Feeler: Jeepspeed for sale

Skullver

Still Flailing
Location
Ventura,CA
Welp, racing is probably not in the cards for me right now, two young kids, divorce, busy with work and not much spare money coming in, so just kind of checking interest in this for now. Here is a list of specs off the top of my head:
85 2-door chassis, 91 4.0L stock, new rebuilt head, UMP intake in the cab, all silicon elbows from the throttle body back so flows good.

Art Carr built TF904 (2wd)with full manual valve body, reverse pattern with Art Carr shifter, HESCO standalone wiring harness. 32 gallon jaz fuel cell, all stainless braided line and -AN fittings, with firesleeve where necessary, All tranny lines and external cooler plumbed with stainless braided and -AN fittings as well.

Full traction suspension, Deaver jeepspeed leaf springs and coil springs, 5 brand spanking new BFG Baja T/A on AR Outlaw II wheels, also new. Currie Steering, new, as well as Currie anti-rock sway bar system in front, also new.

2 new Optima Blue top batteries, selector switch in center console.

Removable light bar with (4)four Hella 4000 Lights, converted to HID using Tony's kits, 2-spots in the center and two floods(euro) on the sides, with a cannon plug for easy install/removal. I'll throw in 2-Hella 500's I was going to mount in front but never got the chance. All wiring is complete, reseattable circuit breakers and sealed switches with rubber boots.

shocks: Front SAW 2.5x10" 3-tube bypass shock with remote reservoir, Rear 3.0x14" Remote reservoir, SAW 2x4" hydraulic bumpstops front and rear, all shocks and bumps are new never used.

full cage bumper to bumper, every piece of tube on the truck is .120" wall DOM.

ford 9" with Explorer Disk brakes, 35 spline shafts, full spool with 5.29 gear set, new Currie 9+ center.

full radio and intercomm from Mobile radio. Beard seats with Impact 5-point harnesses, I'm sure I am forgetting some stuff, here is a build thread, sorry it is not here but those guys bought me a lifetime membership so it was nice to have one compiled build thread as opposed to a bunch of fragmented ones.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f37/dez-racer-xj-build-367176/

I have put a lot of time and work into this truck, and will really hate to see it go but it is doing nobody any good sitting here, as it has been for years. It needs some holes in the floor patched, some of the wiring needs to be secured, the dash/cab area could use some finish work, needs paint and just some general small details, perfect start for somebody to personalize and get to racing! I just don't have the time, money, motivation, support etc to race right now, maybe in the future I'll build another, not selling any of my fab tools so who knows what the future will bring! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Most everything is new, only got a chance to drive it around the blocks a few times.

Not sure how much I need to get but I'll just throw out $12k for now, this is only a feeler right now but something has to happen and hate to part it out. I would be willing to look into a down payment, and monthly payments as well. I also have a nice flat bed trailer, not sure if I want to even think about selling that yet but it could be discussed for some extra coin.
 
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How about looking for a co-owner? or finishing it and renting it out? There's not many out there for rent anymore.

Those are definitely options, I just don't really have the time or energy these days to even think about racing, co-racing etc. I would be willing to look into that though if there is interest, thanks for the suggestions:).

Any questions can be sent to [email protected]., gotta get back to work and life!
 
wow that is a very nice car..
Thanks! I tried not to spare any expense.
Damnit Chris!!! You've been surfing too much!!!
Haha, it's free Jim:). Well practically and relatively. I just hate watching it sit, and sit, and sit, and sit. I just kind of lost all my helpers, my motivation is waning, my life is kind of complicated right now, would really love to see somebody really use it! I can always build something else, just don't see being able to race anytime soon, and it kills me to have this thing sitting around, I know somebody out there is ready to race!
 
Bummer to hear this Chris. If money's tight then yeah I'd say sell it. But if you can afford to keep it I'd recommend putting it in storage for a year and see if maybe after a year you aren't interseted again or more motivated.

I've been there before too and I've sold or parted out cars that I've built and the biggest heartbreak for me looking back is these are one of a kind cars I've built, not something with a lift kit and tires slapped on. Sure, you can build another Jeepspeed but you know how much time that takes.

Like I said if money's tight I don't blame you but I just wanted to give you another perspective.

Chris
 
Bummer to hear this Chris. If money's tight then yeah I'd say sell it. But if you can afford to keep it I'd recommend putting it in storage for a year and see if maybe after a year you aren't interseted again or more motivated.

I've been there before too and I've sold or parted out cars that I've built and the biggest heartbreak for me looking back is these are one of a kind cars I've built, not something with a lift kit and tires slapped on. Sure, you can build another Jeepspeed but you know how much time that takes.

Like I said if money's tight I don't blame you but I just wanted to give you another perspective.

