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We also machined up a new billet aluminum switch panel to mount the headlight and wiper switches to the left of the gauges. The overall shape and fit is the same as the original bezel, but as mentioned earlier, the original switches would not be easily wired up with the new wiring harness, so it...

Back to work!!! The Jeepster is dangerously close to going to the painter's shop, with only a few things left to knock off the list. Still focused on the dash and transmission tunnel area, but then another complete mock up of the front body panels will get done, in order to build the intake...

Happy New year everyone! Now back to work!!! I have made some progress on the Jeepster, but the holidays always get in the way of real progress. The dash is near complete and the switch panel has been machined and fitted with switches. I think you'll like what we've done. Before the trans...

Frame swaps used to be an attractive solution, but I have since changed my opinion. I now try to retain the factory frame whenever possible. Speaking of link suspension, this Jeep does not need it, and I feel it would detract from the character. You may have read above that I compared this to...

I have always been aware of that, but the reason I don't get. First off, the body is so much more roomy than any CJ. Second, the hard top isn't difficult to remove and has massive windows for great visibility. Last, the frame of the Jeepster is much much more stout than a CJ frame. Especially...

Thank you.

Here are a couple pics I just took. The dash switch bezel, old vs new, and the new steering wheel.

Todd, Resto-mods have a way of taking their own direction and this turned out to be more like a hotrod build than an offroad build. That's not to say it won't be capable off road though. I'm working on the dash now. Can't wait until it starts taking shape so I can show you guys. We're not...

I've always wanted to drive Watkins Glen. I think that comes from my appreciation for Nascar road racing tracks. Right and left turns...?

It is a small world. Every time I get into a conversation about past careers or places visited or people known, a common thread appears. So you raced on the east coast? I raced here in the SF region, but traveled for work with Dave and the crew. Been to Road Atlanta a couple of times, but...

It is a crazy story. I've learned in life to recognize these crazy happy accidents and jump on them. As far as vehicles are concerned, this one was obviously meant to be here.

If you were racing a GT3 240SX in Nasport or SCCA with a carbureted KA24, then I probably built your engine. I might even still have one of your build sheets in my files.

Grass Valley is not far from me, as I live in Cool, just south of Auburn. This is a tough elevation to live in, with water shortages and fire danger being the chief concerns. I do love it up here, but life could be easier somewhere else. Thanks for watching. I'll have an update soon. More of...

The red car is a '65 MK III, removable top, not convertible top. It originally had a 1098, which was blown up when I bought the car. I did not get the parts back with the car when I took ownership again two years ago. Ironically, the guy I bought the donor 1275 from back in 199? is the same guy...

That red Sprite? It's a very long story, but the short version is that I bought the car when I was in my late teens, early twenties. Sold it after we bought our first house. Two years ago I had a dream that I was back building race cars again (not trucks) and it appeared in my dream. The next...

Anytime. I'll pm you my contact info. This Jeepster should be off to the painter's soon, so maybe see if while it's in bare metal?

Love to build another Jeepster!

I've always wanted one of these. Maybe now I should sell my Willys wagon. This is bigger and more comfy.

Still making good progress on the Jeepster. A bunch of parts arrived the other day. I think you guys will love what we chose... On a side note, I picked up a '77 Cherokee the other day. Long story short, a friend dragged me up to Grass Valley to check out a 240Z tucked away in a garage. The...

Am I mistaken, or did someone post last night with a frame question? I could have sworn I saw a notification and I'd love to answer that question. Where did you go?