autumnwalker Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Jay - your list of fixes on the X doesn't sound that serious... fix up the sheet metal and bolt on the few parts under the hood.You don't NEED to SAS it for safety - safety it and wheel the piss out of it.EDIT: re-reading your needs list for the X - the worst part is the timing belt. I have no idea what the engine on the X is like - if you can DIY it then that's a massive savings... and you typically replace the water pump at the same time anyway. New drums on the back (disc conversion available?) will take care of your ebrake issues as well as it would be replaced (I assume)... why not keep it? It's pretty unique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I say wait until you here back from APJs about the pre inspection, find out exactly what is needed and then go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I agree with Scott. That is a very minor list, compared to a new-to-you vehicle with a similar or longer list!I have a list like that for each of the Rogue, and the Scout, and the Suburban! Rogue needs AC fixed, a ball joint - you wouldn't believe the price, then a wheel alignment, a new belt, and something else, I forget. Stealership price of almost $2k! But is it better to sell it and by something else? Nope! 130k km, all new brakes, NO RUST, new tires, and I'm not scared to scratch it! Much as I complain it has never quit on me on the highway! Or anywhere!Scout needs water pump and brakes. And much more TLC like change the fluids that haven't been changed in 20 years! And one body mount, and and and.And I wouldn't sell it for $10k. Not even $15k. Not for sale!Suburban? Not enough paper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Why would the timing belt write your x off regarding the mvi. The mechanic can't even see the belt, and you could replace it yourself. Belts aren't expensive too. Water pump and oil pump usually gets replaced while you're there, but its not too hard to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I wasn't referring to the MVI for the timing belt. It's just as urgent tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 this has got me interested. He's super firm on price, but it may be worth feeling the extra pain - Greg Hiltz anyone ?http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/dartmouth/jeep-cj7/1098529469CJ7, v8 304, 4 spd T-176 trans, dana 300 t case, D 44 axles wide track, 35in goodyear MTR with 6 inch lift.custom built frame by professional outlet in Monctonfiberglass body/hard top /hard doorsseats /family roll bar from 93 sahara yjfour shoulder belt seat beltsswing out tire carrier with full size spare and high lift jack.8,500 lb winch rugged ridge, high lift jackMileage is since engine rebuild. MVI until may 2016 $6000 Firm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Ad is gone. Looks like it may be sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I was talking to him 2 mins ago - it can't have sold - maybe I pissed him off with my price LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 ah, perhaps he is reposting it and deleted the ad to do so. .....Or you pissed him off lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 i think the latter - it's easily done LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 he decided to keep it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Cj7s are nice. My buddy's dad had one with 35s when I was a kid. Had a corvette LT1 in it. I remember him spanking mustang 5.0s in it lol. The guy's setup was cool with the fiberglass tub. A lot of the cj5s and cj7s weren't galvanized or nothing so they were absolute rust bucket s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 yes the CJ7 sounded bad-*** - oh well.Here's an 2004 Rubicon $6500http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/bedford/jeep-tj-rubicon/1094422624Jeep is 5 speed standardSoft top and hard top includedCurrently has a 4" lift riding on 31/10.50/R15's tires are still in great shape and spare has never been usedAfter market clarion deck and front speakers with kenwood rollbar speakersExtremely bright aftermarket LEDs ( 2 - 7" rounds and 1 20" bar )Tinted blinker signalsWarn 10000lb vr series winch and remote4wd works perfectOnly taken off road once. ( I call BS on this looking at the interior)Since I've had the jeep I've put in a new starter, rear brake pads, tensioner, water pump and serpentine belt.It's got little rust except for some typical rust spots these vehicles have.MVI'd till December 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Seller maybe didn't lie, he said he only took it off road once, but he hasn't owned it a year! Those ATs aren't much good in the mud, you'll need the winch! But winch cable not wound in is a bad sign as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Sounds like the previous owner or even him might've had bigger tires with that 4" lift. Not bad of a deal though. You might have to bump up your budget to end up not switching a problem for another problem. So far the rubicon is the only vehicle posted that could last you several years instead of being a pain next time it gets safetied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodie Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Another CJ seems like lots of potential ... http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/cole-harbour/1984-jeep-cj-7/1101863155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I always love them ads with: it needs minor work to be safetied. Then why doesn't everyone just do the minor work and sell their rigs for more. .. But no, they sell their garbage as is cause they know exactly what they are selling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I agree with Jonathon on 'regular' stuff, but when it comes to a classic, I'd buy at the right price! It was only listed this morning. It would have to have something seriously wrong to be not worth $2,500!Don't take it in the woods Jay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 just for S&G's I emailed the CJ.I'm going to try and view that Rubicon this weekend too - hopefully the rain will hold off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Red CJ7"It need some brake work and some electrical. not sure what else would it would take."It looks so clean on the photos - they weren't fibreglass bodies from factory were they ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 They were not 'glass from the factory. I have no experience with 'glass, just what I've read. Some were strong, some might be busted up!Electrical and fibreglass, you would have to run ground wires from every light, heater fan, radio, etc down to the frame and/or back to the battery or a base panel of some sort.Electrical can be a PITA but usually fixable just tracing every wire one at a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 But Jay, you talked about a new purchase budget of around 4000$, can't you just take that amunt and dump it all on the X. I mean, that could buy a lot of stuff foy your rig. Could you get someone to safety your vehicle after the SAS is complete or its more likely no one will do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 yes, I know, but time and MVI have messed up my plans.This is interesting - with a lift and tires I think it could be funhttp://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/charlottetown-pei/reduced-1989-jeep-wrangler/1024832838?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 My oh my. You must be confused with all of this banter! The YJ's wont flex like a TJ I'll bet with leaves vs coils.But you don't have to worry about track bars! I love leaves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Guys with yotas put Chevy 63s in the rear and they flex like crazy. There has to be some mods for something like that. Right now, the x is like mine and doesn't flex at all hahaha. Looks clean. Best contender so far for the price. Plus its already mvi'd and its transferable to NS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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