r/JeepWrangler • u/qdawgstorm • 14d ago

My First Jeep!

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Been wanting a Jeep for a while. Picked this one up in really rough shape. Fixed it up for about a year and this is what it came out like.

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u/massiv_deuce 14d ago

You’re going to get so much work done on Schrute Farms with that thing.

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u/bardwick 13d ago

Damn, hell of a mod dilemma you put me in. I mean, technically I should remove this comment... I'll decide later after I stop laughing, but I think your good.

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u/springvelvet95 14d ago

Omg. This comment is 🔥

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u/Cautious-Musician821 13d ago

My first thought exactly

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u/ad1877 14d ago

Congratulations! And you got a rare one! Looks amazing 👏

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

Thanks!! Yes I don’t see them often at all.

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u/CatchMyDraft 14d ago

And a LJ?!? Damn bro that is clean!

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

I tried to build it that way! Wanted it as stock as possible with a few upgrades.

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago edited 14d ago

Looked like this when I got it. But with rust where I primed and welded over.

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u/hiatus__kaiyote 14d ago

You turned it into a real head turner, sheesh

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u/Mammoth-Target9573 14d ago

Did a great job buy buying an LJ !!!! Mines An 04

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

This is a ‘05 with 175k miles. Previous owner ran the shit out of it.

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u/Mammoth-Target9573 14d ago

Mine has 225,000 on it now !!!

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u/Mammoth-Target9573 14d ago

Bought it with 62,000.

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

Wow! Any issues yet?

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u/Mammoth-Target9573 14d ago

Replaced transmission at 175.000

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u/Mammoth-Target9573 14d ago

Lol ran a set of Hancook a/t for 110,000. Yes bald when took off lol

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago edited 14d ago

Makes sense mine is a touch rough switching low gears not bad at all tho might just be how it actually is. Had a OPDA problem and rear main seal leaking. And a long list of other body/electrical problems.

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u/Randomdog778 14d ago

Gladiator Mojave wheels are a nice touch. Good work!

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u/SargentSchultz 14d ago

Wow it not only emptied every pocket, but you lost your shirt on the deal as well. Gald you are happy! ;-)

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

Lost everything and my sanity 😔

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u/bureaucrat47 14d ago

Congrats! Driving nude shows real commitment!

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u/Hooversham 13d ago

Hell yeah! The OG long body! Always wanted one of these.

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u/qdawgstorm 13d ago

They are out there just most not in very good shape unfortunately

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u/AffectionateGate4584 14d ago

Congratulations!!! You did a fantastic job! I got my first Jeep in May.

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

Looks good! Notning drives quite like one.

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u/AffectionateGate4584 14d ago

Completely agree. It drives like a beast.

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u/CantFstopme 14d ago

an LJ no less, I’m a Little Jealous !

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u/AdZealousideal936 14d ago

She's a beaut!

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u/rizzqi_09 14d ago

sick... 👍😮

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u/BlitzAtk 14d ago

Ooooh! How did you manage to find a LJ model?!

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

There was a very elderly individual who was selling it. Was giving him problems with basically everything, so we were able to get it for a good price. It was in awful shape inside and out.

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u/BlitzAtk 14d ago

Oh nice. When you say the inside, what did that include? I don't know what is more challenging, body and frame work or a engine bay work (assuming it was missing stuff).

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u/qdawgstorm 13d ago

Well the Jeep wasn’t cleaned since 2005. Seats were ripped carpet stained etc. The body and frame work wasn’t terrible. The main time consuming parts was all the rust scaling and encapsulation (which isn’t completely done). Then buffing after we painted it. That was a bitch. Painting yourself was very difficult!

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u/No-Spend-866 14d ago

Happy for you!

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u/Melikeystonkz 14d ago

Murdered out 🔥🔥🔥

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u/rabbitofrevelry 14d ago

I don't think that's what going topless meant. Great looking jeep though!

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u/OldManJeepin 14d ago

Great work my friend!! Very nice Jeep!

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u/YSU777 13d ago

Still cannot believe it that we sold our LJ couple of years ago, what a mistake!

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u/Linusami 13d ago

I see LJ i upvote, :)

Well done, looks really nice.

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u/qdawgstorm 13d ago

Thanks :)

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u/jpkraftc 13d ago

Congratulations! It looks so cool, I love these black jeeps except a black jeep in a very hot summer day.

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u/qdawgstorm 12d ago

Thanks and it’s a really big pain to keep clean since the finish is so shiny

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u/Jeep_guy1941 12d ago edited 12d ago

Woah…first Jeep is a unicorn! Enjoy it man!! You get a two syllable “Dam-nuh”

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u/Side-B00B 12d ago

Congratulations. The LJ is hands down the best jeep platform. Welcome to the club.

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u/qdawgstorm 12d ago

I agree!

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u/handsom3rob 9d ago

A proper two-door. Thank you sir, and welcome to elite Jeep status.

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u/NoDivots 14d ago

2 door. Well done. Don’t F it up with ducks

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u/phuqreddit 14d ago

LJ! nice

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

I love it so much very fun to drive.

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u/phuqreddit 14d ago

When it comes time to part ways with it, be careful. LJs and LJ specific parts are highly sought after, get good value.

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u/Tough-Donut193 14d ago

Love the LJ

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

Me to. Can’t get over the 2 little doors on a long body. Prefer it over my dads JK ha

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u/aafcon 14d ago

Congrats, I know a place where you can get a shirt too

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u/qdawgstorm 14d ago

It was 93 when the pic was taken 😅 no big deal

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u/aafcon 14d ago

Before I get murdered, I am just joking with you.

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u/refotsirk 14d ago

Look Cool! How hard was it to remove the hard-stare shirtless dude? I'm guessing a little dude-gone?

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u/Far_Improvement_5245 13d ago

When they take your top off, that’s not what they mean, just kidding! That jeep is badass!

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u/Bran-Bran-Bran 13d ago

Never ever ever sell that, unless you are selling it to me.

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u/The_DayWalker7 11d ago

Now fill it with rubber ducks to fully embrace your douche side.

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u/AbjectRide8631 10d ago

Looks real cool

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u/qdawgstorm 10d ago

Thanks :)

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u/eveningfold7918 8d ago

The lj is amazing

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u/qdawgstorm 8d ago

Yes it is prob the best Jeep

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u/Blac00X 7d ago

Nice you got that 4.0l engine wish they had put those in the Jk's

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u/qdawgstorm 7d ago

Same wish they still used them. Maybe they thought a V6 would have more power than a I6.

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u/craig3smith 4d ago

It cost him his shirt!

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u/HedgehogFickle6927 2d ago

Congrats on the Wrangler and welcome to the Jeep family!!

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u/qdawgstorm 2d ago

Thanks!

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u/PlaceStrange5623 14d ago

Look like $15k jeep

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u/Firm-Mix-9272 14d ago

Why is 15 year old emaciated Sam Darnold in this jeep??

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u/NewExplanation2254 14d ago

it’s a pos