Girlfriend and I gettin a Jeep!

Gotta great deal and her uncle has been building jeeps longer than we've been alive, so should prove to eventually be a great project!

http://s746.photobucket.com/albums/xx101/angjimz/

 

here's a few pics of his jeep, we've got a lot of work to do!

 

I'm jealous. Looks like a fun project.

 

we're excited

 

picked up the jeep last weekend and we're starting to sort through everything, needs a fair bit of work

upgrades/needs

new v6
new axels
new steering assembly
new brake assembly
fuel injection (maybe next yr or later)
sliders
tires
lift leaf packs
shocks
i'm sure a lot more

here it is on the trailer

 

waaaaaay cool! Congrats man!

 

Looks like a fun project!

I have a Toyota FJ-40 and its fun to just drive around and mess with!

 

SWEET!! Super lucky to have family who can help you too.

 

you, sir, know your jeeps! we're switching over to an even fire 331 i believe, if i'm not mistaken it's a 4banger right now. and you're right, it's a 1961 cj5

 

nonstopable is right, we took it for a drive and it scared the shit out of me. like a third of the stopping power of the tacoma haha and don't get me started on the steering. but thing is a TANK!

 

That is a badass jeep. A classic. Since you mentioned Willys , It reminded me of this beauty I found here in NM... Check it . Sure wish I had some disposable income...


http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/buy-sell-trade/116034-cl-not-mine-56-willys.html

Anyways Congrats and good luck w/ the project!

 

Must be low mileage.

 

V6?

Screw that...put a V8 in it!!!

Also, check the frame where the rear shackles attache - frames are notorious for rotting completely back there. Or perhaps previous owner already had it repaired/fixed.

Good Luck!! Lots of parts out there for it....the market for aftermarket, used parts, & OEM, is HUGE!