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    Default A few good Jeeps...

    Hey guys, as Section Editor for the Expedition Vehicles section of the Portal, I was noticing I'm a little lean on Jeeps. I have one in the hopper, a Wrangler, but I need a few more. As a guideline, I'm looking for rigs that are at about the 40% or more stage in terms of completion. Of course, if you are a stock Jeep with MTR's and take 40 trips a year I'm not going to be very legalistic about it. So, instead of PM'ing people and gauging their interest I thought I'd stick my neck out and ask for some volunteers. If you are interested, shoot me an e-mail at jericson *at* tds *dot* net.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HongerVenture
    Hey guys, as Section Editor for the Expedition Vehicles section of the Portal, I was noticing I'm a little lean on Jeeps. I have one in the hopper, a Wrangler, but I need a few more. As a guideline, I'm looking for rigs that are at about the 40% or more stage in terms of completion. Of course, if you are a stock Jeep with MTR's and take 40 trips a year I'm not going to be very legalistic about it. So, instead of PM'ing people and gauging their interest I thought I'd stick my neck out and ask for some volunteers. If you are interested, shoot me an e-mail at jericson *at* tds *dot* net.

    Thanks,
    Joel
    Ha ha, are any Jeeps 40% or more complete? (I'm a Jeep owner)

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    Quote Originally Posted by HongerVenture
    Hey guys, as Section Editor for the Expedition Vehicles section of the Portal, I was noticing I'm a little lean on Jeeps. I have one in the hopper, a Wrangler, but I need a few more. As a guideline, I'm looking for rigs that are at about the 40% or more stage in terms of completion. Of course, if you are a stock Jeep with MTR's and take 40 trips a year I'm not going to be very legalistic about it. So, instead of PM'ing people and gauging their interest I thought I'd stick my neck out and ask for some volunteers. If you are interested, shoot me an e-mail at jericson *at* tds *dot* net.

    Thanks,
    Joel
    Email Sent!

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    Shucks....I am only at 20%....

    Seriously, I wish I was further along than I am. All I have to sport above stock is lift, tires, and a tow strap.

    Does it make it 40% if I load in my camping gear?
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    Quote Originally Posted by smbisig
    Ha ha, are any Jeeps 40% or more complete? (I'm a Jeep owner)
    Nice!


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    Mark's (articulates) Jeep would be a great feature.
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    I always enjoy reading Joel's write ups. For a suggestion from a curious reader who enjoys seeing what others have built, I'd like to see more on Gear/Justin's Rubicon with Adventure Trailer in tow -

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    Joel,
    You were in a dream I had later this summer ... it wasn't inappropriate in any way - I think it might have been ExPo-related. I don't know what you look like, but I knew it was you because you were wearing a t-shirt that said, "HongerVenture".

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    Quote Originally Posted by HongerVenture
    Hey guys, as Section Editor for the Expedition Vehicles section of the Portal, I was noticing I'm a little lean on Jeeps. I have one in the hopper, a Wrangler, but I need a few more. As a guideline, I'm looking for rigs that are at about the 40% or more stage in terms of completion. Of course, if you are a stock Jeep with MTR's and take 40 trips a year I'm not going to be very legalistic about it. So, instead of PM'ing people and gauging their interest I thought I'd stick my neck out and ask for some volunteers. If you are interested, shoot me an e-mail at jericson *at* tds *dot* net.

    Thanks,
    Joel
    I don't want to sound like a complete idiot BUT What exactly are you looking for? Built Jeeps or Jeeps that are in the process (is it a write up on the build)? I'm sorry, it's been a long day and I need a nice cup of Starbucks
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    I'm relatively close to finishing up my Jeep. All I need is a roof rack and larger tires (and an AT trailer).
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