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by **Desert Dog** » January 12th, 2011, 5:04 pm

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/96-j ... s-1149721/

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Originally Posted by mkpopcorn
So, my boyfriend bought a '96 Cherokee (XJ) SE, for way too much, like around $3,000. It broke down and he has put another $2,500 in it and totally rebuilt the engine and did a lot of after market work on it. He has and will do all the labor himself, he refuses to pay for labor. Now, he finds out that the motor needs to be taken back out and fixed again and is looking at another $700. I said he should just sell it and wipe his hands clean, he says he won't make enough.
Firstly, what is your guys' opinion on what he should do? Secondly, how much do you think he could make parting it versus just the whole car as is?
Thanks for your guys' opinions!

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Originally Posted by wgirvine
You want my opinion? Ok…

Shut the hell up. You’re not his wife. You’re not paying for the repairs. It’s absolutely none of your business what he does with his Jeep or his money. I know your type well… first it’s “Sell the Jeep because it’s costing too much money.” Then it’s “No, you can’t go spend the weekend with your buddies because I need you to take me shopping.” Then it’s “Oh gee, honey… I’m pregnant. Gosh, I have no idea how that happened.”

You’re a DreamKiller. You kill a guy’s dreams, take away his future, tie him down with a fat mortgage and too many babies, and turn him into just another miserable guy wondering, “How the hell did I get here?”

Do you really want to help him? Here’s what you do… go to your local library (it’s a big building with books inside) and check out a couple of books on rebuilding engines. Read them, over and over, until YOU understand what needs to be done. Then help him get that engine out and rebuild it. Tie your hair back in a ponytail, put on some old jeans and get your hands dirty. Hand him wrenches, hold the light, pull the wire connectors apart, help him get the hood off… help him with anything he needs. When he gets tired, run inside and make him a hot lunch or dinner. Fix him coffee, hot chocolate, whatever he wants. (But NO beer. Beer is for when the job is done.)

Then when the day is over and you’re both exhausted from working on the engine, push him into a hot shower and jump in with him. Scrub his back, wash his hair, rinse him off, and dry him with fluffy towels still hot from the dryer. Then push him into bed and screw his ears off. Then get up the next day and do it all over again.

Make him realize that rebuilding an engine is a slow and methodical process. Make him realize that every step should be regarded as surgery; every step must be perfect… perfect torque, perfect fit, perfectly clean. If you run into a step that you just can’t figure out, ask for help from someone who knows what he’s doing. Are you cute? Put on a low-cut top, show some cleavage and go (by yourself) to the local Jeep shop, and explain to the guys that you are helping your boyfriend to rebuild his engine and neither of you can figure out this one little step, and do they have any advice…

Think it won’t work? Think again. We guys love to help cute girls, even if they have a boyfriend. (Hey, maybe you’ve got a sister, or girlfriend…)

But absolutely DO NOT whine or complain. Do not say a single negative thing. Not a single “Oooooo, I broke a nail.” If you break a nail, or cut your finger, or bang a knuckle, you just shut up and DEAL WITH IT. You should be a hopelessly optomistic, never-say-die cheerleader, encouraging him every step of the way.

That’s my opinion.

by **TheBigDogg** » January 12th, 2011, 5:09 pm

that is a sweet responce!! :wings:

by **t_long927** » January 12th, 2011, 5:28 pm

OH my god that is some funny stuff. I am going to hint at my wife to read this one...

Guess what guys, woke up today, now have two kids and a ring on my finger..... How did I get here???

Oh yeah that's right... Those deathful words, " I must've forgotten to take my pills."

by **munepit** » January 12th, 2011, 6:26 pm

I saw that on Monday. I have been calling my wife a dreamkiller all week. I read that to her, she chuckeled a bit. Check out the thread about finding stuff while wheelin. Great read. It has taken me days to read that thread.

Website · by **Bert338** » January 12th, 2011, 7:47 pm

You poor sum of a bitch's, when something breaks or isn't working on my jeep. Paula says lets go get it fixed. :wings:

by **Mickey** » January 12th, 2011, 10:11 pm

Why wouldn't she??? Its her jeep!!! :thefinger:

You just borrow it... :moon:

Website · by **casaintsfan** » January 13th, 2011, 12:23 am

[quote="Bert338"]You poor sum of a bitch's, when something breaks or isn't working on my jeep. Paula says lets go get it fixed. :wings:

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When is your engine gonna break?
HEMI!!!!!!!

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by **Beck*A*Poo** » January 13th, 2011, 8:02 am

Id have to say Chicks are like that at all times... They require themselves to be high maintenance and a man should not spend his money on projects or things he likes but to spend it all on the female..... Thank Gosh Im not one of these chicks... I rather just help him fix it or fix my own... No time for negativety... :stirPot:

Website · by **Bert338** » January 13th, 2011, 8:04 am

[quote="Mickey"]Why wouldn't she??? Its her jeep!!! :thefinger:

You just borrow it... :moon:

[/quote]

That's what she said. :lol2:

Website · by **Bert338** » January 13th, 2011, 8:05 am

[quote="casaintsfan"][quote="Bert338"]You poor sum of a bitch's, when something breaks or isn't working on my jeep. Paula says lets go get it fixed. :wings:

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When is your engine gonna break?
HEMI!!!!!!!

