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Old 05-13-2009, 04:23 PM   #1
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The beast! My new toy 83 CJ7

EDIT: Updated wishlist is here:
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Just got back from CO Springs last night. Took the Jeep to the shop today to get checked out. Looks like it's in pretty good shape, just needs a carb rebuild.

Other little things it needs: repair tach, 12volt plug, and oil pressure gauge (all wiring issues). Also need to put in a radio.
Only a few rust issues, the worst being right in front of the rear pass fender
Now for the pics:








Already got my decals on


And opened the glove box and found a coupe extras



The local shop has a bikini top which I bought. Now it's time to get the wishlist together

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Old 05-13-2009, 04:33 PM   #2
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very nice. any plans for building it up for offroad or is it just to have a nice jeep?
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Old 05-13-2009, 04:39 PM   #3
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very nice. any plans for building it up for offroad or is it just to have a nice jeep?
I want a mild build for a while. 33-35" M/Ts, D44 front and rear with Ox cable lockers. Dual battery setup and a pair of Rampage recovery bumpers w/ winch. I want this to be mainly a very capable trail rider with some playing in the rocks
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Old 05-13-2009, 05:18 PM   #4
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Ugh, you lucky jerk.

I'll be in Espanola in a few weeks.
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Old 05-13-2009, 05:25 PM   #5
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Ugh, you lucky jerk.

I'll be in Espanola in a few weeks.
What are you doing in that hellhole? Let me know where else you're going


And get yourself a new Jeep soon!
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Old 05-13-2009, 05:26 PM   #6
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good find. good luck cant wait to see the build
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Old 05-13-2009, 05:46 PM   #7
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What are you doing in that hellhole? Let me know where else you're going


And get yourself a new Jeep soon!
Doesnt seem like a hellhole to me... My friends and their familes own some absolutely gorgeous land and homes?


Friend's cousin's graduation. i was there 2 weeks ago for his sisters wedding, too.
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Old 05-13-2009, 05:52 PM   #8
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Doesnt seem like a hellhole to me... My friends and their familes own some absolutely gorgeous land and homes?


Friend's cousin's graduation. i was there 2 weeks ago for his sisters wedding, too.
Sorry, I didn't mean any disrespect I'm looking at it from the EMS perspective. I like it well enough, but did 2 weeks on internship there on an ambulance. It seemed like all I saw was the very bad parts
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Sorry, I didn't mean any disrespect I'm looking at it from the EMS perspective. I like it well enough, but did 2 weeks on internship there on an ambulance. It seemed like all I saw was the very bad parts
I guess that town right next to it is the highest per capita herion use in the country.

but anyway, i love the country there. I wouldnt mind living in santa fe
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I guess that town right next to it is the highest per capita herion use in the country.

but anyway, i love the country there. I wouldnt mind living in santa fe
Very true. I ran more Heroin OD cases there than anywhere I've ever been.

And Santa Fe is nice, but too many hippies around. I stopped in SF on my way to Springs, open carrying of course, and got the cops called on me! Stupid hippies don't like anyone who might disagree with them
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Nice jeep man. Looks like the liftgate on the hardtop is pretty decent.
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Nice jeep man. Looks like the liftgate on the hardtop is pretty decent.
Yep, the pistons look almost brand new

