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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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Hi all... I recently obtained a 1976 Cherokee S, and I look forward to gaining an education from all of you (and contribute where I can). I look forward to participating in this sight and meeting some good people who share an interest in full-size jeeps. I'm a custom knifemaker from the So Cal high desert. Take care.
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This is what is left of a horrible homemade bumper that a previous owner made, and welded to the whole front of the frame This is after removing about 75lbs of ugly.




I did some bodywork and added some custom paint


The heart of the Beast... aka the Driveway Ruiner

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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Welcome. Where abouts in the high desert?
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 03:28 AM
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Thanks for the welcome guys... @JeepDeep: I'm in the Victorville area
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Nice. Me too. Might have to hit some trails and go shooting some time.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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Absolutely!

I have a lot of work to do on the Jeep before it will be wheeling ready, but I'm going to get cracking on it.

@JeepDeep, You probably saw this thing on 395, south of the aqueduct at that house with all the old cars for sale.
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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@JeepDeep, You probably saw this thing on 395, south of the aqueduct at that house with all the old cars for sale.
Drove by it every day on the way home from work.
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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welcome to the forum bud! i live about as far as anyone on here from you who lives in the US but thats all good!
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Welcome....
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 01:36 AM
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Just dropped the gas tank today to go get it cleaned out and sealed... In my fuel filters, I was getting this thick paint-like substance that turned into talcum powder when it dried. Probably has something to do with ethanol gasoline. Just ordered my Lube Locker diff gaskets, and I am slowly marking items off the check list. I've been wheeling here and there near my house, but it wasn't going very far until the filters clogged. Also discovered what the Low Range handle under the driver's seat does.
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 04:59 AM
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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Man, that paint does catch the eye. Changing to rattle can black?
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