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Project Questionable Judgement

Discussion in 'Quitters' Club' started by Vanguard, Apr 8, 2016.

  1. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    For those of you that don't know, for various reasons I sold my 1965 CJ5 late last year. I've since acquired a new project and it's led me to two conclusions-

    1. Every seller on Craiglist is a complete liar. :)
    2. I should not be allowed to purchase a used vehicle without adult supervision

    Here's a picture from the original craigslist ad

    [​IMG]

    The rest of the pictures can be found in my 1990 RRC gallery. Apparently they really mean it, when you read about purchasing a Range Rover on the internet and they recommend removing the rear carpets, floor mats and every thing you can to check for rust.
     
    Last edited: Apr 8, 2016
    Vanguard, Apr 8, 2016
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  2. Danefraz

    Danefraz Well-Known Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Pictures at universal5?
     
    Danefraz, Apr 8, 2016
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  3. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    Vanguard, Apr 8, 2016
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  4. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    ick.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 8, 2016
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  5. SFaulken

    SFaulken Active Member

    Yep, saw lots of that sort of thing when I was working for a Rover shop. There's a reason you can usually pick up relatively new Range Rovers so cheap on craigslist, it's either rust, or the air suspension went to hell. Great rigs, but their rust preventative was for ****e.
     
    SFaulken, Apr 8, 2016
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  6. Danefraz

    Danefraz Well-Known Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Wow, that's a project for certain.
     
    Danefraz, Apr 8, 2016
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  7. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    I like to think of it as a tool buying opportunity. :)

     
    Vanguard, Apr 8, 2016
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  8. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    :shock:
     
    Focker, Apr 8, 2016
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  9. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Ouch
     
    termin8ed, Apr 9, 2016
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  10. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    is that mostly from being up north / snow and salt
     
    Twin2, Apr 9, 2016
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  11. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    Mostly. I'll add some pictures of the inner and outer sills later week. I expect the sweepings pile of rust to be at least as big. :(
     
    Vanguard, Apr 11, 2016
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  12. DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

    When jeep projects just become too easy, this is where you end up.

    You're gonna need this...
    [​IMG]


    Really though, I always like the RR's. Super cool rigs. If I was going to build a family rig (which I will one day) It would be hard to decide between a RR, FJ80, or wagoneer.

    good luck!
     
    DrDanteIII, Apr 12, 2016
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  13. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    So far the electrics are the most reliable part of the vehicle :cool:
     
    Vanguard, Apr 12, 2016
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  14. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Wow, what a mess.
     
    Glenn, Apr 14, 2016
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  15. Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    Never use your brakes...;)
     
    Alan28, Apr 14, 2016
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  16. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    It has to move first :)
     
    Vanguard, Apr 14, 2016
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