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Yup, another reason I am building mine....very inspirational vid! If you not stuck on getting an original the frame is pretty easy to make and the aftermarket tubs are pretty cheap. Everyone needs an old flatfender :) I just got done tearing apart the Dana 20. Its nice to know you can take...

That is not a bad idea at all... I have to wonder about modding the frame in the future if you change your mind on something. Same goes for having it powder coated I guess. The original lasted 70 years or so.....I won't be kicking past that :) Here is the southwest we are pretty lucky with...

Someone asked me how a 1942 Willys MB could be an expedition vehicle..... My reply was, It's basically a four wheel two person version of an expedition motorcycle. No top, no doors, no heater, more fun? I guess I am going back to the roots of what expedition travel is about for me. I like being...

Something about 'good from far, and far from good' comes to mind about the paint and body work.....

Its not one color yet, but it is warm enough to paint now though.... I did post a teaser picture :)

There is a huge thread here... http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777868 One of my favorites and one of the reasons I decided to build mine.

I picked up another piece of the puzzle today. Its a D20 transfer case. I will be using the case as a pattern for some parts I am building for the new frame. The D20 case is basically a stronger version of the D18 case. All the D20 cases have the larger 1.25" intermediate shaft. This will...

That is my friends FSJ. It was an .gov rig....it was originally a panel too, but the SAR that bought it at auction cut the sides.

Wely, I need a bigger picture than that! something about 800x600 or larger. The tub is beyond a restoration with the original panels. I don't think the tubs are as highly prized as a new one costs. Don't think I didn't consider it. I have been on the fence about this build for a few years now...

sure, post a pic and I will 'chop it....everyone needs some inspiration :) My frame steel got here yesterday. The frame plates where cut yesterday and are shipping off today!

yeah, that is pretty much my M.O......big tires, little lift....v:victory:

The only thing that is 'original' is the seat frames as far as I can tell. The tub itself is mostly beyond hope, dash has been modded, floor cut for the tranny, and about 200 holes drilled in the tub for 70 years of misc stuff. The frame is still a MB frame, but it was heavy modified at one time...

The cage is down the list a bit....after the new frame and some body mods.

Not much activity with this thread from people anymore.....

It's just lowered and chopped a bit....

Kinda like this...

Here is a flatty with the lowered seating position....

This is a 'chop of kinda what I want, the A-pillar is going to be a bit different with the windshield stuff. The short MB windshield with the flip out hardware and hinges makes things a little more complex. The down tubes to the back will angle in and mount at the inside of the wheel well. This...

Thanks for the input.... The lowered seating position is a compromise. The pedals are already hanging as is the gas pedal ( most of which will get redone with somewhat more modern parts ). For me, the seating position feels much better. I don't mind having my knees up a bit, but I hate being...

Yeah. That is one area I will be addressing. My brakes are fair, but that is on a good day. I am going to try some suzuki sidekick rotors and calipers on all 4 corners. I am also going to try and install an XJ pedal system with the small diameter vacuum booster, master cylinder, and hydraulic...