CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
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But, then you'd have this too heavy Japanese running gear, and it
would sink just like all the other land crushers.
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brayhaven wrote:
>
> Why? Parts availability, drivability, ease of maintenance, weight,
> dependability, ... and probably most of all.... Why not :o) ?
> Got my first jeep in '66 & have had a bunch since then. Have done a few
> jeep conversions that I liked too. There are a lot of things I don't
> like about the engine, drive train, handling and suspension (of the
> M38/CJ2&3), that are much better in the toyota. But, I always loved
> the looks of early jeeps. I was planning to use an aftermarket body
> (glass or steel) so I'm not worried about value. Also, I'd probably
> keep it forever, so my heirs can worry about that :o).
> Greg
would sink just like all the other land crushers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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brayhaven wrote:
>
> Why? Parts availability, drivability, ease of maintenance, weight,
> dependability, ... and probably most of all.... Why not :o) ?
> Got my first jeep in '66 & have had a bunch since then. Have done a few
> jeep conversions that I liked too. There are a lot of things I don't
> like about the engine, drive train, handling and suspension (of the
> M38/CJ2&3), that are much better in the toyota. But, I always loved
> the looks of early jeeps. I was planning to use an aftermarket body
> (glass or steel) so I'm not worried about value. Also, I'd probably
> keep it forever, so my heirs can worry about that :o).
> Greg
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But, then you'd have this too heavy Japanese running gear, and it
would sink just like all the other land crushers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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brayhaven wrote:
>
> Why? Parts availability, drivability, ease of maintenance, weight,
> dependability, ... and probably most of all.... Why not :o) ?
> Got my first jeep in '66 & have had a bunch since then. Have done a few
> jeep conversions that I liked too. There are a lot of things I don't
> like about the engine, drive train, handling and suspension (of the
> M38/CJ2&3), that are much better in the toyota. But, I always loved
> the looks of early jeeps. I was planning to use an aftermarket body
> (glass or steel) so I'm not worried about value. Also, I'd probably
> keep it forever, so my heirs can worry about that :o).
> Greg
would sink just like all the other land crushers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
brayhaven wrote:
>
> Why? Parts availability, drivability, ease of maintenance, weight,
> dependability, ... and probably most of all.... Why not :o) ?
> Got my first jeep in '66 & have had a bunch since then. Have done a few
> jeep conversions that I liked too. There are a lot of things I don't
> like about the engine, drive train, handling and suspension (of the
> M38/CJ2&3), that are much better in the toyota. But, I always loved
> the looks of early jeeps. I was planning to use an aftermarket body
> (glass or steel) so I'm not worried about value. Also, I'd probably
> keep it forever, so my heirs can worry about that :o).
> Greg
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But, then you'd have this too heavy Japanese running gear, and it
would sink just like all the other land crushers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
brayhaven wrote:
>
> Why? Parts availability, drivability, ease of maintenance, weight,
> dependability, ... and probably most of all.... Why not :o) ?
> Got my first jeep in '66 & have had a bunch since then. Have done a few
> jeep conversions that I liked too. There are a lot of things I don't
> like about the engine, drive train, handling and suspension (of the
> M38/CJ2&3), that are much better in the toyota. But, I always loved
> the looks of early jeeps. I was planning to use an aftermarket body
> (glass or steel) so I'm not worried about value. Also, I'd probably
> keep it forever, so my heirs can worry about that :o).
> Greg
would sink just like all the other land crushers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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brayhaven wrote:
>
> Why? Parts availability, drivability, ease of maintenance, weight,
> dependability, ... and probably most of all.... Why not :o) ?
> Got my first jeep in '66 & have had a bunch since then. Have done a few
> jeep conversions that I liked too. There are a lot of things I don't
> like about the engine, drive train, handling and suspension (of the
> M38/CJ2&3), that are much better in the toyota. But, I always loved
> the looks of early jeeps. I was planning to use an aftermarket body
> (glass or steel) so I'm not worried about value. Also, I'd probably
> keep it forever, so my heirs can worry about that :o).
