Project Great White
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
I'm not going to paint you a BS picture. I did scrub ****ters, wash dishes and wash a lot of airplanes when I was a young sailor. However, I made myself the best ****ter, dish and airplane washer around. It was noticed and I advanced quickly. Within one year I was a 3rd class PO (E-4) and working on the electronics of the the most advanced Navy jet fighters they had. A 3rd class PO in the navy is equal to a Corporal in the Army. I figured even when I was scrubbing ****ters that I was getting a paycheck and I was traveling to all kinds of foreign countries. To me that is much better than flipping burgers at Mickey D's or worse sitting on the couch at home collecting a Welfare check. I was advanced to 2nd class PO (Equal to an Army Sergeant in less than 3 years. That was a pretty darn good paycheck for a 20 year old kid.
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From: Franksville, Wi
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Idk how the navy promotes but from what I saw while I was in, the army promotes based on what they need. The larger the unit, the more promotions. The smaller the unit, the less promotions. I guess they don't want a small unit with a bunch of e-4s and e-5s that outnumber the privates. It is also far harder to advance in a job in a small unit.
The military isn't a terrible career path if you don't mind having your benefits, pay and life held in the hands of some politically correct General and politician that won't hesitate for a second to throw you under the bus to score political points.
The military isn't a terrible career path if you don't mind having your benefits, pay and life held in the hands of some politically correct General and politician that won't hesitate for a second to throw you under the bus to score political points.
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Yeah I'm going to be a cop eventually. But my comunity college for a criminal justice degree is paid for by scholarships I received. I don't think I'm ready to go yet. I want to wait Untill I get my 2 year degree I think.. ill miss my jeep .. ill miss my 15 year old dog who's Probly gunna die when I'm gone.. and I'm only 18.. I want at least another summer one last one before I ship out. What do u guys think? Should I go before or wait 2 years to see if the benefits package gets returned and make my decision then?
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From: Franksville, Wi
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
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Personally I'd wait. The military is becoming far too political right now and they're on the chopping block for a lot of things. Go to school and get your education first since it'll give you more time to plan out your future and make a better career choice too. Your education will always be with you.
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
I didn't know your Law Enforcement degree was already paid for. My son is almost finished with his Law Enforcement degree at our local community college as well. I'd finish school and have a look around for available jobs. Unless you really want to join the Army to be in the Army I wouldn't do it. A lot of people say the military is just a job but, it's a lot more BS than a regular job. The military is for some but, not all. See if you can get hired on from your college degree and just keep the Army in mind as a backup plan. AND if you already have your degree when you go talk to the recruiter, you better talk Officer programs. There is no way in hell I would join the military, with a college degree, and settle for being an enlisted man. Take that from a guy who did 24 years as an enlisted man and I still don't even have my associates completed.
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Year: 1987
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Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
I've got an update to the items I have for sale from my new Jeep project. Take a look. If you've had your eye on something but felt I was asking too much, you might find it's now in your price range. All parts still worked fine when removed from the Jeep. ALL prices are negotiable. Make me a reasonable offer and the part is yours. As always I will work with you on the delivery...meet you somewhere halfway. My number is (360)929-5518. Text anytime!!
1.) 2 X AW-4 automatic tranny complete with toque converter, kickdown linkage and wiring harness $100 each.
2.) 1 NP231 transfer case $100.
3.) 1 ChryCo 8.25 axle complete hub to hub $100.
4.) 1 pair Laredo front seats $50. I will throw the backseat in for free if you want it.
5.) 1 pair Rusty's Offroad 4.5" lift front coil springs $50.
6.) 1 Daystar Budget Boost, which consists of a pair of 1.75" lift front coil spring spacers and a pair of 1.5" lift rear leaf spring shackles $50.
7.) 1 brake master cylinder and power booster. These items are less than 1 year old. The MC and Booster together is $100.
