Yzzerdd
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- North Attleboro, MA
After enjoying the glut of information here for quite a long time, I've finally joined up to get in on the conversation. Hello from the Boston area! I'm a bit of a tech guy, but have been working on cars since I bought my first project at 16. My life philosophy is that the only thing separating myself from a mechanic, plumber, etc is knowledge and possibly specialty tools. So I set out with a service manual and wiring diagrams, and soaked up the info. Reading manuals, learning technical info and applying it is my way of meditation. I'm also a vintage-tech junkie, refurbishing and putting to use vintage computers(think 70's, 80's), and antique radios as well(HAM/SW/CB). I pine for the days when things were made well, and to be repaired rather than replaced.
I'm a fan of the reliability of the Jeep XJ, and after owning many GM's and Fords, I finally nabbed an XJ in August of 2016; A 2-owner '94 with a 4.0, Auto, and 4x4 for $1100. The lady I purchased it from had two for her farm; one in great shape cosmetically, running well, but without receipts. Of course, the other was a little faded, but with a thick stack of paperwork back to '95.
The '94 treated me well, but with 230K and needing alot of cosmetic work, I set out to find a more clean XJ. I was looking for one that was scuffed enough that I could take it off-road, or use it for dirty work, but clean enough to look well represented as a "respectable" vehicle. I acquired a 2000 XJ in June to the tune of $500, with a near-new head, main/rod bearings, oil pump and rear main seal, new fluids and in-box fuel injectors.
I've pieced the two together, and still ended up with two well-running Jeeps in the end. Below find the two together, followed by a shot of the '00 with the '94 rims. Future plans include a 2-3" lift for the '00, and a slow rebuild one system at a time.
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I'm a fan of the reliability of the Jeep XJ, and after owning many GM's and Fords, I finally nabbed an XJ in August of 2016; A 2-owner '94 with a 4.0, Auto, and 4x4 for $1100. The lady I purchased it from had two for her farm; one in great shape cosmetically, running well, but without receipts. Of course, the other was a little faded, but with a thick stack of paperwork back to '95.
The '94 treated me well, but with 230K and needing alot of cosmetic work, I set out to find a more clean XJ. I was looking for one that was scuffed enough that I could take it off-road, or use it for dirty work, but clean enough to look well represented as a "respectable" vehicle. I acquired a 2000 XJ in June to the tune of $500, with a near-new head, main/rod bearings, oil pump and rear main seal, new fluids and in-box fuel injectors.
I've pieced the two together, and still ended up with two well-running Jeeps in the end. Below find the two together, followed by a shot of the '00 with the '94 rims. Future plans include a 2-3" lift for the '00, and a slow rebuild one system at a time.
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