had
> an old hard top with piece of crap doors. Ran beautifully. Had 31s on it
> with great tread. He wants $5,500. Not too bad. Only problem is that I only
> have about 5k to play with and I want 33s without a doubt. So to buy this
> one,...I'd have to spend another 2k to get tires/wheels/lift.
>
> Okay I'm rambling..here are my questions: Many jeeps are so rusted at the
> body mounts. On the frame, there are supports welded on the frame that the
> body bushings rest on. On the jeep I looked at today,...these mounts were
> almost rusted through...but the frame was in great shape. The bushings shot
> obviously. My question is....can these mounts be purchased and second can
> they be welded onto the frame?
> Carb,...this one had a holley two bbl with manual choke. Ran like crap.
> Does the regular Joe mechanic know how to tune these things or what?!
> Or,..should I just spend the 300 bucks and get a new one?
> Transmission,....I'm sure all of you have heard a vehicle rattle through the
> gear shift...like metal on metal rattle that comes up through the gear
> shift,....buses usually sound like this. When I put the clutch in,..the
> noise goes away. Sounds like a whirling noise. Is there an adjustment that
> can be made...is something serious here? He just had the clutch replaced
> yesterday.
> And lastly....the gas gauge doesn't work....is it common to be the float in
> the tank or is it a gauge problem. And the temp gauge doens't
> work....rambling again. Anyway....any advice would be great!
>
>
>
> Allen

Gerald G. McGeorge

Your tale caused me to chuckle. I found a '76 CJ5 last year and went to look
it over. From a glance my best sense said "run away, right now!", but it had
a solid frame, no rust and it ran. (I didn't say it ran well!) Barely any
oil pressure when warmed up, bad snapping racket from left rear (loose hub,
I thought...right.), ugly maroon paint, add-a leaf rock hard
suspension....love at first sight! It was a tailgate model, which I'm fond
of, so I gave the guy $3,500 for it (about $3,500 more than it was worth)
and he drove it about 20 miles to my house the next day. (He must have had a
death wish.)

After stripping off all the home made bumpers, light bar, tire carrier,
Mexican seat covers & other embarrassing crap, replacing the engine &
clutch, rebuilding the rear end & installing new differential assy &
one-piece axles, replacing the wiring harness, all new light assemblies,
roll bar, steering & brakes, new rear drive shaft (old one was twisted
nearly 45 degrees), new front u-joints, new seats & top, new Weber carb &
DUI ignition, new gauges, new tires and a zillion other little parts, a
complete strip to metal, body repair and repaint in the original Firecracker
Red paint......Hey, it's nearly done!

To date I've (only?) got about $25k invested in it. I did most of the work
myself, which saved a bundle, but otherwise, for anyone not in love with it
wouldn't have been good for anything but a parts stripper and maybe a pigeon
roost. Never have I seen a vehicle so completely abused & neglected. But, a
fool,in love is a fool indeed.

Now it's in it's glory, looks & drives like a new vehicle and is an absolute
blast to own. It draws crowds whenever its' parked downtown and, well, no it
wasn't worth it, but it sure has been fun! (Hey, I'm retired, what else am
I gong to do?)


