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« on: December 29, 2008, 09:38:25 PM » |
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So, I want to start a new project on an old Jeep (or, Willys). I was thinking about getting an old Jeepster Commando, but now, maybe leaning towards a Willys 2-door Wagon.
Anyone with experience with either? Pros / Cons?
I would like to build it to be a weekend crawler (more or less able to drive to the trails, but not devastated if it obtains moderate to serious damage.)
Ty....
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DavidWymore
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2008, 11:00:41 PM » |
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Usta have a wagon, stock, didn't do much with it, sold it. Buddy (D Rat) is building one in Yuma. Pretty hardcore. Chopped down 'burb frame, one ton axles, 38" tires, lots of work! http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=247437&highlight=willys+wagon |
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2008, 10:26:28 AM » |
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Thanks for the link. Some pretty crazy rigs on there. Lots of ideas and opinions as how to go about building an old Willys rig.
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2008, 10:42:42 AM » |
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How much did you want to build Ty? Ive built a lot of rig for folks and it's a lot more than most people think in both time and money. I think its a lot better to find a project that has already acquired the bulk of the aftermarket goodies, and one that someone else has done most of the work on. Maybe even a runner and then modify it to your wants and needs. Just my opinion...
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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2008, 01:04:00 PM » |
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How much did you want to build Ty? Ive built a lot of rig for folks and it's a lot more than most people think in both time and money. I think its a lot better to find a project that has already acquired the bulk of the aftermarket goodies, and one that someone else has done most of the work on. Maybe even a runner and then modify it to your wants and needs. Just my opinion...
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What's on the other side? Maybe we should look first. (Na' it will give us something talk about later)
Mike
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2009, 09:26:09 PM » |
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Here is a shot of mine, still needs a lot of time and money but it sure is fun building it, Thanks David.  Dratwagon aka D rat or Chuck.  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2009, 10:02:40 PM » |
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SWEET, Love them things  |
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« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2009, 12:46:04 PM » |
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Well, my intentions of starting a 1954 Willys Wagon project has been put on hold due to unforeseen issues that have sprung up (and will now use up my little project fund money.) I guess I'll have to start saving again, and hope a sweet deal is available when I'm ready.
Ty....
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2009, 12:52:09 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2009, 09:36:37 PM » |
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im building a commando and i love it, but parts are hard to find. custom orders and lots of choice words are makingthis build interesting.
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DavidWymore
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« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2009, 10:55:15 PM » |
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I know where there's a commando but wagons are cooler.
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