Well here goes. I made it to Florida and picked up the 1994 Jeep Cherokees. Started right up first try, seems like it's running pretty well no issues to report. Now I just have to get this thing needs 16 hours north back to Pittsburgh in one piece. I forgot how well something with live axles front and rear, oversize tires, no alignment, worn-out bushings, and a bad steering rack drives.
Well, at least I don't have Bluetooth or any other way to connect my audiobooks.
Nice looking Jeep. Congrats!
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Cruise control? No. Antilock brakes? Not sure, I hope I don't have to find out. Self canceling turn signals? No.
Based on current fuel consumption I should get about 120 miles per tank. What's about 10 fuel stops to get home
Forgot to mention that before I left I Got her washed, put on some new wiper blades, put air in the tires, gave her a general check up and grabbed some donuts for the road. I have some basic hand tools and supplies with me and a AAA card
Don Garlits Museum of drag-racing!
Opportunity Missed!!
If you could have waited a couple weeks you could have picked up the Jeep and brought it to The Challenge.
As for hooking up audiobooks. I suspect that vintage has a tape deck. If yes, $3.99 at any Walmart will get you one of these:
pinchvalve wrote: Cruise control? No. Antilock brakes? Not sure, I hope I don't have to find out. Self canceling turn signals? No.
Almost certainly no ABS, but shouldn't be a problem. XJs of that era have really weak brakes and with oversized tires they'll be even less effective. The lack of cruise control is what drives me 'round the bend during interstate slogs. My knee hurts after a few hours (I know, waah right)
Looks like a cool truck though, enjoy your roadtrip!!
Edit: when I bought an XJ several years ago I had to gas up immediately. Took it to the station and then spent 15 minutes trying to figure out the fuel door. I'd never seen one that you pushed on the leading edge like that and there was nothing about it in the owners manual.
Welcome to Georgia!
XJ's are great rides, think I've owned 20 in various condition. If you have any trouble while going thru NC, send me a message. I'm about dead center of the state.
Thank you, I appreciate that. Actually, I am impressed that this thing is 21 years old. It started right up, cruises at 70 just fine, all gauges are remaining normal, and it purrs like a kitten. The power windows still work, the power locks work, the interior is in great shape. I have a funny feeling that my daughter is getting to Kia, and dad is getting a new Jeep.
I'm not sure if the pictures are working or not, but I made it to Savannah. Roads are closed in South Carolina but they won't tell me which ones, so I've got to figure out my route
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You own a jeep, man. Jeep guys dont whine about a lack of amenities or poor driving characteristics. Jeep guys complain about the cost of a hunting license. They complain about mud holes being too small. They complain about being attacked by bears and lonely women. Embrace the crappiness that comes with jeeps, for in that crappiness you will find happiness. And poon.
And just so you know, xj's are a gateway drug to wranglers.
Well Flickr is making this really difficult to post pictures, but if you could see it you see the jeep parked in front of the welcome to South Carolina sign. I guess I'll fix them all when I get to my computer.
gearheadmb wrote: You own a jeep, man. Jeep guys dont whine about a lack of amenities or poor driving characteristics. Jeep guys complain about the cost of a hunting license. They complain about mud holes being too small. They complain about being attacked by bears and lonely women. Embrace the crappiness that comes with jeeps, for in that crappiness you will find happiness. And poon.
You're so right, let me try that again.
" not sure where I'm going to mount a gun rack in this thing, but there's plenty a room for cages for the huntin dogs in the back. Even has a roof rack for the canoe. "
must hang truknutz on bare hitch reciever because JEEP 
RossD wrote:
Dood it has the infrared all seeing big brother eye of keyless entry.
Made it to my buddy's place in Columbia, SC. Going to bed down for the night, and continue the adventure in the morning. It's Miller Time. (OK, Blue Moon time)
Is it holding at 120 miles a tank?
Nice!
Safe travels, keep it shiny side up and between the lines.
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