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YELLAHEEP · Jun 2, 2007

I stumbled into a conversation at just the right time. A co-worker was talking to the owner of this XJ and I overheard him telling her that "there was a hole in the piston and the engine was done". He then asked me if I knew anyone that wanted to rebuild an XJ engine. As we talked with the owner, she simply said she "wanted it gone" and didn't want to spend anymore money on it....... $200 later, this is what I dragged home.

It's a '96 with 180K, new Rancho 5000 shocks, new tires, new battery, rust free and only one golf ball sized dent in the pass. front fender. The rear bumper needs replaced and the interior is pretty grungy, but she left the Sony CD stereo in it (said she was gonna keep it, but changed her mind). Not alot of frills - no electric windows or seats and no gauges, but straight and solid.

An engine swap, some serious interior cleaning, windshield, rear bumper and clean off the trim tape on the doors..... should be a nice driver! :thumbup:

freerider15 · Jun 3, 2007

I think I may have you beat, well maybe not. Finally got my DD...91 Laredo with 182k on the ticker with a CLEAN interior, for $400. Currently ripping out the Bendix 9 ABS and putting in a '97 Booster, MC, and Prop. Valve. Its paint is oxidized a bit, but its perfect other than the brakes

I'll get pics up sometime...either way, nice find Troy!

Hypoid · Jun 3, 2007

Now that would make me cry! Too many projects as it is.

Lucky dog!

XJ_99 · Jun 3, 2007

Nice pick up do we see a new heep in the making?????????????????????

Kittrell · Jun 3, 2007

XJ_99 said:
Nice pick up do we see a new heep in the making?????????????????????

Not likely.

RTicUL8 · Jun 3, 2007

Yellaheep in the mirror! :roflmao:

Rob Patterson · Jun 3, 2007

freerider15 said:
I think I may have you beat, well maybe not. Finally got my DD...91 Laredo with 182k on the ticker with a CLEAN interior, for $400. Currently ripping out the Bendix 9 ABS and putting in a '97 Booster, MC, and Prop. Valve. Its paint is oxidized a bit, but its perfect other than the brakes I'll get pics up sometime...either way, nice find Troy!

Could you go into detail on how you are going to swap in the 97 brake parts. I have a 99 booster that I want to put in my hybrid 87/94 XJ but the rod that connects to the brake pedal appears to be different.

Thanks,
Rob

YELLAHEEP · Jun 4, 2007

Rob Patterson said:
Could you go into detail on how you are going to swap in the 97 brake parts. I have a 99 booster that I want to put in my hybrid 87/94 XJ but the rod that connects to the brake pedal appears to be different.

Thanks,
Rob

I'm sure he'd be more than happy to PM you..... NO thread hijacking!

DrMoab · Jun 4, 2007

I'm going to hijack.

I have one more project loaded up and ready to bring to you guys next Friday.

jdogg4 · Jun 4, 2007

200 bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow LUCKEY! I need a better DD rig than the XJ or my truck. even with the cost of a rebuilt motor on top the 200 sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

RTicUL8 · Jun 4, 2007

DrMoab said:

Looks like the gingerbread man got killed on your driveway :chef: :laugh3:

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RockTracXJ · Jun 5, 2007

Sweet. Where you going to source the replacement engine from?

YELLAHEEP · Jun 5, 2007

RockTracXJ said:
Sweet. Where you going to source the replacement engine from?

Dunno yet. I've been sitting on a rebuilt engine (30k on it) for my yellow rig as a just-in-case replacement as the original is getting tired..... might use that one. But I'm also keeping an eye on Klode's auctions for one that's been hit hard but would have a good engine and matching interior. Last time I was there, several hard hits were selling for under $500.

No money right now anyway, so no hurry.....

footdale · Jun 5, 2007

Where do you keep all of these vehicles? Seems like you've had your hands on a few parts rigs as well lately. How do the neighbors take to it, not like their complaints would go very far?

YELLAHEEP · Jun 5, 2007

footdale said:
Where do you keep all of these vehicles? Seems like you've had your hands on a few parts rigs as well lately. How do the neighbors take to it, not like their complaints would go very far?

Well, the projects I keep are just one at a time - the nice thing is that I have an RV pad behind a 6' fence which keeps the HOA happy, and I do most wrenching during the day when the neighbors are working (benefit to working the graveyard shift). And, several neighbors violate HOA rules with their boats or RV's anyway - I think there's a general understanding on my block that we all have things we need to get away with and no one calls to complain for fear of a pissin' war......

XJ_99 · Jun 6, 2007

Nice a "General Understanding".............................:laugh:

xjmatt · Jun 7, 2007

When you get to tearing into that motor swap I'd be interested in lending a hand if you'd like. The only thing I didn't do on my jeep is swap in the new motor when the last one blew and now it's something I wish I had done myself.

I also regret that I didn't take the opprotunity to throw in a stroker. :firedevil

XJ_99 · Jun 9, 2007

I second the offer there Troy it would be a learnin experiance for me..........:lecture:

YELLAHEEP · Jun 9, 2007

Well Tony, Matt,

If you want, I'll be tearing into it Sunday. You can swing by anytime after 12 noon. Tony knows where I live, but PM me if you need directions.

Broadway and Dry Creek area.

JohnJohn · Jun 11, 2007

Brag all you want fellas...nothing beats my $250 76k unit.

http://www.luvmyjp.com/images/89xj/images/

Wish I hadn't sold it for $2500...ok glad I did.

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