thinking about a new build

sarge · 06-10-2009, 03:53 PM

I found an old military flatty the other day that still runs and drives ( not that the motor matters to me ) and the tub is in really good shape. It has started the gear turning.

I have the following
- TPI 4.3 / 700r4 / 231 just waiting to go into something
- a set of 1/2 ton full size chevy axles
-an extra set a suspension seats
-a couple hundred feet of DOM
-a pile of extra YJ leafs
and prob. a bunch more stuff sitting around that could be put in a nice street/trail rig .

I was thinking something along the lines of this :

thinking that I might drag it home in a few weeks and see what I can get my self into

GPER · 06-10-2009, 04:26 PM

Before you cut it up, remember what the one one Barret Jackson sold for.

sarge · 06-10-2009, 05:13 PM

it's not worth it ! the tub is in good shape but not perfect , in fact the whole jeep is in darn good shape but it will never be a candidate for a pro-resto . I would rather do an off road resto-mod to it. will it piss some of the die hard Willies guy off ? yep , but I don't care

Bear Chow · 06-10-2009, 05:22 PM

I've always wanted one for a daily driver. I know it's a kind of self punshiment thing. With a top speed of about 45 MPH. And 0-45 in just over a mile. Heck I currently ride 230cc dirt back 40 miles a day and I love the fact that at 55 it's top speed cars start lining up behind me and all I can think is I'm going the speed limit.

I hate show cars, put it back on the road where it belongs, maintain it and enjoy it.

If you have a title and are consider selling it send me a PM.

Paul

KargoMaster · 06-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Do it!!

That thing's frickin' SWEET!

drmeece · 06-10-2009, 05:29 PM

That one is pretty cool

sarge · 06-10-2009, 05:38 PM

Yeah ! I think I'm gonna do . I know the guy and he is giving me a more then great price on the jeep. In a week we are heading to the lake for a much needed vacation and then I think I'll start getting everything planned and gathered up.

There is another one floating around on pirate on tons , linked w/air shocks that is tits I just can't find it .... or maybe the above pic is it pre links ????

06-10-2009, 03:53 PM	#1
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	thinking about a new build I found an old military flatty the other day that still runs and drives ( not that the motor matters to me ) and the tub is in really good shape. It has started the gear turning. I have the following - TPI 4.3 / 700r4 / 231 just waiting to go into something - a set of 1/2 ton full size chevy axles -an extra set a suspension seats -a couple hundred feet of DOM -a pile of extra YJ leafs and prob. a bunch more stuff sitting around that could be put in a nice street/trail rig . I was thinking something along the lines of this : thinking that I might drag it home in a few weeks and see what I can get my self into

06-10-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	Do it!! That thing's frickin' SWEET! __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

06-10-2009, 05:29 PM	#6
drmeece Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Amelia Ohio Posts: 136	That one is pretty cool __________________ I got a jeep

06-10-2009, 04:26 PM	#2
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Before you cut it up, remember what the one one Barret Jackson sold for.

06-10-2009, 05:13 PM	#3
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	it's not worth it ! the tub is in good shape but not perfect , in fact the whole jeep is in darn good shape but it will never be a candidate for a pro-resto . I would rather do an off road resto-mod to it. will it piss some of the die hard Willies guy off ? yep , but I don't care

06-10-2009, 05:22 PM	#4
Bear Chow Jeepless Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxford, Oh Posts: 302	I've always wanted one for a daily driver. I know it's a kind of self punshiment thing. With a top speed of about 45 MPH. And 0-45 in just over a mile. Heck I currently ride 230cc dirt back 40 miles a day and I love the fact that at 55 it's top speed cars start lining up behind me and all I can think is I'm going the speed limit. I hate show cars, put it back on the road where it belongs, maintain it and enjoy it. If you have a title and are consider selling it send me a PM. Paul

06-10-2009, 05:38 PM	#7
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	Yeah ! I think I'm gonna do . I know the guy and he is giving me a more then great price on the jeep. In a week we are heading to the lake for a much needed vacation and then I think I'll start getting everything planned and gathered up. There is another one floating around on pirate on tons , linked w/air shocks that is tits I just can't find it .... or maybe the above pic is it pre links ????