shelbyluvv Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 A few years ago I did some major work to my buddy's J10. While I had it at the house my girlfriend (now my wife) fell in love with the truck. Fast forward a few years and we're married and settled down in a permanent home. I continue to help my buddy with all his projects and just being there when he needs a hand. We get to talking about how the truck is looking pitiful sitting in the driveway. All the while we are putting all our time into building his super charged LX Fox body Mustang. He says he's debating parting the J truck because he can get way more money for it than selling it outright. I told him if he did that Steph would never forgive him and she would be heartbroken. He asked if she really wanted it? I told him that she absolutely loves it and has wanted it from the day she saw it. He throws me the keys and says bring me $4000 and she's yours. I couldn't find the words to thank him. I know how much time, blood, sweat, tears and money has went went into that truck. It's well over $15,000. A quick rundown of stats, L98 IROC 350, 700R4, Dana 300, Dana 44s, 4:10s, Vintage Air, Flaming River column, 4" lift, 33" Wild Peak ATs. To say I'm excited for her is an understatement. It is such a cool rig and will fit nicely beside her 48 F1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Damn. That's a cool truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansashogan Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 That's a hell of a buddy. Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jargon Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Your buddy sounds cool too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Now THAT's a Gladiator! Sounds like you have a great wife and a great friend. Be good to both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 That is one awesome Gladiator. I think I need better friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shelbyluvv Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 He is a great guy. We were in the Marine Corps together and have remained close friends ever since. He lives less than 3 miles from me now and we hang out every chance we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 There are only "good" friends. If you have "one", you are blessed. As for the Gladiator ... Nice frickin' truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Gonna have to take it for a spin in May! Better let steph drive lol Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Gonna have to take it for a spin in May! Better let steph drive lol Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk If we break her truck she'll kick both of our asses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptronic Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 This is just awesome all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 If we break her truck she'll kick both of our asses! She'll have to catch us first!Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Damn that's pretty. I know it was from a friend to a friend and good home, but this is how much $4000 of J10 gets you up here: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/red-deer/1968-jeep-j10/1416851695 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 We got the J10 home last night. I spent the morning adjusting the IAC, TPS and timing. She runs great now. I also washed and waxed it. It has been sitting for about 2 years outside untouched. She looks amazing now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I'll go ahead and haul my trailer down and just take that home with me. Lol Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 3 hours ago, krustyballer16 said: I'll go ahead and haul my trailer down and just take that home with me. Lol Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Not if I get there first... I’m kidding. Beautiful truck though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 3/8/2019 at 7:45 PM, shelbyluvv said: It is such a cool rig and will fit nicely beside her 48 Awesome truck and a great story to go with it. What is the 48? Not by chance a Dodge Power Wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 I'm building her a super charged 5.0, AWD 48 Ford F1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, shelbyluvv said: I'm building her a super charged 5.0, AWD 48 Ford F1. You have an expanding stable of toys. Still have a 6 volt system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 You have an expanding stable of toys. Still have a 6 volt system? No it has a 327 SBC in it. It runs great but the entire suspension, brake and steering systems are down right dangerous. We are chassis swapping it onto a 99 Explorer. That way it will be all Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, shelbyluvv said: 19 minutes ago, Manche757 said: You have an expanding stable of toys. Still have a 6 volt system? No it has a 327 SBC in it. It runs great but the entire suspension, brake and steering systems are down right dangerous. We are chassis swapping it onto a 99 Explorer. That way it will be all Ford. Smart move. My Dad had a '52 that looked like that. Sold it to a neighbor, totally innocent, that had a head on collision with a log truck. Died in that truck. A dead wagon for sure. Totally unforgiving frame and steering column. Glad to know you are putting the body over something safer. How will you lift the body off without mangling it? Cool way of releasing the hood latch on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 I plan on using a "GM" column so it has the collapsible feature. I also plan to add 3 point seat belts. To lift the cab I will use a engine hoist through the door and put eye bolts in the floor to lift it evenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 A man with a plan. Send us a pic the body airborne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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