DGarman
What could go wrong?
Howdy All!
Been wanting an early Wagoneer for a while..... finally got serious about finding one about a month ago.
I wanted a driver..... something I could drive while I fixed stuff..... I already have a '77 J-10 Shortbed for a major project.
Found this feller about 200 miles from home..... gathered some $$$$....... got my son-in-law to come with me....... and brought him home yesterday!
Drove him home the 200 miles..... no problems at all...... well, except for a power steering leak..... easy to fix.....
70+ mph up the grades with more to go..... 50 psi of oil pressure (Whoa!)..... temp about 190*..... no death wobble..... didn't explode or catch fire either.....
Finally I made a good purchase on Craigslist!..... I think.....
Some specifics:
401..... recently rebuilt, with documentation..... 4 bbl Holley..... Edelbrock intake manifold.....
TH400..... shifts goods and has all the necessary gears.....
BW1339..... Quadratrac..... has low range and a Doug Nash Part-Time kit.....
Dana 44s..... front and rear..... don't know the ratio yet..... probably 3.07 or 3.31...... my guess is 3.31 (Tow Package) by the way he runs.....
Factory alloy wheels...... probably 15 X 7.....
Kenda street tires...... needs BFGs soon!.....
3" Rough Country springs front and rear..... worst riding springs I've ever felt..... these will get changed very soon!......
Recent paint job...... within a couple years...... only a couple of rust spots showing through.....
And here's me........ about 10 minutes after the purchase..... I'm a happy guy!.....
"Dice? That's a different name....." I'm sure you're all saying.....
When I got there I walked up and introduced myself.....
"Howdy, I'm Dennis...... what's your name?"
"You can call me Dice"......
Evidently..... Dice has been sporting these for a couple years..... the seller was gracious enough to throw them in on the deal for no extra charge!......
Plans for Dice:
Every truck I've bought..... I've had a list of stuff that I always do to them right at the start....... not now.....
Aside from the springs and tires...... I'm just going to take Dice out...... have fun...... and add/replace parts when it becomes necessary......
I'm going to act like it's 1978 and there is virtually no aftermarket support for anything!
Been wanting an early Wagoneer for a while..... finally got serious about finding one about a month ago.
I wanted a driver..... something I could drive while I fixed stuff..... I already have a '77 J-10 Shortbed for a major project.
Found this feller about 200 miles from home..... gathered some $$$$....... got my son-in-law to come with me....... and brought him home yesterday!
Drove him home the 200 miles..... no problems at all...... well, except for a power steering leak..... easy to fix.....
70+ mph up the grades with more to go..... 50 psi of oil pressure (Whoa!)..... temp about 190*..... no death wobble..... didn't explode or catch fire either.....
Finally I made a good purchase on Craigslist!..... I think.....
Some specifics:
401..... recently rebuilt, with documentation..... 4 bbl Holley..... Edelbrock intake manifold.....
TH400..... shifts goods and has all the necessary gears.....
BW1339..... Quadratrac..... has low range and a Doug Nash Part-Time kit.....
Dana 44s..... front and rear..... don't know the ratio yet..... probably 3.07 or 3.31...... my guess is 3.31 (Tow Package) by the way he runs.....
Factory alloy wheels...... probably 15 X 7.....
Kenda street tires...... needs BFGs soon!.....
3" Rough Country springs front and rear..... worst riding springs I've ever felt..... these will get changed very soon!......
Recent paint job...... within a couple years...... only a couple of rust spots showing through.....
And here's me........ about 10 minutes after the purchase..... I'm a happy guy!.....
"Dice? That's a different name....." I'm sure you're all saying.....
When I got there I walked up and introduced myself.....
"Howdy, I'm Dennis...... what's your name?"
"You can call me Dice"......
Evidently..... Dice has been sporting these for a couple years..... the seller was gracious enough to throw them in on the deal for no extra charge!......
Plans for Dice:
Every truck I've bought..... I've had a list of stuff that I always do to them right at the start....... not now.....
Aside from the springs and tires...... I'm just going to take Dice out...... have fun...... and add/replace parts when it becomes necessary......
I'm going to act like it's 1978 and there is virtually no aftermarket support for anything!
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