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Offline JSchwinn

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'78 Jeep J10
« on: August 24, 2015, 03:19:57 PM »
This Wednesday I'm going to pick up a '78 J10 to use as a winter beater.  She needs some love but over the next month I plan on getting her daily driver capable.
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Offline Big Chuck

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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2015, 03:33:51 PM »
Man that's a pretty truck!!!
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2015, 03:38:01 PM »
yea, AMC 360 with allegedly 86k original miles.  Been sitting for about 7 years only driven couple times a year and is starting to rot away so I feel obligated to save her.  Most of the rust in on the bed so I figure worst case I'll do a wood flatbed.  Engine runs strong and because it's going to be a winter vehicle body rust doesn't bother me.
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2015, 03:42:05 PM »
Where is it? Is that picture recent?
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2015, 04:17:46 PM »
Stratford CT, pictures are recent but there is a lot of surface rust underneath due to it being parked on grass for the last 7 years.  Fenders are starting to bubble but the cab is is pretty good shape.  Debating buying a welder and trying my hand in some metal work.  Not looking for this thing to be perfect just needs to get me through my 15 mile round trip to work
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2015, 03:56:13 PM »
nothing is ever easy.... there is no options to rent Uhaul trailers for the next week or 2... apparently the truck requires a 7k trailer and there are none available in the state of CT.  I have a buddy with a flatbed but the guy selling the jeep isn't around after this week so it sounds like i'll have to drive there buy it and come back for a 3rd time. Only other option is to try and fix the small leaks and the brake squealing noise and drive it home.
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Offline Big Chuck

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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2015, 04:13:19 PM »
Call superior rental in Norwich, they rent a tilt trailer that Andrew and Matt rented to go to Mohawk with. Seemed like it was very inexpensive and should work good for that truck. I guess it just depends on what you are towing it with.
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2015, 05:22:57 PM »
just gave them a call and have a trailer rented!  thanks chuck.
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2015, 05:37:30 PM »
Glad it worked out, they have the tie downs also, and make sure you have the correct hitch mount, I believe its a pintle.
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2015, 07:05:43 PM »
shoot don't have one of those, guess I will after tomorrow
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2015, 12:13:40 AM »
Quote from: JSchwinn on August 25, 2015, 07:05:43 PM
shoot don't have one of those, guess I will after tomorrow

I have one somewhere...
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2015, 01:50:39 AM »
I think they will supply you with one if needed.
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2015, 01:41:36 PM »
Well picked up the newest addition to the Jeep family, barely fit on the trailer! If I get a few things sorted out I'll take her to the next club meeting.
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2015, 05:52:27 PM »
That's awesome.
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Re: '78 Jeep J10
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2015, 03:50:21 PM »
I'm thinking I need my carb rebuilt on the truck, anyone ever rebuild a carb that can help me out or know a place I could go to get it done?  Thanks
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