UPDATE: **SOLD**
“This vehicle could be tagged as the orig. SUV, it’s been fully modified for off road as well as highway use. Body needs some cosmetic work but mechanically it’s solid. Everywhere you go it gets loving attention. Larie Tales at JEEPS R US of Laguna Beach appraised it, as is, at $25,000 to $30,000. I personally don’t think it’s there yet, but the asking price is reasonable.
Most all fabrication within the last 10 years:
machined Chevy 350 eng…4:27 gears, front Dana 44 axel/Lock Right locker, rear Dana 44 axel/Detroit Trutrac, a gear driven limited-slip…the popular Chevy 205 heavy duty, gear driven transfer case…rebuilt 700R4 auto. trans./4 speed with overdrive, skid plate & double cooler with fan…35″ BFG tires & spring over axel suspension for max. clearance…high steer knuckles and tie rods…air shocks with dash switch & on board Viair compressor for off camber trails…side & under carriage rock guards…heavy duty off road power steering box & high performance power steering pump/2 V-belt drive/steering cooler…heavy duty power brake booster/front disc & rear drums…alum. 4 core radiator/belt fan +elec. fan…22 gal. gas tank/skid plate…all VDO guages including trans. temp. and adjustable speedometer for variouis tire & gear sizes…LineX protection on grill, front fenders, interior floor & some interior parts…modified swing up rear hatch.”
That is because Jeeps R Us in Laguna Beach, CA are a bit high in everything they sell. Check out there inventory on line and you will see why.