GPW build indecision

[Wooders]

I have just acquired a GPW in about this condition:
1942_gpw_cherokee.jpg

Now my inital plan was to build something like these:
Parts-Bin-Flatfender-623x467.jpgBuild 041a.jpgJeep-MB-rat-rod_Sm.jpg

But now I've had a few friends & family suggest something like:
Herb_GPW.jpgor Easter Jeep Safari 2009 052.jpg


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.