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Re: Is it worth it?

Snow wrote:
> Hey that floor out lasted the rest of the JeeP. When I got rid of it
> last summer both rockers were missing, gas tank couldn't more then
> about 2 litres, all four shocks were toast, one rear leaf was cracked.
>
>
> As long as you live in a place where you don't have to do an annual
> safety as part of the smog testing, then yes I think it worth it, but
> it also depends on the condition of the rest of the vehicle. In the
> case I would do it even with it only having a 4 banger.
>
> Snow...
>

I'll second Snow's opinion.

You can even use fiberglass matting and rosin to patch the floors up
because it does have a 'frame' under there for stiffness. I have used
duct tape, the real metal stuff and the soft stuff, to cover the gaping
holes, then applied the glass mat over top and had that repair pass
vehicle safety inspections on 'many' different vehicles with no comments
other than a real hard thump on the area by the inspector to make sure
it was a 'solid' repair.

Our 88 currently has plywood for the drivers side floor. I am going to
retire it though and maybe put my 87 that still has floors on the road
if the city will give me enough time to swap the parts. Both need full
clutch systems though... :-( (got a new apartment building up across
the street and they 'really, really' don't like my rust bucket driveway
beaters. The complaints are flying fast and furious. I am thinking on
painting the one fingered salute on my garage door...

Mike
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Re: Is it worth it?

"Tom Greening" <tgreening@yomama.com> wrote in message
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> jerryg wrote:
> >
> > No I bought the whole vehicle. Engine already installed. No info
> > regarding that. I did not realize that the underside was shot. It has
> > a new set of BFG 30x9.5 all terrains that I am going to take. Also got
> > a full set of factory manuals with it. I think I'm going to part it
> > out. Axles are good, trans is good, xfer case is good. Hopefully I can
> > recoup some of the 900.00 I paid for it!! It is too bad cause the body
> > is in great shape. It looks really nice.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Greg
> >
>
>
>
> What I'd look at is the average retail cost of an XJ like you have that
> does NOT have a rotted floor. If it's considerably more just weld in
> the new floor and either drive it like you intended or sell it and make
> some money.
>
There are plenty of these vehicles in rust-free condition, and I do mean
rust-free condition, in New Mexico.

Earle

Re: Is it worth it?

"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
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> His rusty spots are pretty typical.

RUST !!??? ................. on a JEEP ?????? You must be mistaken !
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Re: Is it worth it?

Sorry. I meant to say "holes."

"Rod Gramlich" <rod.gramlich@ualberta.ca> wrote in message
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> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
> news:hMydne-tw62EPX7YnZ2dnUVZ_q6vnZ2d@comcast.com...
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>> His rusty spots are pretty typical.
>
>
> RUST !!??? ................. on a JEEP ?????? You must be mistaken !
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Re: Is it worth it?