And it's nice, the liftgate and hard doors are keyed alike, so I'm pretty sure they are stock on that Jeep
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Old 05-13-2009, 10:34 PM   #14
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Sony CDX-M60UI $199.99 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158M60UI/Sony-CDX-M60UI.html?tp=1721
Rugged Ridge Sport Seat X2 $319.98 http://www.quadratec.com/products/24215_1XX_PG.htm
RAM In-Vehicle Suction Cup Mount for PN series $49.95 http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtdItemDetail.jsp?item=27046&section=10463
Rock Hard 4x4 Parts Front Bumper with Angled Hoop in Black $324.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12065_100.htm
Rock Hard 4x4 Parts Clevis X4 $59.96 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12065_902.htm
Rock Hard 4x4 Parts Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier Driver Side Gerry Can Mount $109.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12066_904.htm
Rock Hard 4x4 Parts Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier Passenger Side Gerry Can Mount $109.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12066_905.htm
Rock Hard 4x4 Parts Rear Bumper/Tire-Carrier $685.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12066_100.htm
Body Armor Rockcrawler Side Guards $329.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12053_4XX_PG.htm
Rock Hard 4x4 Parts Steering Box Protector $39.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12065_901.htm
Tuffy Overhead Double Compartment Security Console $269.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/14134_01_07.htm
iVault® Security Floor Console $189.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/14026_2XX_PG.htm
MasterCraft Bolt-in Series 5-Point Harness in Blue x2 $189.98 http://www.quadratec.com/products/110003_MRP.htm
EK Motor Sports Light Saber Large Flashlight Holder $19.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/14018_60X_PG.htm
Xtreme value Borla Exhaust Combo without Air Tubes $785.98 http://www.quadratec.com/products/99993_002.htm
Tough Stuff® Hood Rack™ $119.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/92200_300.htm
Tough Stuff® Lighting Kit $84.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/92200_301.htm
The CARR Folding RotaBar in Black $134.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12010_42.htm
Tuff Country Heavy Duty 4" Lift Kits $599.99 http://www.jeep4x4center.com/product-information.asp?number=TUF-42700K4HD
Hella FF1000 Halogen Driving Lamp Kit X2 $249.98 http://www.quadratec.com/products/97014_100.htm
Hella 500 Fog Lamp System $79.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/97006_02.htm
Extended Brake Lines 3 Inch.stock Black $82.99 http://www.jeep4x4center.com/product-information.asp?number=CI-JP10FR03BK
Rubicon Express Sway Bar Disconnect Set $69.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/16311_202.htm
Dual Battery Tray $181.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/17004_01.htm
Dual Battery Relay Cable Kit $160.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/17004_04.htm
Optima 12 Volt Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery X2 $379.98 http://www.quadratec.com/products/17003_02.htm
Mean Green High Output Alternator $399.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/55112_53.htm
CRAGAR Series 342 Black "D" Window Wheel 15X8 X5 $349.95 http://www.quadratec.com/products/92600_2XX_C_PG.htm
PRO COMP Mud Terrain 33*12.5 X5 $944.95 http://www.quadratec.com/products/92609_11XX_PG.htm
Bestop® Duster™ Deck Covers $129.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/11057_XX_PG.htm
Superwinch Epi9.0S w/ synth line $885.00 http://winchline.com/winch.htm
Part RSK51638 - 5/16" - 3/8" Winchline Splicing Tool Kit $56.76 http://winchline.com/mcart/index.cgi?ID=177459310&PID=IT8&code=13
Part RKW06 - Winching Recovery Kit $333.66 http://winchline.com/mcart/index.cgi?ID=214692107&PID=IT195&code=13
Skid Row Offroad Tonno Prop™ $44.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/11020_301.htm
Part 100430 - 3/4" X 30' Recovery Rope $81.06 http://winchline.com/mcart/index.cgi?ID=177634932&PID=IT62&code=13
Tuffy Rear Cargo Security Drawer in Black $599.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/24252_110.htm
Pull Pal RW11000 $297.94 http://www.winchline.com/pullpal.htm
Hi-Lift Jack® Ultimate Combo $107.97 http://www.quadratec.com/products/92200_900.htm
Bestop® Windjammer $86.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/11028_XX_PG.htm
Bestop Soft Half Doors $159.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/21041_XX_PG.htm
Hi-Lift® Handle-All™ $139.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/92200_06.htm
