My Offroad Jeep

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johnfal
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My Offroad Jeep

Unread post by johnfal » May 14th, 2013, 10:35 pm

The photos below are of my new off road Mutt during a test run last weekend:-

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AAC Harrogate Yorkshire, England 1963-66
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NATO FSS Collafirth Hill. Shetland Isles
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Mitsubishi J4C - Offroad
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M151 A2 - Offroad
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Re: My Offroad Jeep

Unread post by rickf » May 15th, 2013, 6:53 am

That exhaust pipe is a branding iron! What made you decide to run it way out there instead of tucking it between the light and bumperette? Other than that it looks real good, I see you stick with the eating well theme, No wine bottle? :twisted:
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Re: My Offroad Jeep

Unread post by johnfal » May 15th, 2013, 10:44 am

I agree with you but that is the way the guy built it, but as you will note it is still under going trials for functionality so there is still time for change. I like the way my ROPS turned out it gives me free access all round the back end, there are also footman loops everywhere so I can secure bags etc to the ROPS frames.

I will probably have to rebuild the cross member that goes under the gearbox or around there, I noticed the other day that I must have hit something very hard as it has been pretty well crushed.

The rear seat can also be put back as and when required so it can be used for carrying passengers., The body has been heavily braced with thick wall angle iron along the lower edges and under the rear floor and other places susceptible to damage. Handles well and runs nice on the zenith installed.

I still have a few more ideas but need to test their viability before incorporating.

As for the lack of wine well I prefer to keep that for when I get home, I like to keep driving and drinking apart, if I have a beer then Ty my driver takes over, if he wants a drink then I will drive, it works out pretty well.
AAC Harrogate Yorkshire, England 1963-66
641 Signals Troop, 3 JSC, NORTHAG, Belgium
14 Signals Regiment Worcester, England
NATO FSS Collafirth Hill. Shetland Isles
M606 Willy's/Mitsibushi - Cafe
Mitsubishi J4C - Offroad
M151A2 - Cafe
M151A2 - Sold
M151 A2 - Offroad
M151 A1 1969 - Cafe
M151 A1 1966 - rebuild
M151 A1 - rebuild

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Unread post by Francis Marion » May 15th, 2013, 11:14 am

Great looking MUTT. I'm not one for after market mods but I'm pretty sure, if the M151 had been made with a tailgate, it would look just like that.
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Unread post by LTDan » May 15th, 2013, 12:44 pm

Well done, sir!

Now... bon appetit!!
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Unread post by WC Matt » May 15th, 2013, 1:07 pm

Looks good, John. I like it. Wonder what the date is on that mess kit ? :)

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Unread post by Dietz1 » May 16th, 2013, 8:56 pm

John,

Wish I was there to join in on the fun. Busy working in Australia for a while. Until it slows down a little, I will only be in country for a few days at a time. I have not forgotten the battery tray and hold downs. I will bring them in ASAP.

Your offroad unit looks good. You do some nice work.

Hope to see you soon.

Regards,

Wayne

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Unread post by rickf » May 17th, 2013, 6:47 am

Jon, I noticed the hub cover holding the spare tire. Is that a complete spare hub under there?
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Unread post by csmith » May 17th, 2013, 7:23 am

Looks very nice John, I really like the Tail Gating Function! Great for ball games and outdoor parties :!: :!: Look forward to seeing it next time over.
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Unread post by ohiomgman » May 17th, 2013, 9:06 pm

That's nice. Set up for use and fun. Well thought out. Kudos.
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