Bargin Jeep?

[ronaldrwl]

This is the Jeep that one of the members sold to my son for $400. You may remember at first he wanted to trade if for a gun.

Well, my son bought it. He was told it may have a blown head gasket. When it ran, radiator fluid would gush out. As we have started removing parts, we've discovered that many of the bolts were real lose and at least one missing gasket. He's just rebuilding the whole engine.

It may be that someone started to fix it and quit and through it back together. Hard to say for sure.

Anyways, it's a fun progect.

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[Ridge]

I love turning the wrench on an engine...just wish I had a second car to do it to :)

[Troublco]

There's something about wrenching on a Jeep. I replaced the engine and rebuilt the rest of the drivetrain on the '93 Cherokee that I just inherited back from my dad. While I was doing that I replaced the radiator and did about 900 other little things to it to the point that even though the odometer read 209k, it was almost new mechanically. It's a lot of fun and I don't mind running it places I'd never take the Tundra.

[Graves]

I love turning the wrench on an engine.

I did too.....until I started doing it for 50-60hrs a week. Don't really mind it throught the week, I just don't like doing it on my free time anymore. I had planned on restoring a 67 Nova but I know it'll just sit in the garage for who knows how long so I let a co-worker take it off my hands. We'll just see if that new Z28 ever comes around [Muaha]

[sniper7]

sweet project! I came close to buying that thing a few times but just don't have the time to mess with it. looked like a fun project though!

[ronaldrwl]

One thing about the Jeeps, getting the oil pan off is a bitch!
I can't believe more than a dozen people have ever done it :)
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[Great-Kazoo]

I love turning the wrench on an engine...just wish I had a second car to do it to :)

come on up. i have a 66 (yes 66) olds 98 with a tweaked timing chain. just yanked the heads to check for a bent valve too. the owner from up-a-ways south dakota towed it down to me using a tow rope.

[Ridge]

come on up. i have a 66 (yes 66) olds 98 with a tweaked timing chain. just yanked the heads to check for a bent valve too. the owner from up-a-ways south dakota towed it down to me using a tow rope.

Bring it to the next Tanner and we'll get goin on it[Beer]

[ronaldrwl]

Update on the Bargain Jeep project. My son has just finished rebuilding it and is taking his maiden voyage now

[sniper7]

Update on the Bargain Jeep project. My son has just finished rebuilding it and is taking his maiden voyage now


awesome! show off some pics of the work and let us know how it goes[Beer]

[Hoosier]

I cross posted that from another forum, glad to see someone gave it some TLC. I have a 95 Jeep GC with a lift. I haven't even hit any trails yet this year.

H.

[Ah Pook]

Update on the Bargain Jeep project. My son has just finished rebuilding it and is taking his maiden voyage now
Hopefully the nickname will not be Titanic. [Peep]

[twitchyfinger]

PM sent regarding personal question...

[ronaldrwl]

No leaks :)

A few adjustments and some cosmetic fixes and she's ready to go

[Gunner]

Sounds awesome. what all was needed to be done.

[ronaldrwl]

Sounds like the timing chain gasket and heater bypass were leaking. But he replaced all the gaskets, hoses, bearings, rings, oil pressure sensor, brake fluid well.

[Holy Diver]

Hey its me! :)

[theGinsue]

Update on the Bargain Jeep project. My son has just finished rebuilding it and is taking his maiden voyage now


awesome! show off some pics of the work and let us know how it goes[Beer]

Hmm, just as I was thinking....

[Worth]

[rondog]

Jeeps? Y'all like Jeeps?

I'm slowly restoring the '56 Willys CJ5 that my dad used to use for elk hunting back in the 70's. It sat inside a building for 30 years before I got ahold of it. I should have just tinkered with it and got it driveable, but nooooo, I had to tear it completely apart for a full restoration to showroom stock condition. Currently have the frame done, blasted and powdercoated, working on the axles now.

Anyway, here's how it looked when I dragged it out in the sun for the 1st time in 30 years, and after it's first trip to the car wash. It was 19 years old when Dad got it, and it had already been repainted. It's gonna be sweet, I've got tons of new parts and all the stock stuff that was missing.

If I ever get it finished......

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/1956%20CJ5%20all%20together/Dirty2.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/1956%20CJ5%20all%20together/clean1.jpg

[bjl913]

rondog, what a freaking BADASS toy!!!! I am super jealous!!!

[Hoosier]

I'm slowly restoring the '56 Willys CJ5
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/1956%20CJ5%20all%20together/clean1.jpg

Nice looking truck, it's amazing how well Jeep CJ's can age.

H.

[cebeu]

"...'56 Willys CJ5..."

Dig the old Willy's, my first vehicle was a 48' Willy's CJ2A. Loved the flat head four and flat fenders! :) Best ride I could have ever had as a kid coming of age in the Rockies. Looked like Hell but damn...what a monster in hills.

[GreenScoutII]

You Jeep guys are going to force me to buy another Scout. I'll have to win Powerball this weekend so I'll have the funds to build it the way I really want it with no compromises though.....

Seriously, I wish I had the money to indulge my vehicle building fetish. Your Jeep looks like a great project for a young man.

[cowboykjohnson]

I've just started on a 1963 Willys wagon for my offroad vehicle!

[theGinsue]

I've just started on a 1963 Willys wagon for my offroad vehicle!


Willys Wagon. Willys Wagon?

Hmm. That reminds me of someone from this site but, for the life of me, I can't recall specifically who.
(http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/member.php?u=27)

[cowboykjohnson]

Yes I thought of him as well.... I assume he has a Willys Wagon?

