Ummmm...is this why they call it "Impact Orange"?
Sorry, man. That just had to come out! Lots of stuff locally on Craigslist. I'm sure you'll find something that fits the bill. Best of luck to you, neighbor!
Well, that was not how I wanted my Friday evening to go... nor my first post to this forum.
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Sorry, man. That just had to come out! Lots of stuff locally on Craigslist. I'm sure you'll find something that fits the bill. Best of luck to you, neighbor!
I can relate to when your baby gets hit. This was my introduction to a Jeep on the 2013 Hrpt in the hotel parking lot
Oops! Mixed my Parklane ('56 only-Ford's answer to the Nomad) and my Brookwood. Embarrassing.
Thanks for setting me straight.
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Your losing your touch there buddy heheOops! Mixed my Parklane ('56 only-Ford's answer to the Nomad) and my Brookwood. Embarrassing.
Yeah. That was unforgivable. Cannot believe I did that. What's next? An SS Mustang? Sheesh!
to confuse things even more in 59 the nomad became the most expensive car in the chevy lineup and it was a 4 door. ford continued selling the 2 door wagon body . I also had a 59 ford 2 door ranchwagon
Damn, sorry you lost your Jeep but glad your ok. Good luck in your search to replace it. I'm sure you'll find a good deal on one.
I remember that about the '59 Nomad. They did the same (4-door wagon) in '58, which I thought was weird, considering that they did have the 2-door wagon, but elected to call it the Yeoman. I seem to recall they revived the Nomad name again in '68, and a couple of years ago, I saw a '72 Nomad on Craigslist, so I assume '68 through '72 was a run for the Nomad, as well. And I, too, have owned a number of '57-'59 Fords, including a '57 Ford Courier, which was essentially a 2-door wagon (as mine was) with a 1-piece lift gate, or a sedan delivery.
Yeah!! I'm SHOCKED!!Oops! Mixed my Parklane ('56 only-Ford's answer to the Nomad) and my Brookwood. Embarrassing.
Oh man, sorry to hear that. Good luck with your search and I hope you find an ever nicer TJ or LJ this time.
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verbUmmmm...is this why they call it "Impact Orange"?
Sorry, man. That just had to come out! Lots of stuff locally on Craigslist. I'm sure you'll find something that fits the bill. Best of luck to you, neighbor!
verb: impact; 3rd person present: impacts; past tense: impacted; past participle: impacted; gerund or present participle: impacting
imˈpakt/
1.
come into forcible contact with another object.
"the shell impacted twenty yards away"
synonyms: crash into, smash into, collide with, hit, strike, ram, smack into, bang into, slam into
"a comet impacted the earth sixty million years ago"
@Squatch , That whole concept was definitely not lost on me!!
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Well, it's been 3+ weeks since my rollover and I am so very happy to report that I am doing great. Still a little sore in the ribs when I sneeze and still dealing with that nasty scrape on my left shin, but mostly healed. Thank you all for the well wishes and kind words. It is now that I have the pleasure of announcing that I have found and acquired what could arguably be one of the cleanest '04 Rubicon's in the U.S. Actually, @psrivats found it, and I will be eternally grateful for the heads up, 4 hours after the ad was posted. I am the luckiest guy alive, and I really should have bought a lotto ticket. Enough of my opinion, see for yourself.
The original CL ad has been pulled down, but here it is in a nutshell:
"2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 4.0 6cyl. 5spd with 67,000 miles. Air, Tilt, Cruise. Dana 44 axles-front and rear selectable lockers. New Pioneer CD Stereo with Blue Tooth. Just changed this month with new center console Sub. Original working stereo goes with. I am the second owner since 2012. Original window sticker laminated with name of 1st owner! Factory VHS Tape for operating tips converted to CD. Maintenance history with records since 2004. Jeep has never been off road or mudded. All fluids have been flushed, cooling system, transfer case, transmission, Differentials. Tune-ups do at 30 and 60k. Bilstein shocks at 50k. Both Hard top and Soft tops. Hard top was first off in 2016 form 10wks. At that time the original soft top was taken out of there boxes and installed. You will not find another original soft in new condition like this one. Back in the house and in new condition. Only other after market piece is a Banks cat back exhaust. Not one scratch or dent underneath. Seat covers on all seats and rubber floor mates over original mats. Extras, $16,900"
I was the second person the owner contacted, and the first guy balked at the price and suggested the owner come down because of the 6 year old, 40K miles on the tires that "would need to be replaced soon and cost at least $1000". The seller declined to negotiate the price, and the perspective buyer told him he'd have to think about it and would call him later. The seller said, "OK, see ya" and called me. "You're up!", he told me. I told him I'd be there in 3 hours, as I am in Seattle and this vehicle was some 180 miles south in Vancouver, WA. Needless to say, after a serious drool-fest and great test drive, I told him I'd have the cash first thing Monday morning. I stayed the night in a local motel and MIGHT have slept 2-3 hours, TOPS!! After a complete fiasco at the credit union, I was able to pull off a miracle and drive her home. I've already got the GraBars on order, and a couple of other items too!!! So, as a die hard Seahawks fan, I am over the moon with the deep, dark blue and am not even a bit concerned that it is called "Patriot Blue"!!
And they all lived happily ever after!!
P.S. I don't have photos of the interior yet, but believe me when I tell you, it is immaculate!!
"2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 4.0 6cyl. 5spd with 67,000 miles. Air, Tilt, Cruise. Dana 44 axles-front and rear selectable lockers. New Pioneer CD Stereo with Blue Tooth. Just changed this month with new center console Sub. Original working stereo goes with. I am the second owner since 2012. Original window sticker laminated with name of 1st owner! Factory VHS Tape for operating tips converted to CD. Maintenance history with records since 2004. Jeep has never been off road or mudded. All fluids have been flushed, cooling system, transfer case, transmission, Differentials. Tune-ups do at 30 and 60k. Bilstein shocks at 50k. Both Hard top and Soft tops. Hard top was first off in 2016 form 10wks. At that time the original soft top was taken out of there boxes and installed. You will not find another original soft in new condition like this one. Back in the house and in new condition. Only other after market piece is a Banks cat back exhaust. Not one scratch or dent underneath. Seat covers on all seats and rubber floor mates over original mats. Extras, $16,900"
I was the second person the owner contacted, and the first guy balked at the price and suggested the owner come down because of the 6 year old, 40K miles on the tires that "would need to be replaced soon and cost at least $1000". The seller declined to negotiate the price, and the perspective buyer told him he'd have to think about it and would call him later. The seller said, "OK, see ya" and called me. "You're up!", he told me. I told him I'd be there in 3 hours, as I am in Seattle and this vehicle was some 180 miles south in Vancouver, WA. Needless to say, after a serious drool-fest and great test drive, I told him I'd have the cash first thing Monday morning. I stayed the night in a local motel and MIGHT have slept 2-3 hours, TOPS!! After a complete fiasco at the credit union, I was able to pull off a miracle and drive her home. I've already got the GraBars on order, and a couple of other items too!!! So, as a die hard Seahawks fan, I am over the moon with the deep, dark blue and am not even a bit concerned that it is called "Patriot Blue"!!
And they all lived happily ever after!!
P.S. I don't have photos of the interior yet, but believe me when I tell you, it is immaculate!!