"Casey Teague" <abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:_UTdb.4158$md5.3173@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> I agree with Paul. I have a 1973 CJ5 that I bought about 4 years ago for
> $2,800. All I was looking for was a Jeep with a solid frame, body, and
ran.
> Let me tell you, that's all I got. A couple of months ago I ran through
all
> the repairs and upgrades I've made and I've got, including purchase price,
> about $10k tied up in mine. It's in really good shape now but still
> requires a lot of attention. If you don't want to wrench on it at all
then
> I'd probably shy away from the CJ's and look at the YJ's. If you don't
mind
> getting your hands dirty then the CJ is the way to go. I love mine and
> wouldn't trade it for the world.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Casey Teague
> http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
>
>
>
> "Paul Brogren" <pibrogren@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:bl8j3i$96no7$1@ID-190695.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > You can't buy the perfect CJ. I've been using mine as the hobby. There
> > will always be work to be done. If you have money that's cool, but I
want
> > you to know that this vehicle requires an owner that know how to use a
> > wrench.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.
> > "Glenn Wainwright" <jeepthing66@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:YCPdb.83$t44.3427@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au...
> > > Hi Allen,
> > >
> > > in regards to the gas gauge, I think they probably are a problem, if
the
> > > both the temp and the fuel gauge aren't working then the regulator in
> the
> > > fuel gauge is probably burned out, the gauges are easily replaced but,
> are
> > > not very reliable from my experience, I went to the expense of
replacing
> > > mine only to have them burn out again within six months. in the end I
> > bought
> > > aftermarket two inch gauges and made them fit into the instrument
> cluster,
> > > was a very tight fit but can be done, half the price and doesn't have
> that
> > > silly regulator thingy in them to burn out.
> > >
> > > Glenn
> > > 74 CJ5
> > > XJ Cherokee
> > >
> > > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > news:9MKdb.37627$uJ2.4480@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > > I've looked at so many I'm about to drop over. They all have
problems
> > and
> > > > they all have so many different features...just haven't found one
with
> > the
> > > > features I want. I looked at one today that the entire body was off
> and
> > > new
> > > > metal put in...floor boards you name it. Not a ding, scratch
> whatsoever.
> > > Had
> > > > an old hard top with piece of crap doors. Ran beautifully. Had 31s
on
> it
> > > > with great tread. He wants $5,500. Not too bad. Only problem is that
I
> > > only
> > > > have about 5k to play with and I want 33s without a doubt. So to buy
> > this
> > > > one,...I'd have to spend another 2k to get tires/wheels/lift.
> > > >
> > > > Okay I'm rambling..here are my questions: Many jeeps are so rusted
at
> > the
> > > > body mounts. On the frame, there are supports welded on the frame
that
> > the
> > > > body bushings rest on. On the jeep I looked at today,...these mounts
> > were
> > > > almost rusted through...but the frame was in great shape. The
bushings
> > > shot
> > > > obviously. My question is....can these mounts be purchased and
second
> > can
> > > > they be welded onto the frame?
> > > > Carb,...this one had a holley two bbl with manual choke. Ran like
> crap.
> > > > Does the regular Joe mechanic know how to tune these things or
what?!
> > > > Or,..should I just spend the 300 bucks and get a new one?
> > > > Transmission,....I'm sure all of you have heard a vehicle rattle
> through
> > > the
> > > > gear shift...like metal on metal rattle that comes up through the
gear
> > > > shift,....buses usually sound like this. When I put the clutch
> in,..the
> > > > noise goes away. Sounds like a whirling noise. Is there an
adjustment
> > that
> > > > can be made...is something serious here? He just had the clutch
> replaced
> > > > yesterday.
> > > > And lastly....the gas gauge doesn't work....is it common to be the
> float
> > > in
> > > > the tank or is it a gauge problem. And the temp gauge doens't
> > > > work....rambling again. Anyway....any advice would be great!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Allen
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Gerald G. McGeorge

Your tale caused me to chuckle. I found a '76 CJ5 last year and went to look
it over. From a glance my best sense said "run away, right now!", but it had
a solid frame, no rust and it ran. (I didn't say it ran well!) Barely any
oil pressure when warmed up, bad snapping racket from left rear (loose hub,
I thought...right.), ugly maroon paint, add-a leaf rock hard
suspension....love at first sight! It was a tailgate model, which I'm fond
of, so I gave the guy $3,500 for it (about $3,500 more than it was worth)
and he drove it about 20 miles to my house the next day. (He must have had a
death wish.)

After stripping off all the home made bumpers, light bar, tire carrier,
Mexican seat covers & other embarrassing crap, replacing the engine &
clutch, rebuilding the rear end & installing new differential assy &
one-piece axles, replacing the wiring harness, all new light assemblies,
roll bar, steering & brakes, new rear drive shaft (old one was twisted
nearly 45 degrees), new front u-joints, new seats & top, new Weber carb &
DUI ignition, new gauges, new tires and a zillion other little parts, a
complete strip to metal, body repair and repaint in the original Firecracker
Red paint......Hey, it's nearly done!

To date I've (only?) got about $25k invested in it. I did most of the work
myself, which saved a bundle, but otherwise, for anyone not in love with it
wouldn't have been good for anything but a parts stripper and maybe a pigeon
roost. Never have I seen a vehicle so completely abused & neglected. But, a
fool,in love is a fool indeed.

