Kenosha Warrior Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The first one was a bog-standard 1989 SporTruck. 2.5 litres of angry squirrel backed by a 4spd 2wd AX-4. I regretably sold it last October to make way for my dearly departed 1989 XJ. Well I was entertaining the idea of Smurph's '87 SWB 2.5L that needed some lovin' but passed on that only to find an '87 closer to home. It started out as a 4.0/automatic 2wd SporTruck. The PO ran this from Belleville to Toronto each weekend for 7 years before the first 4.0 started blowing oil. Now, for most Ontario-members, 1987 is the Emissions Cutoff year. Well before that, there was the rolling exemption, 1987 Wasn't 20 years gone by so out the original 4.0 came. In went a complete XJ drivetrain including the full guages AMC-era dash and bucket seats + console dash and doors. Black interiors are spiffy stuff. The AW-4 and NP231 went in with the front D-30. That motor did the same thing, spew oil past the rings so out it came and in went another 4.0. I bought it for $400 CDN tonite with a busted windshield, no tires or rims, a dud fuel pump, no alternator or rad. The best part is that a literal bedfull of spare parts incl a new fuel pump came with it. Its going to be a wheeler and stay automatic for the girlfriend's driving pleasure. Pics tmrw afternoon/evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Spewing oil isn't necessarily a ring issue. But either way we're going to need some pictures. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha Warrior Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Pete, atleast all of your MJ's are one solid colour. Mine rocks red fenders, black cab, purpley-blue hood and header backed by a red tailgate between a rattlecanned bed in black flavour. It needs a serious paintjob, going to be like my old MJ. Rustoleum Orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 All my MJs have a "textured" look from years of touch-ups and cover-ups with various brands and shades of spray paint. :D All yours needs is a choice of color (which you seem to have) and it'll look the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69CamaroSS Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 so...pics? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha Warrior Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 got busy last nite and I work tonite. Between class on Thursday I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 got busy last nite and I work tonite. Between class on Thursday I will. no offense, but i'm calling BS until i see pics :eek: :brows: :popcorn: :redX: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha Warrior Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 got busy last nite and I work tonite. Between class on Thursday I will. no offense, but i'm calling BS until i see pics :eek: :brows: :popcorn: :redX: you're a cornhole sniffer, Pat. Piccahs! enjoy!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Looks like the PO didn't read my post about opening the hood. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha Warrior Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 That ugly assault of the hood and header stemmed from losing the keys and needing the hood open to start it... friggin PO's sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I have a complete header panel, grill, healight bezels and markers off my 89 I will sell you. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha Warrior Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 For the $400 price I paid on this behemoth, I also get enough spare parts to rebuild nearly the entire truck. I'm set for parts :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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