You know you own a CJ when...

[Techlight]

When yov've got that special stick that never leaves your vehicle. You guys with newer Jeeps won't know what I'm talking about...

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Lol...this is an older CJ5 question. That stick is for checking the fuel level

 

[Suz]

Bingo Techlight ! It's one of those things that's so simple, but you " had to be there"...

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[jdulmer]

Lol...this is an older CJ5 question. That stick is for checking the fuel level

I used to have a "gas gauge" stick for my '66 Chevy pickup...



"Libertatem Aut Mortem"

 

[Suz]

You also know you own a CJ when you have total confidence that you can make it anywhere & back as long as you at least have a coat hanger and a pair of pliers on board. Goes for most older vehicles too...

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[Suz]

Sorry, some of you boys may not remember wire coat hangers...

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[Suz]

Back on track...

When you write your mileage on the fridge so you know when to get gas


And everyone knows not to erase it !!!!!

Handy tip: Use a china marker aka grease pencil and mark it right on your windshield. I do the same on my aquariums to keep up w/ maintenance dates...

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[Neuner]

Lol...this is an older CJ5 question. That stick is for checking the fuel level

I think that is a fantastic idea. I'm going to have to look into this upgrade.

 

[gr8dain]

Handy tip: Use a china marker aka grease pencil and mark it right on your windshield. I do the same on my aquariums to keep up w/ maintenance dates...

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I like that. Right now I have a piece of paper in my glove box I write it on. Much easier to see it on my windshield.


Dain

 

[jdulmer]

I use dry erase markers...



"Libertatem Aut Mortem"

 

[Petescj]

Sorry, some of you boys may not remember wire coat hangers...

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The wire coat hanger has had so many uses over the years.

Handy tip: Use a china marker aka grease pencil and mark it right on your windshield. I do the same on my aquariums to keep up w/ maintenance dates...

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Whats in the aquariums? :bounce:

 

[82Laredo]

You bought your first cj for your wife to cruise around in this spring with plans of a restoration over the winter, but so far she has only driven it once because you keep finding things to fix before you trust it. (Inner/outer hub bearings, one piece axle conversion because the po installed the bearings backwards, complete rear brake rebuild, hoses/belts, carb, fuel level sending unit, etc)

1st post woooooo!!!

 

[Suz]

Hey Petescj. I've currently got a 110 heavily planted w/ Angels, Rams, Gouramis, Cories & an albino bristlenose pleco and a 55 w/ a 3yr. old Tire Track Eel- about 18-20 inches (my baby Monster) Also a couple of overflow tanks for plants & guppies- 20 tall & 10 hex... That's all that are currently set up. Have a bunch of smaller ones stored from breeding Bettas. And you?

 

[Dan77CJ7]

Handy tip: Use a china marker aka grease pencil and mark it right on your windshield. I do the same on my aquariums to keep up w/ maintenance dates...

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i sharpie the date on my oil filters, i spend more time looking at the motor then the windsheild lately..:drool:

 

[jdulmer]

i sharpie the date on my oil filters, i spend more time looking at the motor then the windsheild lately..:drool:

Good point, Dan....



"Libertatem Aut Mortem"

 

[hologenicman]

I used to have a "gas gauge" stick for my '66 Chevy pickup...



"Libertatem Aut Mortem"

I have one for holding up the rear window on my hardtop...

 

[Petescj]

Hey Petescj. I've currently got a 110 heavily planted w/ Angels, Rams, Gouramis, Cories & an albino bristlenose pleco and a 55 w/ a 3yr. old Tire Track Eel- about 18-20 inches (my baby Monster) Also a couple of overflow tanks for plants & guppies- 20 tall & 10 hex... That's all that are currently set up. Have a bunch of smaller ones stored from breeding Bettas. And you?

Wow nothing that exciting. Just a Russian tortise for my daughter and the son has a bearded dragon.

 

[Suz]

Wow nothing that exciting. Just a Russian tortise for my daughter and the son has a bearded dragon.

Actually, Petescj, it's just the opposite of exciting... it soothes the soul. Can't say I've ever heard of a Russian Tortoise. Sounds very exotic. Gotta love the reps. They just need so much equipment to be happy & healthy year round in this part of the country- heaters, sunlamps, etc.

 

[hdgapeach]

You bought your first cj for your wife to cruise around in this spring with plans of a restoration over the winter, but so far she has only driven it once because you keep finding things to fix before you trust it. (Inner/outer hub bearings, one piece axle conversion because the po installed the bearings backwards, complete rear brake rebuild, hoses/belts, carb, fuel level sending unit, etc)

1st post woooooo!!!

Welcome to the CJ insanity! You'll love it here. And hey, at least your significant other is interested. Put a wrench in her hand and introduce her to the "hobby" (money pit!).

My wife's basically taken over my '76 CJ5 . Back and forth to where she teaches everyday. She loves it.

Next chance you get, click the link and vote for the site once a day . Just like CJs, it can get addictive!

Welcome aboard. There's a wealth of information with these guys.

 

[82Laredo]

Voted. Thanks for the warm welcome. I'll start an intro thread with photos at some point.

 

[DHugg]

.... the two hour job you undertook to clean the inside of your distributor takes you five days to complete !!