Now it's in it's glory, looks & drives like a new vehicle and is an absolute
blast to own. It draws crowds whenever its' parked downtown and, well, no it
wasn't worth it, but it sure has been fun! (Hey, I'm retired, what else am
I gong to do?)


"Casey Teague" <abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:_UTdb.4158$md5.3173@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> I agree with Paul. I have a 1973 CJ5 that I bought about 4 years ago for
> $2,800. All I was looking for was a Jeep with a solid frame, body, and
ran.
> Let me tell you, that's all I got. A couple of months ago I ran through
all
> the repairs and upgrades I've made and I've got, including purchase price,
> about $10k tied up in mine. It's in really good shape now but still
> requires a lot of attention. If you don't want to wrench on it at all
then
> I'd probably shy away from the CJ's and look at the YJ's. If you don't
mind
> getting your hands dirty then the CJ is the way to go. I love mine and
> wouldn't trade it for the world.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Casey Teague
> http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
>
>
>
> "Paul Brogren" <pibrogren@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:bl8j3i$96no7$1@ID-190695.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > You can't buy the perfect CJ. I've been using mine as the hobby. There
> > will always be work to be done. If you have money that's cool, but I
want
> > you to know that this vehicle requires an owner that know how to use a
> > wrench.
> >
> > --
> > Thanks Always !!!
> > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > Vail, CO.
> > "Glenn Wainwright" <jeepthing66@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:YCPdb.83$t44.3427@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au...
> > > Hi Allen,
> > >
> > > in regards to the gas gauge, I think they probably are a problem, if
the
> > > both the temp and the fuel gauge aren't working then the regulator in
> the
> > > fuel gauge is probably burned out, the gauges are easily replaced but,
> are
> > > not very reliable from my experience, I went to the expense of
replacing
> > > mine only to have them burn out again within six months. in the end I
> > bought
> > > aftermarket two inch gauges and made them fit into the instrument
> cluster,
> > > was a very tight fit but can be done, half the price and doesn't have
> that
> > > silly regulator thingy in them to burn out.
> > >
> > > Glenn
> > > 74 CJ5
> > > XJ Cherokee
> > >
> > > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > news:9MKdb.37627$uJ2.4480@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > > I've looked at so many I'm about to drop over. They all have
problems
> > and
> > > > they all have so many different features...just haven't found one
with
> > the
> > > > features I want. I looked at one today that the entire body was off
> and
> > > new
> > > > metal put in...floor boards you name it. Not a ding, scratch
> whatsoever.
> > > Had
> > > > an old hard top with piece of crap doors. Ran beautifully. Had 31s
on
> it
> > > > with great tread. He wants $5,500. Not too bad. Only problem is that
I
> > > only
> > > > have about 5k to play with and I want 33s without a doubt. So to buy
> > this
> > > > one,...I'd have to spend another 2k to get tires/wheels/lift.
> > > >
> > > > Okay I'm rambling..here are my questions: Many jeeps are so rusted
at
> > the
> > > > body mounts. On the frame, there are supports welded on the frame
that
> > the
> > > > body bushings rest on. On the jeep I looked at today,...these mounts
> > were
> > > > almost rusted through...but the frame was in great shape. The
bushings
> > > shot
> > > > obviously. My question is....can these mounts be purchased and
second
> > can
> > > > they be welded onto the frame?
> > > > Carb,...this one had a holley two bbl with manual choke. Ran like
> crap.
> > > > Does the regular Joe mechanic know how to tune these things or
what?!
> > > > Or,..should I just spend the 300 bucks and get a new one?
> > > > Transmission,....I'm sure all of you have heard a vehicle rattle
> through
> > > the
> > > > gear shift...like metal on metal rattle that comes up through the
gear
> > > > shift,....buses usually sound like this. When I put the clutch
> in,..the
> > > > noise goes away. Sounds like a whirling noise. Is there an
adjustment
> > that
> > > > can be made...is something serious here? He just had the clutch
> replaced
> > > > yesterday.
> > > > And lastly....the gas gauge doesn't work....is it common to be the
> float
> > > in
> > > > the tank or is it a gauge problem. And the temp gauge doens't
> > > > work....rambling again. Anyway....any advice would be great!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Allen
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

twaldron

Gee, I don't agree with that. I bought my 01 XJ Sport with 11k for
around $15k a year ago. While I love CJs, I'd drive my XJ to South
America if need be, not a CJ.

