Hello, I am new to the H.A.M.B. I have been a big fan of the Jalopy Journal. I am just finally getting into the community. I have a some what unusual project. I'm not sure if it really fits, but then again it doesn't really fit any where. My project is a 1971, Jeep DJ-5 (better know as a Postal Jeep). I have chopped the top by 5", dropped in a manual trans and a Ford 302. The Jeep just seemed like a perfect vehicle to "hotrod". My name is Jeff, and I just recently moved to the Portland Or area.
Uhhhh... you lost me at My project is a 1971, Jeep DJ-5 (better know as a Postal Jeep). I have chopped the top by 5", dropped in a manual trans and a Ford 302. The Jeep just seemed like a perfect vehicle to "hotrod"...
hmmmm..... Welcome? FWIW even if that Jeep could turn out great, this board is generally for 1965 and older vehicles. 1971 anything doesn't really fit here. I got a serious soft spot for jeeps and I've contemplated buying a postal jeep a few times..... Don't give up on it. If you believe in it, go for the gold.... but I don't think too many people will be on your side here.
dont tell anybody but I have a thing for jeeps, too. And funny thing is the DJ 5 came out in 65, I think, and had NO model changes until they killed it with the LLV. So you kinda fit in...sorta... I Dig the turquoise wheels! Just lay low and enjoy the scenery. and welcome!
Mmmm Jeeps... I had a 46 CJ2A but sold it a few years back. I would like to have another one and put a ford flathead V8 in it. That would be beyond cool. btw don't bother asking where these are. It's an old pic and they're probably Hyundais by now.
. Kentucky, Hey man those pics look oddly familiar...Deja vu??? Doubt it. It was a sad day when were were just barely short of catching these before the crush-n-stack What I wouldn't give to be back close to a junkyard like that again.
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