Giel van Niekerk - member number 1001


1978 Jeep CJ5

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Model1978 Jeep CJ5 (Station Wagon with original canopy and doors)
ClassificationStandard - assembled in South Africa by Volkswagen under authority granted by Jeep Corporation
RegistrationVCS473GP - VIN No. Z7F83E0064 - Engine No. 102A170155
ColourGrey with white rims (original colour - red)
Nickname"Acrobat" - name to be added after re-spray
EngineAMC Rambler 4.2 litre 6 cylinder petrol (original)
GearboxAutomatic Chrysler C48
TransfercaseStandard
Consumption5-6 kilometers per liter
Tyres31 x 10.5 OR15LT Hankook Dynamic MT
SuspensionFront: 2" Wide leaf springs. Rear: 2.5" Wide leaf springs
DifferentialsFront: Dana 30 (4.09 ratio). Rear: AMC 20 (4.10 ratio)
ModificationsSpare wheel on swing-out carrier at the back (standard) - Roll bar (original)
MB power steering
Run-X seats - will replace later to obtain more manoeuvre space behind steering
Bigger slide open windows fitted to rear of canopy - for ventilation and "Jack" my dog/co-driver!
Planned ModificationsOff-road radio (29MHz) - Detroit locker in rear axle - De-rust and re-spray


1995 Grand Cherokee ZJ

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Model1995 Grand Cherokee
ClassificationStandard
ColourSilver
NicknameDie Grand
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