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'85 blazer. I like the fact that it's not electronic, can take a beating and is 4x4. Ours has been upgraded with a roll cage and 5 point harness seatbelts in the front. Threw a CB in it as well. We have a high lift jack mounted on it too. I still need a good steel front bumper, and a rear swing out tire carrier with room for gas cans. With 400 horses it'll bo QUICK! We wanted a little speed along with the compactness of the blazer. It's strong enough to pull our trailer which we've put 10ply tires on. Of course buggin out is a last resort. My wife has a suburban but being electronic I'm not trusting it with my life.
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xdpatriot, what makes a vehicle completely emp proof? Distributor cap instead of electronic module?....etc....That's what I'm looking for.Originally posted by xdpatriot View PostFreedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.
Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004)
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I've read tons of stuff. Some say new vehicles will be ok, some say anything you put a faraday cage around will survive. Some things I've read say nothing will survive. I'm going with something with a carburetor instead of fuel injected. The less electronic parts the better I suppose. I would think most motors older than say a 1990's model would be a safe bet? I'm not anywhere near an expert on this subject.אני אעמוד עם ישו וישראלComment
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I'm no mechanic for sure. I've heard pre-70s when the electronic module started replacing the distributor cap but there are electronic parts on some of those too I think. I need to search this site for a thread about that.Originally posted by xdpatriot View PostFreedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.
Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004)
JOSEPH WAS A PREPPER!
NOAH WAS A PREPPER!
I'M A PREPPER TOO!Comment
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Late 70's Ford Truck 4x4 8 foot bed 460 yeah c'mon
Or this right here in ext cab.....
A country boy would survive with this!!You know what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like this?Comment
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For those who have the bug! Here is a page of vehicles that wouldn't have an issue with EMP, their look says "I eat EMP's for Breakfast"
No Electronics unless you add them.
There used to be all kinds of these and earlier models for sale at county/state auctions, they made great brush trucks for small Fire Departments.
Had a chance to buy one for 350.00 when I was much younger and thought "Who would want a truck that max'd out at 40mph!!" Young and Dumb!!Do the right thing, because it is the right thing to do!Comment
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As a Jeep owner I love mine but for a BOV not so much. The only reason I am keeping mine is that EVERY part is replacable. and they are easy to work on.Originally posted by WILL View PostQuod tu es, ego fui, quod ego sum, tu eris.
What you are, I once was. What I am, you will become.Comment
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I wopuld say an older jeep j2000 no emp issues and will carry alot. My idea is something that doesn't get everyone attention. you know nice shiney something that says...I have stuff. Just my .02I came into this world kicking and screaming while covered in someone elses blood. And have no problem with going out the same wayComment
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IMO, for BOV purposes, a CJ or Wrangler would make a poor choice unless you're a bachelor with no pets or friends and your are accustomed to roughly it. The CJ/Wrangler option doesn't offer very much storage & hauling capacity. The smallest Jeep I would use a BOV is a Cherokee (I have a '92 I am currently rebuilding). Even then I think a Cherokee is limiting your options compared to a double cab 1 ton 4x4 pickup. If you have the money, go for a quality double cab 1 ton 4x4 pickup."One cannot but ponder the question: what if the Arabs had been Christians? To me it seems certain that the fatalistic teachings of Mohammed and the utter degradation of women is the outstanding cause for the arrested development of the Arab. He is exactly what he was around the year 700, while we have kept on developing. Here, I think, is a text for some eloquent sermon on the virtues of Christianity." - General George S. Patton, diary, June 9, 1943.Comment
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That's where I'm at Tackleberry. I've got a Mountaineer AWD but it's a 6 cyl. I'm selling it this year and keeping my eyes open for a 50s-70s model pickup. More room to carry things and a stronger motor to pull a trailer with necessities if need be.Originally posted by Tackleberry View PostFreedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.
Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004)
JOSEPH WAS A PREPPER!
NOAH WAS A PREPPER!
I'M A PREPPER TOO!Comment
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That sounds like a good plan to me. I am going to stick to my Cherokee for now. I've always wanted to rebuild a Cherokee and now I have the opportunity to do it. I am looking at putting a frame mounted exoskeleton roll cage on it. I have seen a number of XJ's with them and they look pretty stout. If I can get the exoskeleton then I'll definitely be able to stow gear on the roof, tow a trailer with add'l gear and still have room for the family inside."One cannot but ponder the question: what if the Arabs had been Christians? To me it seems certain that the fatalistic teachings of Mohammed and the utter degradation of women is the outstanding cause for the arrested development of the Arab. He is exactly what he was around the year 700, while we have kept on developing. Here, I think, is a text for some eloquent sermon on the virtues of Christianity." - General George S. Patton, diary, June 9, 1943.Comment
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That would give you room to sleep in back if you needed and wanted to, I suppose. I haven't ruled out an old suburban and trailer. Think if I nee something that needs modification I'll just have to buy it that way! LOL What you're planning is way out of my league. Sounds like it will be an awesome BOV when you're done!Originally posted by Tackleberry View PostFreedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.
Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004)
JOSEPH WAS A PREPPER!
NOAH WAS A PREPPER!
I'M A PREPPER TOO!Comment
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Hey, if you can find a pre-owned suburban w/ a diesel engine, less than 100K miles, that would be a good way to go.Originally posted by JUSTIFIED View Post
What I am planning on doing with the Cherokee should cost $10K, $12K at the most, and I basically get a brand new SUV. It beats buying new by damn sight. I have plotted the rebuild project out in Microsoft Project, collected most of the quotes for the work I need done, and planned it in phases. We have some top notch specialty Jeep shops here in town. They do some really good work. K"One cannot but ponder the question: what if the Arabs had been Christians? To me it seems certain that the fatalistic teachings of Mohammed and the utter degradation of women is the outstanding cause for the arrested development of the Arab. He is exactly what he was around the year 700, while we have kept on developing. Here, I think, is a text for some eloquent sermon on the virtues of Christianity." - General George S. Patton, diary, June 9, 1943.Comment
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You should post some pictures as you transform it. Would be interesting to see what you're doing.Originally posted by Tackleberry View Post
Why diesel?Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.
Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004)
JOSEPH WAS A PREPPER!
NOAH WAS A PREPPER!
I'M A PREPPER TOO!Comment
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Diesel engines run forever, diesel fuel stores better than gasoline, and it is possible to make biodiesel if you find yourself in a TEOTWAWKI situation. Just at thought.Originally posted by JUSTIFIED View Post
I will definitely post photos as I proceed with the project."One cannot but ponder the question: what if the Arabs had been Christians? To me it seems certain that the fatalistic teachings of Mohammed and the utter degradation of women is the outstanding cause for the arrested development of the Arab. He is exactly what he was around the year 700, while we have kept on developing. Here, I think, is a text for some eloquent sermon on the virtues of Christianity." - General George S. Patton, diary, June 9, 1943.Comment
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