Why I love the TJ...

[tman66]

I made this statement in my "hate the TJ thread" and while I really do love it, I had yet to figure out why, other then it takes me back to my youth, but not even that, it takes me back to being really young 4 or 5.

Sunday morning I was watchin some doc on the Roosevelts.

They were showing pictures of Teddy and Franklin on the campaign trail in the teens.

And I saw it.

And it hit me.

What does this roof line remind you of?

These ladies are going doorless, but having been searching CL for some half doors.

Rollin' on 33's and thinking of getting some speaker lights.

Needs a "It's a Jeep Thing" spare tire cover.

I'm going to guess if Henry Ford would have had his way and kept with the model "T", it would have wound up a Model "TJ".

"I told you Charlie you should have bought a Warn winch instead of that stupid body lift!"

Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to get at is the Jeep could be the essence of early automobiling here in America.

And that is what puts a smile on my face everyday.


*Chris, I would have put this rambling under another section, like I try to do...but you'd just move it here. Move it where you would like it. :lol:

 

[StG58]

That's classic! Disregard the advances in technology and our TJ's are Model T's! Genius!

 

[Chris]

I've said it a million times before, these TJs are as simple as a modern vehicle can get. Yes, they have electronics and sensors, but the type of electronics they have are as simple as you'd ever find on any vehicle built after 2000. They're easy to work on, they're reliable, and they'll go forever if you take care of them!

Oh... and you can't beat the classic looks of a TJ!

 

[UpperMI]

This is classic It's actually amazing how you can see the similarities between our TJs and these classic cars. @Chris, you should start a hall of fame post section. And I nominate this post to be the first inductee.

 

[tman66]

That's classic! Disregard the advances in technology and our TJ's are Model T's! Genius!

The management wanted Ford to stop making the Model T many years before he was forced by the market to bring out the Model A. If the man would have just stuck to his guns, we would have had a TJ by 1935. :lol:

 

[tman66]

Oh... and you can't beat the classic looks of a TJ!

It's not just the looks, it's how it looks when you're driving it, (avoid looking at the 1997 mini-van dash) looking out the window, seeing the narrow hood...the fenders sticking out.

The metal that surrounds you, there is nothing like that left out in the world.

Another thing. Very few people just get in their car to "go out" in this day and age. Sure, kids are go cruise in anything.

The Jeep, it's something to do. Go out and explore the road untraveled. See what you can see. Just like when the Automobile first came on the scene and many,many years after that.

Look familiar?

MMMMMM, food tastes so much better when using Titanium sporks we got at the Overland Expo show this year.

 

[Chris]

Very true! I love driving with the doors off and the top off. I always find myself staring at the road below me when the doors are off!

 

[lovemachine]

The TJ is one of the last modern vehicles that puts a smile on your face when you drive it.

It's just fun to drive. Any other vehicle, and I'm including the JKU, just feels like a normal vehicle. Something that gets you from point A to point B.

The TJ isn't like that. And sure, it's not a practical, economical vehicle. You can't have a large family riding in it, you can't haul a lot of stuff in it. Hell I haven't been able to figure out how to put my sons stroller in it yet.

Life's too damn short to drive boring vehicles.

 

[Kiwi TJ]

I love the way you think @tman66 lol..... fantastic comparisons.

 

[JMT]

It's just plain fun, especially when everything is working. I catch myself just smiling down the road, which, ironically, is so opposite of angry eyes!

 

[tman66]

Henry Ford, an often misunderstood genius, stands before the rarely seen Model TJK that never made it into production.

 

[JP98]

Henry Ford, an often misunderstood genius, stands before the rarely seen Model TJK that never made it into production.

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You went a little too far there. You know that Mr. Ford would have backhanded someone for putting angry eyes on his sweet ride. :bash:

 

[bobthetj03]

Now THIS is entertainment! Screw you Direct TV!

 

[Tom Taylor]

I agree with all of this! This is my first Jeep and I find myself with a big grin every time I get behind the wheel for me this is the first time driving has been fun in a long time.

 

[TimB54]

I made this statement in my "hate the TJ thread" and while I really do love it, I had yet to figure out why, other then it takes me back to my youth, but not even that, it takes me back to being really young 4 or 5.

Sunday morning I was watchin some doc on the Roosevelts.

They were showing pictures of Teddy and Franklin on the campaign trail in the teens.

And I saw it.

And it hit me.

What does this roof line remind you of?
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These ladies are going doorless, but having been searching CL for some half doors.

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Rollin' on 33's and thinking of getting some speaker lights.

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Needs a "It's a Jeep Thing" spare tire cover.

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I'm going to guess if Henry Ford would have had his way and kept with the model "T", it would have wound up a Model "TJ".

"I told you Charlie you should have bought a Warn winch instead of that stupid body lift!"
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Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to get at is the Jeep could be the essence of early automobiling here in America.

And that is what puts a smile on my face everyday.


*Chris, I would have put this rambling under another section, like I try to do...but you'd just move it here. Move it where you would like it. :lol:

Good one. Those tops look more advanced than the one on my TJ

 

[tman66]

I'll just leave this here:

 

[bobthetj03]

Amazing! That'll be stuck in my head all day now.

 

[JeepNWilly]

Whoever did this CJ is a true carpenter

 

[StG58]

Whoever did this CJ is a true carpenter

Those seats look like they may just be more comfortable than the originals, too.

 

[JeepNWilly]

@StG58 hahahaha yea I think you are right