Hey there everyone,
I've been an avid reader here on the forum for some time now, but haven't had anything of real substance to add. I thought I better introduce myself and my rig.
I've wanted an 80 for many years and started searching for one about a year ago while the family and I were still stationed in the UK at RAF Lakenheath. I've owned/built a couple of rigs over the years to include a 80 Chevy Luv 4x4 diesel (yes! A diesel Luv), a 80 GMC short wide-side, a 98 Jeep Cherokee Classic, and a 04 Jeep Rubicon (bought, built, and sold in the UK). Each had it's purpose, but none of them compare in build quality to the LC.
Anyway, I started my search in and around Missouri where we are originally from, and found this 96 in Overland Park, KS. I'm the 3rd owner and it had 159K and all dealer maintenance records for the past 8-9 years. The exterior was in beautiful condition, and everthing worked except the CD player.
This was going to be the ideal daily driver for my wife, so we jumped in and had my parents transport the truck back to MO to await our return. I came back to the states in Apr 06 to find us a house at our new duty station (Andrews AFB, MD), and installed the OME lift and 285 Nitto's. The entire family returned in May and the wife took over ownership of the truck.
Stay with me here...this is all according to plan. I took over the Pontiac Vibe for a few months and upgraded to a Nissan Titan LE Crew Cab for my daily driver, and told the wife that she can give up the Toyota anytime she wants. So, as soon as she is ready for something new; I'll have a pickup and a Toy..........
I've already learned so much on this forum, and appreciate everything that all of you have done to contribute. It's time to start an indepth PM on the LC, so I look forward to utilizing your knowledge to help me out. I also look forward to slowly building up our LC to the point where the wife just doesn't enjoy driving it anymore
If any of you are located in the Andrews AFB area and ever need anything...please don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers,
Steve
I've been an avid reader here on the forum for some time now, but haven't had anything of real substance to add. I thought I better introduce myself and my rig.
I've wanted an 80 for many years and started searching for one about a year ago while the family and I were still stationed in the UK at RAF Lakenheath. I've owned/built a couple of rigs over the years to include a 80 Chevy Luv 4x4 diesel (yes! A diesel Luv), a 80 GMC short wide-side, a 98 Jeep Cherokee Classic, and a 04 Jeep Rubicon (bought, built, and sold in the UK). Each had it's purpose, but none of them compare in build quality to the LC.
Anyway, I started my search in and around Missouri where we are originally from, and found this 96 in Overland Park, KS. I'm the 3rd owner and it had 159K and all dealer maintenance records for the past 8-9 years. The exterior was in beautiful condition, and everthing worked except the CD player.
This was going to be the ideal daily driver for my wife, so we jumped in and had my parents transport the truck back to MO to await our return. I came back to the states in Apr 06 to find us a house at our new duty station (Andrews AFB, MD), and installed the OME lift and 285 Nitto's. The entire family returned in May and the wife took over ownership of the truck.
Stay with me here...this is all according to plan. I took over the Pontiac Vibe for a few months and upgraded to a Nissan Titan LE Crew Cab for my daily driver, and told the wife that she can give up the Toyota anytime she wants. So, as soon as she is ready for something new; I'll have a pickup and a Toy..........
I've already learned so much on this forum, and appreciate everything that all of you have done to contribute. It's time to start an indepth PM on the LC, so I look forward to utilizing your knowledge to help me out. I also look forward to slowly building up our LC to the point where the wife just doesn't enjoy driving it anymore
If any of you are located in the Andrews AFB area and ever need anything...please don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers,
Steve
Yours is in a little better shape than mine. Bring it up to Pennsyl-tucky and we can change that.
Chris
