To buy, or not to buy????

[WeRd2UrMuDdEr]

i figure you all probably know a bit more about this than i do......
a guy i know has a 1974 jeep CJ for sale.... he's asking 3500 for it, but says since he knows me, he'll give it to me for 3 grand. I haven't had a chance to check it over thoroughly yet, but just for starters, if it runs, is that a reasonable price for it? Also, when i look at it, what should i look for? :?
He told me that the clutch does something funny when its tweaked out.... any ideas what that could be? Any other advice, would be very helpful, and greatly appreciated!
thanks,
-W3Rd

 

[Tug-n-pull]

first Welcome to you! second 3000 is a bunch of money for a jeep that old in my parts (east Tennessee) 3rd what does it mean to (that the clutch does something funny when its tweaked out.... ) that is a repalceable item for around 300 to 600 dollars depending on who you know. Search out the local dealers and or news papers for jeeps for sale and then make a good decision but unless the jeep is real nice it is too much mooney! Good luck and find out more and fill in the gaps for us. 4 6 or 8 cylinder 3 4 5 speed or what Stock or moded to death. any info will help. Luck again tug

 

[WeRd2UrMuDdEr]

ok, well a little bit more of what i DO know..... i do know he's got a bit of work into it..... its not beat up, its not rusting out from what i can tell. He's got fairly new paint, appears to be rattle canned from a distance, but its a camo type job.... wish i had a digital cam, i could shoot a few shots.....
it may have a small lift on it, as it appears to be sporting 32 x 10.50 thornbergs..... not sure about the engine or the transmission really, something im going to have to check out when i get a chance to stop.... I just happen to know where he lives, so i've driven by twice in the work truck
I also know that its a soft top, he told me he's got a bikini top for it as well......
the thing with the clutch, he said something funny, thats about it...... i may have to tweak up on a fire hydrant down the street to see what he's talking about 8) :twisted:

 

[Sully]

I cant really tell what the jeep is worth,ask him what kind of motor and transmission its got.If it is not a 4cyl and everything works,and it's clean,Id say it is worth 3 grand.Post some pics and get more info.

Also,welcome to jeepz.com.

 

[Snitty]

2" body lift

yeah, we're gonna have to know some more about it... body condition, frame condition, motor, transmission, what's original, what's upgraded... etc...

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

$3K, for a 29yr old Jeep with a rattle can paint job and Thornterds, I mean Stuckbirds :roll: Probably a lot of rust, you just can't see it for the bondo and rattle can paint. Pull any carpet and floormats and you may be looking at terra firma down there :lol:

You can get a sound YJ for $3000, and be starting with a more reliable vehicle.