MPC Bushwhacker Jeep.

[Mike C.]

This one will never get old. I might take another crack at it. this time with a different color. Defiantly with another small block Chevy engine. the one from the Deserter GMC pickup works nicely. I also like to raise the suspension slightly by relocating the axels under the leaf springs like some like to do. I like that MPC now gives us 5 FDDs. these tires are very nice to work with. I do wish they would give us some more updated tube bumpers and full roll cage but I suppose we can do some scratch building. HPI Guy has a build of the newest re-issue of this kit now,

 

[BuilderX]

Here is one I did years ago with a Chevy SB...........

 

[Mike C.]

Nice work! ?

[1972coronet]

Do the earlier versions of this kit include the plain steel wheels as well ? 

The kit seems to be ostensibly a 1967 & earlier model (no side markers), with an OHV four (with what appears to be an OHV update to a side valve engine ?).

I've never had a copy -- I'm quite interested in getting one this go'round.

[Mike C.]

This will be the 3rd version for me. Still doesn't get old Got some new wheels and goodies for this next one.

[stavanzer]

John, I cannot speak to all versions, but mine had Steel Wheels.

The engine in the kit is the Willy's "Hurricane F-134" Four Cylinder.

This was the older flat head, with a new OHC "F-Head" to get more power.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willys_Hurricane_engine

 

[Tom Geiger]

Since we have taken the thread to show and tell!  Here are mine. Both started as junkers. Green one has a V8 and is 2WD.