Biotex Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I need one like I need a hole in my head... However, addicts don't have the luxury of saying no to a good deal! Even if it isn't such a good deal, we convince ourselves it is. So.... There is a Jeepster in town that has been sitting at mechanics shop for almost a year now. I finally decided to see what was up with it. The owner of the shop told me it was a fellow ranchers, and that it runs, drives and is pretty much available for sale. He gave me the owners phone number, which I called and made plans to get together to discuss me purchasing the truck. Has the Buick V6 odd fire engine and D44 rear. That is all I know at this point. Comes with hardtop, and it is original white paint. Zero rust! I expecting to get it for around $2,000 based on what the shop owner told me. We are friends, so he kind of clued me in on what price range to go for. I know parts are going to be hard to find, but I think the truck needs a better home. Pictures to come shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My dream Jeep :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I saw one on craigslist near where i live, it was in great shape, and the seller knew it, way more than 2K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 I still don't have pics, but I did find out it is a 71 year model. Looks all original and in great shape. There is a sunroof in the rear section of the hard top, that looks like it was put there for hunting. Other than that, I'm impressed with the overall condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 IIRC, a 71' should have a 30 splined D44 and lots of parts that interchange with CJs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Drove by this AM and snapped e few pics. The owner will be back in town in a couple of days and I will negotiate with him on the purchase. I'd sure like to pick this up for around 2K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 You lucky dog. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boman40 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 We have a 69 half cab in the drive way. It is white and will match that one. Ours has a 231 buick odd fire in it. Someone at some point did a swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I've worked on them, and can already see that one is going to have ALOT of rust issues. There are several different "reinforcement" brackets under the floor pan that commonly rust from the bottom up. Check the firewall edge of the inner fenders for holes, the rear frames are pretty similar to YJ's as far as rust issues. I doubt that thing has a dana 44 anywhere under it, too. The most common rear ends were dana 30 (yes, dana 30) low pinion variants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JeepcoMJ Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 very hard to find. if its original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerzap Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Nice. Always wanted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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