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Evolution.
That is the word that best describes my Jeep. Growing up around Jeeps in the mountains of
Colorado, it’s not hard to imagine that I too would have a Jeep. The Jeep is referred
to as "Our" Jeep when I want to buy something and "My" Jeep when
it’s broken. Our Jeep has evolved over 6 years now. Beginning with the Jeeper’s
quote "I have a big list of stuff that I want, but I’ll take it slow", our
Jeep had the typical 4" lift and 33" Swampers installed. My wife and I attended
our first off road trip with Sam and from then on, we were hooked. Well, I was hooked, my
wife was cursed with trying to keep some control of me not spending every last dime! Our
Jeep has grown, parts have changed, from one thing to another. Lists were made, promises
like "it’s almost done" were ignored! |
| Beginning in 1992, we moved to Tulsa. I
was able to convince my wife to trade her car for a 1980 Jeep CJ-7. We built it up with
lift, tires, wheels. We (I), broke it, then came one piece axles, gears, and lockers. I
then came across another 1980 Jeep CJ-7 with a 304. After taking everything off of one
Jeep and installing it on the other, we sold the "little" Jeep. Since then, our
Jeep has grown in all directions. In 1998 we stretched it 10" in a frame off
restoration putting all of the pieces on a shortened 1982 Jeep Scrambler frame. Then with
the extra weight, I finished the spring over. Now that we have a ride almost as good as
our Suburban (no, our sub doesn’t ride bad either), the only thing left is to tear it
apart again and re-do it. |
Our Jeep works well on the trail and
serves as my daily driver, getting 800-1000 miles/month. Being so close, ever so close, to
finishing….. I can’t give enough thanks to my wife for being as patient as she
has and to all the friends that have helped over the years. See you on the trail.
-jpc
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Jody & Angelle’s
1980 Jeep CJ-7 |
Dana 44 rear w/ 4:10 gears, Lockright locker, Moser
axles
Dana 44 front w/ 4:10 gears, Lockright locker, Warn hub conversion, Sam’s
Offroad high steer conversion, Moser Axle shafts
Spring over w/ 2" Rancho springs
Rancho RS 9000 shocks w/ in-cab controls
1990 Chevy 350 TBI w/ Painless wiring harness
GM 700R-4 4 speed automatic w/ Genie Shifter
Dana 300 transfer case w/ short tail shaft & Currie Twin Stick
Chromoly front driveshaft
HD rear driveshaft
35 x 12.50 x 15 Swamper SSR’s on 15 x 10 American Eagle aluminum wheels
8 point roll cage (fall over tested)
Fire extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Ramsey Pro 9000 winch
Tow hooks front & rear
Custom Wrangler style dash w/ Autometer
Streetrod Edition gauges |
Pioneer CD stereo
Jensen Amp
6" Bazooka
AC
Ford Ranger sport bucket seats w/ lumbar controls
Tuffy stereo console
Uniden PC76XL CB
Custom marine carpet
In-cab winch controls
Dual Optima batteries in a Wrangler Power Systems tray
Spal dual electric primary fans
Off-Your-Rockers tread plate rocker panels and corners
Currie rear bumper w/ tire carrier
24 gal. HD gas tank w/ custom skid plate
In the works…..
4:1 transfer case conversion kit
Christmas 2000 frame off rebuild (again)
Re-build Engine
Re-paint
Re-work roll cage…to name a few |
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(918) 446-5535
Open Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time
Email:
staff@samsoffroad.com
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