Grantshire
Bigger Hammer
Ok, here's the plan,
I recently picked up a 1950 Jeepster that PO put on a 73 Jeepster Commando frame. The 73 Commando model number is C104, meaning it has 104" wheelbase, but they are commonly referred to a "bullnose" Commando. 71 and earlier Commandos were pre AMC C101's (101" wheelbase) with an odd fire Buick V6 engine (C104's had either an AMC straight 6 or V8). Mine is the straight six (PO hacked the firewall) with a TH400/20 TC.
Several years ago I picked up a CJ10A airplane tug with the 6 cylinder Nissan SD33 diesel. These things are very unique vehicles and this one is in fantastic shape. The tub went to a friend for a CJ pickup project but I kept everything else. The little diesel runs great and these things have a HD mobile home TF727 auto transmission with a NP208 TC with low range only.
While the CJ10A looks like a CJ the frame is from a Wagoneer but has been chopped at the back and heavy duty springs attached with a super wide Dana 70 rear axle with 4.88 gears (there is also a 1200 pound hunk of steel sitting on top of the rear axle).
I have been saving this for just the right project and have picked up a second complete running engine plus all the parts needed to turbocharge the engine (some Scouts had the early non turbo SD33 and later the SD33T turbo version). I plan to marry the Jeepster body to the CJ10A frame adding the required rear frame extension for the appropriate wheelbase with high pinion Dana 60's in front and back.
The Jeepster is in decent shape but will still need some floor pan and firewall repairs as well as addressing some minor body rust.
The PO still has the original Jeepster frame and I may be able to pick it up if someone is interested in it, but I am headed toward a diesel 4x4 with my project. At this point I am still in the planning and information gathering phase so all constructive comments, resources and leads are welcomed.
Cheers!
Richard
I recently picked up a 1950 Jeepster that PO put on a 73 Jeepster Commando frame. The 73 Commando model number is C104, meaning it has 104" wheelbase, but they are commonly referred to a "bullnose" Commando. 71 and earlier Commandos were pre AMC C101's (101" wheelbase) with an odd fire Buick V6 engine (C104's had either an AMC straight 6 or V8). Mine is the straight six (PO hacked the firewall) with a TH400/20 TC.
Several years ago I picked up a CJ10A airplane tug with the 6 cylinder Nissan SD33 diesel. These things are very unique vehicles and this one is in fantastic shape. The tub went to a friend for a CJ pickup project but I kept everything else. The little diesel runs great and these things have a HD mobile home TF727 auto transmission with a NP208 TC with low range only.
While the CJ10A looks like a CJ the frame is from a Wagoneer but has been chopped at the back and heavy duty springs attached with a super wide Dana 70 rear axle with 4.88 gears (there is also a 1200 pound hunk of steel sitting on top of the rear axle).
I have been saving this for just the right project and have picked up a second complete running engine plus all the parts needed to turbocharge the engine (some Scouts had the early non turbo SD33 and later the SD33T turbo version). I plan to marry the Jeepster body to the CJ10A frame adding the required rear frame extension for the appropriate wheelbase with high pinion Dana 60's in front and back.
The Jeepster is in decent shape but will still need some floor pan and firewall repairs as well as addressing some minor body rust.
The PO still has the original Jeepster frame and I may be able to pick it up if someone is interested in it, but I am headed toward a diesel 4x4 with my project. At this point I am still in the planning and information gathering phase so all constructive comments, resources and leads are welcomed.
Cheers!
Richard
If you are open to discussing you project send me a PM with your contact information and I will call you.
