Any Jeepers here? - The Firearms Forum

Slabsides · 12-25-2011, 10:08 PM

Jeeps and guns go together like Oreos and milk. I'm wondering how many other Jeep owners/enthusiasts are here at TFF? Post up!

I grew up with my 7-slotted friends. Here is a pic of my current (4th) Jeep, an '06 TJ. If you are a Jeeper, post a pic of a current/past/family/friends' Jeep!

hogger129 · 12-26-2011, 10:50 AM

Nice.

My old man used to have a '98 Grand Cherokee with the 4.0L inline 6 in it.

glens67 · 12-26-2011, 10:58 AM

Here's mine, It's for sale. 1948 CJ-2A.

Slabsides · 12-26-2011, 11:12 AM

Nice, Glen! I'd have to hang on to that one. Truly a classic flat-fender.

glens67 · 12-26-2011, 12:38 PM

Thanks
134L flat head
Husky overdrive
11" brakes
Runs great.
Just does not fit the needs any more.
I have 2 Can Am atvs and don't use the Willys any more.

mogunner · 12-26-2011, 05:21 PM

1996 Cherokee...the wife says its hers since she paid for it, even though I'm the one that's put the money into it since then! 4.0HO inline six, auto trans.

HunterAlpha1 · 12-26-2011, 05:53 PM

i've always wanted a WWII Willy's Jeep, preferably in the original army coloring. the only problem would probably be keeping it in running condition and gas mileage. any way i could fix one up so it's good(or at least better) on gas?

Slabsides · 12-26-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glens67

Thanks
134L flat head
Husky overdrive
11" brakes
Runs great.
Just does not fit the needs any more.
I have 2 Can Am atvs and don't use the Willys any more.

Man, you just don't see flatties anymore. I wish I had some extra cash, I'd love to give it a new home.

Slabsides · 12-26-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mogunner

1996 Cherokee...the wife says its hers since she paid for it, even though I'm the one that's put the money into it since then! 4.0HO inline six, auto trans.

Hang on to that XJ! It's hard to find one that has not been beat on. I had a '87 that took many undeserved beatings

. I've got alot of pictures of that thing in places it should not be. It always got out and got me home. I wish I would have kept it.

H0tr0dder · 12-26-2011, 09:41 PM

I wish I was a jeeper! My dad has an XJ and I love it. I have a 95 4Runner that is cool but I would trade it for an XJ anyday!

JLA · 12-26-2011, 11:23 PM

My '93 ZJ is coming along. Got new axles under it, the 5.2 is running strong and I just had a fresh rebuild for the 46RH. Been drivin er to the lease.

mogunner · 12-26-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Slabsides

Hang on to that XJ! It's hard to find one that has not been beat on. I had a '87 that took many undeserved beatings

. I've got alot of pictures of that thing in places it should not be. It always got out and got me home. I wish I would have kept it.

320k on that thing. It has some 'character marks' on it but not bad and no rust under the fender flares like most. I've had to do a lot to it over time but nothing more major than starter/alternator/computer/shocks etc. I do need to work on the interior, her dog got mad when she left her in there for about 20 minutes so ate the sun visors...

medalguy · 12-27-2011, 12:57 AM

I have TWO kids, that's right, TWO JEEPS. The oldest one, which happens to be for sale, is a 1953 vintage M38A1, a complete frame-off restoration professionally done by International Repo Depot, new everything on it top to bottom, along with an M100 trailer, also complete restoration. Comes with radios, dummy .50 BMG, all cables etc for the electronics.

Also have a 1995 Wrangler that goes everywhere a mule can go. Lots of fun but NOT for sale.

Aren't I the lucky one.

JLA · 12-27-2011, 09:05 AM

Here she is, '93 ZJ, First year of the Grand Cherokee. This ones a Laredo with a 5.2L V8, factory spec'd at 220 horse. Gonna order some ProtoFab bumpers for her and have the windows tinted. Other than that im just gonna drive.. Oh yeah, and keep good mud tires on it. A 4X4 is worthless if the treads cant grip the ground.

