gas4blood
Observer
Just FYI...
I noticed the crawler is now on sale.
It still says $700 when I look. Where are you looking?
My 1979 Wagoneer. Long story with pics!!
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It still says $700 when I look. Where are you looking?
jeepdreamer
Expedition Leader
Oops...
I read "lower price" and my lil brain processed it as "SALE!"... sorry. here's the link where I saw it. lol!
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=159320
I read "lower price" and my lil brain processed it as "SALE!"... sorry. here's the link where I saw it. lol!
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=159320
Great looking Wagoneer - 1979 is one of the best years for these Jeeps.
A heads up - these cars tend to pull the rear spring mounts of the front springs from the frame when they are lifted like yours. I'd reweld the mounts to the frame and add a strap or plates to reinforce them. Check for cracks now. Just FYI.
A heads up - these cars tend to pull the rear spring mounts of the front springs from the frame when they are lifted like yours. I'd reweld the mounts to the frame and add a strap or plates to reinforce them. Check for cracks now. Just FYI.
steve578
New member
I am the one you bought the gears from. I'm glad they are working out great for you! I love your Wagoneer and have found myself looking for one on occasion. I just ordered a JK to go with my LJ so I might be waiting a bit longer for a Wagoneer.
jeepdreamer
Expedition Leader
Just kinda stumbled across this other bumper option and thought you'd want to see it maybe?
Linky:
http://www.tacticalarmorgroup.com/T...91/List/1/Level/a/ProductID/1744/Default.aspx
Though I think without the weird looking brush guard option.?.
Linky:
http://www.tacticalarmorgroup.com/T...91/List/1/Level/a/ProductID/1744/Default.aspx
Though I think without the weird looking brush guard option.?.
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gas4blood
Observer
Yah I am aware of the frame cracking issue. I have really been thinking about reinforcing the frame like you say. I actually want to ditch the 6" lift springs and do a spring over with stock springs. If I do that I will most likely re-build all of the spring mounts.
Hey man! Great to hear from you. I have often wondered how your search for a Wagoneer was coming. Glad to hear that you added another one to the stable. I really love your LJ and hope to own one myself eventually.
Just kinda stumbled across this other bumper option and thought you'd want to see it maybe?
Linky:
http://www.tacticalarmorgroup.com/T...91/List/1/Level/a/ProductID/1744/Default.aspx
Though I think without the weird looking brush guard option.?.
Thats not a bad looking bumper at all. With just the base options, it would save me about 2 hundred bucks1!
Thank you sir. I am trying my hardest to keep the rust demons away as much as I can. I think these things came from the factory with rust however..........:Wow1:
jeepdreamer
Expedition Leader
AMC does = All My Corrosion!!! ;O
Prjktjho
New member
My dad worked as a jeep mechanic back when these were rolling in to the dealers and he told me they would come off the trailer rusting! They would spray used oil under them to keep them in tact until they sold!
gas4blood
Observer
That doesn't surprise me at all! haha. I got lucky on this one because someone had the forethought to have it undercoated when new. The rust was minimal compared to others that I have seen.
Thanks for the compliment and for reading!! And I have always had a weakness for lifted Rovers(shhhhhhh don't tell anyone!)
gas4blood
Observer
I'm still looking into bumper options. I was all geared up to buy one, but then found a good deal on a Remington 30-06. I have wanted one for a long time. I figured it was a little more important at this time to buy it and also stock up on ammo for the other guns we own. Who knows what will come of all of this mess but I felt the need to put my money there for right now. The bumper is still in the plans, just not this month.
Great build, I have the twin
Howdy, I have been working on mine now for a while. I picked it up from California with little rust, but a lot of dry rot. I went with the bjs front bumper, if you order from them don't be in any hurry at all, it took 3 mo or more to get it . the frame bracket are junk, so I built a new set and beefed them up a little. Here is my list of photos. if you would like to look.
http://s326.photobucket.com/albums/k431/kowboy66/1978 Jeep Woddy Wagoneer Build/ :ylsmoke:
Howdy, I have been working on mine now for a while. I picked it up from California with little rust, but a lot of dry rot. I went with the bjs front bumper, if you order from them don't be in any hurry at all, it took 3 mo or more to get it . the frame bracket are junk, so I built a new set and beefed them up a little. Here is my list of photos. if you would like to look.
http://s326.photobucket.com/albums/k431/kowboy66/1978 Jeep Woddy Wagoneer Build/ :ylsmoke: