Exceptional Vehicle......
Hedgehog
Always Off-Roading Jeeper
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- Tucson/Marana Arizona
- Vehicle(s)
- -1975 Jeep CJ5, 360 V8, Headers, Duel Exhaust,T15 transmission, D-20 Transfer case, Twin Stick Conversion, Warn 8274 Winch
-1951 Willys Wagon, 4 cylinder, "F" head, little rust, very close to stock
This is probably not the place for this and I truly wish I had a picture of it. But while at tractor supply this weekend there was an old Toyota Landcruiser in the parking lot that could do nothing other than catch any jeepers eye. At first glance it was to long. About 30 years ago the owner cut the body right in front of the rear wheels, then cut another body right behind the doors, THEN added 12" between the two and painted it that military desert tan you see all the time. To top it all off you could not see where he did it. He married the body to a full sized Chevy truck. All running on 37" military tires that absolutely looked right on the rig. In every nook and cranny there were the tools for the offroad trade. Like axes and saws tucked in out of the way hangers, a custom made tool box full of spares and straps behind the rear seat, along with 2 gas tanks (37 gallons of fuel). 1/4" double stacked steel bumpers and a nicely hidden and protected winch up front. Naturally a full roll cage and competition seat belts. Along with a set of darelin (sp) gun racks he made that I'd pay good money for. The best part is the truck was well used, desert pin striping and loving usage wear on the entire vehicle, obviously not a garage queen by any means.
The truck inspired me quite a bit. Since I don't have back seats, I now need to build one of those tool boxes for behind my seats. I hope to see this rig again, hopefully with a camera this time.
The truck inspired me quite a bit. Since I don't have back seats, I now need to build one of those tool boxes for behind my seats. I hope to see this rig again, hopefully with a camera this time.