I don't know where you live, but you can get a solid CJ in the southwest
for $5000. It might not be as pretty as yours, but it will be rust free
and $10k will plug a lot of leaks.

Joshua Nelson wrote:

> No offense, but $5k is kind of a low budget if you are looking for a
> CJ in nice shape. The reason you are finding CJs with lots of rust
> and problems is because you're shopping in the bottom of the barrel.
> We spent $15k on our CJ. Admittedly that is the high end, but it was
> in near-perfect shape with brand new paint and 8-cyl engine, and zero
> leaks, rust, or other problems. Some people would laugh at paying
> that much for a CJ but it was worth that to us to get a solid vehicle
> right out of the box and not have to spend tons of time and money in
> repairs. And it's still better than any comparable new SUV you could
> get on a dealer's lot for the same price.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

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__________________________________________________ _________

twaldron

Gee, I don't agree with that. I bought my 01 XJ Sport with 11k for
around $15k a year ago. While I love CJs, I'd drive my XJ to South
America if need be, not a CJ.

I don't know where you live, but you can get a solid CJ in the southwest
for $5000. It might not be as pretty as yours, but it will be rust free
and $10k will plug a lot of leaks.

Joshua Nelson wrote:

> No offense, but $5k is kind of a low budget if you are looking for a
> CJ in nice shape. The reason you are finding CJs with lots of rust
> and problems is because you're shopping in the bottom of the barrel.
> We spent $15k on our CJ. Admittedly that is the high end, but it was
> in near-perfect shape with brand new paint and 8-cyl engine, and zero
> leaks, rust, or other problems. Some people would laugh at paying
> that much for a CJ but it was worth that to us to get a solid vehicle
> right out of the box and not have to spend tons of time and money in
> repairs. And it's still better than any comparable new SUV you could
> get on a dealer's lot for the same price.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

Joe

Do not rush buying the CJ... I looked for months. I was going to buy one
(actually had a loan and everything). Something about it was just not right
(too leaky for me). He wanted $4900, talked him down to $4000. Last time I
looked at it it had a major coolant leak. Decided not to buy. Actually put
the whole "buy a jeep" thing on hold. About a month later, a guy in my
neighborhood decided to sell his 85 CJ7. $3000 I found my jeep withing
walking distance of my house (I didn't even know they owned a Jeep)! Plus
his wife is HOT...


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:9MKdb.37627$uJ2.4480@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> I've looked at so many I'm about to drop over. They all have problems and
> they all have so many different features...just haven't found one with the
> features I want. I looked at one today that the entire body was off and
new
> metal put in...floor boards you name it. Not a ding, scratch whatsoever.
Had
> an old hard top with piece of crap doors. Ran beautifully. Had 31s on it
> with great tread. He wants $5,500. Not too bad. Only problem is that I
only
> have about 5k to play with and I want 33s without a doubt. So to buy this
> one,...I'd have to spend another 2k to get tires/wheels/lift.
>
> Okay I'm rambling..here are my questions: Many jeeps are so rusted at the
> body mounts. On the frame, there are supports welded on the frame that the
> body bushings rest on. On the jeep I looked at today,...these mounts were
> almost rusted through...but the frame was in great shape. The bushings
shot
> obviously. My question is....can these mounts be purchased and second can
> they be welded onto the frame?
> Carb,...this one had a holley two bbl with manual choke. Ran like crap.
> Does the regular Joe mechanic know how to tune these things or what?!
> Or,..should I just spend the 300 bucks and get a new one?
> Transmission,....I'm sure all of you have heard a vehicle rattle through
the
> gear shift...like metal on metal rattle that comes up through the gear
> shift,....buses usually sound like this. When I put the clutch in,..the
> noise goes away. Sounds like a whirling noise. Is there an adjustment that
> can be made...is something serious here? He just had the clutch replaced
> yesterday.
> And lastly....the gas gauge doesn't work....is it common to be the float
in
> the tank or is it a gauge problem. And the temp gauge doens't
> work....rambling again. Anyway....any advice would be great!
>
>
>
> Allen
>
>

Joe

Do not rush buying the CJ... I looked for months. I was going to buy one
(actually had a loan and everything). Something about it was just not right
(too leaky for me). He wanted $4900, talked him down to $4000. Last time I
looked at it it had a major coolant leak. Decided not to buy. Actually put
the whole "buy a jeep" thing on hold. About a month later, a guy in my
neighborhood decided to sell his 85 CJ7. $3000 I found my jeep withing
walking distance of my house (I didn't even know they owned a Jeep)! Plus
his wife is HOT...