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What he said. :drinks:

Website · by **jcook** » January 13th, 2011, 8:13 am

Had 60 miles on the jeep the first time my wife and I took it out. On the trip out there she was telling me I'd have to wait to lift it and what not until it was paid off....hmmm. :suprise:

As soon as we hit gatekeeper (in the rain) and we struggled and high centered on the rocks, she looked over and said (lovingly) "this isn't working, your going to have to lift it" :wings:

When I installed my XRC armor, both the wife and daughter helped me do the install...
On the trail I have to hold her in the jeep until we stop cause she want's to jump out and watch the others go through....
After reading that post I realized how awesome my Wife is.....

james
P.S. I've been trying to get stuck so she'll know we need a winch.... :yup:

by **t_long927** » January 13th, 2011, 8:27 am

[quote="jcook"]P.S. I've been trying to get stuck so she'll know we need a winch.... :yup:

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We could tak you out to the mud... That usually works.. LOL

by **Beck*A*Poo** » January 13th, 2011, 8:30 am

[quote="jcook"]Had 60 miles on the jeep the first time my wife and I took it out. On the trip out there she was telling me I'd have to wait to lift it and what not until it was paid off....hmmm. :suprise:

As soon as we hit gatekeeper (in the rain) and we struggled and high centered on the rocks, she looked over and said (lovingly) "this isn't working, your going to have to lift it" :wings:

When I installed my XRC armor, both the wife and daughter helped me do the install...
On the trail I have to hold her in the jeep until we stop cause she want's to jump out and watch the others go through....
After reading that post I realized how awesome my Wife is.....

james
P.S. I've been trying to get stuck so she'll know we need a winch.... :yup:

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GOOD WIFE...

Website · by **jcook** » January 13th, 2011, 10:20 am

[quote="t_long927"][quote="jcook"]P.S. I've been trying to get stuck so she'll know we need a winch.... :yup:

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We could tak you out to the mud... That usually works.. LOL[/quote]

I'm hoping for a winch...if I go out with you guys she'll think we need a boat! lol

Website · by **jcook** » January 13th, 2011, 10:28 am

GOOD WIFE...

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I pretty much just wander around bumping into stuff when she's not around.. :freakout:

by **t_long927** » January 13th, 2011, 10:40 am

[quote="jcook"][quote="t_long927"][quote="jcook"]P.S. I've been trying to get stuck so she'll know we need a winch.... :yup:

[/quote]

We could tak you out to the mud... That usually works.. LOL[/quote]

I'm hoping for a winch...if I go out with you guys she'll think we need a boat! lol[/quote]

:lol3:

by **t_long927** » January 14th, 2011, 8:37 am

For those of you that haven't been following this on JF here is an update. The forum actually ended up getting shut down temporarily because the server got backed up. There is a bunch of "women's rights" type people on there complaining that the Mods shuold delete the post. Now that is funny IMO.
Just so you know,
Trevor

by **Goatman** » January 14th, 2011, 9:10 am

[quote="jcook"]
P.S. I've been trying to get stuck so she'll know we need a winch.... :yup:

[/quote]

Got Warn M8000 on sale for $499.

:mrgreen:

by **Desert Dog** » January 14th, 2011, 10:11 am

[quote="t_long927"]For those of you that haven't been following this on JF here is an update. The forum actually ended up getting shut down temporarily because the server got backed up. There is a bunch of "women's rights" type people on there complaining that the Mods shuold delete the post. Now that is funny IMO.
Just so you know,
Trevor[/quote]

HAHAHA, I guess they touched a nerve with the "Dream Killers" of the world. That just makes the post even more awesome.

by **AJ99** » January 14th, 2011, 7:34 pm

Wow that is great... Must have been my exwife posting.. :dontknow:

LMAO..

Website · by **jcook** » January 15th, 2011, 7:19 am

[quote="Goatman"][quote="jcook"]
P.S. I've been trying to get stuck so she'll know we need a winch.... :yup:

[/quote]

Got Warn M8000 on sale for $499.

:mrgreen:

[/quote]

Richard, I'm alittle dyslexic.... did you say
Hot warn M8000 4 $99 :yup:

lol

by **Goatman** » January 15th, 2011, 8:14 am

[quote="jcook"][quote="Goatman"][quote="jcook"]
P.S. I've been trying to get stuck so she'll know we need a winch.... :yup:

[/quote]

Got Warn M8000 on sale for $499.

:mrgreen:

[/quote]

Richard, I'm alittle dyslexic.... did you say
Hot warn M8000 4 $99 :yup:

lol[/quote]

Hmmm....... :thinking:

What did I say?

Funny! :lol3:

Website · by **jcook** » January 15th, 2011, 9:49 pm

Got Warn M8000 on sale for $499.

:mrgreen:

[/quote]

Richard, I'm alittle dyslexic.... did you say
Hot warn M8000 4 $99 :yup:

lol[/quote]

Hmmm....... :thinking:

What did I say?

Funny! :lol3:

[/quote]

Just kiddin, thats a great price, you got those in the shop?

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