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http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b042601.htm
However, there were a few problems with the paint that should be mentioned. First, make sure when you take delivery that you really check the paint well. Mine had numerous iron or steel filings imbedded in the paint that were starting to rust. Second, the rubber grommets between the windshield hinges had pulled the paint off the hinges causing some surface rust. Other than those two things no problems yet
f14jeep - welcome to the group. Sounds like a great looking jeep. I don't think you can beat a white Jeep with a tan top . I'll have to check my paint flaws to see if there are similar to the embedded metal rusting as yours did. I was hoping it was a piece of dirt or crud, btu will keep a close eye on it.
-twylie
Thanks!
Anyway, I think the article points out some good issues about how challenging it is for auto designers these days and the fact that the current TJ is as close to the origional from 60 years later is nothing short of amazing. The only other car with anything close to this lineage is the Porsche 911.
Jeep On!
-twylie
(now if I can get a jeep, and put the top down...)
Who knows about the roll bars? Is it true they are not really roll bars? If so, can you retrofit it with real roll bars?
thanks for any answers.
I remember seeing some guys doing that in NH when I was younger. They had bandanas on their head. I thought that was the best. Mirrored sunglasses and all.
If not on the road, who puts down the windscreen off road? Don't the bars stick out now? Are they removeable? If this is not a real roll cage, can it be removed?
Apparently this is not as common as I thought (or wished). Maybe I _did_ get it mixed up with SRS (airbag) defeat switch.
However, for more info, check these out:
http://www.4x4abc.com/4WD101/ABS_offroad.html
http://www.pca.org/mst/lapdance3.htm
http://www.digest.net/bmw/archive/v5/msg02775.html
http://ceg.dyndns.org/archives/9907/msg00854.html
messages/archive/msgsy1999w01/49398.html
http://syclone.missouri.edu/archives/syty/9908/msg00398.html
http://www.abs-education.org/
http://www.autonetdirect.com/vehicle_safety.html
http://www.findarticles.com/m3102/n5_v117/20598087/p1/article.jhtml
Be sure to check them ALL out, they are very informative and all very DIFFERENT articles. Some for 4X4's, some for cars, some are general. Hey, I bothered to find them, you can at least look.
P.S. Some of the url's might have a space you need to remove before trying the web site. The BBS software wouldn't take it otherwise.
On the a/c retrofit: it can be pretty pricey. Shop around and be patient. I initially asked my dealer and they priced me about $1300 in parts and $600 in labor. You can imagine my response.
The next thing I did was talk to my mechanic about possible aftermarket kits, but he told me that since they are not specifically engineered to the Jeep (other than the interface) and have other problems with reliability I should stick with a Mopar kit. He also quoted me an even higher labor charge for him to do it, something like $800. I was feeling pretty down about it at this point, so I started cruising the web.
I eventually found a dealer in San Antonio TX (www.ancira.com) that sold a Mopar kit to me at cost, about $700 with shipping to Oregon. I had an a/c specialist shop here install it for about $400 cash. They have to take the dash apart to install so it is a reasonable price. Ancira still has the offer on their web site and they were a pleasure to deal with. Just make sure they don't charge you sales tax, they accidentally did to me and refunded it after I pointed out it was an interstate sale.
The kit uses factory a/c parts, so it is an in-dash unit. It works just fine with the soft-top and boy you need it during the day if you are out in the desert. Since I am moving to San Diego in a couple months I'm doubly glad I had it done.
Many people (myself included) have installed a bolt in full front cage that will not use the front windshield frame for support but rather the floor or the body. The cages do take away some space but if you get into off camber situations rather ofen a full cage is a good idea.
manufacturer? costs? self install?
what did the old cj5 have? the old landcruiser(did it have ANYTHING AT ALL?)?
thanks
The older CJs had just a 4 point cage and didn't even mount to the windshield. The Wranglers were the only ones that had bars connecting to the roll bar to the windshield.
I don't recall what the land cruser had for cages, I a Jeep buff.
See my Thelma Jane at:
http://members.aol.com/tjoh298765/thelma.html
Glad you are on board [ Pun intended ].
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Can someone tell me if they are bolted down using the bumper bolts, or do I have to drill new holes. If I use the bumper bolts, do I have to buy longer ones for the added height of the hooks?
Mark
I'm learning soo much!
Welcome to the club f14jeep..
just regular guys here that love jeeps...
I dont have one yet...still wishing..
keep posting guys...
I think I have decided to stay with soft top only..of course that could change.
take care guys..have a jeep weekend
Snut
Terry
For anyone interested, my fatherly $.02 about Jeep Wranglers. After owning many vehicles throughout my life, including various years of Jeeps, my experience is this. If you keep up on the exterior of these vehicles (ie. touching up paint chips, oiling hinges, waxing etc...), they will hold their value extremely well. And, if you perform the correct routine maintenance, they are very affordable to operate.
i've got everyone here supporting me..
one more is always welcome...
have you posted in the meet the member section...
its will help us learn more about ya..
Snut
Secondly, thanks to everyone for answering my Jeep questions as I try to get under the deadline to order a 2001 Wrangler!
f14jeep: Nice to see another sailor here! I'll be your way in July for AT.... hopefully with my new Wrangler!
I'm thinking it must be the first way, right? If so, that's a GREAT deal, but if it is the second way, all I can say is "Wow."