<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:9MKdb.37627$uJ2.4480@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> I've looked at so many I'm about to drop over. They all have problems and
> they all have so many different features...just haven't found one with the
> features I want. I looked at one today that the entire body was off and
new
> metal put in...floor boards you name it. Not a ding, scratch whatsoever.
Had
> an old hard top with piece of crap doors. Ran beautifully. Had 31s on it
> with great tread. He wants $5,500. Not too bad. Only problem is that I
only
> have about 5k to play with and I want 33s without a doubt. So to buy this
> one,...I'd have to spend another 2k to get tires/wheels/lift.
>
> Okay I'm rambling..here are my questions: Many jeeps are so rusted at the
> body mounts. On the frame, there are supports welded on the frame that the
> body bushings rest on. On the jeep I looked at today,...these mounts were
> almost rusted through...but the frame was in great shape. The bushings
shot
> obviously. My question is....can these mounts be purchased and second can
> they be welded onto the frame?
> Carb,...this one had a holley two bbl with manual choke. Ran like crap.
> Does the regular Joe mechanic know how to tune these things or what?!
> Or,..should I just spend the 300 bucks and get a new one?
> Transmission,....I'm sure all of you have heard a vehicle rattle through
the
> gear shift...like metal on metal rattle that comes up through the gear
> shift,....buses usually sound like this. When I put the clutch in,..the
> noise goes away. Sounds like a whirling noise. Is there an adjustment that
> can be made...is something serious here? He just had the clutch replaced
> yesterday.
> And lastly....the gas gauge doesn't work....is it common to be the float
in
> the tank or is it a gauge problem. And the temp gauge doens't
> work....rambling again. Anyway....any advice would be great!
>
>
>
> Allen
>
>

Joe

all that and no picture????????

"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:vnggioacsiv6c2@corp.supernews.com...
> Your tale caused me to chuckle. I found a '76 CJ5 last year and went to
look
> it over. From a glance my best sense said "run away, right now!", but it
had
> a solid frame, no rust and it ran. (I didn't say it ran well!) Barely any
> oil pressure when warmed up, bad snapping racket from left rear (loose
hub,
> I thought...right.), ugly maroon paint, add-a leaf rock hard
> suspension....love at first sight! It was a tailgate model, which I'm fond
> of, so I gave the guy $3,500 for it (about $3,500 more than it was worth)
> and he drove it about 20 miles to my house the next day. (He must have had
a
> death wish.)
>
> After stripping off all the home made bumpers, light bar, tire carrier,
> Mexican seat covers & other embarrassing crap, replacing the engine &
> clutch, rebuilding the rear end & installing new differential assy &
> one-piece axles, replacing the wiring harness, all new light assemblies,
> roll bar, steering & brakes, new rear drive shaft (old one was twisted
> nearly 45 degrees), new front u-joints, new seats & top, new Weber carb &
> DUI ignition, new gauges, new tires and a zillion other little parts, a
> complete strip to metal, body repair and repaint in the original
Firecracker
> Red paint......Hey, it's nearly done!
>
> To date I've (only?) got about $25k invested in it. I did most of the work
> myself, which saved a bundle, but otherwise, for anyone not in love with
it
> wouldn't have been good for anything but a parts stripper and maybe a
pigeon
> roost. Never have I seen a vehicle so completely abused & neglected. But,
a
> fool,in love is a fool indeed.
>
> Now it's in it's glory, looks & drives like a new vehicle and is an
absolute
> blast to own. It draws crowds whenever its' parked downtown and, well, no
it
> wasn't worth it, but it sure has been fun! (Hey, I'm retired, what else
am
> I gong to do?)
>
>
> "Casey Teague" <abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:_UTdb.4158$md5.3173@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> > I agree with Paul. I have a 1973 CJ5 that I bought about 4 years ago
for
> > $2,800. All I was looking for was a Jeep with a solid frame, body, and
> ran.
> > Let me tell you, that's all I got. A couple of months ago I ran through
> all
> > the repairs and upgrades I've made and I've got, including purchase
price,
> > about $10k tied up in mine. It's in really good shape now but still
> > requires a lot of attention. If you don't want to wrench on it at all
> then
> > I'd probably shy away from the CJ's and look at the YJ's. If you don't
> mind
> > getting your hands dirty then the CJ is the way to go. I love mine and
> > wouldn't trade it for the world.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Casey Teague
> > http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
> >
> >
> >
> > "Paul Brogren" <pibrogren@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:bl8j3i$96no7$1@ID-190695.news.uni-berlin.de...
> > > You can't buy the perfect CJ. I've been using mine as the hobby.
There
> > > will always be work to be done. If you have money that's cool, but I
> want
> > > you to know that this vehicle requires an owner that know how to use a
> > > wrench.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Thanks Always !!!
> > > Paul '75 CJ5 258
> > > Vail, CO.
> > > "Glenn Wainwright" <jeepthing66@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
> > > news:YCPdb.83$t44.3427@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au...
> > > > Hi Allen,
> > > >
> > > > in regards to the gas gauge, I think they probably are a problem, if
> the
> > > > both the temp and the fuel gauge aren't working then the regulator
in
> > the
> > > > fuel gauge is probably burned out, the gauges are easily replaced
but,
> > are
> > > > not very reliable from my experience, I went to the expense of
> replacing
> > > > mine only to have them burn out again within six months. in the end
I
> > > bought
> > > > aftermarket two inch gauges and made them fit into the instrument
> > cluster,
> > > > was a very tight fit but can be done, half the price and doesn't
have
> > that
> > > > silly regulator thingy in them to burn out.
> > > >
> > > > Glenn
> > > > 74 CJ5
> > > > XJ Cherokee
> > > >
> > > > <ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:9MKdb.37627$uJ2.4480@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> > > > > I've looked at so many I'm about to drop over. They all have
> problems
> > > and
> > > > > they all have so many different features...just haven't found one
> with
> > > the
> > > > > features I want. I looked at one today that the entire body was
off
> > and
> > > > new
> > > > > metal put in...floor boards you name it. Not a ding, scratch
> > whatsoever.
> > > > Had
> > > > > an old hard top with piece of crap doors. Ran beautifully. Had 31s
> on
> > it
> > > > > with great tread. He wants $5,500. Not too bad. Only problem is
that
> I
> > > > only
> > > > > have about 5k to play with and I want 33s without a doubt. So to
buy
> > > this
> > > > > one,...I'd have to spend another 2k to get tires/wheels/lift.
> > > > >
> > > > > Okay I'm rambling..here are my questions: Many jeeps are so rusted
> at
> > > the
> > > > > body mounts. On the frame, there are supports welded on the frame
> that
> > > the
> > > > > body bushings rest on. On the jeep I looked at today,...these
mounts
> > > were
> > > > > almost rusted through...but the frame was in great shape. The
> bushings
> > > > shot
> > > > > obviously. My question is....can these mounts be purchased and
> second
> > > can
> > > > > they be welded onto the frame?
> > > > > Carb,...this one had a holley two bbl with manual choke. Ran like
> > crap.
> > > > > Does the regular Joe mechanic know how to tune these things or
> what?!
> > > > > Or,..should I just spend the 300 bucks and get a new one?
> > > > > Transmission,....I'm sure all of you have heard a vehicle rattle
> > through
> > > > the
> > > > > gear shift...like metal on metal rattle that comes up through the
> gear
> > > > > shift,....buses usually sound like this. When I put the clutch
> > in,..the
> > > > > noise goes away. Sounds like a whirling noise. Is there an
> adjustment
> > > that
> > > > > can be made...is something serious here? He just had the clutch
> > replaced
> > > > > yesterday.
> > > > > And lastly....the gas gauge doesn't work....is it common to be the
> > float
> > > > in
> > > > > the tank or is it a gauge problem. And the temp gauge doens't
> > > > > work....rambling again. Anyway....any advice would be great!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Allen
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>