[ronaldrwl]

My guess is we'll be taking the jeep to the next club shoot. I was going to take pictures but our cars look like crap! Did anyone else get covered in pollen?

[cowboykjohnson]

All my stuff got covered in Red Arizona dirt from this last storm

[WillysWagon]

Yes I thought of him as well.... I assume he has a Willys Wagon?

Haha, yes I do, 1950 2WD w/OD, F4-134, 3 on the tree.. Given to me by my folks several years ago and several years to rebuild it. Here' some pics.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/1950WillysWagon/Willys%20May%202008/Willys4.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/1950WillysWagon/Willys%20May%202008/Willys20.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/1950WillysWagon/Willys%20May%202008/Willys5.jpg

Love them Willys, hope to get a Willys Truck, CJ2A, GPW or similiar one day.
Also have a Wrangler & Libby, guess we're a Jeep family (Grandpa & the kids, haha)

[cowboykjohnson]

Looks awesome. Glad to see I'm not the only one in the state with one. Somebody put a Buick v6 in it and everything is a mess... but no rust.
I'm thinking a ford 302, 1 ton axles and 38" tires, painted performance yellow. I'll have to post some pics of my wreck.
It was a gift from my girlfriends terminally ill father. He always wanted to fix it up for moab so he gave it to me so I can do it for him.

[WillysWagon]

Gotta post pics man, gotta !!!!!!!!!!
I've got a bunch of places I've used for parts if you need links.

[cowboykjohnson]

Any help is appreciated but most of the body is usable, I do need back and side glass for it.
It's really hard to find anything about them, but they look so cool.

[WillysWagon]

I do need back and side glass for it.
It's really hard to find anything about them, but they look so cool.

I had all my glass cut locally for $200-$300, even used a gray'ish tinted glass. I've saved 1 original piece of each shape as a template for any future needs. Shop around as some places quoted me several hundred just for the windshield glass. Walck's 4WD is my go to guy for most everything I needed. Great guy and the best prices I've seen. Let me see if I have a .pdf of my manuals, if I do, I'll send them your way.

[GreenScoutII]

Haha, yes I do, 1950 2WD w/OD, F4-134, 3 on the tree.. Given to me by my folks several years ago and several years to rebuild it. Here' some pics.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/1950WillysWagon/Willys%20May%202008/Willys4.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/1950WillysWagon/Willys%20May%202008/Willys20.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb290/1950WillysWagon/Willys%20May%202008/Willys5.jpg

Love them Willys, hope to get a Willys Truck, CJ2A, GPW or similiar one day.
Also have a Wrangler & Libby, guess we're a Jeep family (Grandpa & the kids, haha)

Was this pic taken in front of the big Mormon church off of Stetson Hills & Peterson? I plumbed about a bajillion houses over there.

[WillysWagon]

Was this pic taken in front of the big Mormon church off of Stetson Hills & Peterson? I plumbed about a bajillion houses over there.

Yes it was, you plumbed my old house then.[Beer]
Wished I still had it as it had a 4 car garage, perfect for the Willys rebuild and AK build parties.

[rondog]

Just an FYI - this is a great resource forum for old Jeeps and Willys. www.earlycj5.com (http://www.earlycj5.com)

[cowboykjohnson]

Thanks for the help, I'm starting to strip the interior now. My dad also recommended going to a local glass shop, said it would even be cheaper than lexan, polycarbonate, or plexi windows.

I'll get some pics posted up soon.

[shane]

So I have a question for you Jeep guys. I have a 90 Cherokee with the 4.0 in it and I think it is slipping in and out of four wheel high. When driving in four wheel high you hear a thud and then I notice the part time 4x4 light on the dash goes out a little bit later you will hear another thud and then the part time 4x4 light goes back on. When this happens I can feel it in my feet and I notice it under acceleration. I think its either the front hubs or the transfer case. I'm not to familiar with 4x4 drive trains, however I don't mind getting a little dirty. So if you guys have some tips to help me diagnose this issue I would appreciate it. I forgot to mention that four wheel low seems to be working ok, for now...

[ronaldrwl]

My experience, most of the time, change the tranny fluid and change the filter, fixes most symptoms if you don't let it go to long. I really believe most tranny problems are from burned, dirty fluid.

[ronaldrwl]

Although, last year on RAM truck I had to change the transmition Governor Regulator and Sensor. Between shifts it would slip and thud into the next gear.

[Hoosier]

So I have a question for you Jeep guys. I have a 90 Cherokee with the 4.0 in it and I think it is slipping in and out of four wheel high. When driving in four wheel high you hear a thud and then I notice the part time 4x4 light on the dash goes out a little bit later you will hear another thud and then the part time 4x4 light goes back on. When this happens I can feel it in my feet and I notice it under acceleration. I think its either the front hubs or the transfer case. I'm not to familiar with 4x4 drive trains, however I don't mind getting a little dirty. So if you guys have some tips to help me diagnose this issue I would appreciate it. I forgot to mention that four wheel low seems to be working ok, for now...

I had a problem where you would feel the truck "Thud" when you came onto power or when you came off of power... it was slop in the powertrain caused by failing U-joints. The thud was when it transitioned from either the enginge turning the shaft under power or the wheels turning the shaft when coasting. New U-joints solved it.

Going from Forward to Reverse made it thud quit noticeably.

H.

[Hoosier]

@Shane did you get your Cherokee running?

And are we ever going to see pics of the Grand Cherokee this thread was originally about? I almost bought that thing.

H.