Also, if you are going to stick with us, and I sure hope you will, could you please post in "Meet the Members?"
Your info in this main board will be lost in the sea of posts, and if someone wanted to refresh their memory about your particulars, they would have a hard time finding your post again.
That's why I have been asking folks to take advantage of the Meet the Members board. That's what it's for.
If you don't mind telling us some stuff about yourself, give us some of your personal info, like where you live, your email address, your family situation, your Instant Message screen name (if you have one), a link to a web site or to pics of your Jeep, etc. Just post what you are comfortable with: you certainly have your right to privacy. All I can say is that others here and I have posted this info, and I know it hasn't been a problem for me.
And of course, a detailed description of your Jeep is a must!
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
That MUST BE A BLAST! WOW!!!!!
How could anything you ever do even come close to that for excitement?
Been to Top Gun? Like in the movie? What percentage of the pilots get that training? Is that limited to just a handfull?
How about your first night landing on a carrier? Tell us about it! I can't believe people do that!
Man, would I ever like to have a nice long conversation with you! I am amazed by this stuff, in case you couldn't tell.
tsjay
Have you hugged your Tomcat and your Jeep today?
Just thought I'd relay this. There's a little 15-foot long bit of street that, for some reason, has started to ripple near my apartment. I've really enjoyed driving my Jeep over it - I get the feeling I'm sort of off-roading! I had gotten used to it, though, until today. I was walking to my parked Jeep when I was passing the area where the ripple was...Suddenty I heard a ghastly banging/scratching noise and I looked to see a little Honda hatchback trying to go over the ripple (despite two sandwich board warning signs) and obviously reaking havoc on its underside. I got in my Jeep and drove over the exact same spot with no problems - even drove over a sandwich board warning sign that had folded and toppled flat onto the ground! Made me pretty happy to be up there in my rig. :-)
Yellowman
You're getting down to the wire for the cut off date, you know.
My advice on the tops... Be sure you have the soft top! I don't have any suggestions about whether you should go with the dual tops, but if you are only going to have one top, be sure to get the soft top. I sure wish that I had done that!
I guess the one thing that I would tell you about the hard top is that now is the time to get it, if you think you will ever want one. The dual top option will give you original equipment tops cheaper than you will ever be able to get them later. I priced a factory soft top from my dealer, and they wanted $950 for it! That was supposedly at their cost.
As far as the air conditioning, that would be a tough call for your area. Around here, in western Ky., it's a no brainer. With our heat and humidity and the length of the summers, it is a MUST.
In your shoes, I might forgo the air conditioning in favor of the dual tops, if it's a matter of one or the other.
The only thing is, if there's a chance that you might relocate to a warmer part of the country, you would wish you had the air conditioning.
But whatever you are gonna do, you'd better get going: the deadline approaches! "Cagiamo o scendiamo da la tazza!"
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
P.S. TracLoc... Get it! I wish I had know the usefulness of it when I ordered Thelma Jane! Goducks1 and a couple others on the board say that it is great for snow and ice. I thought it was just something for offroading, so I didn't get it. You DO have a little snow and ice during Buffalo winters, right? I don't know about the ABS, but if Mr. Goducks likes it, he has the experience, and I would take his word for it. That would mean that you can't get the Dana 44 rear end, but that's probably not necessary anyway.
About your other question.
NIGHT LANDINGS GIVE ME PREMATURE GRAY HAIR.
Took Momma and my granddog, Ross Allen, to Walmart to get Ross a couple toys for his birthday. Momma stayed in the Jeep to baby sit Ross while Grandpa went in the store and got the toys.
Then, we did Ross Allen's favortie thing. We went through the drive thru at Mc Donalds and got Ross a hamburger.
After that, we cruised around town a little.
Man, what fun that was!
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Check out Ross Allen at:
http://members.aol.com/tjoh298765/raj.html
He's hoping to get some birthday greetings from my Jeep buddies.
Happy Jeepin'
Happy Jeepin'
to Mr. Ross Allen...(he eats better than I do)
Sounds like the family had a great jeep day..
........................oops sorry i was day dreaming.
have a great weekend!!
Snut
Terry
Thanks
tsjay
Have you hugged your dog and your Jeep today?
I guess I ought to find out before I get a ticket.
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Read the page your Grandpa made in your honor... wish I could give someone as special as you a nice tummy scratch. ) And how about a nice jog in the park?
Maybe I should try your Mommy's trick. Been bugging my Dad I want a dog for awhile now (Kitty Cats are cute, but they just don't cut it in the snuggle department); maybe I ought to chance just bringing one home.
Happy Birthday Pup... you sound like one awesome Doggy!
Tara
He hopes that you get a doggy.
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Its her 29th b'day. I gotta be the perfect man today so i can talk here into that jeep..
any idea?
Any advice would be appreciated.
I dont think a McD's hamburger will work Tsjay
Snut
Even my wife loved the ride yesterday, and she is definitely NOT into that sort of thing normally.
How could ANYONE not enjoy a top down drive on a beautiful day in a Jeep?
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Nut!
tsjay
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
http://greetings.yahoo.com/greet/view?57B9BW7PQQVYUXX
Mrs. Saharanut:
http://greetings.yahoo.com/greet/view?C5ES3HPEUTSUHXX
-twylie
tsjay and Ross
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
-Jay-(future jeep owner)