Nosferatu Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I had this idea brewing for a few months so I decided to make it happen. I built this Jeep many years ago. I also had these monster truck tires in my tire box. So I thought I would combine them for a low riding Jeep. I know monster trucks are real high but I liked this to be low. I carved off the fenders front and back. I then decided to make a roof in a "C" cab form. Then I decided to add a surfboard. So I scratch built one for the roof. I didn't like the flat Jeep dashboard so I took two old Vette dashs and combined them with an extension so it would span the distance. I liked the grab bar for the passenger. That's all I have so far. Thanks for looking and I hope you like it. All constructive criticism is welcome. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Definitely different. Looking forward to seeing more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Alternate realities are fun! Weathered or shiny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Thanks for the comments! I put some time into the wheels so I think I'm going with the shiny look......I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 1st picture looks like a mud bogger jeep ! The Michigan Mudders ORV group would drive something like that outhere, but w/o the c- cab roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingslug Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 And I was expecting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Nice project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 That looks pretty kewl. I'll be watching the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 You are on a nice roll with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Thanks guys! I finally got it painted. We recently moved across country from NJ to AZ and I thought lost my airbrush. after tearing things apart I finally found it. I tried different colors of nail polish and somehow got this color. I wanted the vehicle blue after its name - The Blue Crab. Its a color change combination of about 3 different color nail polishes. I'm still working on the surfboard colors. I think they will compliment the blue. More to come! Thanks for looking! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Very cool and original idea. How about some chassis and engine pictures, if you have got that far. The C-cab really adds an attitude to the Jeep body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHPaul Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 You just know some swamp-dwelling redneck (and I say that with nothing but love...) is gonna build a 1:1 version of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 10:25 AM, PHPaul said: You just know some swamp-dwelling redneck (and I say that with nothing but love...) is gonna build a 1:1 version of that! That would be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynlo Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I like it...Great (and Twisted) Minds think alike? http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/117599-and-now-for-something-completely-differentpt1-photos-re-posted/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybsluos Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 4:57 PM, Flynlo said: I love this too David!-Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Reminiscent of Ira Dahm's work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 You can see the finished build here - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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