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We found a 98' Cherokee on craigslist with a blown head gasket for $650, when we got there it didn't have a 4.0 as advertised and I was outa there, but he offered it to us for $250 so I couldn't resist. The head was shot, so $50 more from the junk yard and some gaskets and it runs! Passed smog without a problem. The A/C wasn't working and we found that a check valve in the vacuum line that fwas installed backwards, flipped it around and it works perfectly. It's not very fast with the A/C on so we opened up the intake manifold and installed a 4.0 throttle body, 7.5hp baby!. We then added some 3" front springs to get it off the ground and need to do 1" in the back to level it out, I think we'll throw a spring from a YJ in the pack. Last thing was a dash pod with actual guages and not just idiot lights. The brand new pioneer supertuner is worth more than I paid for the whole vehicle. We're up to $400 invested, I think its a good deal. We are gonna put some tires on it this week, doubling the value of the thing.
Robby gets his liscense in a week, I think he's excited........ He won't be winning any races!
 Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body,but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride!!!
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I see his future Jeepspeed race vehicle Awesoem and Congrats Robby
Jeepless in California
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Nice find and nice way to start out a new Jeeper. Congrats
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Wish my first car was that awesome. No rust. Has a floor. Has a/c. Has a heater/defroster. Has two working windshield wipers. Has a stereo that you don't have to bungie down to the seat or put batteries in. Whatta dad!
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"Small, able to move between dimensions and could solve seemingly impossible problems."-Description of Eugene the Jeep....or any Jeep.
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Nice score, I have a brand new add a leaf for the back. Free since I stole your sweater 3 years ago. Jim
  
97 mean green tj, 4.0, auto, AA SYE, rubicon 3.5 superflex, dana 44 front and rear, air lockers, 4.10 gears, jks quick discos, 35 nitto grappler, more 1 in mml/bl, swing away tire carrier, Warn x8000i winch and plate, tube fenders by zesty fab, jks tie rod and sway disco's, custom roll cage by Chicago Bears fan, I know.
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Looks clean. And a modest horsepower vehicle combined with a new license is a good combination.
2007 JK X: Freedom Top, D44, 4:10's, auto, Infinity speakers, Rubicon Rock Rails, 17" Moab wheels (with 32" BFG M/Ts), 24C, Airaid CAI. See it here: http://www.jeepaholics.com/rides/view.asp?id=3456
2000 TJ 4.0L Sport, white, full doors, Canyon wheels, still stock. See it here: http://www.jeepaholics.com/rides/view.asp?id=1374 (sold to my Mom)
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Good job Scott! The interior looks real clean.
"Toyota Scum""Jeep Slut!" Mud Sucks! "they told you that because they figured with how gay you look, you get your ass kicked so many times you wouldn't be able to walk anymore....  "
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Mellow Yellow, 2003 JEEPY: Male Wheeler of Year!
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Way to go Robby! Needs a chase radio now!
Bob  http://www.jeepaholics.com/rides/view.asp?id=147 Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved. <Will Rogers> Fat City Racing 2009 Baja 1000 Class Champions Dust Junkies Racing 1706
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I keep threatening to take it away from him, it's so nice! I just can't believe the deal we ran into with it. It is a gutless wonder, but it goes! He'll have fun with it. He can't wait to chase in it, so yes, Bob, he does need a radio in it for that!
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