Can-Am Spyder looks nice, but would be what my wife would ride. Bikes need two wheels. The Bronco is a nice idea, actually owned an '84 Full Size and Bronco II over the years. Would prefer a CJ or mid 80s Wrangler-square headlights.
While looking around at Manx dune buggies, found this Empi bodied VW bug. For those that might not now, a Manx buggy is the fiberglass tubbed VW dune buggy. Like Speed Buggy. The Empi is an all metal body.
Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Sept 16, 2013 5:55:41 GMT -8
Ew, you like square headlights?
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Of course, if I had the money and somewhere to work on it, Dad has one of these parked out in the barn slowly rusting away. It was the first truck I ever drove.
1954 Willys pickup. This thing will climb anything it can get traction on. Top speed is 35 mph down hill in neutral.
As we all know, Revs jacked up his arm, and wrecked his bike.
Now he's looking for a new ride.
So, as his friends, I think we should come up with some ideas for him.
He needs to be able to run at freeway speeds, so the VW Beetle-based dunebuggies are probably out, and it gets cold up there.
Likewise, the Caterham 7, and similar small, light vehicles are not the best bet.
I also thought of a Can-Am Spyder:
But I think the best option is a restored half-cab Bronco:
Like this well-appointed early model.
Here in the states, larger later Broncos come up for sale from military surplus once in a while, too.
So that's my five cents. What other ideas can youse come up with for Revs?
VW buggies will do freeway speeds. And the cold isn't a real issue. I rode the motorcycle at -6 F several times. People thought I was crazy, but I liked my bike. That's why I have a replacement in parts out in the garage. 1981 Yamaha Virago 750. Wanna make it look like this:
Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Sept 16, 2013 6:11:44 GMT -8
Hate the YJ. Hate the JK more, but the YJ headlights are terrible.
Love the CJ. That was the one thing that irked me about my TJ was the blinkers in the fender. Once I moved them back to the grill I was whole again. Love the suicide bar in the back too. Screw passengers.
Love the Willys too.
That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy
Don't plan on having passengers too often. If I do, it will a front seat passenger usually. Definitely want a stick. That Willys has 3 sticks. 2wd/4wd on one, Hi/Lo on one and the 4 speed shifter. I've seen it plow through over a foot of thick mud without slowing down. Well, it couldn't have gone any slower. First gear in low range....
Don't plan on having passengers too often. If I do, it will a front seat passenger usually. Definitely want a stick. That Willys has 3 sticks. 2wd/4wd on one, Hi/Lo on one and the 4 speed shifter. I've seen it plow through over a foot of thick mud without slowing down. Well, it couldn't have gone any slower. First gear in low range....
That sounds so awesome!
That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy
Of course, if I had the money and somewhere to work on it, Dad has one of these parked out in the barn slowly rusting away. It was the first truck I ever drove.
1954 Willys pickup. This thing will climb anything it can get traction on. Top speed is 35 mph down hill in neutral.
Of course, if I had the money and somewhere to work on it, Dad has one of these parked out in the barn slowly rusting away. It was the first truck I ever drove.
1954 Willys pickup. This thing will climb anything it can get traction on. Top speed is 35 mph down hill in neutral.
That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy