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YJ4LIFE · 10-13-2005, 04:13 PM

which one would you daily drive and which one would you get crazy with?

TheTonka · 10-13-2005, 04:15 PM

Street rod the Jeepster and build the YJ.

geberhard · 10-14-2005, 02:08 PM

I would build and daily drive both

aibornexj · 10-14-2005, 02:44 PM

I am currently doing a 48 Jeepster. I put a mustang 2 front suspension on the front and I am putting a 350 that is mildly worked.

I have several other projects Like some CJ's and my comp rig for neuroc which is a 01 XJ with a 388 stroker and 60's and an atlas..

There all good as long as there Jeep

Budd · 10-14-2005, 02:53 PM

I'm a little partial:

Kreep · 10-14-2005, 02:57 PM

Build the Jeepster, its got the right wheelbase.

Besides, Budd's Jeepster just gave me wood...

jeepingforChrist · 10-14-2005, 05:30 PM

Depends on the condition of the Jeepster. If its really good they street rod it. Unless it has already been set up some for offroading. They have really good gearing for offroading(mine had 4.88 or 5.38, not sure). If it is in bad condtion make it on offroad monster, thats what I'm doing with my parts Jeepster. They may be harder to find parts for but they are cooler and more fun. If you need any ideas, help, or parts sites let me know. I have some knowledge and know of alot of sites. Also I might be selling some parts soon so get in touch if you are interested.

CSP · 10-14-2005, 05:39 PM

I'd say it depends on the condition of the base vehicle, how good your fabrication/repair skills are, and how much money you want to spend.

Cool factor, Jeepster wins hands down. It only makes a good daily driver if you have the desire/money/knowledge to keep it on the road and dependable.

Nor Cal Jeep · 10-14-2005, 05:51 PM

Im going to have to agree with the majority, if the jeepsters a beater build it. My nieghboor across the street has got a jeepster comando thats been sittin for a few years, that i have been tryin to get my hands on. Those things are sweat!

gripguru · 10-14-2005, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geberhard

I would build and daily drive both

AGREED!

YJ4LIFE · 10-14-2005, 10:16 PM

the jeep is in pretty good shape now. It was smashed in the rear corner pretty bad but its just been fixed. The front fenders are a little tweaked but something that's not noticeable unless you were looking for it. the body is pretty near stock. Its got non power drum brakes front and back, power steering, 3 speed manual, d44 rear, buick v6, open axles..

jeepingforChrist · 10-15-2005, 06:37 AM

Thats a really nice Jeepster. I say to street rod it. Can u put up a straight on pic of your front grill though. If those are 31's I would do a 1 in shackle reversal lift on the rear just for saftey when it comes to pot holes so there is no risk of rubbing, that or if you decide to do some lift offroading it it.

10-13-2005, 04:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
YJ4LIFE Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8867 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 537	YJ or Jeepster which one would you daily drive and which one would you get crazy with? __________________ -Taz, '89 YJ

10-13-2005, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheTonka Rock God Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,069	Street rod the Jeepster and build the YJ. __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

10-14-2005, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,499	I would build and daily drive both __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old

10-14-2005, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Budd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28368 Location: OC, California Posts: 3,133 Blog Entries: 13	I'm a little partial: __________________ '68 Jeepster, GN powered

10-14-2005, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kreep Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 14004 Location: Illinois Posts: 852	Build the Jeepster, its got the right wheelbase. Besides, Budd's Jeepster just gave me wood... __________________ 82 CJ7 - TBI 304/T18a/D300/44/70/4.88/40's 87 Samurai - GSX carbs/16V 1.6/GRS-II/linked rear/31's

10-14-2005, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
aibornexj 82nd Airborne Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25636 Location: Exit 25 NJ Posts: 552	I am currently doing a 48 Jeepster. I put a mustang 2 front suspension on the front and I am putting a 350 that is mildly worked. I have several other projects Like some CJ's and my comp rig for neuroc which is a 01 XJ with a 388 stroker and 60's and an atlas.. There all good as long as there Jeep

10-14-2005, 05:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
jeepingforChrist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53675 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13	Depends on the condition of the Jeepster. If its really good they street rod it. Unless it has already been set up some for offroading. They have really good gearing for offroading(mine had 4.88 or 5.38, not sure). If it is in bad condtion make it on offroad monster, thats what I'm doing with my parts Jeepster. They may be harder to find parts for but they are cooler and more fun. If you need any ideas, help, or parts sites let me know. I have some knowledge and know of alot of sites. Also I might be selling some parts soon so get in touch if you are interested. __________________ 1970 Jeepster Commando(soon to be running) for off-road use only Warner T-86AA 3 Speed Spicer 20 T-Case Dana 27 Front Dana 44 Rear 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo-Lift off-roader and DD

10-14-2005, 05:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
CSP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1533 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,784	I'd say it depends on the condition of the base vehicle, how good your fabrication/repair skills are, and how much money you want to spend. Cool factor, Jeepster wins hands down. It only makes a good daily driver if you have the desire/money/knowledge to keep it on the road and dependable.

10-14-2005, 05:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nor Cal Jeep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41273 Location: Sacramento Posts: 500	Im going to have to agree with the majority, if the jeepsters a beater build it. My nieghboor across the street has got a jeepster comando thats been sittin for a few years, that i have been tryin to get my hands on. Those things are sweat!

10-14-2005, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
YJ4LIFE Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8867 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 537	the jeep is in pretty good shape now. It was smashed in the rear corner pretty bad but its just been fixed. The front fenders are a little tweaked but something that's not noticeable unless you were looking for it. the body is pretty near stock. Its got non power drum brakes front and back, power steering, 3 speed manual, d44 rear, buick v6, open axles.. __________________ -Taz, '89 YJ

10-15-2005, 06:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
jeepingforChrist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53675 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13	Thats a really nice Jeepster. I say to street rod it. Can u put up a straight on pic of your front grill though. If those are 31's I would do a 1 in shackle reversal lift on the rear just for saftey when it comes to pot holes so there is no risk of rubbing, that or if you decide to do some lift offroading it it. __________________ 1970 Jeepster Commando(soon to be running) for off-road use only Warner T-86AA 3 Speed Spicer 20 T-Case Dana 27 Front Dana 44 Rear 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo-Lift off-roader and DD

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