Petergunn · 12-27-2011, 11:52 AM

We've had 5 Jeeps since 95 two 94 Cherokees, two Wranglers and a CJ7 from 1976

gun-nut · 12-27-2011, 01:36 PM

I had a 2000 cherokee. I miss it!

Slygrin · 12-27-2011, 01:56 PM

Opposite of the cool old Jeeps. Picked up a '12 Rubicon three months ago. Added a LoD front bumper and Warn winch. So for I'm loving it.

Not my first Jeep though. I had a '74 CJ-5 and a '68 Wagoneer. Really missed the CJ over the years and picked up the Rubi as my mid life crisis vehicle.

medalguy · 12-27-2011, 03:23 PM

There are worse things to spend your money on, that's for sure.

Slabsides · 12-27-2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by medalguy

I have TWO kids, that's right, TWO JEEPS. The oldest one, which happens to be for sale, is a 1953 vintage M38A1, a complete frame-off restoration professionally done by International Repo Depot, new everything on it top to bottom, along with an M100 trailer, also complete restoration. Comes with radios, dummy .50 BMG, all cables etc for the electronics.

Also have a 1995 Wrangler that goes everywhere a mule can go. Lots of fun but NOT for sale.

Aren't I the lucky one.

Dude! That M38A1 is absolutely beautiful!

Rembrandt · 12-27-2011, 08:43 PM

1946 Willys...."NellyBelle", named after Pat Brady's Jeep on the "Roy Rogers TV Show". These were produced after the war for agriculture use because of the shortage of farm tractors after WWII. Features a PTO for running equipment and front weights for added traction.

Now it's used for parades and special events....seated in the front: Roger Staubach (QB Dallas Cowboys), rear: Nick Lowrey (kicker, KC Chiefs).

ponycar17 · 12-27-2011, 08:52 PM

I like working on vehicles but not on a frequent emergency basis. Therefore, I stay away from Chrysler products.

permafrost · 12-28-2011, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponycar17

I like working on vehicles but not on a frequent emergency basis. Therefore, I stay away from Chrysler products.

Now, that was just uncalled for! (but true!)

12-25-2011, 10:08 PM	#1
Slabsides Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. (Lower Alabama) Posts: 925	Any Jeepers here? Jeeps and guns go together like Oreos and milk. I'm wondering how many other Jeep owners/enthusiasts are here at TFF? Post up! I grew up with my 7-slotted friends. Here is a pic of my current (4th) Jeep, an '06 TJ. If you are a Jeeper, post a pic of a current/past/family/friends' Jeep! __________________ /l ,[____], l---L -OlllllllO- ()_)-()_)-o-)_) -->

12-26-2011, 10:50 AM	#2
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Any Jeepers here? Nice. My old man used to have a '98 Grand Cherokee with the 4.0L inline 6 in it. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

12-26-2011, 10:58 AM	#3
glens67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middleton, ID Contributor Posts: 951	Re: Any Jeepers here? Here's mine, It's for sale. 1948 CJ-2A. __________________ The fish is rotting from the head down—all is not well at the top of the political hierarchy. "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein There is nothing more dangerous than a fanatic moron. Many problems we face today are there because people who work for a living are now outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Molon Labe μολὼν λαβέ A Deo victoria Glen

12-26-2011, 11:12 AM	#4
Slabsides Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. (Lower Alabama) Posts: 925	Re: Any Jeepers here? Nice, Glen! I'd have to hang on to that one. Truly a classic flat-fender. __________________ /l ,[____], l---L -OlllllllO- ()_)-()_)-o-)_)

12-26-2011, 12:38 PM	#5
glens67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middleton, ID Contributor Posts: 951	Re: Any Jeepers here? Thanks 134L flat head Husky overdrive 11" brakes Runs great. Just does not fit the needs any more. I have 2 Can Am atvs and don't use the Willys any more. __________________ The fish is rotting from the head down—all is not well at the top of the political hierarchy. "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein There is nothing more dangerous than a fanatic moron. Many problems we face today are there because people who work for a living are now outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Molon Labe μολὼν λαβέ A Deo victoria Glen

12-26-2011, 05:21 PM	#6
mogunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 1,027	Re: Any Jeepers here? 1996 Cherokee...the wife says its hers since she paid for it, even though I'm the one that's put the money into it since then! 4.0HO inline six, auto trans.

