Oh. I didn't know about the rebuilt engine in the 70. That makes it a harder decision. Would you end up pulling the H55 out of the 40 to put into the 70?
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Dunno. They both have H55's. Whichever one I keep would likely end up with the new 5 speed in it unless someone wanted to pay what I have invested in that H55. Smart thing would be to keep the 70, swap the trans, and get A/C installed. The 40 is super nice though and I just bought a set of SkyJackers for it.
The tax man is being evil this year so I can't afford to keep both of them which would be ideal
The tax man is being evil this year so I can't afford to keep both of them which would be ideal
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Parts availability on the 3B is pretty good, isn't it?
I would expect the 70 to be much more comfortable on the road going to and from wheeling, which we do a lot up here as you know.
Not really advocating either one in particular, I just have a serious love of the 70's.
I would expect the 70 to be much more comfortable on the road going to and from wheeling, which we do a lot up here as you know.
Not really advocating either one in particular, I just have a serious love of the 70's.
I was convinced I was keeping the 40 until about an hour ago. I really think I'm gonna hafta post both of them up and see what happens. Guessing the 70 would sell quickest but who knows? If the wine business doesn't stop sliding the other might be for sale in about 6 months
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I have about 20 things in the works and I need 5 of them to work. Odds look good and luck is created IMO. Can never tell what people will do in this economy.
Wine sales are down over 20% nationally. Cheap beer and vodka sales are thru the roof. People are getting drunk more but are buying cheap and fast methods of getting hammered.
I hear ya on the 70 thing. The 70 was gonna be my daily driver before the BMW fiasco and I ended up with the mini. I coulda kept the 40 going that way but timing/thieves were working against me.
I think you change your mind more often than I change my socks...and I change them twice a day (work boots after 5) 
Do your self a favor...you'll never get the Cruiser bug out of you, so make a smart decision...sell the Mini and the 40, and KEEP the 70. This way you'll have ONE good family/cruiser, that you can DD, or wheel.
If I was in your situation, the 70 would be the better choice keep.
Do your self a favor...you'll never get the Cruiser bug out of you, so make a smart decision...sell the Mini and the 40, and KEEP the 70. This way you'll have ONE good family/cruiser, that you can DD, or wheel.
If I was in your situation, the 70 would be the better choice keep.
The 70 would be a good choice but I'd be concerned about continually driving a 70 in the winter with salty roads. Also don't know that I could get my $$ back out of the Mini without losing thousands. Does gove me something to think about!
maybe keep the 70 and get a beater 40 for the winter/ wheeling?
I'll change my mind tomorrow anyway so not sure why I'm even posting this stuff
maybe keep the 70 and get a beater 40 for the winter/ wheeling?
I'll change my mind tomorrow anyway so not sure why I'm even posting this stuff
80's are fruity.
(who will attack me first...Landtank or Wrench?)
(who will attack me first...Landtank or Wrench?)
lol!Great combo fruity truck/wheeler though.
Fixed it for ya....
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Me! I still miss the 80 I sold to Peepers. 80's wheel like magic carpet rides.
70 looks great.
What do you think the reliability of the 70 would be as a daily driver??
Notice its on the wifes side!
I see no problem with regular care. I don't have one, but I see a few regularly.
Just took ot for a nice long drive. Very cushy compared to the 40 obviously. Needs some work here and there but nothing major. Far more comfortable than the Mini for long trips but it would definitely need to have a turbo as it bogs down in 4th gear.
Wife just got home, saw the 70 and freaked out. She loves it. She's never really liked anything I've had in the driveway.
If I were to keep it I would do A/C and turbo. Seems to be a small diesel leak as well. the list will be long and endless as usual. That new SuperWinch would look nice on the front bumper though
If I were to keep it I would do A/C and turbo. Seems to be a small diesel leak as well. the list will be long and endless as usual. That new SuperWinch would look nice on the front bumper though
oh btw Rick and I just picked up a 97 fzj80 today
I got my new (used) 35" tires & rims delivered and put them on with Nate and Jack yesterday, sold my 33"s & rims today, also put the cap in the garage and put the soft top on, it's that time of year! It's finally starting to look like an actual wheeling rig. Front end issues taken care of, now gotta fix that damn misfire... that must be fixed before the 17th.
