Plowboy Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 This is a restoration I started a few years ago and finished around a year ago. It was a builtup I got on ebay. The description didn’t show what top came with it. So, I took a chance thinking maybe it had the full top. No full top. Just the goofy looking convertible top. But, thanx to my good friend Jeff Salem, I was able to scratch build my own using his as a template. I made mine more accurate by adding the rubber detail around the side windows and the reveal at the bottom. The chassis was glued solid. So, I snagged a new one from a newer kit. I also used the drivetrain, floorpan, seats, dash, steering wheel and shifters. Tires are from a toy. Wheels are from an AMT '72 Blazer. I cut the hubcaps from a set of wheels covers. The body and interior panels stripped clean as new. I enlarged the rear wheel openings and made a new lip to make room for the 38" Swampers. I opened the cowl vent, added a hood scoop and scratch built a new splash pan. Paint is Dupli Color Avignon Blue metallic and Tamiya Pure White. I wanted a driver quality paint job. So, just a single coat of clear with no polishing. I also didn't want bright chrome. All of the trim and bumpers were foiled with matte aluminum. The interior was painted the same blue with Dupli Color Bahama Blue accents on the seats. The only modification was removing the door handle and detail from the quarter panels. The engine got a modified blower from the Revell Rat Roaster, four barrel carburetor, air cleaner from an AMT '57 Corvette, scratch built headers and details. Thanx for checking it out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 That is really cool! Love the color choices. Great motor and stance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Man this looks terrific. There isn't a car guy alive that wouldnt want a Jeep that cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Excellent work! Looks really outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Very nice indeed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 That is beautiful!,i have a 68'Jeepster that is needing parts,hopefully one day it'll be restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I am not sure I have seen a nice done model of the old Jeepster than this. Great color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportabout Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 This is one of the finest Jeepster I've ever seen. Beautiful color and excellent painting, nice clean detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 very nice Jeepster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Very cool. Nice save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havamodeler Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Man thats awesome looking! Definitely better with the full top ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairfax Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I wanted to build a Jeep Commando a lot. I love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 That is very nice! I love the details and the way you updated it without going overboard. I have a resin body from Olson Bros to build and need to get going on it, this could be the inspiration to do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Sharp and impressive model,Roger!! Very clean built!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Very nice, especially with those big tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 That looks wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 20 hours ago, kelson said: That is beautiful!,i have a 68'Jeepster that is needing parts,hopefully one day it'll be restored. Thanx! More than likely, yours is a '67 also. Unless it has side markers. Mine was supposedly a '69. But, research proved it to be a '67. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 14 hours ago, mikemodeler said: That is very nice! I love the details and the way you updated it without going overboard. I have a resin body from Olson Bros to build and need to get going on it, this could be the inspiration to do that! Thanx! I've looked at that. Looks like the tail gate is missing the license plate light and the scripts. Hard to tell in the photo though. Also, I saw no mention of bumpers. The bumpers on the '67-'71s had the rounded bumpers. The '72 has the flat bumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose1957 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Very nice Jeep! That turned out great. Love the color and all of the modifications you did. The tires and wheels look spot on. Did you have to move the radiator forward to slip in the v-8? I had to move it forward when I built my 72 Commando with a v-8. I wasn't sure if the Jeepster body was spaced differently or not. Great job. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Goose1957 said: Very nice Jeep! That turned out great. Love the color and all of the modifications you did. The tires and wheels look spot on. Did you have to move the radiator forward to slip in the v-8? I had to move it forward when I built my 72 Commando with a v-8. I wasn't sure if the Jeepster body was spaced differently or not. Great job. Jeff Thanx! It has the kit V-6. I shortened the blower and intake to fit it. I had to move the distributor to the rear also. The electric fan setup had to be mounted in front of the radiator. Here's a couple of photos that show the engine better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Awesome build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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