8.) 1 91 4.0 HO intake manifold with throttle body, TPS, IAC and MAP sensors, fuel rail, fuel pressure regulator and 6 x injectors $100.
9.) 1 PS pump with resevoir and pulley $50, 1 PS gear with high pressure and return hoses $75. You can get it all for $100.
10.) 1 perfect no dents or rust fuel tank $70, 1 fuel pump with wiring harness and pickup screen $60. You can have it all to bolt in for $100.
11.) 1 alternator $50.
12.) 1 starter $50.
13.) 1 distrbutor with cap, rotor and wires $50.
14.) 1 igntion coil $10.
15.) 1 water pump $10
16.) 1 A/C pump $50.
17.) 1 91 HO ECM (I believe this is OBD I) $75. You can have the computer and the entire engine wiring harness with it for $100.
18.) 1 91 4.0 HO exhaust manifold with O2 sensor $50.
As I said before, all prices are negotiable. If you see something you want make me an offer. All of this stuff must go to make room and funds for stuff that I need. You will never know if you can get it if you don't ask. My number is (360)929-5518.
1.) 2 X AW-4 automatic tranny complete with toque converter, kickdown linkage and wiring harness $100 each.
2.) 1 NP231 transfer case $100.
3.) 1 ChryCo 8.25 axle complete hub to hub $100.
4.) 1 pair Laredo front seats $50. I will throw the backseat in for free if you want it.
5.) 1 pair Rusty's Offroad 4.5" lift front coil springs $50.
6.) 1 Daystar Budget Boost, which consists of a pair of 1.75" lift front coil spring spacers and a pair of 1.5" lift rear leaf spring shackles $50.
7.) 1 brake master cylinder and power booster. These items are less than 1 year old. The MC and Booster together is $100.
8.) 1 91 4.0 HO intake manifold with throttle body, TPS, IAC and MAP sensors, fuel rail, fuel pressure regulator and 6 x injectors $100.
9.) 1 PS pump with resevoir and pulley $50, 1 PS gear with high pressure and return hoses $75. You can get it all for $100.
10.) 1 perfect no dents or rust fuel tank $70, 1 fuel pump with wiring harness and pickup screen $60. You can have it all to bolt in for $100.
11.) 1 alternator $50.
12.) 1 starter $50.
13.) 1 distrbutor with cap, rotor and wires $50.
14.) 1 igntion coil $10.
15.) 1 water pump $10
16.) 1 A/C pump $50.
17.) 1 91 HO ECM (I believe this is OBD I) $75. You can have the computer and the entire engine wiring harness with it for $100.
18.) 1 91 4.0 HO exhaust manifold with O2 sensor $50.
As I said before, all prices are negotiable. If you see something you want make me an offer. All of this stuff must go to make room and funds for stuff that I need. You will never know if you can get it if you don't ask. My number is (360)929-5518.
1.) The Rusty's 4.5" lift coils
2.) The O2 sensor and IAC
3.) The RC X-Flex control arms
Remember all prices are negotiable so just ask. Text (360)929-5518
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
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Right on. Idk if u remember me probly not. But I was on a wheeling trip with u and Alex about 1-2 years ago, with 2 wranglers, one almost rolled on the big rock, I had that giant green whip cb antenna that almost hit Alex's dad when I went over the rock... Lol
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
So, last night I did some major dis-assembly of the old Jeep. The front coils have sold, the Budget Boost (front coil spacers and rear shackles) sold, the brake Master Cylinder and Booster sold. I'm getting Antsy to get the suspension and axles out from under it and prepped to go into Great White.
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
I'm pulling the D44 rear axle out of the old Jeep tonight. I need to get it out and cleaned up so I can get the rear gears rebuilt. Plus, I may have my ChryCo 8.25 out of the little white Jeep sold to a buddy of Wades. So, once I have to pull that, my white Jeep will be sitting on jackstands until I can get my D44 put under it.