https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotiv ... storation/
I didn't really realize this was Z+M Jeeps...
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sierrablue
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Hagerty article
'71 Wagoneer (DD)
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
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Yeller
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Re: Hagerty article
Cool article!
The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.
1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threa ... st-3411909
1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threa ... st-3411909
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candymancan
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Re: Hagerty article
Ya i saw the video of this on youtube. I can see why Jeep didnt bring this into production. With a shortage of cash it was probably best to keep the two Models they had going versus making a 3rd.
Plus that rear seating area is too small for practical use anyway
Plus that rear seating area is too small for practical use anyway
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9L Limited 219k
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 I6 laredo 430k
1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 155k
1976 Jeep J10.. 85k(repaired)
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 I6 laredo 430k
1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 155k
1976 Jeep J10.. 85k(repaired)
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threepiece
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Re: Hagerty article
The article says it was “built on a Wagoneer frame”. I don’t think so.
The box is probably the 7 foot variety and it looks like about 12” was added to the cab. This combination would fit on the long wheelbase J series frame. Moreover, the Wagoneer frame body mounting brackets are about 1 inch lower than the Truck frame brackets. These brackets would have to be relocated or spacers added to raise the body back up. In addition the cross section of the truck frame is taller than the Wagoneer frame giving it higher load capacity.
A Wagoneer frame doesn’t make sense here.
The box is probably the 7 foot variety and it looks like about 12” was added to the cab. This combination would fit on the long wheelbase J series frame. Moreover, the Wagoneer frame body mounting brackets are about 1 inch lower than the Truck frame brackets. These brackets would have to be relocated or spacers added to raise the body back up. In addition the cross section of the truck frame is taller than the Wagoneer frame giving it higher load capacity.
A Wagoneer frame doesn’t make sense here.
I used to name my FSJ’s after their previous owners, I realized I had too many with five named Rick.
Dang raccoons again!
Rust is a color too.
Dang raccoons again!
Rust is a color too.
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sierrablue
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Re: Hagerty article
The closer frame rails were maybe stronger in their minds?
I don't disagree, however it IS Jeep--since when do they do stuff because it makes sense?
I don't disagree, however it IS Jeep--since when do they do stuff because it makes sense?
'71 Wagoneer (DD)
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.
-B350 (HEI, iron 4-barrel, Edelbrock 1406), TH400, D20
-'74 D44 front (nonpower discs)
-custom headliner
-Front shoulder belts (rears eventually)
viewtopic.php?t=23070
There are 2 major differences between new Wranglers and FSJs. FSJs are meant to be both utilitarian and capable, not just capable. FSJs are also rarely initially recognized as Jeeps by the average American.