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Yeah...base price of about what again? $88,000!!!!!!!!!!!!

With enough work it would be possible to rework the front crossmember below the radiator and intercooler to hold a winch upside-down. I think it would even fit behind the factory front bumper. I ended up doing a VERY tight and high front bumper on mine and didn't want the winch to stick out...

To expensive and they took the idea a little too far I think. While I appreciate the concept, its just a little too far away from the roots. In my opinion someone needs to offer a 'new' flat fender jeep that could directly compete with the side by side market. I have thought about it a...

FINALLY! The other rear tub is together! I still need to do the final welding, but at least all the panels are made and tacked in place. Of course, this one turned out a little cleaner/better than the 1st side. This usually happens when I try something new....1st side is learning, 2nd side...

I tried not to say anything....I really did.... Park a new 4-door rubicon next to a 1940s flat fender at Easter Jeep Safari and just watch what happens.... While my 1942 Willys MB is FAR from stock, it it amazing to see the amount of metal still left in a 70 year old vehicle! The tub, aside...

Thank you. I will try and keep it interesting...... The axles are not going to be anything that special. D30 CJ front and a full float D44 rear. I agree that a flat fender's are cooler than side by sides, but I have to admit this project is a lot of work and there is not an endless supply of...

If I have done the math right, my Willys will be SHORTER than a stock Polaris RZR :Wow1: I need to find one to take a picture next to after I get this project finished.

I want to say the tub is 79" from the front of the cowl to the tailgate. That is just off the top of my head though. The tub is 57" wide if I remember right? They are SMALL. Its like a big go cart. Or a two seat motorcycle with 4 tires.

That sounds cool, pretty much exactly what I have planned when I do a high pinion rear. The full float should be fine. These jeeps are light and a factory D60 rear axle tube isn't THAT thick or large diameter. I can't wait to get it done....EJS is going to be SOOOO fun this year!

The rear will be slighty narrower than the front, but not much.....less than 1" difference. I hate that GM front/rear WMS difference...same goes for my Dodge. I like having REALLY close to the same track width front and rear. I think it allows the rear tires to track better in certain...

On the early CJ style D44 rear with the 2pc axle the bolt pattern on the axle flange is the same as a front spindle. The only problem is that you have to turn the step on the back of the spindle down to 2.875" to fit in the bearing pocket. The spacer I designed fits between the factory axle...

Well, still suck in sheetmetal hell. I probably have another 2-3 nights on the other rear tub before its all done. Those things take forever! I did make these tonight after work since a co-worker had to use one of the mills after hours. It good to have these finished for now.... These are a...

That makes me want a little trailer! MMMMMmmmm No real update, I have just been working on the other rear tub. Its the same as the first and just as time consuming....

I would love toTIG the panel but my gaps are not that good.....and....I don't have a tig or gas welding rig. The mig works out ok..... The outside rear wheel opening will be getting enlarged significantly for the larger tires. I'm not going to comp cut it, but it will be a LOT larger opening...

Ok.....I am getting a little sick of sheet metal mods...who's idea was this again??!?!?!?! I got another patch panel tacked in....this one turned out pretty decent. I used some aluminum stock to help space the wheel tub in the proper place as I pulled it into place tight with a clamp...

Those little clamps are GREAT for holding things in place! I would have LOVED to have a few dozen when I did my Dodge fenders. That would have made it SOOOOO much easier!

mid-March is the goal for a shake down.....then EJS in the first week of April.

Just a small update, but an update..... Hopefully someone bought some stock in masking tape! I do like this stuff. It works VERY well for making patterns like this. Cut out the masking tape to make a pattern that will stick to the sheetmetal. Its VERY nice to be able to just cut out the...

Just like most mechanical diesel ( or any diesel for that matter ) the power output is only limited by your checkbook. 100hp per liter is not THAT hard these days. The 4.07 engines used in some 'rally' classes where well into the 200hp range.

Again....making it 'work' and making it 'factory' are two completely different things. -4bt has been done, is a nice big industrial last forever pure mechanical diesel. It needs about 4" of lift to make it work. Its 780lbs+. The front axle probably needs beefed up. A factory TJ computer can...