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Promised myself 40 years ago that I would have an 80 CJ one day

Discussion in 'CJ' started by Slingernole, Sep 18, 2020.

  1. Sep 18, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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    Slingernole

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    Slingernole [OP] 1980 CJ7

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    Got it in March and it is coming together.

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    Slingernole, Sep 18, 2020
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  2. Sep 18, 2020 at 9:28 PM
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    Cool can’t wait to see more pictures. :oldglory:
     
    LYFZGOOD, Sep 18, 2020
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  3. Sep 18, 2020 at 9:34 PM
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    Slingernole [OP] 1980 CJ7

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    Beginning of rebuild

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  4. Sep 19, 2020 at 3:58 AM
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  5. Sep 19, 2020 at 6:03 AM
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    What do you like about the 1980 CJ ??
     
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  6. Sep 19, 2020 at 6:41 AM
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    Slingernole

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    Slingernole [OP] 1980 CJ7

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    I am not sure that I understand the question. I love the simplicity and utility of jeeps in general. I will do some light trail cruising, but I mainly want to ride in the wind when the weather is nice.

    If you are asking about my fascination with a 1980 CJ specifically, that is a good question. I was 10 when and I saw a brand new CJ7. It was 1980. It just looked like freedom, and that was a tough time in my life. My parents were divorcing, we were in bankruptcy, and we were moving to find work. I promised myself that I would have a 1980 CJ7 one day, and that was that.

    I actually forgot about that promise when I started looking to buy a Jeep this year. I just wanted an older jeep to refurbish in my vision, and I got a pretty good buy on this Jeep that had good bones. After I bought the jeep I remembered that promise to myself that I had forgotten.
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2020 at 8:56 AM
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    Awesome answer. I was asking if there was something about the 1980 CJ you like over any other year. But I like ur answer
    GOOD LUCK you see good things come to those who wait.
     
    LYFZGOOD, Sep 19, 2020
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  8. Sep 19, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    Slingernole

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    Slingernole [OP] 1980 CJ7

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    Thanks brother. Life is interesting, and I am loving every second of this particular journey. I appreciate the welcome!
     
    Slingernole, Sep 19, 2020
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