12-26-2011, 05:53 PM	#7
HunterAlpha1 Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,049	Re: Any Jeepers here? i've always wanted a WWII Willy's Jeep, preferably in the original army coloring. the only problem would probably be keeping it in running condition and gas mileage. any way i could fix one up so it's good(or at least better) on gas?

12-26-2011, 09:41 PM	#10
H0tr0dder V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 102	Re: Any Jeepers here? I wish I was a jeeper! My dad has an XJ and I love it. I have a 95 4Runner that is cool but I would trade it for an XJ anyday!

12-26-2011, 11:23 PM	#11
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: Any Jeepers here? My '93 ZJ is coming along. Got new axles under it, the 5.2 is running strong and I just had a fresh rebuild for the 46RH. Been drivin er to the lease. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

12-27-2011, 12:57 AM	#13
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: Any Jeepers here? I have TWO kids, that's right, TWO JEEPS. The oldest one, which happens to be for sale, is a 1953 vintage M38A1, a complete frame-off restoration professionally done by International Repo Depot, new everything on it top to bottom, along with an M100 trailer, also complete restoration. Comes with radios, dummy .50 BMG, all cables etc for the electronics. Also have a 1995 Wrangler that goes everywhere a mule can go. Lots of fun but NOT for sale. Aren't I the lucky one. Attached Images

12-27-2011, 09:05 AM	#14
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: Any Jeepers here? Here she is, '93 ZJ, First year of the Grand Cherokee. This ones a Laredo with a 5.2L V8, factory spec'd at 220 horse. Gonna order some ProtoFab bumpers for her and have the windows tinted. Other than that im just gonna drive.. Oh yeah, and keep good mud tires on it. A 4X4 is worthless if the treads cant grip the ground. Attached Images __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

12-27-2011, 11:52 AM	#15
Petergunn V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio's northcoast Posts: 100	Re: Any Jeepers here? We've had 5 Jeeps since 95 two 94 Cherokees, two Wranglers and a CJ7 from 1976

12-27-2011, 01:36 PM	#16
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	Re: Any Jeepers here? I had a 2000 cherokee. I miss it! __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

12-27-2011, 01:56 PM	#17
Slygrin Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 2	Re: Any Jeepers here? Opposite of the cool old Jeeps. Picked up a '12 Rubicon three months ago. Added a LoD front bumper and Warn winch. So for I'm loving it. Not my first Jeep though. I had a '74 CJ-5 and a '68 Wagoneer. Really missed the CJ over the years and picked up the Rubi as my mid life crisis vehicle.

12-27-2011, 03:23 PM	#18
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: Any Jeepers here? There are worse things to spend your money on, that's for sure.

12-27-2011, 08:43 PM	#20
Rembrandt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 98	Re: Any Jeepers here? 1946 Willys...."NellyBelle", named after Pat Brady's Jeep on the "Roy Rogers TV Show". These were produced after the war for agriculture use because of the shortage of farm tractors after WWII. Features a PTO for running equipment and front weights for added traction. Now it's used for parades and special events....seated in the front: Roger Staubach (QB Dallas Cowboys), rear: Nick Lowrey (kicker, KC Chiefs).

12-27-2011, 08:52 PM	#21
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Any Jeepers here? I like working on vehicles but not on a frequent emergency basis. Therefore, I stay away from Chrysler products. __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book