KANTANKRUS Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 My truck is mostly unadulterated, and to find something like that, is few and far between around here anyways. So, I have finally decided that when it comes time to repaint it, it will get the original, dark charcoal finish. It also has a tan interior, with a brushed aluminum gauge surround. Yet another, somewhat rare color combo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I like your thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Pete M said: I like your thinking I second that. It's a relief to find someone who doesn't think "restore" means "modify beyond recognition." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANTANKRUS Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Thank ya, I get these traits honestly. My dad (RIP) had a lot of AMC vehicles: Rambler Ambassador Convertible/Eagles/Matador/Pacer, and to this day, my eldest brother still has my dads 53 Hudson Hornet, with the legendary 7x-Twin H powered motor. Plus, my brother from another mother, owns his dearly departed parents 51 Hudson Hornet Coupe as well as his dads, that he originally bought new, 53 Hudson Hornet Convertible. Both of which have the 7x-Twin H motors. He also owns his first ever car that he bought, a 70 AMX Hurst 390, Big Bad Orange! And his daily driver is a Dodge Ram, his daughters both drive Jeep Liberty's, his wife drives a JK. With only two exceptions, his wife has a 69 Mustang <--- virtually non existent (her brother, has it on a spit and totally all apart, for a decade or more) and a 2000 1st year for the Retro Mustang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 On 8/12/2018 at 11:15 AM, RestoringNV said: Thank ya, I get these traits honestly. My dad (RIP) had a lot of AMC vehicles: Rambler Ambassador Convertible/Eagles/Matador/Pacer, and to this day, my eldest brother still has my dads 53 Hudson Hornet, with the legendary 7x-Twin H powered motor. Plus, my brother from another mother, owns his dearly departed parents 51 Hudson Hornet Coupe as well as his dads, that he originally bought new, 53 Hudson Hornet Convertible. Both of which have the 7x-Twin H motors. He also owns his first ever car that he bought, a 70 AMX Hurst 390, Big Bad Orange! And his daily driver is a Dodge Ram, his daughters both drive Jeep Liberty's, his wife drives a JK. With only two exceptions, his wife has a 69 Mustang <--- virtually non existent (her brother, has it on a spit and totally all apart, for a decade or more) and a 2000 1st year for the Retro Mustang. Got any pics of the early 50s treasures to share with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 My brother and I used to crew on a stock car that was powered by a Hudson Hornet engine. The body (such as it was) was taken from an early 30s Essex Terraplane (which was Hudson's stable-mate brand back then). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANTANKRUS Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Sorry for long delay on the reply. I was told about, then I checked it out and then I bought a true 'barn find' on November 11th, 2018. If it proves to be a goodie, then my Comanche may be put up for sale. When I was looking for another Jeep, what I truly wanted was, not to be found. I searched for nearly 2 years. Then the Comanche, fell through the cracks and at that time, I decided that I would never find my dream 4wd, so I bought the Comanche. It will be named 'She's a Lady' in memory of my dearly departed mother. My mother just loved, Tom Jones. And we as a family unit, once owned a Waggy. Each Christmas, my thoughts would turn to grieving her, 28 years now. And on Christmas day 12/25/2018, this video appeared on my Timeline on FB. I take this event as a sign, Mom was tryin to tell me something! Video link: Now, I am debating on either keeping both or selling my truck and keeping this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANTANKRUS Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 A fully loaded 79 Cherokee S Chief 'N' vin code, professionally painted with 1974 AMC Renegade Yellow, nearly 6 years ago and then parked in a barn and forgotten. It was purchased by its previous owner in Statesville, NC. The odometer reads 29,515 miles, its new PA title now reads exempt. It needs the remaining interior assembled and cleaned. It will then undergo a thorough mechanical check, to be road worthy and inspected. Original color was either Morocco Bluff or Saxon Yellow, which can be seen on the passenger side kick panel. Not my cup of tea at all. I am very very happy with its current color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 nice!!! be sure to give it its own build thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANTANKRUS Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 'Me Lady' is finally in its rightful nest! I bought this Gem, in mid November 2018 and had titling issues, until mid week 3/13/19. It now has PA Antique plates and is 'all mine' It received a color change, during the previous persons ownership. Its current color is a 1974 AMC Jeep Renegade Yellow and WoW is it ever bright! During its last 6+ years, it predominately sat in the underground basement of a Bedford, PA barn. The walls and floor are concrete, as a matter of fact, it looked like a concrete vault :) Since purchasing it, I have been slowly, but steadily making it road legal and state inspection ready, but now with it being registered as an antique, it will not need to go through that process! Thus far, I have driven it for about 50 miles. It drove fine, at speeds of 65 mph. A little body roll, but a truly cushy ride. There has been talk that the 360 motor, would be under powered, but with my limited use, it seems to be ample for a man of nearly 59 years of age. The only thing that is not stock are its mirrors and of course, its Gladiator Grille. I replaced its stock mirrors with BJ's Off-road billet bases as well as 'parts-store' mid 90's Dodge Ram mirrors. This upgrade is both a very functional upgrade, as well as a great looking upgrade. They almost look like, they belong on it! So without further ado, here are my most recent photos of 'Shes a Lady' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eagle Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 2 hours ago, RestoringNV said: There has been talk that the 360 motor, would be under powered, but with my limited use, it seems to be ample for a man of nearly 59 years of age. Don't listen to people who don't have any idea what they're blabbering about. The AMC 360 is a beast of an engine. I had a 1978 full-size Cherokee with the 360. Mine was only the 2-barrel version and I'm sure it would have pulled my house down if I had a rope or strap long enough to go around it. Your new Lady also has the wide wheel option, which is nice. (The fender flares are the giveaway.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANTANKRUS Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Yes sir it is! Built in Toledo, Chief, Wide Track, Quadra-Trac, 109" Wheelbase, 6,800 GVW, V8, 360 CID, 2 Bbl. (but it now has the Edelbrock intake, with a 4 Bbl carb.) With the sequential production number of: 110,297 w/nearly all of the options. Plus it has an AM/FM/CB radio. And get this, its CB mic is still intact. Its odometer reads 29k. Although, I am unsure if it is that low mileage, or if it is 129k? I surely a blessed man, owning her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANTANKRUS Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Pete M, do you make a relay harness for my FSJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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