JP Magazine Homepage JP Magazine
Facebook Jp Magazine Mobile App Newsletter

1974 Jeep DJ5 - WILLYSWILD

"HAVENT FOUND A FITTING ONE YET"

Owner:   WILLYSWILD
Year: 1974
Make: Jeep
Model: DJ5
Est.Horsepower: 600
Page Views: 3090
Comments: 1 Comments
Ratings: 0 votes  
Overall:
Exterior:
Interior:
Performance:

About my DJ5

STARTED LIFE ASA MAIL JEEP. FRAME AND AXLES WE'RE USED. GOT A FIBERGLASS CJ5 TUBE AND SHORT FRONT FENDERS. KEPT THE MAIL JEEP GRILL FOR OBVIUS REASONS. OK...BACK TO FRONT AS THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND ODBALL. 4.10 GEARS OUT BACKWITH A FULL SPOOL. BUILT TURBO 400 TRANNY WITH ATI 4500 STALL CONVERTER. 68 CAMARO 327CI, .060 OVER, .565 LIFT CAM 110 DEGREE CAM LOBE SEP.(YES IT THUMPS) FULL ROLLER MOTER, H BEAM RODS STEEL CRANK, ALUMINUM 64CC HEADS...YADA YADA YADA. YOU KNOW THE STORY. RAN A 13.10  1/4 BEFORE EXTENSIVE MODS TO THE 750 HOLLEY DOUBLE PUMPER. AND 150 SHOT SNIPER NOS SYSTEM. BEEN A SUBSCRIBER FOR MAYBE TEN TWELVE YEARS AND KNOW THAT YOU POOP-POO DRIVE WAY JEEPS SAME AS WE DO. BUT I'VE BEEN INTO JEEPS FOR ABOUT 20+YEARS DONE THE FLAT FENDERS AND ALL THE MUDDING, (DONT HAVE MUCH FOR ROCK CRAWLING HERE IN THE FLATLANDS. ANYHOW AM A JEEP NUT AND WANTED A STREETROD WHAT A PERFECT CHOICE. TURNS HEADS WEAREVER I GO. WE WERE ESTIMATING 450HP BEFORE THE NOS WHAT DO YOU THINK??

Comments On WILLYSWILD's DJ5


GonePostal1 | User
Posts: 172 | Joined 05/20/08
Posted: 10/25/10 06:50 PM

nice job dude! if you want power steering, use a toyota IFS box and mount it behind your radiator on the inside of the frame! you might not have a problem with the size tires you are running but...

Add a Comment on this DJ5

User Name
Password
   Remember Me
BoldItalicsUnderlineURL
:ooo: :D
:o :mad:
:confused: :shocked:
:cool: :)
:crazy: :smirk:
:( :p
:grin: ;)
Instructions: Highlight word or phrase and click button to add desired formatting to text
Wounded Warrior Trail Run
A group of guys from WranglerForum.com have organized a Veterans Jeep rally in Big Bear, California... more
Want Some Stuff
Giveaway time! ... more
Saving The Bonneville Salt Flats
We need your help to save the Bonneville Salts! The Bonneville Salt Flats are a national treasure... more
Jeep and Mopar in Moab
We just got news of the new prototype Jeeps that Jeep and Mopar will reviel at Easter Jeep Safari... more
tune up questions
I bought a 05' tj 6cyl 6spd about a year ago & she has 130k on the clock, I always change the oil... more
I have a 95 Jeep cherokee that won't idle.
I have a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee that turns over than dies, turns over than dies, we replaced the... more
control arm questions
I've been chasing wobble issues. Replaced steering stabilizer and track bar. The only thing showing... more
High Pinion Dana 44 Rear
I am finally going to pull the trigger on an axle swap. The history is: I have owned my 80 CJ5... more
Jp
JP Magazine