1988 Jeep Wrangler
We all have that one hotrod that we saw as a kid that just doomed us with the eternal itch to be a gearhead. For me, the first time I saw a Jeep CJ7 with a v8 and side pipes roaring down the highway, I knew I'd have one someday. Fast forward to 2023, I finally got my first Jeep Wrangler, an ‘88 YJ. Though not my dream CJ7, it was a step in the right direction. Immediately, I put a 350 Chevy under the hood and side pipes and began living my childhood fantasy. After two summers of absolute fun and countless smiles per gallon, the original A999 transmission gave up the ghost.