Pete M

some of the codes got reused over the years. apparently dodge ran out of code combinations and swiped an old one from the MJs.

it's a code for a dodge challenger. this one I believe

there's always one more screw than you plan on.

I hadn't edited the list yet. he doesn't have rack and pinion steering or dual batteries either.

I'm sure this is because I lived in the rust belt my entire life. been there, done that. gotta save 'em all while I can. at this point I only have the one lb. I'm actually heading north in a couple weeks, but Adam already has dibs on the single bed (sb) I can carry at a time. I've found a few more candidates for acquisition but they are starting to get further and further away. rockers are a whole other issue. the junkayrds want insane money for them. it's a real shame.

hands down my least favorite part of the updates.

I never use a sawzall (that would take too long), but I don't necessarily undo all the little plastic clips individually. it's a junkyard after all. pull the grille (different years have different ways this attaches) then there are a couple 10 mm screws to undo (and early Kjs have 2 plastic tabs that needs to be pried up), then grab the top of the plastic and rip it forward and then rotate the entire assembly down. then 2 10mms for the frame caps and 6 15mm for the hooks and you're done. (be sure to grab all the frame hardware) ZJs are bit a bit more complicated because of how the hooks attach to the frame. the worst are the Commander rear hooks but even they don't take more than 5 min now that I'm familiar with how the bumper cover attaches. if you're doing this by hand like a caveman, it'll take longer. muuuuuch longer if there is rust in play. my dewalt impact gun is like cheating! If the bolt doesn't come free, it just snaps off. the worst part is that a couple pairs of hooks add a not-insignificant amount of weight to the long stroll back up hill out of the junkyard (junkyards in georgia aren't flat)

can't remember if I shared this one yet, but it's a classic and deserves another showing if I have

nice find!

whoa. that's nuts.

my folks have started calling me Captain Hook. It's just super hard to turn down $50+ in profit when it only takes me a couple minutes to pull.

oh, also got a pass MJ seat and bench. plus some random chrome trim. and of course, 4 more pair of various Jeep tow hooks including another full Commander set!

how is it even possible that you can even switch those? I would have thought they'd be quite different plugs.

gorgeous! it even has the 6" rims!

I mean, yes? but the other side doesn't exist.

it's only hording because I haven't driven north in a while. I need cash more than I need a cache. but there's no way I'm turning down a clean bed at an affordable price.

this one I'm going to keep as a spare for my trailer. rust free but has some wrinkles in the sheetmetal and the idiots at the junkyard tweaked the rear pass lower corner. can't even put a gate on it until I fix that. and if you're wondering, that's now 4 beds sitting around the property without a frame under them. I'm sure the neighbors are wondering what's going on. hurray for living outside of a city and sans any home owners association bologna.

nah, finding decent color-matched body panels for rare colors is the score of scores.

yeah, I guess the float is kinda important.

nice

now that is a score.

the 6th digit in teh VIN is a 2 and I believe that means it's a base model (essentially a SporTruck). I'm assuming the K3Z is the sportruck decals?

how on earth did gas even get into the tank! nice save though

listened to my usual mix on today's drive but also the 1st STP album and Aerosmith Big Ones. good stuff

every food is better when it's mickey shaped