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notamustang

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BX 2230
Just wanted to say Hello.

Live out in so cal and bought a used 2004 2230 w/FEL, box and auger. Had it a few days and I now want to add a grapple. I have a feeling this is going to be like my jeep /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
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your Jeep was easier....... welcome aboard to the finest tractor site on the internet. This is the only place that you can ask one question and get 20 different answers and they all will be correct. If you happen to cross paths with a guy named PineRidge, just ignore him..... he is one of our crazies /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif. Nice old eccentric kind of a guy, but not the brightest bulb on the tree. He is one slice of bread short of a sandwich..... As I said...... welcome to TBN.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Did I mention that he is my future father in law?????? /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
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notamustang
Welcome to TBN. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Has anyone mentioned pictures yet. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Stay away from Pine Ridge Junk. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
 
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Did I mention that he is my future father in law??????
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MABEY NOT AFTER THAT POST!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
 
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"just ignore him..... he is one of our crazies . Nice old eccentric kind of a guy, but not the brightest bulb on the tree. He is one slice of bread short of a sandwich...."
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Look who's calling the kettle black. You definately have the full 16 piece salad bowl set, Too bad they say cool whip on each of them>
not signing this
 
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Mercury, 79 to 86 ??????????????? )</font>

Nope, 2003 4.6l PI motor going into a 2003 Jeep TJ. Will be great if I ever get it done..... /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Thanks all, will post pic sometime soon. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
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Hi. You might want to take 3 minutes and fill out your profile with the information you just supplied everyone about your location and equipment. That way you won't have to repeat it time and time again in your future posts when you have a question. Many times others may need to know that information in being able to answer your question.
 
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Hi. You might want to take 3 minutes and fill out your profile with the information you just supplied everyone about your location and equipment. That way you won't have to repeat it time and time again in your future posts when you have a question. Many times others may need to know that information in being able to answer your question. )</font>
Good point , Doing that now /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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How about a little about your Jeep? Why a Mustang engine and not a SB chevy? Just asking since SBs have more adaptor options. Ive got a 95 that Im considering for a V8 conversion but as little as I drive it now, I dont think its worth it.

EDIT: oh yea, welcome aboard.
 
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You answered your own question /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Its not in my nature to follow the pack. I also hate chevy but thats a different story. Right now the jeep has a reocurring manifold gasket issue and has now developed what I believe is a bad computer. The fight with the dealership is just to much of hastle to deal with anymore. I won't ever by another *** vehicle unless its a porsrche and that ain't gonna happen.
I have OBA, Jet module, overbored TB, K&N, Banks exhaust, RE 5.5 lift, 4.88 gears, locked front and rear, 8.8 rear, Rube D44 front, Poison Spyder front half cage, Rocker Knockers and full corner guards with leds, 9500ti and custom bumpers and tire/fuel carrier just added a 10# CO2 tank. There is probably more but who knows anymore, I have not looked at it in about 2 months and have not driven it in at least 6 months. Oh it was an X model 6cyl, hard top. Personally I dont think I will ever get it on the road or trail the way I feel about it now.
Now I am looking at putting the motor in my 2000 ranger but I think that might a looser deal too. Not a lot of $$$$$ anymore and less enthusiasium. I have to put a motor in my 90 yj too, which might be a 302 with no smog and full width axles to beat on. Of course I have to pay for a tractor now too. Who knows...........
 
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Welcome to TBN. Interesting name, as I am almost finished parting out my drag Mustang on ebay, and have already used the money to buy a BX23. Years ago I had a 1976 CJ7, but it was mostly just stock. Still was fin thouhg, as a stock CJ is a pretty capable vehicle on it's own. Sold the CJ in 2003. I'll buy another car hobby again, but it will probably be a Viper or a Porsche or something expensive. I don't want another hobby car where the majority of the owners are teenagers.
 
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I currently have an 80 CJ5 with 37k on it. I chose to stick with the staight 6 as horsepower tends to break more things here in Pennsylvannia. Its tight woods, large rocks, and hills. Decided I need low end torque. This is my 3rd CJ5 and don't off road like I used too.
Clifford Products has a very good choice of jeep 6 cylinder parts. I swapped the Carter in for a weber 2 barrel, new manifold, and header. Its like night and day. Also went to a gel battery. No winter use as PADOT uses salt like no tomorrow. Its a sweet summer ride Used a Racncho 2.5 lift and Confer shackels for another .50" of lift. Stuck with 31" tires as the center of gravity is always a challenge. Still get some bump steer do to the front shackel design, so your always driving. Particularly on Pennsylvannia roads, I hit a pothole last week, if it wasn't for the VW beeltle in the bottom of it, It would have swallowed me too.....LOL.....
Good luck with your new build up.
 
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Welcome you will like thease guys???
 
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since we are talking jeeps.
i have a '48 willys 2A,original engine and drivetrain, 5:38 gears.
with a good tailwind downhill she might hit 45mph.

I recently sold my '67 cj-5. i put a chevy 350 w/a muncie 4speed in it.
that thing was scary. ha ha ha

welcome
 
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( since we are talking jeeps.
i have a '48 willys 2A,original engine and drivetrain, 5:38 gears.
with a good tailwind downhill she might hit 45mph.

I recently sold my '67 cj-5. i put a chevy 350 w/a muncie 4speed in it.
that thing was scary. ha ha ha

welcome


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You are the envie of my Grandfather. He has always wanted a Willy's with the flathead 4. He wound up with a military 1953, that has the original OHV motor and all the government plaques and stuff on it. He restored it after G.W. University used it as a salt truck for Campus and rotted it out terrible.

He loves his Jeep but I know he still wishes it was on of the original flatheads
 
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Ok you asked for a pic so I washed down my tractor and then proceded to get it stuck in the mud yet again /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif This is at 20 hours
 

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Here is a pic of one of the 5 dogs. This is Tacoma . He was found wandering in a christmas tree growing field. All of our dogs are abanded or rescued.
 

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Pic of my 03 TJ mired in debri, the stuff that comes out of the truck translation "Construction Debris"
 

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