Perks of Being 2nd owner to old stuffs

So, When I bought this Jeep the title was missing. The original owner was such a gem and filed for a lost title. His daughter called to let me know my title had came in and when I went to pick it up. They had quite a rare treat. (Even more rare than those 2/3 1/3 split bench seats!)

 The original Bill of sale and the 1972 Vehicle specs!






Also, Magic Mike cleaned up under the hood a ton, and when he finally got all the mud dobbers off the fire wall and engine this little guy slipped right off ... I'll put it back eventually but there is is Paint code 431 (Avocado Mist) and Trim code 407 (Buff 2/3 1/3 split bench seats)

This is how I know this Baby Jeep has to stay as original as I can keep it.

Toodles!

I found this gem ... a digital owners manual

Stalking Jeep CJ forums and this lovely person (I can't find the damn forum).

Trailforge is awesome.

Owner's Manual for a 1972 CJ 5

The dreaded to-do list!

The joy of being a Jeep owner (especially the 2nd owner of a gorgeous 1972 CJ 5) is a to do list.
Hey one blinky light is in and it blinks!!!

The current situation. 

Remember to visit Tater, My Rough Diamond for current updates.

I needed a place to list what I needed that I could access ...well everything & every where.

This is my check off list. Everything I'm looking for to add to my baby to make her the prettiest lil Sunday driver ever!!!

1. The seats need re-apholstered
2. beep beep she's backin up
3. wishy washy doesn't wishy wash PURCHASED
4. Magic Mike says 4 to make her not sit lopsided. PURCHASED
5. more markers anyone? PURCHASED
6. A pretty smile is all the rage PURCHASED
7. weather proof protection is key to repairs holding out.<< THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY TOP.... PURCHASED
8. To the left to the left PURCHASED
9. To the right To the right To the right ... now kick now kick ha ha PURCHASED
10. The horn ...like the driver... don't blow.. or push in or nothing
11. Everybody do the U... just becareful that old rubber don't pinch ya
12. Parking ..in the front... and maybe a signal wouldn't kill you PURCHASED
13. Something has to hold up that bug protector right? .. not sure I need this but JIC PURCHASED
14. Now I'm just planning the just in cases --the wish to wash
15. The little pull knobs to make all the "bells and whistles" work
16. I also need the glass of the windsheild, cause some little shit threw a brick in it
17. All hoses, cause you know when your last inspection sticker says its last inspection took place in April 1985 and you've been sitting in a field for 31+ years... shit tends to happen like ...dry rot, mud dobbin, wasps, mice, etc. 
18. Air filter
19. Oil Changes.
20. Passenger floor board... which I can't seem to find an OE replacement that doesn't involve a $4000 tub purchase. PURCHASED
21. a small metal circle cap in my driver floor. PURCHASED!
22. a tiny (lol) bit of body work. 

As you can see,  I have quite the goal set for completion. I have one hell of a team! 

Maybe I should just find a parts jeep?


Side Note: if you read this and clicked the links I have no Idea what link #7 is supposed to be. It is not supposed to be her Grille!

Tater Introduction

You can also follow images of this majestic beauty coming together at my facebook album, Tater, My Rough Diamond.


So far, I've done just a tad bit of work with a very smart friend, Magic Mike.

Tater so far has but isn't installed.... 

• A new gas tank and skid plate, 
• new transmission, 
• a new top, 
• front side markers, 
• rear tail lights, 
• hood latches, 
• mirrors, 
• body mount bushings,
• rear wheel brake cylinders 
• valve pan gasket

So far Tater has (installed)

• Brake master cyilnder
• solenoid
• battery
• a rebuilt (original) carbeurator
• a clean and freshly painted (original) air filter holder thingy... (F U I only need to know how it works and goes together.. names are not important)
• locking ignition switch
• 4 beautifully installed polished aluminum slot wheels with tires

She runs ya'll 

I mean, that engine is a beast. 

I need to flush and fill up the radiator, and right now her gas tank is a 5 gallon one in the passenger floor. but she starts and she idles and she's so damn pretty.