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pennstater
10-18-2007, 11:07 PM
Hi all!

As a Newbie, I'd like to thank everyone for the information on this site. It has been helpful for me to get information on trails not covered in some of the books and provided ideas for my Jeep.

2 months ago, I bought my first Jeep. My wife and I went on a Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona. I enjoyed the trip so much that I bought my own Jeep a couple of weeks after the Sedona Trip. My buddy that used to own an 84 CJ-5 helped me take a look at a couple of Jeeps to get the most for my price range. I am now the proud owner of a 1974 CJ-5. Luckily for me, the Jeep was in very good mechanical shape (i.e. newly rebuilt engine, no engine leaks....yes, there is oil in it). Here is a picture of it the day I drove it home.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14613&stc=1&d=1192776366

My buddy, Mike, got re-hooked and bought an 86 CJ-7. We have been exploring trails just about every Saturday...which is great because we have had to help the other and hate to walk.

Details:
No Power Steering
No Power Brakes
3-Speed Standard Trans
Straight 6
Original AM radio

Since I got it, I have been having a blast.

New Items:
New Carburator (needed to clear emissions)
New wheels and 31" Baja Claws (not ready to lift just yet_
Replaced shocks and the bushings for the body and leaf springs
Newer seats (the original seats are too low)
Custom Body work (back into a boulder at De Soto Mine trail)

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14612&d=1192775965
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14610&d=1192775354


Again, thanks to everyone on this forum. Your input has been extremely helpful.

PennStater
RalphA
10-19-2007, 04:14 AM
Welcome to the club. Your Jeep looks ready to go but where is your VJC sticker? :D
Papa Mo
10-19-2007, 06:26 AM
Welcome!! looks like your ready to rock.....
Polka Dot
10-19-2007, 07:54 AM
:-) my first Jeep was a '76 CJ7 and I must say, yours looks much better than mine ever did.

Welcome.
Wayco
10-19-2007, 08:25 AM
Welcome! You make that Jeep look small. Oh yeah, it's a CJ.....
Better get used to the harassment, it's all in good fun. :) Hope we see you on a few of our club runs.
k7mto
10-19-2007, 08:30 AM
Welcome - always good to have more CJ's. We need to do another CJ only run soon.
CaptainMorgan
10-19-2007, 09:03 AM
Nice, always glad to see another '5 around...forget those egotistical '7 owners.
pennstater
10-19-2007, 09:27 AM
Welcome! You make that Jeep look small. Oh yeah, it's a CJ.....
Better get used to the harassment, it's all in good fun. :) Hope we see you on a few of our club runs.

Very funny :D As long as I still fit inside, its all good ;)

I am looking forward to joining a couple of the runs...even if it brings more harassment.
CaptainMorgan
10-19-2007, 09:41 AM
I'm 6'1" and 250 and the '5 is almost too small for my big goofy *** to fit in, but I like to think that adds to the go-kart like nature of the vehicle.
Hivemind
10-19-2007, 11:13 AM
Welcome to the club
amber.hodge
10-19-2007, 11:53 AM
okay, since noone beat me to the punch on the addage:

JEEP
Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

Welcome!
Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales
10-21-2007, 06:33 AM
Welcome!!!! Nice to see some older Jeeps here...


Jason
azdesertrhino
10-21-2007, 07:04 AM
Welcome, just recently started putting my large butt (6' 255#) in to a 87 YJ.

It fits so I'm good with it.

My second Jeep was a 76 CJ-5.:D
AZG23
10-21-2007, 10:56 AM
welcome to the group meetings....


Hi, Im AZG23 and I have a JEEPing problem....


"HI! AZG23...."

It all started 2 years ago...when I bought my 1st Jeep....


LOL...good group of folks around here...thick skin is often needed...but most all will help on a moments notice...:D
SHNIPE
10-21-2007, 11:03 AM
Welcome. nice jeep. needs more dents
Digger
10-21-2007, 11:41 AM
Welcome, and that 1st pic, was it taken on the road to Crown King?
pennstater
10-21-2007, 08:57 PM
Digger, the two trail photos are from the trail from Lake Pleasant to Crown King. It was a fun and wet morning.

SHNIPE, Thanks for the tip about new dents:) Here is a new one
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14721&stc=1&d=1193025112

Also, I have added a great new accessory. However, I need to use it with care. It won't help me if I break down, but it might ease the pain:rolleyes:
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14722&stc=1&d=1193025112
pennstater
10-21-2007, 09:00 PM
Forgot to mention that I just did the new member sign up. Has anyone put the decals in interesting places?
lancetkenyon
10-22-2007, 11:25 AM
Welcome. nice jeep. needs more dents

I agree, needs more dents.:D
BeaterXJ
10-22-2007, 12:12 PM
My wife and I went on a Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona.

Welcome, I have an uncle that drives those pink jeeps so i'm glad to hear you had such a good time that it made you buy your new toy:D
SHNIPE
10-22-2007, 12:20 PM
NIce new dent!

Lance i think we need to start an UBUDJC: Ugly Beat Up Dented Jeep Club. I think you have a few more places for stickers :D
GRUNT
10-22-2007, 12:44 PM
Welcome!
It's nice to see another big guy squeeze into a jeep. I am 6'4", 240 and have to fold to get into my YJ.
Even though I am not chubby, I still feel like the old Chris Farley skit...
"I'm a fat maaaaannnn, in a little cooooaat..." :D
My Green Jeep
10-22-2007, 05:59 PM
Nice, always glad to see another '5 around...forget those egotistical '7 owners.

Hey... there is nothing wrong with a CJ7... egotistical :confused: never :p :D (my CJ7 is better than YOUR CJ5)

Forgot to mention that I just did the new member sign up. Has anyone put the decals in interesting places?

Interesting place huh :confused: Ummm.. nope, not really, mine is on the soft top, not the body.

Welcome!
It's nice to see another big guy squeeze into a jeep. I am 6'4", 240 and have to fold to get into my YJ.
Even though I am not chubby, I still feel like the old Chris Farley skit...
"I'm a fat maaaaannnn, in a little cooooaat..." :D

LOL... I forgot about that skit... too funny!!


Ohhh yeah... welcome...welcome!!!