> Greg
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I've seen Corvette bodies on a Jeep frame, I guess, "because it's
there".
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83 CJ wrote:
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> WHY?!?!
there".
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83 CJ wrote:
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> WHY?!?!
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I've seen Corvette bodies on a Jeep frame, I guess, "because it's
there".
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83 CJ wrote:
>
> WHY?!?!
there".
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83 CJ wrote:
>
> WHY?!?!
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I've seen Corvette bodies on a Jeep frame, I guess, "because it's
there".
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83 CJ wrote:
>
> WHY?!?!
there".
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83 CJ wrote:
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> WHY?!?!
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On Tue, 22 Feb 2005, 83 CJ wrote:
> brayhaven wrote:
>> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
>> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a
> thing?
>> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
>> Greg
>
> WHY?!?!
A decade or so ago someone local to me had a Camaro body mounted on a
lifted 4x4 chassis with big stupid tires and the works. While it was
certainly a "head-turner" the usual response was "Why?"
--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.
> brayhaven wrote:
>> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
>> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a
> thing?
>> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
>> Greg
>
> WHY?!?!
A decade or so ago someone local to me had a Camaro body mounted on a
lifted 4x4 chassis with big stupid tires and the works. While it was
certainly a "head-turner" the usual response was "Why?"
--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.
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On Tue, 22 Feb 2005, 83 CJ wrote:
> brayhaven wrote:
>> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
>> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a
> thing?
>> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
>> Greg
>
> WHY?!?!
A decade or so ago someone local to me had a Camaro body mounted on a
lifted 4x4 chassis with big stupid tires and the works. While it was
certainly a "head-turner" the usual response was "Why?"
--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.
> brayhaven wrote:
>> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
>> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a
> thing?
>> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
>> Greg
>
> WHY?!?!
A decade or so ago someone local to me had a Camaro body mounted on a
lifted 4x4 chassis with big stupid tires and the works. While it was
certainly a "head-turner" the usual response was "Why?"
--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.
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On Tue, 22 Feb 2005, 83 CJ wrote:
> brayhaven wrote:
>> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
>> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a
> thing?
>> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
>> Greg
>
> WHY?!?!
A decade or so ago someone local to me had a Camaro body mounted on a
lifted 4x4 chassis with big stupid tires and the works. While it was
certainly a "head-turner" the usual response was "Why?"
--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.
> brayhaven wrote:
>> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
>> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a
> thing?
>> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
>> Greg
>
> WHY?!?!
A decade or so ago someone local to me had a Camaro body mounted on a
lifted 4x4 chassis with big stupid tires and the works. While it was
certainly a "head-turner" the usual response was "Why?"
--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.
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But, then you'd have this too heavy Japanese running gear, and it
would sink just like all the other land crushers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
Bill, do you really think the running gear in a toyota pickup and a 4
cyl toyota engine is heavier than those in the M38? I guess you guys
are purists here. I was young like that once myself :o). I guess you
don't like engine swaps either?? The very best off road vehicle I ever
had (yes, better than all the jeeps) was a short landcruiser with a 350
Chev. and a Muncie 4 speed. I pulled a lot of pickups & jeeps out of
the FL swamps with it over the years. That, from a long time jeep
lover :o).
would sink just like all the other land crushers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
Bill, do you really think the running gear in a toyota pickup and a 4
cyl toyota engine is heavier than those in the M38? I guess you guys
are purists here. I was young like that once myself :o). I guess you
don't like engine swaps either?? The very best off road vehicle I ever
had (yes, better than all the jeeps) was a short landcruiser with a 350
Chev. and a Muncie 4 speed. I pulled a lot of pickups & jeeps out of
the FL swamps with it over the years. That, from a long time jeep
lover :o).


