The Long way home: YJ Fly and Drive

97TJGUZZY · Oct 5, 2026

A good friend of mine has been talking about an old YJ that his dad has that he used to drive around town and to the beach for years out in Texas. This year his dad said, if you want this YJ you should come get it. We discussed hot shot drivers and shipping companies for a while. On the way back from OSCAR this year (he rode with me) we got to joking about a fly and drive from Texas to his house in KY. Its about 16 hours straight driving according to google maps.

Lots still to plan. We will be flying in to George Bush Airport in TX on November 10 and we have to be in Mammoth Cave KY on Friday November 13.

More info to come.

matth_85 · Oct 5, 2026

Sounds like a fun trip. Roadkill YJ style. He should document this somewhere!

LBarr2002 · Oct 6, 2026

We need a way to live feed to Tripp then he can edit and post.

97TJGUZZY · Oct 6, 2026

need to get the 360 camera and mount it to the tow bar out front. it will look like a 70s sitcom car chase scene.

Fenrir · Oct 7, 2026

LBarr2002 said:

Sounds like a job for starlink and a youtube live channel feed.

LBarr2002 · Oct 7, 2026

Fenrir said:

Tripp does have a mobile starlink setup. We just have to remember that 3 people in a YJ doesn't leave much room for "stuff".

LBarr2002 · Oct 7, 2026

She's a beaut Clark!

97TJGUZZY · Oct 7, 2026

I'll see about pushing this through offroadSC facebook page... May need to talk to tripp about that starlink.

jimbo92 · Oct 7, 2026

How long that thing been sitting up?

Chump Change · Oct 7, 2026

LBarr2002 · Oct 8, 2026

jimbo92 said:

His dad has been driving it around locally and its been checked out by a mechanic. Brooks wanted to fly in Wednesday and immediately jump on the road. I talked them in to getting into town Tuesday evening so we had a little time to look it over and address anything it may need.

LBarr2002 · Oct 8, 2026

Chump Change said:

Its a 4.2 with a stick.

97TJGUZZY · Oct 8, 2026

jimbo92 said:

I did a conference call with Chris and his dad last week. He has had all the ujoints changed, new cooling system, front main and rear main seals, valve cover gasket, and all fluids changed. It sounds like its in driveable condition for the most part. Perhaps better condition that a lot of vehicles people drive around.

matth_85 · Oct 8, 2026

I would make a comment, but I will not jinx you guys. Safe travels!

Ghost · Oct 8, 2026

LBarr2002 said:

matth_85 said:

I aint scared.... I'd be worried if it has the original manual. Those Peugeot's have a rep you know..... In for any updates on this insane adventure. You guys should definitely try and you tube it.

Phoenix1106 · Oct 11, 2026

97TJGUZZY said:

I am the soon-to-be owner of the 87 YJ, and I am definitely looking forward to the trip of scenic roads, trails, food, and whatever shenanigans that we will encounter along the way. I feel at ease knowing I have @97TJGUZZY and @LBarr2002 along for the ride, since they know Jeeps inside and out. We definitely plan on posting pictures and videos of the road trip!