1971 Jeepster Suspension/Drive
I just recently purchased a 1971 Jeepster in need of some work and, liking the unusual, I have decided to try to convert this to a two wheel drive street rod with a 350/700r4....something good for cruising even tho I should be past that age. Can anyone tell me if I am dreaming or if this is economically feasible. I don't really have the money to go with a custom made IFS and I know that there are some 2 wheel drive wagoneers, etc. out there. Does anyone know of anyone that has done this and what the difficulties are that I will run into? I guess I would also like to find a heavier duty rear end that would work without a lot of fabricating. Any help anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. Most Jeep sites think I am nuts for wanting to go to two wheel drive and are not very helpful so I guess I need to turn to the hot rod group for help. Thank you for any help you can give me.
71 Jeepter Suspension/Drive
Hey Buck i've seen 2-2wd jeepster's at shows makes a cool ride for sure! if you don't come up with any thing from that site! Try A&P jeep salvage in Oklahoma city...talk with Steve he has & know's more then he should :-) he may be able to help...
I get the same feedback from jeep guys when i told them i wanted to do a drop on a full size jeep j20 truck..here's a photo print a buddy did..
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1971 Jeepster Suspension/Drive
opppsssss pics didn't pass...also dose yours have this type of front end in pic #1
1971 Jeepster Suspension/Drive
Thanks a lot hotrod. I knew someone out there had to have done it. It would appear to me that one should be able to get a straight (dropped) axle for it if nothing else....kinda like the old gassers. But I really would like to just put a nice drop and have a nice smooth riding/running Jeep. Thanks for the hint on the OK place...I'll try to get in touch with them next week. The Willys place was pretty much a Willys place so I don't think they would relate to me.
Mine does look kinda like that picture...wish it looked as good as that.
Thanks again and, if I learn anything I'll keep posting in case there's another crazy like me out there.
1971 Jeepster Suspension/Drive
Thanks again, hot rod. Steve sound like a nice guy and answered my e-mail very promptly.
His solutions to my problems were to cut the center section out of the front differential and weld a tube between the two pieces....simple. As far as my question about the rear end being able to handle a 350, he said it should be a Dana 44 and should be no problem.
He also has soft tops for it for sale (new) which is another thing I was wondering about.
Thanks a lot.
Cecil