Colorado Bound Scrambler
- Thread starter Cpittman428
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Cpittman428
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- City
- Fort Collins
- State
- CO
It's official... Went to start the process of the emissions test yesterday and a '75 engine in an '84 vehicle is an "illegal swap"... So I have to swap an '84 or newer engine in or sell... &@#%!!!!!!!!
- City
- Ashburn
- State
- VA
That just sucks. Third option is move, right? Or register it in a different state?
Cpittman428
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- City
- Fort Collins
- State
- CO
With a baby due in the next month it looks like sell... We can't justify the time and money for the swap right now...
Cpittman428
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- Fort Collins
- State
- CO
Sneak peak of possible replacement...
- City
- Gonzales
- State
- La
It's only a temporary set back that could be a blessing in disguise. You've bought and sold Jeeps in the past and there will always be others to buy in the future. But your child is only born once and family is way more important than any Jeep.
Cpittman428
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- Fort Collins
- State
- CO
lascrambler
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- Pagosa Springs
- State
- CO
Just finished reading this thread, and life is truly on display here. Good and bad, happy and sad. But it looks like things are working out for the best. I hope they continue so. Congrats on the new home and baby. Sorry to hear about the Jeep.
Although my jeep is, for the most part, stock it's a bit disconcerting to hear how strict Co is about emissions control. In Texas I just have to pass a safety inspection. My wife and I are planning to retire in Co. in a couple of years. Maybe in Pagosa Springs or maybe some where else. We've been going to PS since '84, love it.
As someone who has moved more times than I have fingers, I can tell you it is a pain, but with each turn of the page a new story unfolds and possibilities are endless. Good Luck.
Although my jeep is, for the most part, stock it's a bit disconcerting to hear how strict Co is about emissions control. In Texas I just have to pass a safety inspection. My wife and I are planning to retire in Co. in a couple of years. Maybe in Pagosa Springs or maybe some where else. We've been going to PS since '84, love it.
As someone who has moved more times than I have fingers, I can tell you it is a pain, but with each turn of the page a new story unfolds and possibilities are endless. Good Luck.
- City
- Gonzales
- State
- La
I am retired and I have been thinking about getting a place around Pagosa Springs. If you have any information about Pagosa or anything within 75 miles of there I would appreciate you sharing it wih me in a PM. I want to live as far away from people as I can. I'll live in a barn with my 7 cars and two tractors.
lascrambler
lascrambler
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- Pagosa Springs
- State
- CO
- City
- Aurora
- State
- CO
You've never met my family...
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- Cave Creek
- State
- AZ
To date - if you're living just about anywhere but the front range emissions will be of no concern to you guys looking at Pagosa Springs.
Cpittman428
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- Fort Collins
- State
- CO
So... I'm test driving a Wagoneer next Monday at a dealership in Denver. I already went and looked at it a few weeks ago but the battery was shot and our test drive was cut short and I wasn't able to get behind the wheel. I sent pictures and info for my Scrambler in and they basically offered me $13 for it plus the new tires and wheels I ordered before all the emissions debacle came full circle.
Anyone out there that is a Grand Wagoneer expert and would like to weigh in on the trade-in specifics of my Scram for the Waggy raise their hand and I will PM some specifics and a link to some pictures and a video...
Anyone out there that is a Grand Wagoneer expert and would like to weigh in on the trade-in specifics of my Scram for the Waggy raise their hand and I will PM some specifics and a link to some pictures and a video...
- City
- Landing
- State
- NJ
I'd be very willing to help. I bought a jeep outta Colorado years ago with a post production year GM V8 in it and know what the guy went through. I also wonder if you can make your transplant look "newer". Here in NJ you can pay for inspection and they won't open the hood. But let the sopranos jokes begin 
Anyway I am also very familiar with wagoneers. Feel free to PM and or reach out for a call id be happy to help 
Anyway I am also very familiar with wagoneers. Feel free to PM and or reach out for a call id be happy to help
Cpittman428
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- City
- Fort Collins
- State
- CO
I'd be very willing to help. I bought a jeep outta Colorado years ago with a post production year GM V8 in it and know what the guy went through. I also wonder if you can make your transplant look "newer". Here in NJ you can pay for inspection and they won't open the hood. But let the sopranos jokes begin
PM sent!
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- Cave Creek
- State
- AZ
There'll be someone in Summit county or similar that would pay you a fair price for it. Heck, trading it in is a darn shame.
If you want to sell locally it's going to need an engine swap anyway. Talk to David Nappier down at the Meineke place on Mason I think I mentioned. He can surely handle an engine swap there, and he's a CJ guy. I sure hope he doesn't have that 7 he's restoring still in the garage, but he might. LS1 I think he has in it.
If you want to sell locally it's going to need an engine swap anyway. Talk to David Nappier down at the Meineke place on Mason I think I mentioned. He can surely handle an engine swap there, and he's a CJ guy. I sure hope he doesn't have that 7 he's restoring still in the garage, but he might. LS1 I think he has in it.
Cpittman428
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- City
- Fort Collins
- State
- CO
I'll keep that in mind if the potential Wagoneer deal falls through.. Thanks for the advice!