I might be getting another project come the first of June - a white 1967 Gladiator 4x4.:D <-My smile. :eek::mad:<-wife
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I might be getting another project come the first of June - a white 1967 Gladiator 4x4.:D <-My smile. :eek::mad:<-wife
There's a vehicle name I haven't heard of in a LOOOooooonnngg time!
It has a very "Utility Vehicle" look about it I think. It suites my personality.
The old Jeep pickups are great! They keep going forever, and can be made to look killer.
Love the trucks as well! Be sure to check out the IFSJA forum if you havent already. Must warn you that those old jeeps are addicting. My DD
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ee/500x400.jpg
Very nice!
Very nice Jeep! I had a Jeep Cherokee. I hit someone's tow-bar ball with the Jeep. The impact bent the frame in just ever so slightly. If I would have connected with their bumper (no ball) I think I would still be driving it. I didn't have the time to fix it so I bought a Ford Explorer (100K miles $3000). I would rather have the Jeep. I have reconditioned the Explorer and should get another 5 years out of it before it starts nickle and diming me. When the Explorer goes I want a 55 210 Post for my daily driver. I will turn a 4 door 55 Chevy into a 2 door or just buy one done (not too done - need to make it mine). But wait, then there is the shoe box ford I want to chop and customize...Soooo much want with too little time.
Some work ahead. Here it sits just waiting. Pics:
That one is in really good shape! Back when I was in college working in a body shop, we painted 3 of that era, and every one was a rusty mess. They sure are cool when done though.
Long as the old AMC 327 isn't locked up, it should not be a bad restore. If it is no good, then you could still put pretty much whatever you wanted in there since Kaiser put basically whatever engine they could get to keep their vehicles going down the production line. They were really struggling at that time
I have been praying to the car gods. After new oil, battery, new gas in tank, gas down carb (squeeze sphincter tight) and verrrroooom!
You must've been very good in a previous life! rofl....
It hasn't happened yet. That's the way it went in my 69 Charger after I pulled it out of a field in S.C. One can hope.
AH.. OK, we'll keep hoping then!
LOL. I'm sure I will post. I pick it up on the 7th of June. Till then - closing suspenseful music...
Dah... Dah.. Daaaaaahhhhhh...
when we last saw out hero... he was waiting patiently....
(roflmao)
That's not a bad looking unit..Nice find..Won't take long to get in shape.. The guy I worked for a decade or two back,,had one.. A local assembly plant in Thames,imported Ramblers,,CKD form,,from the 60's,through till the 70's,,(can't remember when it all stopped),and the Jeep trucks came in,,and got assembled..All six cylinder models,,base line only,cars and trucks.. These were only assembled as a cab n chassis down here,,and labelled the J20.. Big,hungry gutted six,,that would go anywhere,,so long as it had decent tires on it... :)
This one is owned by a former 1970's Pittsburgh Steelers center.
Dropped the car into the driveway. Spent yesterday cleaning. Found snake skin in cab area. Left rear wheel is frozen. Wife is pissed. I think I can fix the stuck wheel pretty easy my wife might take a while :). Grabbed the fan to see if the engine would move. It does!
ooops..angry mama... not good..I think that a night out for her might be a start... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by August Mariner
Well wife is in better spirits. Put in a battery after changing the oil, disconnected the fuel line and r-r-r-r. Added Either while cranking and nothing. But she cranked! Trucks cranky, wife's not, win win!
Good onya.. Thought it was gonna get cold in your place for a day or two.. Promise her the first drive.. ;) That's safe..Quote:
Originally Posted by August Mariner
Sooo I am asking for some advice. The 67 Jeep is completely original with 30K miles. I am considering a fuel injected 350 HP crate engine to replace the 327 2brl (or LT1 doner swap) and a rotor kit all around and custom paint. I just don't think that this is the kind of vehicle that someone would pay more for because it is restored to the day it came of the show room floor. One guy at work said he would rather it be stock because he is a dooms day prepare-r (wants no electronic ignition and such). Is it better to leave it simple and try to sell it to a farmer or a doomsday guy. I know it's mine and I should do as I please but I was just curious what other might think.
August, those older Jeep trucks have little value restored to stock. There were a ton of them built, and people are not climbing over each other to own one. If you do a good job "resto-rodding" it I think you'll find a much bigger market than if you restore it, assuming that you're doing it to sell whichever way you go.
X2... They are a love um or hate um vehicle and not really sought after. If you like the vehicle and want to use it Id say make it the way you would like it. I personally would look for a more sought after vehicle if the intent is to flip it for a profit... Just my experience with them.
Thanks guys. I like having a car that I can do with as I feel. Just wanted a second opinion just in case.