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Jeeps for general purpose.

daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
edited January 2002 in General Discussion
I remember when I bought my first Jeep. In 1974, I bought a 1971 CJ5 jeep with a v6 engine, no A/C, no power steering or brakes,no fancy interior, padded dashes, carpet- just a good dependable hard working vehicle on or off the road. I rolled it over once and thanks to a roll bar, was able to push it back upright and continue along my way.Only damage was a small tear in the soft top and a cracked windshield. I had that Jeep for 9.5 years and traveled from Texas to Colo. twice and spent many a good time in that rig and just couldn't tear it up.It would go thru 3 foot of water and walk over large rocks with a smile. I paid $3,100.00 for it and put over 100,000 miles on it.I needed no lift kits or big tires- IT WAS A JEEP! I looked at the new (Jeeps) wranglers and wasn't impressed. There is little clearence to the ground and with the fancy insides, a/c, power this and that- the price is outrageous. I wish the manufactures would make a good old no nonsense jeep again with a good workhorse suspension, drivetrain and engine without the plush junk and bring the cost down and affordable for us who want one for which it is intended- hunting, fishing,offroading,working,camping ect. I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Believe me though- "I WANT A ROLL BAR!"
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  • simonbssimonbs Member Posts: 994 ✭
    edited November -1
    I'd rather have that '71 or something similar with a new motor, than a new vehicle.
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  • simonbssimonbs Member Posts: 994 ✭
    edited November -1
    But I do agree with you. A low-cost, dependable work-horse for us poor guys.
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  • whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    daddo:Look around for a late seventies Bronco.Clouder..
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  • UNIVERSITY50UNIVERSITY50 Member Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    check out ebay motors put in "m151" in the search. you will find a couple u.s. military jeeps that will do anything you want! or check out military vehicle magazine.com. i have two of this little work horses and they will do anything. one has a fording kit and you can drive in 54inches of water, got to stand on seat!! plus it a piece of history!!
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sounds like a lot of fun. I couldn't even afford to keep a Hummer in tires.
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  • LowriderLowrider Member Posts: 6,587
    edited November -1
    Yeah, and now the dumb bastards have discontinued the non-Grand Cherokee and replaced it with the Liberty; a Suzuki, Honda, Kia, Isuzu, etc. look-alike. The regular Cherokee was the best rig they ever built and I'll bet the most popular. I drive one so I notice others on the road. They're everywhere. Now all that's left of the non-Wrangler Jeeps is the lead-sled Grand Cherokee and the toy Liberty.Whattsa matta wit Daimler-Benz?
    Lord Lowrider the LoquaciousMember:Secret Select Society of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets She was only a fisherman's daughter,But when she saw my rod she reeled.
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  • smokinggunsmokinggun Member Posts: 590 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This reminds me of the 74 cj5 that I used to own. It came from Camp Picket here in VA. It was plain military olive drab green with the metal hardtop. Like a dummy I sold it and a few years later started hunting again, sure could use it now.
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  • BlueTicBlueTic Member Posts: 4,072
    edited November -1
    I have had 4 Jeeps - 74, 78, 72, and a 51 Willy's Wagon. You can't beat em with a big stick. I didn't like the 78 as much as the older ones. Now my Wife has a 94 wrangler and she loves it, but it is just a shame that they have turned into the Yuppy go nowhere machines. Yeah she looks cute in it - but it ain't no real Jeep. I give her crap all the time because her's has a winch on it, and I never had one on any of mine.
    IF YOU DON'T LIKE MY RIGHTS - GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY (this includes politicians)
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    In my climate I'd need some kind of top on my old Jeep to try to keep warm in the winter, when it would come in handiest. My question is, can you keep warm in a '72 or '74 or whatever and what top is recommended? Also, are they reliable (with decent maintenance) at that age? You've got me seriously thinking about this...
