Well here I am! Proud owner of a new (to me) 1984 BJ42! I've wanted something like this since before I could drive, and it's finally sitting in my driveway, still hard to believe
I was a die hard Jeep fan (never an owner) and finally made the decision to go ahead with one, but after about ten seconds of looking at a photo of this one, and within about fifteen minutes looking at it in real life I knew I had to have it, and a jeep just wouldn't do it. Haven't looked back since! She's in pretty good shape, not too bad on the rust but there is definitely some that needs attention. This baby features a rebuilt engine, new headers, pistons, other stuff that goes in engines...(I'm still working on learning everything, and this seems like a great place to do it. So if I say something stupid, call me on it please!)
Anyway, she's stock under the hood with a 3b diesel and an (H55?) 5 speed tranny. Full OME suspension all the way around, greasable shackles, Dakar leaf springs. The 33" BFG's pretty much finish off the aftermarkets that I've noticed. A few things I'd like to do include a snorkel, turbo kit, paint/body work, maybe lockers, and definitely a roof rack. Just took the roof off today as it's finally summer here
(official salute). This is a great site, check out the FAQ and the diesel section, lots of great info here. I have an 81 BJ42 and absolutely love it so I know where you're coming from. Enjoy.
