Flatfender follies (and a test result)

"Just Jeepin'" (macintux)
08/21/2020 at 21:15 • Filed to: unnecessary jeep shopping with jj, Craigslist, willys

Update : Nah. I want a flatfender, but now’s not the time, and this isn’t the one.

Now, there’s a manual XJ with a misfire in Anderson...

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Going to check out this rough Jeep tomorrow.

I can’t imagine I’ll buy it, but maybe it’ll be love at first sight, after a tetanus shot or two.

https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/newtown-48-willys/7174280665.html

And while typing this up I received my COVID-19 test result from Wednesday.

DISCUSSION (9)

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Just Jeepin'
08/21/2020 at 21:19

Clearcoat peel on a car that only had single stage from the factory looks wrong. Price is a bit steep for the amount of rust but it doesn't seem that bad.

Just Jeepin' > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
08/21/2020 at 21:20

Thanks for clarifying for me why that was bothering me so much!

WilliamsSW > Just Jeepin'
08/21/2020 at 21:34

Yay no COVID! Jeep looks interesting if the frame is ok. Good luck!

Just Jeepin' > WilliamsSW
08/21/2020 at 21:36

Thanks. I’m torn: there’s also a rough manual XJ on the other side of the state. That’s cheaper, and the one I really should be going to check out, but it’s also FB Marketplace, which I can’t directly communicate with, so the flattie gets it.

WilliamsSW > Just Jeepin'
08/21/2020 at 21:43

The flattie is more interesting, but less useful - you can’t daily it.

Wonder why the original engine isn't in the truck?

Just Jeepin' > WilliamsSW
08/21/2020 at 21:48

Don’t know, and frankly I don’t know that I want the hassle of two engines. As appealing as it would be to have the Go-Devil for sentimental reasons, I’m sure the current one has more power and is more practical.

Dunno. Realistically I’m in no position financially or practicality-wise to restore it or use it as more than an infrequent toy , so I’m not at all sure why I’m going to see it, other than the fact that I’ve wanted one for several years.

Kiltedpadre > Just Jeepin'
08/21/2020 at 21:51

Turn the flathead into an end table and enjoy the Pinto power that’s under the hood.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Just Jeepin'
08/21/2020 at 22:25

Yes, it is subtl y wrong in a way that would bother me.

jminer > Just Jeepin'
08/21/2020 at 22:31

Glad you’re healthy!

Good luck with the Willys, it looks like a giant pile of rust though so really think about it before you buy it. They’re mechanically simple but can get expensive fast.

Also a no-synchro first gear transmission and 4 wheel manual 9" drums on a 80" wheel base makes for a sketchy ride above 30 mph.