okay...so i think plans have changed a bit. i'm cleaning out the garage this week and if the purple jeep turns out to only need a head gasket, then i'm going to just change it and bring it mostly as is. it has front tow hooks installed, but would need a rear tow point as well. i will probably just pull the hitch off the tan xj...
this is all contingent on me getting some time to drive it. i'm going to pull a small uhaul trailer there with all the parts i have to bring for people so i don't want the first trip to be a complete meltdown lol. if it works out then this is the new list
-install head gasket
-replace manifold
-rig up a tail pipe to pass inspection
-bleed brakes (they have a lot of air in them but pads and such look fine)
-install rear hitch
-find a set of 31's to wheel with that will go to the manche after the trip...
i'm sure i will find more things to do but this should be fairly easy to do in a month as long as i can get the garage finished tomorrow