H3R Performance MAXOUT 1lb. Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher in Red with 2.25" Roll Bar Clamp and Band Clamp $169.97 http://www.quadratec.com/products/98003_901.htm
TeraFlex Recovery Tow Strap X2 $105.98 http://www.quadratec.com/products/92123_100.htm
Rancho RS5000 Steering Stabilizer $75.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/16028_000.htm
Hi-Lift Jack® Neoprene Jack Cover $24.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/92200_9102.htm
Rock Hard 4x4 Parts Straight Across 5 Point Harness Attachment Bar $126.95 http://www.xtremeterrain.com/rockhard4x4partsstraightacross5pointharnessattachm entbarfor1979-95jeepcj7orwrangleryj-unpainted.aspx
Firestik 3' Tunable Tip Fiberglass CB Antenna $26.95 http://www.walcottcb.com/firestik-fs3-series-fiberglass-cb-antenna-p-901.html?cPath=28_352_412_420
Firestik K4A Stud X2 $11.90 http://www.walcottcb.com/firestik-k4a-stud-mount-pl259-screwon-connection-p-247.html?cPath=28_354_444
Firestik 15 INCH 1/4 Wave 2 Meter Amateur Radio Antenna $19.95 http://www.walcottcb.com/firestik-2m15b-meter-antenna-p-590.html?cPath=28_352_413
Firestik K8A Single 18 Foot Coax With PL259 Connectors X2 $41.90 http://www.walcottcb.com/firestik-k8a-single-18-foot-coax-with-pl259-connectors-p-200.html?cPath=28_355_437
Rock Hard 4x4 Parts Rear Bumper/Tire-Carrier Heavy Duty Frame Kit $39.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12066_902.htm
Bestop® Supertop® with 2 Piece Doors $849.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/11010_XX_PG.htm
Tuffy Security Speaker Safe $343.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/14032_XX_PG.htm
Currie Enterprises Twin Stick Shifter $169.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/52253_100.htm
Currie Enterprises Shifter Sticker $1.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/52253_102.htm
Currie Enterprises Shifter Boot $29.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/52253_101.htm
DELTA® 7" Round H4 Headlight Conversion Kit with Xenon H4 Bulbs $91.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/97009_110.htm
Warrior Products Safari Sports Rack $609.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/22031_100.htm
Warrior Products Rock Crawler Differential Guard $69.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/12523_300.htm
Four X Doctor Diff Guard $69.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/92023_001.htm
Skyjacker Rock Ready Tie Rod $133.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/56118_502.htm
Skyjacker Dropped Pitman Arm $93.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/26029_100.htm
Mile Marker Stainless Steel 27 Spline Capped Hubs $89.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/26100_002.htm
Superior Axle & Gear Ring and Pinions D30 4.10 $189.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/52419_91X_PG.htm
Superior Axle & Gear Ring and Pinions AMC20 4.10 $249.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/52419_90X_PG.htm
Superior Axle & Gear AMC 20 Ring & Pinion Overhaul Kit $119.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/52419_700.htm
Superior Axle & Gear Dana 30 Ring & Pinion Overhaul Kit $109.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/52419_701.htm
Superior Axle & Gear Alloy Axleshafts AMC20 $264.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/26121_100.htm
OX Locker Differential D30 $799.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/16100_400.htm
OX Locker For 29 Spline AMC 20 Axle with 3.08 and Numerically Higher Gear Ratio $839.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/16100_403.htm
OX Locker Actuator 70" Cable For rear locker $99.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/16100_490.htm
OX Locker Actuator 84" Cable $99.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/16100_492.htm
Aluminum Valve Cover $174.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/51104_10_07.htm
Flex-a-lite Dual Electric Cooling Fan $389.99 http://www.quadratec.com/products/17800_200.htm





$17,318.18

Also need to add in the price of a T176 swap, carb rebuild kit, YJ tub.

My big *** wishlist. More than 4 times what I paid for the Jeep And it's always going to be changing

I also plan on piecing together a CO2 tank setup for airing up at the end of a trail

EDIT: I know the formatting sucks, but I can't remember how to do excel documents as an attachment, and I'm too lazy to do screenshots. And as always feel free to suggest better items

I'll try my best to keep this list up to date
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Old 05-23-2009, 04:02 PM   #15
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nice plate, nate.

I like espanola. Just not the people. BUt thats pretty much my opinion on new mexico in general.
or people in general.
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