Should I buy?

[CrnCnn]

Im pretty sure I'm gonna get it. I think the extra motor is a 4 banger too, just newer but looks like it was stored outdoors, so may not be worth much. I found a replacement body for 3K, a little much but it would be a lot less work.

I am not sure what all can be done with them as far as how crazy I want to get or pure restore.

[etlsport]

imo its a pretty bad time to start a restoration project.. but if you have the means then go for it.. i just know with the hrs i work to keep up with rent and to keep the vx going it would turn into a lawn ornament for me


then again ive spent more on the stereo in my vx than he wants for it

[nfpgasmask]

Hmmm, well, me and you and your step-dad can all work on our restoration projects this summer!

Bart

[CrnCnn]

Hmmm, well, me and you and your step-dad can all work on our restoration projects this summer!

Bart

yeah, the jeep would make a good practice body for welding.

[Bulldoggie]

Some time ago, co-worker friend of mine paid alot for a trashed war era jeep.
They are very desired in original form.
I still remember him showing me things like the headlights could be turned in to light up the engine bay.
After seeing that, I could understand the value of the war jeeps.

If you want to put an after-market body on a jeep, there may be more modern drive trains to start with?

[CrnCnn]

[Ascinder]

The replacement body you mentioned I think would be a waste. These jeeps are mostly straight sheet metal and what little is curved is only 2 dimensional. Who wants to throw away three grand on a body that could be better spent on your VX anyways?:bgwg:

[Ldub]

LOL...looks like they've been using it as the "19th hole" for chipping practice...

Back in high school, my wheelin' buddy Jim (Trooper Jim, my roomie @ the Rock) had a 46' Willys w/ a 283 bowtie under the hood. MAN we had a lotta fun trashin' that thing...