Saturday, April 1, 2023

As Jeeps go, pretty darned nice

 


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  1. Looks like a CJ2A. Front window is an after market rebuild, as well the turn signals on the front fenders. Wish I had not sold mine, but I built a Meyers Manx instead.

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  2. Looks like somebody restored a M-151.

    Sweet.

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    1. Not an M-151. They had horizontal bars in the grill, and coil spring suspension, not leaf springs

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  3. Give me one reason why something like that could not be mass produced and sold in the U.S.
    Because we live in a fascist country.

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    1. Because it cannot meet current safety or emissions laws. You can get a very nice Indian-made CJ knockoff, even better with a diesel engine. Not street legal though. Guess, what, it's made in Michigan, so you're out of excuses now!
      https://www.autoblog.com/2018/03/03/mahindra-roxor-is-an-indian-jeep-built-in-michigan-with-a-diesel/

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    2. Considered a roll over hazard, would not pass the dicktaters safety standards.

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  4. Very cool machine.
    What is the reason for contrasting wheels on rebuilds? I see that on A-Models etc. and it is an odd detraction from an otherwise pleasing build.

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    1. University colors?

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    2. Orange wheels on older Jeeps is a fairly common color choice. Causes a little jolt at first glance but it may grow on you.
      Legit IMO.

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    3. If you look at the old Willys ads from the '40s and '50s, the wheels were in contrasting colours.
      Al_in_Ottawa

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  5. Perhaps he's a Denver Broncos fan. I can't think of another reason for that color combo.

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  6. recognize the tire tread from the old magazine "surplus" ads

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  7. I feel conflicted about this. One the one hand I love it, on the other I wonder if it is over restored.

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