Chris

Hey Thanks Chris, appreciate the input! Just kind of feeling things out for now, not really a money issue, more a neglect issue. But I have been wanting to clean out my garage at home and bring it over there, that may be all the motivation I need:). Thanks again.
 
I kinda followed your build thread and I was just wondering if you ever actually raced it? Seems like an awful lot of work to just give up on, but obviously i dont know your situation.
 
it sure was a lot of time/money/work, just ran out of the time and money part:). Willing to entertain offers, payment plans, trades, sorry, not taking human organs or limbs at this time:).
 
Get it running and bring it to goatfest next month Chris, beers are on me. Play around a bit and see if you change your mind! You really poured everything into this jeep anyone would be lucky to have it I just hate to see you sell it without ever hitting the dirt. I'm limping my truck around out there for the weekend you should too!

Sucks when life throws you a pile of crap, I know how that goes for sure, my jeep is the only thing that's kept me sane though because its the only thing in my life that I know how to fix haha. Best of luck to you man!
 
Man this sucks to hear.. been waiting a long time to race with team Animal.. its to bad.. If you ever get the bug again you are always welcome in the NRT pit.. I decided to keep mine!
 
it sure was a lot of time/money/work, just ran out of the time and money part:). Willing to entertain offers, payment plans, trades, sorry, not taking human organs or limbs at this time:).


That sucks, I was going to offer you a Kidney and a Lung (non-smoker version) Oh well......
 
Get it running and bring it to goatfest next month Chris, beers are on me. Play around a bit and see if you change your mind! You really poured everything into this jeep anyone would be lucky to have it I just hate to see you sell it without ever hitting the dirt. I'm limping my truck around out there for the weekend you should too!

Sucks when life throws you a pile of crap, I know how that goes for sure, my jeep is the only thing that's kept me sane though because its the only thing in my life that I know how to fix haha. Best of luck to you man!
Thanks Mike! Life is actually really great for me, I just don't like seeing it sit around, I kind of lost the "bug" for now, I am just too into my kids, surfing, and just don't really foresee things changing for a bit. My daughter is 4 and my son is 2, and I have them every weeknight, and every other weekend, their mom and I are separated and she works when I don't so my schedule is pretty locked in for a long while! Just would love to see somebody race this thing, it would be a bit painful but it was a great learning experience, next one would go much quicker:). Still have ALL my cardboard templates from every piece of plating on that thing:).

12k is a steal. Get it posted on RDC. You hardly see JeepSpeed vehicles for sale. Good Luck
Thanks Rich, I have only posted it here because I would really like to see it go to somebody on here, for now, and not in any dire need to sell it right now, but thanks for the suggestion::).
Man this sucks to hear.. been waiting a long time to race with team Animal.. its to bad.. If you ever get the bug again you are always welcome in the NRT pit.. I decided to keep mine!
Hmmm, making me have second thoughts haha. Bird has had two surgeries and is kind of useless right now, squirrel has been flakey as hell, I haven't even talked to him in about a month, beaver lost his mind a few years ago, shortly after the Nevada 1000 haha, so for now it is just me, not really the best scenario:). Thanks for the offer, may just have to take you up on that and see if it gives me a kick in the ass to get back going!! Happy to hear you guys are keeping the truck!

That sucks, I was going to offer you a Kidney and a Lung (non-smoker version) Oh well......
haha, first borns only:).
 
Chris I'm sure I can round up enough crazy SOBs to pit for you, co-driver is on you. Most of us are handy with a wrench. Keep us in mind for the next one you build :cheers:
 
Welp, $12k takes it home, or I am going to part it out soon, but not taking any part requests yet until the time comes. I may even throw in some new wired helmets, driving suits, and gloves, and nomex baclavas. Just do not see and end in sight for work, family, and won't be able to afford to race right now, just too low on the priority list, excited to see it go to a good home! It needs to have a couple minor holes in the floor patched up, some clean up on the wiring, and the tf-904 needs a dipstick and fluid.

May also take trades for something I can sell quick, cars, trucks etc. No junk, no projects:).
 
Welp, $12k takes it home, or I am going to part it out soon, but not taking any part requests yet until the time comes. I may even throw in some new wired helmets, driving suits, and gloves, and nomex baclavas. Just do not see and end in sight for work, family, and won't be able to afford to race right now, just too low on the priority list, excited to see it go to a good home! It needs to have a couple minor holes in the floor patched up, some clean up on the wiring, and the tf-904 needs a dipstick and fluid.

May also take trades for something I can sell quick, cars, trucks etc. No junk, no projects:).


you can pretty much consider it sold. i replied to your PM on jeepspeed btw. i left my number in the PM, so feel free to call just about anytime. thanks
 
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