1972 Jeep Wagoneer

SUV

360

Automatic

J2A144CN50479

Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

Gasoline

This auction is for a 1972 Jeep Wagoneer Investment Grade vehicle with 56,089 miles. A complete ground up frame off (photos document) restoration began more than 10 years ago by a retired professional auto restoration mechanic on Cape Cod. More than $ 20,000 has been invested in the restoration of this vehicle. All of the major restoration work has been meticulously professionally completed - but there are still several minor items that need to be completed. I purchased this Jeep from the estate of the late professional mechanic who worked on this car for more than one decade - as his family knew that I also restored Jeep Wagoneers - and would try to complete this restoration as a tribute to their late father. Regrettably a series of health issues and extenuating circumstances forces me to sell this absolutely incredible vehicle without finalizing the restoration. The quality of work and grade of parts used to restore this 1972 Jeep Wagoneer is beyond anything that I have ever seen. The following is the most accurate detailed list that I can provide of the restoration process and work that has been invested in this vehicle to date (with photos to document) : Body disassembled and install on a rotisserieFrame disassembled, reinforced, restored, painted and sealed (photos document)Suspension disassembled, reinforced, restored and sealedSteering disassembled, rebuilt and restoredBrakes disassembled, cleaned up and restoredDrivetrain and accessories disassembled, restored and paintedEngine removed from vehicle and completely broken down to block and then rebuilt using extremely high quality high performance parts (photos document)Transmission removed from vehicle and completely rebuilt (including gears) using high performance partsEntire exterior of vehicle sand/soda blasted to bare metal with any and all rust removed and then 3 coats of primer applied and then color sanded with 2,500 grit before 3 coats of gold paint were applied (despite the investment in the paint application I have seen much better)There have been more than 500+ restoration hours invested in this vehicle by a retired Professional Mechanic - so please factor that into consideration when bidding. The opening bid price of $ 3,500 equates to less than $ 7 per hour for labor - when he billed $ 100 per hour for restoring the vintage vehicles of other people (which is the average labor rate today ). While the photos in this listing provide the details of what will be required to complete this restoration - the new owner should plan on purchasing and installing the following items (many of the parts required to complete this restoration are in the rear cargo area of the vehicle) : HeadlinerCarpetWiper armsInside door trim panelsGlove box latch and interior linerRear Window (in rear of Jeep) Passenger side rear brake light assemblyAntenna (in rear of Jeep)Seat belts and brackets (in rear of Jeep)Rear BumperTires (OK but signs of dry rot)RadioRear seat bracketLock cylinder for driver side doorRear tailgate lock cylinder with electric switch If you are very serious about purchasing this Wagoneer you may call and speak with my mechanic who will answer any questions you may have in detail at Harts Run Auto, Billy Haberstich, Tel. 412-767-9294. I have more than 900+ positive feedback during the past 18 years on eBay so please bid with confidence and I will try to answer any and all questions. Vehicle will be sold with Bill of Sale only - as estate of late owner provided no Title. Thank you.