I bought an 80 today...

[AUGuy]

just the gauge? sounds like a cable issue.

Yeah, engine rpm was steady. Tach was just acting up.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Crank position sensor? Distributor? Don't know for sure.

 

[lt1fire]

Only in cruise control?

Sounds like a frayed wire somewhere in the harness

 

[Lachlan]

Formerly a Jeep owner, this is my first cruiser. I spotted it thanks to a tip from Rob and picked it up today. It's amazing how well the truck has been taken care of. Based off the listing i expected it to be in great shape, but I wasn't ready for what I found when I saw it.

I'll start a formal thread at some point in the future when i get some better photos, but I just wanted to introduce myself and show it off a little before bed! I work with Rob (gaap master) and rode up to Rice's club event last month. I'll formally join the club tonight now that she's parked in my garage and I hope to attend Logan's Run and meet everyone and show off the new ride.



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Wow, nice find! Looks like it lived in a garage all its' life! I am new to this "thing" too. What upgrade do you plan first?

 

[NCFJ]

I'd drive it a while, get a feel for it in stock trim. It will also give you time to see if there are any maintenance items. Go to a few events, take a ride in some built trucks and get a feel for how they handle. Take away the items you like and leave the rest. These things will go about anywhere with a 2-3" lift, tires and some armor.

 

[SeanLX]

^ That's good advice, drive it and enjoy it for a while.

It's got OME ~2" lift, 33's, sliders and bumpers. That will get you pretty much anywhere you want to go.

Sage and I built the sliders for our trucks together. Good protection under there.

 

[NCFJ]

Sounds like you are ready to go. Cool!

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Nice find!

 

[70Cruza]

Beautiful 80 man!!!!!!!!!!!. SCORE! Congrats and welcome!!!!

 

[AUGuy]

Wow, nice find! Looks like it lived in a garage all its' life! I am new to this "thing" too. What upgrade do you plan first?

Not 100% sure yet, probably going to drive it a bit first and go on a few adventures. There's some minor surface rust under the driver's side carpet that I'll probably take care of quickly before it has a chance to become a real problem.