Introduction and Input Request
Post by grantshire on Jun 14, 2006, 6:40am
Well, I have joined up! Will pick my ex-fire truck up in about a week so I thought introductions were in order . My name is Richard but I go by "Grantshire" on the boards (IFSJA & CJ-8) and I live in Richmond, VA. I am 54 years old and have a serious Jeep habit (62 Willys SW, 74 Wagoneer Custom, 79 Cherokee Chief, 81 CJ-8 Scrambler & 90 YJ). The board shows me as a recent member but I was here before the crash trying to learn about the M715 (don't know why I had to re-inlist). My 715 was purchased as a highway tow vehicle for my Jeep trailer/car hauler. As such it will be a modified vehicle (that's why I bought a fire truck instead of stock) with a modern drivetrain capable of safely towing my other rigs at highway speeds. It will see limited off-road use, mainly winter snow (yes, it does snow in VA), NC beaches and some mud.
I have read most of the information on this temporary site but still have many questions. I am a FSJ guy and have many FSJ parts that will find their way on to my 715. However, I don't believe in re-inventing the wheel and am not shy about asking for input and advice. You guys know these vehicles and have already done about every modification imaginable. I will be seeking your input and guidance on building my rig.