Have you transformed your jeep

[ellasmoth]

I have a jeep but it is very old,older than me actually. I 'd like to transform it but i want to do it cautiously.For it has a special history.Have you transformed your jeep?How? I need your suggestions, thanks!

 

[Mitch502]

What is your intended purpose for the Jeep? That would help others' suggestions be more accurate.

 

[tarditi]

transform... how?

If it's very special, maybe just a restoration is in order. Surprising how much fun a stocker can be - you can always get a lightweight trailer to outfit.

 

[MOguy]

What Jeep do you have?

 

[marktutone]

Check out these videos. These are not jeeps but Jonathan Ward is the master of stock mod with extreme quality. These are just idea's.
http://www.commonao.com/icon/

 

[Yarjammer]

Depending on what your intended use is (general Overlanding or heavier trail use) I would suggest resto-modding and adding a trailer if it is a Willy's or early CJ.

 

[Lucky j]

I tough about tranforming my jeep in to a wv beetle, but I do not like VW reliability.

I tough about transforming my jeep into a station wagon lowrider, but I would have to stretch it.

When you said transformation, you mean up-grade, modofication to make is a better off roader / overlander?

If you couls specifiy your intention.

Some specific jeep topic can by found on the forum, make a litte search for it in the jeep section.

 

[rnArmy]

No matter what you do, the first thing you want to do is make sure it is safe. Brakes as good as they can be and system doesn't leak? If it's so old they've got 9" brakes, at least upgrade to 11" drums. Steering secure? Linkage tight? Suspension secure and not ready to fall off? Wheel bearings good and nuts are tight? Turn signals and brake lights work? Isn't going to catch on fire or break in half when driving is it?

Second thing you want to make sure of: is it reliable. Wiring good and not frayed? Connections all good? Charging system works? All the lights work (also falls under safety)? Fuel system reliable and leak free? No vacuum leaks? Engine's got a good tune-up so won't leave you stranded? Will it run and stay running?

If you can't say "yes" to safe and reliable, you shouldn't be taking it out on the roads.

Once you can say "yes" to the above, then you can start thinking of modifying or "transforming" it.

I understand old Jeeps; I've got a 46 Willy CJA.

 

[marktutone]

When you say you want to transform your old Jeep what comes to mind for me is that you need modern braking system and a modern engine. If I were transforming an old jeep I would put disk brakes and transplant a modern fuel injected 4 cylinder engine. If done right you will have a dependable fun vehicle that is easy to work on and get parts.

 

[MOguy]

What happened to the OP?

 

[kmlacroix]

Maybe you all scared him/her off.

 

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: Evidently he got his wish, but

What happened to the OP?

He was transformed instead of his jeep !

:costumed-smiley-007:wings: JIMBO

 

[Simons]

It looks like he's in Korea, so it may just be a "lost in translation" thing


Do it now because later has a bad habit of becoming never

 

[91AzXJ]

I think he was transformed!