summerinmaine

Okay, thanks. Since mine already has them, I'll just keep an eye on things.

I posted this in Projects (as I will be working on it), but probably should have started here. Just recently bought this: The deal was pretty good (@$3K), so I went for it just to have a BajaBeater while I work on a dream vehicle. I've got close to a month to get it in shape for the Baja500, then I be stylin, big time! It has four (count them four) different colors on the body panels (sort of an ad hoc camo motif), but we could find no signs of rust anywhere (gotta love these California vehicles). There's a fair amount of good after-market suspension mods (Rusty springs in the rear, 4" Full Traction lift in the front, D44 in the rear from the Metric Ton option, SkyJacker shocks, JKS adjustable track bar) and a new clutch/pressure/flywheel. Very basic in-line 6 high torque motor (155# ± 5 in all six cylinders), a 5 speed trans/2 speed transfer case, and I've ordered a copy of the Haynes manual in Spanish. The camper is @15 years old, but in good shape (needs some new screens, of course, but all the appliances including the beer fridge work).

Thanks! I'm curious why your sig line is down on Rustys. The seller spoke pretty highly of them, but I'm new to Jeeps and have no personal experience.

Just recently bought this: The deal was pretty good (@$3K), so I went for it just to have a BajaBeater while I work on a dream vehicle. I've got close to a month to get it in shape for the Baja500, then I be stylin, big time! It has four (count them four) different colors on the body panels (sort of an ad hoc camo motif), but we could find no signs of rust anywhere (gotta love these California vehicles). There's a fair amount of good after-market suspension mods (Rusty springs in the rear, 4" Full Traction lift in the front, D44 in the rear from the Metric Ton option, SkyJacker shocks, JKS adjustable track bar) and a new clutch/pressure/flywheel. Very basic in-line 6 high torque motor (155# ± 5 in all six cylinders), a 5 speed trans/2 speed transfer case, and I've ordered a copy of the Haynes manual in Spanish. The camper is @15 years old, but in good shape (needs some new screens, of course, but all the appliances including the beer fridge work). Can I get a BullBar and light rack in time? And a new bumper/tow hook combo for the rear? Maybe, but a race radio and a hardwired GPS mount are must-dos. Any and all other suggestions gratefully accepted.

I just ordered a heater valve and hood release for my 1987 MJ from AutoPartsWarehouse.com on Wednesday at @11:00. The valve showed up on Thursday afternoon. The hood release on Friday. Total order was >$50 (but the parts were half the price from the dealer), and so shipping was free. I'm pretty satisfied. :D