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Sure, there are shortened C/K bodies, but how about this?
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how many ways are there to say "yuck"!!!
sorry, i shouldn't comment on other's "builds", but is that a "build"? is the engine/wheels worth close to the price?Kerry. SDC Member #A012596W. ENCSDC member.
'51 Champion Business Coupe - (Tom's Car). Purchased 11/2012.
'40 Champion. sold 10/11. '63 Avanti R-1384. sold 12/10.
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Now that he's gotten it that much closer to his original vision, there must be one or two people in the world who will jump on its conclusion.Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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Is that frame really as small as it appears? That thing is scary. It also appears to have the doors rigged to open reverse which is a waste of effort.
If the wheelbase is like a T bucket it could drive, but it looks shorter. The larger body may exaggerate the proportions."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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To me (having owned one) there are few production vehicles more dangerous and unbalanced than a Jeep CJ5 with a stock V8 engine. Due to its short wheel base, stiff suspension, and the power of the V8...those things will swap ends before you can react. Same thing with a Bob-tailing 18 wheeler tractor.
This contraption seems to have about the same wheelbase as a CJ5. Couple that with the size of that engine...the lack of a staff of engineers working out the details...and you can begin to understand why the current owner is looking to bail out of the project. Notice that he states that it still needs steering and brakes...minor accessories to some, but it seems that this guy is finally smart enough to sacrifice those little details for the next owner to work out.John Clary
Greer, SC
SDC member since 1975
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It's a shame. With a little better planning it could have been a cute ride. I don't have a problem with an old pickup cab ending up as a modified if it's well built and really driveable."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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