autumnwalker Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 eBay, LadiesMan217 :smiley-laughing021: that makes it even better! He or she must have registered that one from the theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 No, sorry, it was from eBay, and as soon as I typed eBay, the 'LadiesMan' reference popped into my head as a joke. I got 2 emblems for about $6 and they are the same size as 'Trail Rated' emblems on Jeeps. I gave the 2nd to another Jeep owner with an XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg09wr Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Here are a few of the rigs i have kicking around This is the rig I wheel the most, 78 Cj7 350 Chev, 4 spd, scouts, 38x12.5 tsl swampers This one may look in decent shape but the only thing holding your feet up was the red shag carpet the previous owner added... I'm just going to switch everything from this over to my other body as this one needs a lot of attention. Neat thing about this was it was the showroom truck at the local ford dealer in 79. Has the sliding windows and louvers in the topper and came with a factory roll bar ect. This is the only pic of my jk i can find that is the most up to date of what it looks like, wheeled it for 2 years or so till i realized the cj is MUCH cheaper to break lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Out for a sunny Sunday crawl. Just me and my G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 That thing is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 That thing is awesome! Ya it's a pretty sweet un-bastardized 1984 imported from Germany with the original owner. But alas...it's an automatic:( Oh ya, I asume you were referring to the G? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Oh ya, I asume you were referring to the G? lol I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 This is the new Rubi! Picked it up today, more pics to follow when its lighter out. Also snowmaggeddon coming! V2.0, meaning snow fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Out for a sunny Sunday crawl. Just me and my G. Nice G! Does yours have the low geared transmiision or the hi geared? A friend of mine imports vehicles from Japan (15 years and older), the last G he brought in had a low range transmission that only allowed about 90 km/hr on the highway at almost redline on the tach. It was a beast with lockers front & rear. Would have loved to have it for a trail rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 This is the new Rubi! Picked it up today, more pics to follow when its lighter out. Also snowmaggeddon coming! V2.0, meaning snow fun! Looks great! snomageddon 2.0? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 yeah weathernetwork is calling for another 10-30cm tonight. only to make it more fun, sustained winds of 60+kph gusting to 90+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Nice G! Does yours have the low geared transmiision or the hi geared? A friend of mine imports vehicles from Japan (15 years and older), the last G he brought in had a low range transmission that only allowed about 90 km/hr on the highway at almost redline on the tach. It was a beast with lockers front & rear. Would have loved to have it for a trail rig! This one is the low range auto transmission. You're right about 90kms/hr on the hwy. You're also right about being a beast with lockers front and rear she seems quite capable even as a stock truck. I may keep this and update the suspension, add a front bumper with a winch, see what she will do. Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoecanadian Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Looks great! snomageddon 2.0? Snow storm number 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 got up early (think i have old man syndrome), looked out window, and see that it was possibly the crappiest snow storm ever! this town cant even get bad weather right lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoecanadian Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 got up early (think i have old man syndrome), looked out window, and see that it was possibly the crappiest snow storm ever! this town cant even get bad weather right lol That's cause I am on my way home and I like playing in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Well, that'll learn ya. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 pics as promised just came out of the wash, and learned that the seal around airbox is less than perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 This one is the low range auto transmission. You're right about 90kms/hr on the hwy. You're also right about being a beast with lockers front and rear she seems quite capable even as a stock truck. I may keep this and update the suspension, add a front bumper with a winch, see what she will do. Thanks, Jim You have an awesome set of rigs! I had the chance to drive the aforementioned G-wagon and wished to the gods to have the funds to own it at that time! We tested it a bit (read as ditches on the side of fire roads) and the only word I can think to post to explain the experience is TANK! 4 LO, fully locked, 5 speed...I swear it would spin the wheels without any skinny pedal even faced against a brick wall and tires on pavement! As an aside, the vehicle I drove (imported) was sold to a Doctor in Ottawa who loved the outdoors and wanted this specific rig site unseen! Literally, he bought it, and sent someone to pick it up for him...the only condition was that the driver did not hit the highway...all secondary roads! I'll have to search to see if I still have pics ;) Most people are not aware of the transmission gearing on the G-Wagons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mrjoecanadian Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 pics as promised just came out of the wash, and learned that the seal around airbox is less than perfect jeep3.jpeg jeep2.jpeg jeep1.jpeg A 4 door, nice I was wondering if they are as good as the 2 door off road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 as far as off road goes, the break over angle is worse, and of course the weight to power ratio is slightly different. other than that its almost the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 as far as off road goes, the break over angle is worse, and of course the weight to power ratio is slightly different. other than that its almost the same. In comparison to what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTLNR Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 compared to the two door. longer wheel base = lower angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 You have an awesome set of rigs! I am still figuring out if I can keep the G and lightly modify it for even more off road competency? I had the chance to drive the aforementioned G-wagon and wished to the gods to have the funds to own it at that time! We tested it a bit (read as ditches on the side of fire roads) and the only word I can think to post to explain the experience is TANK! 4 LO, fully locked, 5 speed...I swear it would spin the wheels without any skinny pedal even faced against a brick wall and tires on pavement! Low range will certainly get you there.....eventually. As an aside, the vehicle I drove (imported) was sold to a Doctor in Ottawa who loved the outdoors and wanted this specific rig site unseen! Literally, he bought it, and sent someone to pick it up for him...the only condition was that the driver did not hit the highway...all secondary roads! She struggles to maintain 90km/hr and is commonly at 80km/hr up hill. I'll have to search to see if I still have pics ;) Most people are not aware of the transmission gearing on the G-Wagons. Love to see those pics. Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I drove the newer 5CYL TD and I wasn't impressed. Thing solely relied on the turbo for power. you goto climb anything slowly and only way you could get it to climb if give it more gas then you wanted, Or it was like a truck again a brick wall in 4th gear. So they never were known for being powerful, but they do go in places. 1 thing I disliked, HOLY top heavy they are... But I would love to still have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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