“OHV” has been a sort of euphemism for “pushrod” since overhead cams became commonplace 30 or 40 years ago.
“OHV” has been a sort of euphemism for “pushrod” since overhead cams became commonplace 30 or 40 years ago.
“I’ve never seen such a mediocre vehicle manufacturer ride the coattails of its previous reputation and glory as much as Jeep does.”
Out of all the vehicle brands I’m familiar with, it’d take the most convincing to get me to buy another Jeep. I owned a Cherokee and had a lot of opportunity to drive a Wrangler, I’ve never seen such a mediocre vehicle manufacturer ride the coattails of its previous reputation and glory as much as Jeep does.
Reason 10,873 to avoid cruise ships.
Too bad Dave Tracy’s busy over at Autopian with his no-hope-in-hell-of-ever-getting-it-registered-in-Australia Valiant Ute ‘project’...
Well, there goes the last reason to visit this place! (Sorry Rob, NPoND just isn’t enough.)
> And while the adventure alone makes it worth it, you may also learn how to navigate without GPS.
Just wanted to chime in to say this is an awesome article. I wish there was more of this stuff (the article, not assholes screwing people over)
I’ve absolutely loved reading your adventures and articles here! Jalopnik definitely gets a bit more boring today.
Likely a dry build to get everything fit and complete. Then take it all off once its done, slap some paint on, and re-assemble knowing you arent gonna have to drill/grind/weld a freshly painted panel. Primer’s no problem.
This is pretty cool. Would have done the interior differently though. The engine and mods look good. The want is big for this one, but not at almost 70K. Sorry Derek, but I vote CP and fart in your general direction. Wake up and smell the air...
Dude, NICE PRICE all day long. I dunno what you guys are thinking. It’s in stunningly beautiful condition. THANK YOU Rob for posting, I’m following up on this ASAP.
“Sure it has 158k miles, but it was rebuilt at 80k*
Tried to explain this to my friend’s 20 year-old son. Just because a car is older it doesn’t mean it’s cool/good/classic.
I was struggling what to call that yellow-ish color. I believe you have nailed it. Wonder if it melts in the heat?
ad touts the color combo as being very rare
I shoulda kept alot of the cars I sold...most are worth stupid money now.