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Thanks for all the input so far guys. Now, assuming that we don't do any of the major mechanic work ourselves, what kind of price range are we talking to swap the engine and drive-train? Under/over $2K? Over 3K?

The interior is in good shape. Another newbie question - what does "HO" mean?

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Need more info. Where are you located? How was the 88 stored i.e. out in the weather, barn, garage, indoors? Some pics would help. The Olympic Edition MJ is not a classic, but even though it was just a trim package, it's much more desirable than an ordinary 88. "Assume that the body, interior is in good/very good condition", what does that mean? Is it? Can't really answer intelligently until some pics are posted. :cheers: It's located in N.E. Georgia. It was outside for 2-4 years (I think) and then in a garage for 4 or 5. There is what appears to be a little surface rust on the top of the cab. I'll gladly post pics if someone will tell me how to do it (apparently I'm not a computer whiz either).

I wondered that myself. My neighbor is like an adopted granddad to my boys, but when I was asked him for details about the jeep he acted kind of odd. I couldn't tell if he was being evasive or was just upset because my son wouldn't be able to get the truck (we would have bought it from him, of course).

Hey everyone, Ok, don't tear me a new one if this has already been discussed to death, but I'm not mechanically inclined and this is for my youngest son. I think I'm asking about a drive-train swap. Here's the deal: a neighbor has a white '88 Olympic edition short-bed that my son has wanted for half his life (he's 14). The problem is the truck has set up for years, and when my neighbor finally took it to the shop, the mechanic says the pistons are frozen and the 4WD and the brakes are "messed up". In other words, my neighbor is just thinking of selling literally for scrap. Question - is it feasible, affordable, practical to jack up the body and slide a working engine, drive-train, etc up underneath it? If so, what's a fair price for the truck as is (assume that the body, interior is in good/very good condition), and how much might the swap cost? Thanks in advance for your input.

It for my youngest son. He's not picky, it just has to be a short-bed 4x4, automatic transmission, white/tan exterior Olympic edition. We're in N.E. Georgia, but we'd travel for the right jeep at the right price!

We (the Comanche and I) are in N.E. Georgia.

How do you download photos on here?

Hey everyone, Just found this site a few days ago. Ok, here's the deal - my youngest son turned 14 yesterday and he's been saying for years (literally) that he wants to buy our neighbor's '88 MJ Pioneer Olympic edition 4x4. Our neighbor is an older man and a defacto grandfather to both of my sons; however, he's an old horse-trader too. My point being I believe my neighbor thinks he's giving my son a deal, and I'd never want to hurt their relationship, but I don't know if it's worth the price. He says he'd sell it to my son for $1,800.00. I know I need to get more details (like mileage), but here's what I know so far: He bought it from the 1st owner over 7 years ago, but it hasn't been driven in about 5 years. The reason it hasn't been driven, and the only thing he says it needs is a new fuel pump. He's got the fuel tank off and the new pump to install (I think). I think it's a sharp-looking truck myself, but I know that mere looks can be deceiving. So, what do I need to ask about and look for? Assuming that everything is otherwise in good working order, is that a fair price? [Lastly, I'll upload photos if someone will tell me how.] Getting closer with the photos.