I’ve always thought that one of those postal Jeeps would be a fun little vehicle.
1943 Willys Jeep
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Bertotti
Gretschified
The way the weather and my sons driving has been going this year I’m lookin the idea of one with the skis on the front and the tracks on the back!
cielski
I Bleed Orange
Had to stop before turning right as Jeeps are always in 4WD. They'd buck like a bronco at best of times. They weren't their best on pavement.
Bertotti
Gretschified
I am probably the odd guy out but these modern trucks that rife like boats ona. Almost smooth o ram make
me sea sick! I like a bit of bounce and buck in my ride. That is t mean to be anything more than a vehicle comment. No pun was intended.
cielski
I Bleed Orange
Postals were only 2WD. Only one seat, right hand drive only, and not much in the way of amenities. My Dad carried mail after Studebaker shut down. The postals were better than the Cushman trikes they replaced. There was a flat front van type as well.
Redliner
Electromatic
College that I worked at on the grounds crew bought a bunch of retired postal Jeeps from the post office. Got a chance to be one of the guys who brought them back to campus. The guy at the post office made all of us take a short driving lesson to get used to the right hand drive before the 20 mile ride back to campus. Thing I remember the most from his "lesson" was that you should not turn the wheels all the way against the lock and hit the gas hard. Claimed they would flip right over. Short wheelbase and a straight six with all the torque it had I totally believe him. Talk about twitchy on the road at speed.
Hey Rob,
Love it!
I can't help but notice just how beefy the chassis is.
Best,
BIB.
Bertotti
Gretschified
Seems like a talented guy like you could turn this into a song.
Redliner
Electromatic
That is a good looking 3B.
I`ve just returned from some shopping.
Funny to read this topic right now because there was a big window where some oldtimer-motorbikes and cars were on display.
I just told my wife one hour ago that I would love to own such a little vehicle from the past, again.
Since my youth really old cars and bikes have always had a place in my heart and I used to own (and successfully work on) some old bikes, before.
It is something very satisfying to watch the result of your hand`s work. And these old machines are easier to work on than modern cars and bikes.
Funny to read this topic right now because there was a big window where some oldtimer-motorbikes and cars were on display.
I just told my wife one hour ago that I would love to own such a little vehicle from the past, again.
Since my youth really old cars and bikes have always had a place in my heart and I used to own (and successfully work on) some old bikes, before.
It is something very satisfying to watch the result of your hand`s work. And these old machines are easier to work on than modern cars and bikes.
Thanks folks - some very cool vehicles here! Sorry for the delay in replying - It's been a busy weekend gigging with lots of travelling involved. On the plus side, I did come home with a new Penguin!
Dad managed to acquire the the last few parts we need so hopefully we'll have some more progress to show next weekend!
Dad managed to acquire the the last few parts we need so hopefully we'll have some more progress to show next weekend!
Another busy weekend gigging and in the studio but there has been a little more progress on the jeep. The chassis has now been moved out of the garage and the body brought in so we can make a start cleaning and rubbing down for paint.
Considering the jeep was on the road for 16 years and driven everywhere, we're really pleased with how solid she still is.
Considering the jeep was on the road for 16 years and driven everywhere, we're really pleased with how solid she still is.
JeffreyLeePierre
Country Gent
It's allowed to have machine guns set on your car? 
(Sounds a little Mad Max-y).
And how will you find one?
(Sounds a little Mad Max-y).
And how will you find one?
Yes, it is allowedIt's allowed to have machine guns set on your car?
(Sounds a little Mad Max-y).
And how will you find one?
And I had 4 machine guns delivered to work last week - we already have one here. My colleagues were a little surprised when I opened the box...
JeffreyLeePierre
Country Gent
Are they antiques? Or new and made to the specs?Yes, it is allowed
I bet your colleagues were. Did you add something like "the boss really hit my nerves, who's on?".
I did suggest mounting them to one of our delivery vans but the boss didn't seem keen... They are very accurate replicas. I'm not sure if I'm ok to post photos of them here?
Redliner
Electromatic
That is in good shape. Looking forward to seeing the progress. That looks better than the tub did on my 1992 YJ Wrangler.
We're pleasantly surprised how well it's done for being on the road for 16 years. When we last went through it, all the body work was repaired properly and painted with a thick coat of gloss paint to protect it before the final matte top coat was applied. My Dad is a panel beater / sprayer by trade so this is really his specialty. If anything, the first Jeep he did was guilty of looking too good - it looked like a model kit as he worked to the same standard and practices as you would on a show car.
Either way, after this work, it will be good for another 15 - 20 years
Redliner
Electromatic
Should get that many years out of it at least. One of the guys in the Jeep club I belonged to many years ago had the smart comment about rust on a Jeep. He claimed the only ones that rusted out badly were ones with either an odd or even number as the last digit of the VIN number. They all have that.We're pleasantly surprised how well it's done for being on the road for 16 years. When we last went through it, all the body work was repaired properly and painted with a thick coat of gloss paint to protect it before the final matte top coat was applied. My Dad is a panel beater / sprayer by trade so this is really his specialty. If anything, the first Jeep he did was guilty of looking too good - it looked like a model kit as he worked to the same standard and practices as you would on a show car.
Either way, after this work, it will be good for another 15 - 20 years
