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Builds 1988 BJ74 “Number 1” (12 Viewers)
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FJBen
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Boy…zero tech or pictures from me. I’ve had some interesting and sad things happen but I’ll at least talk about some of the good things.
Another work trip, 1:45 each way in the cruiser and it just chugged along again. Got rain dumped on 5 separate times.
Dave Steadman at Japan4x4 found me a turn signal unit so that should be coming shortlyish.
Went garage saleing up at our neighbors and found this stick welder for $50.
Stick and scratch tig.
Not sure what I’m going to weld….but I’ll figure it out!
Another work trip, 1:45 each way in the cruiser and it just chugged along again. Got rain dumped on 5 separate times.
Dave Steadman at Japan4x4 found me a turn signal unit so that should be coming shortlyish.
Went garage saleing up at our neighbors and found this stick welder for $50.
Stick and scratch tig.
Not sure what I’m going to weld….but I’ll figure it out!
FJBen
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No sunset in the background? You’re getting slack.
You only have about 7-8 hours left to plan it out today.I am due for one huh?
FJBen
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Adding to the fleet like @theglobb minus nice hair
Also I havent seen a check engine light in awhile and how I do miss that warm yellow glow. It’s like an ever present companion in a VW.
I got a 2002 Jetta wagon TDI 5spd for free. Well, the price to ship it to me.
Pros:
5th gear upgrade, low rpms she can flat go down the highway.
No sunroof
Cali car since new…clean
Bilstein suspension
Cons:
AC intermittent, mostly not working
406,000 miles…but she runs like a top
Not sure:
19” rims, nice stilauto rims
Sits low…needs a skid plate
Has a mild tune, not sure what…but runs good
My friend let someone borrow it, they cut a turn short and creased the 2 driver side doors and rear fender. Insurance said nope and I think there’s some wierd California insurance stuff…anyways he replaced doors from other vehicles and asked if I wanted it?
Heck yeah, I’m just going to pile more cheap miles on it and not worry about it.
I know @Rigster is well versed at repairing MK4s
This is my 2nd MK4, first wagon.
Also I havent seen a check engine light in awhile and how I do miss that warm yellow glow. It’s like an ever present companion in a VW.
I got a 2002 Jetta wagon TDI 5spd for free. Well, the price to ship it to me.
Pros:
5th gear upgrade, low rpms she can flat go down the highway.
No sunroof
Cali car since new…clean
Bilstein suspension
Cons:
AC intermittent, mostly not working
406,000 miles…but she runs like a top
Not sure:
19” rims, nice stilauto rims
Sits low…needs a skid plate
Has a mild tune, not sure what…but runs good
My friend let someone borrow it, they cut a turn short and creased the 2 driver side doors and rear fender. Insurance said nope and I think there’s some wierd California insurance stuff…anyways he replaced doors from other vehicles and asked if I wanted it?
Heck yeah, I’m just going to pile more cheap miles on it and not worry about it.
I know @Rigster is well versed at repairing MK4s
This is my 2nd MK4, first wagon.
theglobb
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Lucky, I’m jealous. Talk about the perfect daily right there
