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(Message started by: Frank_W on Aug 15^th, 2005, 7:53pm)

Title: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 15^th, 2005, 7:53pm

In lieu of Jeep of the Day, I've decided to include part of something I wrote to a Jeep Girl who was all depressed after leaving her skinny little waif of a model/actor boyfriend.

"Hey J______, leave those faggy effeminate neutered "pretty men" alone. Men are MEN, dammit! Not afraid to roll up our sleeves, get a little greasy, dirty, oily, or get scratched, cut, or scraped. Yeah, we may not be "pretty," but mens aren't S'POSED to be pretty! (Although most of us are ruggedly handsome in our own right, and actually clean up rather nicely. Just like our Jeeps!) And just like off-roadin', when you come to an obstacle that you're having trouble with, a Jeep Man will always be there, helping you to navigate it, telling you that you can make it, and cheering for you every step of the way. We may not always be so handy with the flowers, or the finesse of the perfect word, but we can dry up your spilled oil in the driveway, fix your leaking differentials, and most of the time, dry up a leak in your eye, in our own gruff and clumsy way. Jeep Men tend to think in terms of solutions, improvisation, and doing whatever it takes to see everyone home safe and sound. We generally wear Levis and boots, and most of us don't have "sensitive" ponytails, but we have hearts as tough and patient and strong as the vehicles we drive. :)

Jeep: It's not just a vehicle. It's a way of life!"

I swear, I'm going to write a book someday, and call it, "The Zen Of Jeep."

[O|||||O]
If you don't own one, forget it. You'll never understand. 8)

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by Tim_Z on Aug 15^th, 2005, 8:02pm

I like that Frank. I had a Jeep pick-up once, a '69 model does that count.
I think you should write a book, something like, stories from the trail of life. Long day.

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 15^th, 2005, 8:04pm

Hell yeah! The old Jeep pickups are cool! A book called, "Stories From The Trail" would be awesome... Maybe if we could recruit Vig, Jonny, Melissa, and some of the other photographers we have on this site, we could turn out a brilliant coffee-table book that would be unique and far superior to anything that the market has ever seen. *BEAMING!*

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by don on Aug 15^th, 2005, 8:44pm

Good idea.

But dont write it here. 8)

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by Redd715 on Aug 15^th, 2005, 8:50pm

on 08/15/05 at 20:44:58, don wrote:

Good idea.

But dont write it here. 8)

Party pooper... :P

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 16^th, 2005, 7:32am

on 08/15/05 at 20:44:58, don wrote:

Good idea.

But dont write it here. 8)

:-* Come on, Don. Don't be that way. I know you're hanging on the edge of your seat, waiting for the next installment. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by lady_bug on Aug 16^th, 2005, 2:04pm

I am a "Jeep Woman" Frank...but I think I might have to trade it in for a Mercedes...much to the chagrin of my hubby...he loves the Jeep!

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 16^th, 2005, 2:16pm

Trade it in? OMG... Well, if that's your choice... There are few things more sexy or appealing than a woman driving a Jeep, though. *sigh* At least take some photos of you with your Jeep and post them! :)

There's something very satisfying about being able to crawl under your own vehicle and change the oil, fab or purchase your own accessories, and knowing that you are driving not only a vehicle that is utterly unique to YOU, but also, a piece of American history with a long and distinguished pedigree under fire, in all conditions and on all terrain... Not everyone is cut out to be a Jeep owner, though. If you must trade her in, please make sure that she's going to a good home: Someone who will take her out for her monthly mud-bath to retain her youthful good looks, who will occasionally let her graze on the rocks and riverbeds that she craves so much, and someone who won't deface her or sacrifice her dignity with those horrid chrome bumpers, lower her (gag!!), or put spinners on her. I... I'm sorry.. I simply can't continue....

/removing my cap and bowing my head sadly... :'( :(

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by Jasmyn on Aug 16^th, 2005, 2:19pm

Frank, superb writing! Yea, I read "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance" so I think you're on the (W)right track with the Jeep eulogy. [smiley=thumb.gif]

Ignore Don, he must have Outback AIDS again (Alcohol Induced Dizzy Spells)! [smiley=crackup.gif]

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 16^th, 2005, 2:59pm

Hee hee... Thanks, Jazzy. :)

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by JDH on Aug 16^th, 2005, 3:02pm

on 08/15/05 at 19:53:12, Frank_W wrote:

[O|||||O]
If you don't own one, forget it. You'll never understand. 8)

At one time I owned a '75 CJ-5 and yes I drove it like jeep s/b driven. The only thing I understood was the term "Jeep kidneys" :o
These days I need something with a little less bounce and a lot more comfort.

Jim

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Aug 16^th, 2005, 3:09pm

HEY, you all see the Jeep advertisement we have now? cool huh.
Frank, im not a chick, but you think you could fix my leaky differentials which are leaking right onto the brand new $10k slab of concrete i call a driveway?
While you are at it, how bout cleaning up the driveway?

Thanks
BMonee

Title: Re: Why Jeep Men ROCK!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 16^th, 2005, 3:22pm

LOL! Jim, the TJ's are now coilsprung, and they ride a lot smoother, even with a lift kit, than the venerable old CJ's.

BMonee, get yourself a couple of tubes of RTV, some solvent (comes in a spraycan) for removing old gaskets, and a paint-scraper. Also have enough new oil for the diffs, and a can of "Gunk" or a similar product for dissolving oil and crap that's built up on your gears. Put a drainpan under whichever diff you're opening. If you have a drainplug, go ahead and pull it at this time. Then loosen all of the bolts. You may need a brass (or other soft metal) chisel and a hammer to gently tap and pry the diff cover loose. Let all of the oil drain out. Then spray the gear cleaner on all of the exposed gears and get all of the old crap out of there. Next, spray the solvent for removing the remaining old bits of gasket. Use the paint-scraper and really make sure you've got the mating surfaces spotless. Once they are clean and dry, apply a bead of RTV around the perimeter of the diff (not the cover) and make sure you encircle each threaded hole without getting RTV actually IN the holes. Let it set up according to the instructions on the RTV, and then replace the diff cover and torque the bolts down evenly. (If you have a torque wrench with an allen wrench fitting, so much the better.) Next, remove the filler plug and fill the diff with as much new oil as you possibly can. (Once it starts oozing out of the filler hole, you've got enough. Wipe up the excess and replace the filler plug, torquing it down snugly.

There ya' go! And here's a hanky, if your eyes are a little moist. LMAO [smiley=laugh.gif]

As for the driveway, visit Lowe's or Home Depot and tell them that your Jeep has been "marking its territory" on the driveway. They have products for scrubbing it up. ;)