Hi everyone,
I am actually reading the FAQ's and trying to learn what to look for before I dive in on my first purchase. I am normally not this patient but my wife is assuring me that I will be this time.
My intentions:
Short distance daily driver with some hwy that will get roughly 30 miles to the gallon, run on bio-diesel and take an EMP blast and keep running. I am a do-it-yourselfer and have rebuilt large outboard motors a 1955 International harvestor gas tractor engine as well as do all my own mechanical work for over 20 cars and at least 10 boats in my lifetime.
I like the features of the BJ42 LX but not all required. I want to spend the right amount of money to either purchase or build a reliable drive train and all structural rust and most cosmetic rust. I kind of like the idea of a multi-colored truck primer and other patches. I am pretty sure I don't want to spend the money required for a full restoration.
In reading through the FAQ's they seem to be pretty old but I am not sure they are in order by year so forgive me if I am wrong.
I am trying to build a solid check list so I know what I am getting into for my wallet and to avoid those looks from my wife like I over promised on something...
I am actually reading the FAQ's and trying to learn what to look for before I dive in on my first purchase. I am normally not this patient but my wife is assuring me that I will be this time.
My intentions:
Short distance daily driver with some hwy that will get roughly 30 miles to the gallon, run on bio-diesel and take an EMP blast and keep running. I am a do-it-yourselfer and have rebuilt large outboard motors a 1955 International harvestor gas tractor engine as well as do all my own mechanical work for over 20 cars and at least 10 boats in my lifetime.
I like the features of the BJ42 LX but not all required. I want to spend the right amount of money to either purchase or build a reliable drive train and all structural rust and most cosmetic rust. I kind of like the idea of a multi-colored truck primer and other patches. I am pretty sure I don't want to spend the money required for a full restoration.
In reading through the FAQ's they seem to be pretty old but I am not sure they are in order by year so forgive me if I am wrong.
I am trying to build a solid check list so I know what I am getting into for my wallet and to avoid those looks from my wife like I over promised on something...
