I've been eyeballing some old Jeeps for projects. Wagoneers and FS Cherokees in particular. I've decided they're a little too much of a PITA parts wise.
I've come across a '77 CJ 5 close to me that's definitely a project. Straight 6 , no title, needs a ton of work, but pretty much intact and not really beyond my abilities (or my smarter friends at least )
The guy only wants $800 and after speaking to his wife very briefly, she is under the impression that he'll take less. "Very negotiable" she says. My guess is she could be the reason it's going. It's bee for sale for a while too.
My only problem is that I have 0 experience with CJs and I'm not real familiar with them. The title thing I can deal with, have before. Parts look plentiful and cheap.
Prob going to look later tonight or tomorrow.
What say you forum CJ pros? Anything I should be on the look out for? Common trubbas?
I've come across a '77 CJ 5 close to me that's definitely a project. Straight 6 , no title, needs a ton of work, but pretty much intact and not really beyond my abilities (or my smarter friends at least )
The guy only wants $800 and after speaking to his wife very briefly, she is under the impression that he'll take less. "Very negotiable" she says. My guess is she could be the reason it's going. It's bee for sale for a while too.
My only problem is that I have 0 experience with CJs and I'm not real familiar with them. The title thing I can deal with, have before. Parts look plentiful and cheap.
Prob going to look later tonight or tomorrow.
What say you forum CJ pros? Anything I should be on the look out for? Common trubbas?