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  • Richie RichRichie Rich Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    JEEP--TRANSLATES TO "JUST EMPTY EVERY POCKET"I have 3 a 51 m38 from the Korean era, a 56 flattie and a 76 j10 pick-up with a worked 401 I love them but as the name says jeep. I don't think I would own a new one,we had a 89 cherokee but grandma now drives it since the granada gave out.
    Remember,"your woman may not find you handsome, But atleast she'll find ya handy". I love that show..............
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    I have one of those plain little Cherokees(96),that ya see everywhere,and it is the simplest ,trouble free vehicle I`ve ever owned..218
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    Dad has a 2000 Cherokee with 2 wheel drive, 4cyl. engine, and manual door cranks with NO CD player. Wish more were made like em. I too love a big purring V8, but the 4 gets us everywhere fine, even up mountains in VT. All the bells and whistles just add cost. And now, Jeep only offers the Cherokee with a V6 and all wheel drive, and is thinking of dropping it all together in favor of the more yuppie Liberty.
    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conference in 1899.
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  • COWBOYKIDDCOWBOYKIDD Member Posts: 239 ✭
    edited November -1
    Rich Rich lmao Just empty every pocket.....But I still want a cj7 with a small block chev pumped to 500 ponies, maybe a body lift and 38's Yep thats the ticket
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    Still got the CJ5 I bought new in '77. Only about 70,000 miles on it but about half (well, maybe 30%) of that is off-road, to and from hunting camps in places like Dead Horse Canyon or the Road of No Return. Never failed me, never rolled it but I have laid it on its side a time or two.
    Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis
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  • simonbssimonbs Member Posts: 994 ✭
    edited November -1
    Offeror,Why not a mid-80s model hard top CJ7?
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  • BullzeyeBullzeye Member Posts: 3,560
    edited November -1
    Damn Hummers.They're only marketing them to rich people with more money than they know what to do with now.They drive it once to the new movie premiere and then let it sit in the garage.But Hummers are hella' tough. Nothing comes close.I once saw a military Humvee with air tight sealing gaskets on the brakes and hood, and an engine intake and exhaust snorkle.The thing could literally ford a river without any problem. Hell, probably a damn ocean.
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  • LowriderLowrider Member Posts: 6,587
    edited November -1
    Hey Jonk: The plain-Jane Cherokee is now out of production. 2000 was the last model year for them. The only three Jeeps made today are the Wrangler, the Grand Cherokee and the new Liberty. The Liberty is the only one available with a V-6. The regular Cherokee hadn't come with a V-6 for many years. The V-6 was replaced with the 4.0 L. in-line six. An exceptional engine. The Wrangler is available today with a four cylinder or the 4.0 six. The Grand Cherokee comes with either the 4.0 in-line six or a V-8.I own a 1997 regular Cherokee 2WD and I love it. I have 65,000 miles on it and havn't spent a dime in repairs. The 4.0 in-line six is one of the best engines I've ever owned. 190 horsepower in stock tune and just about unlimited potential. I've installed a K&N intake on mine (replacing the old restrictive stock air intake box), MSD ignition, Jet Performance module, Helix throttle body spacer and Borla exhaust. I'm probably getting about 225 horsepower from the six and it runs like a scalded-assed ape. And still gets me 18 - 20 mpg in town and nearly 25 on the hiway.
    Lord Lowrider the LoquaciousMember:Secret Select Society of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets She was only a fisherman's daughter,But when she saw my rod she reeled.
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  • MNTNMANMNTNMAN Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    JUNK THE JEEP BUY A LAND CRUISER, CONVERT IT ALL OVER TO GM, AND LEAVE THE JEEPS STUCK IN THE MUD.
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    simonbs --I'll check around. We do have a lot of Jeeps in this part of the world. Probably could get a deal on one, as there doesn't seem to be a premium on them lately. (Lucky me...)
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  • Richie RichRichie Rich Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    mtnman, I don't think so. If cruzzers were so great why do you have to convert them...
    Remember,"your woman may not find you handsome, But atleast she'll find ya handy". I love that show..............
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