GPW build indecision

[Wooders]

I have just acquired a GPW in about this condition:
2140

Now my inital plan was to build something like these:
214121422143

But now I've had a few friends & family suggest something like:
2144or 2145


I'm still pretty keen on the RatRod build, but thought I'd toss it out there for discussion - what do you think.....

[Paul-JK]

So this was one of the purchases from the weekend!

I always think it's a sacrilege turning something as old as this into a ratrod, but then hotrods of any sort have never been my thing.

My vote would certainly be to restore it or do something like in the last picture where it's at least getting used for what it was intended......that's my 10c worth.

[Wooders]

Come on look at how much fun these guys have:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ish567ZgU
:) :) :)

[Steve F]

I'd ratrod it and daily drive it :) Probably go with a late model 4cyl turbo motor though so I could afford to daily drive it...........

Cheers
Steve

[Wolfe]

Trail rig like last one

[Wolfe]

May be like Ian's flattie

[dobbo56]

yep, offroader for sure, big burbbling V8 and big rubber. the guys in the ratrod ony paid peanuts for it and didnt care what they did to it. Just MHO..

[Wooders]

Don't forget I also have the CJ-6 which will have portals, V8 & 40" tyres.... So I don't really need a nuts offroader....

[Steve F]

Don't forget I also have the CJ-6 which will have portals, V8 & 40" tyres.... So I don't really need a nuts offroader....

That was my thought too, no need for another offroader. You know you want to build the ratrod :) Build it light with a late model 4 cylinder turbo driveline and run it at the drags etc, cheap to run, fun to drive and something a bit different. Pretty easy build as well. I'd paint it with a camo flame job as well ;)

Cheers
Steve

[Wooders]

The other option is RatRod the Willys truck and Historic rego the GPW...... but really the condition of each is better suited to the other way around.

[SteveC]

Come to think of it Dave - do you have a license as I've never witnessed you behind driving haha

[AV8]

What a couple of propellers and a corrugated tin roof can do..come on Dave, you know you wanna!!

[Hunno]

What until you see it again in daylight & at your own pace & then you'll decide you should RAT ROD it!!!!!

[Wooders]

What a couple of propellers and a corrugated tin roof can do..come on Dave, you know you wanna!!
Would be a period correct modification:
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/8/6/1/0670168.jpg

[ACJ]

Do not rat rod the truck😡

[Hunno]

Do not rat rod the truck
I 2nd that!!!!

[Flatfender]

How about this one Dave??? 2154

[Wolfe]

http://ruggedridgeoffroad.com/blog/jesses-custom-1950-cj-3a-jeeprod

I prefer that one Ian http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2154&d=1369215332

[Wooders]

Come to think of it Dave - do you have a license as I've never witnessed you behind driving haha
Whats even sadder is I've been reduced to driving the wifes car.....I feel like I hardly fit in the dang thing.

Ian,
Definately cool ride - but then every trail run it would be competing against the CJ (which will probably be built first).

[Steve F]

You know what you must do :)

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/BLKRUBY/Graphs/HPIM8140.jpg

Another

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/8042_10150899826474597_1595208946_n.jpg

You'll need airbags though.

Cheers
Steve

[Wooders]

Got airbags available for it ;)

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[Wooders]

Inspiration?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fn0gwcE873k/TVs4xyS31oI/AAAAAAAAAkg/mivrzF4CSCQ/s1600/IMG_2247.jpg
http://img0002.popscreencdn.com/131345885_jeep-hot-rod-matchbox-2-f-superfast-1971-ebay.jpg

[Flatfender]

I hope you are joking!

[Wooders]

Maybe? ;)
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090913075742/hotwheels/images/9/95/Custom42JeepCJ2A09FeRF_Thomas.jpg

[Cpage66]

Ratrod the hell out of it!

[rupicon]

I'd ratrod it and daily drive it :) Probably go with a late model 4cyl turbo motor though so I could afford to daily drive it...........

Cheers
Steve

steve your 4cyl short of a full deck :highly_amused:

[AussieCJ7]

Inspiration?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fn0gwcE873k/TVs4xyS31oI/AAAAAAAAAkg/mivrzF4CSCQ/s1600/IMG_2247.jpg
http://img0002.popscreencdn.com/131345885_jeep-hot-rod-matchbox-2-f-superfast-1971-ebay.jpg


We actually have that match box car it was my wife's from when she was a kid and now my kids play with it I always knew she was a good woman

[Wooders]

I also actually have both the above MB's in my collection :)
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Unfortunately the build thread for this will have to wait as I REALLY want to finish a few other things first.