JEEP GARDEN TRACTOR PROJECT

Waldon52 · Sep 28, 2018

Hi Guys,
It's been a while since I had a project. I have no room to buy anymore tractors. I recently bought some big tires and rims and I just had to put them on something , ha,ha. Well my mind started spinning and I am going to convert the old grader project to a mini jeep project. Nothing fancy but just something for my grandson and I to play on. I will post progress pics as I go.

Code54 · Sep 28, 2018

LOL- thats great! Need to find yourself a mini 7 slot grill next!
Looks like a vehicle your grandson will love and always remember.

Waldon52 · Sep 29, 2018

I'm going to build a mini Jeep Grill , hopefully it will look ok ?? Today I am actually working on the mini 7 bar grill.

Waldon52 · Sep 30, 2018

The seats came in the mail yesterday . I made quite a bit of progress on the front grill so far. I still have to cut out the turn signal holes to make them recessed and flush with the metal.

Code54 · Sep 30, 2018

Looks very nice - like the seats

Waldon52 · Oct 1, 2018

Todays progress shows the grader after I drove it in the shop. You can see a quick coat of paint slapped on it . I cut a section out of the front frame and moved the axle back to a 80" wheelbase to give it a more sporty look . With the bigger tires it makes it look a little like a mini monster Jeep, ha,ha.

Waldon52 · Oct 1, 2018

Other two pics ??

Code54 · Oct 1, 2018

The Willy's flat fender works well and makes it a bit easier to shape/build. Looking really good!

Thomas · Oct 2, 2018

Nice...very nicely done :thumbsup: one lucky grandson.

Waldon52 · Oct 2, 2018

Thanks , my grandson loves visiting grandpas house. Yes, the older flat fender made it easier to build from scratch. Todays progress pics show the grill painted yesterday and some steel tubing on the workbench for the rear bumpers and the roll bars. Nothing too heavy as I have to remember it is only powered by a ten horse wheelhorse tractor.