TwistedCU
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Getting really frustrated after not hearing from him, I looked the guy's address up via a reverse # lookup on the 'net, picked up my Brother-in Law, then drove the 1 hour down there (unannounced and uninvited). He was at work but his wife opened the garage for me and after 4 hours of working on the Jeep, I handed over the cash, he handed over the title (he was home by then), and I drove her home 
Other than needing a rear main seal badly ('cause it leaked a half quart on the one hour ride home), it ran great, quiet, idled smooth once it warmed up, shifted smooth (which really was a pleasant surprise for the french 5 speed), 4wd worked great in both ranges.
The frame, doors, and body are in exceptional condition - (the steel, not the paint which looks like hell) even better than my '92, and the only rust was surface rust on the hood.
the front bumper is a little messed up, but the bumpers are chrome and I don't like them anyhow. There's also a chrome grill overlay which must go as well!
The hard top is in rough shape but works and does not appear to leak.
The interior takes disgusting to a whole new level, but under the nasty carpet is a rust-free floor. The seats are cloth and look as bad as the carpet.
It has a Bestop Sunrider top that came with it also, but I will probably sell it'cause it is spice in color and I will probably end up getting a black supertop.
All in all, it is actually in much better shape than I expected. I'm sure some problems will surface, but for the most part I think with a rear main seal, a new windshield, ripping out the carpet, some seatcovers, and some paint I will have what proved to be quite a STEAL for $500. Then we can build it up :twisted:
It was already worth the wait, because on the way home, a new looking yellow TJ passed me and the dude driving and his gal gave me a big ol' Jeep wave...
... and all was right with the world
1987 Jeep YJ Laredo, 5 sp, 6 cyl:
Other than needing a rear main seal badly ('cause it leaked a half quart on the one hour ride home), it ran great, quiet, idled smooth once it warmed up, shifted smooth (which really was a pleasant surprise for the french 5 speed), 4wd worked great in both ranges.
The frame, doors, and body are in exceptional condition - (the steel, not the paint which looks like hell) even better than my '92, and the only rust was surface rust on the hood.
the front bumper is a little messed up, but the bumpers are chrome and I don't like them anyhow. There's also a chrome grill overlay which must go as well!
The hard top is in rough shape but works and does not appear to leak.
The interior takes disgusting to a whole new level, but under the nasty carpet is a rust-free floor. The seats are cloth and look as bad as the carpet.
It has a Bestop Sunrider top that came with it also, but I will probably sell it'cause it is spice in color and I will probably end up getting a black supertop.
All in all, it is actually in much better shape than I expected. I'm sure some problems will surface, but for the most part I think with a rear main seal, a new windshield, ripping out the carpet, some seatcovers, and some paint I will have what proved to be quite a STEAL for $500. Then we can build it up :twisted:
It was already worth the wait, because on the way home, a new looking yellow TJ passed me and the dude driving and his gal gave me a big ol' Jeep wave...
... and all was right with the world
1987 Jeep YJ Laredo, 5 sp, 6 cyl:
