“I’m an old retired machinist, welder, engineer and jack of all trades. I’m 75 years old and needed a winter project. Last November I ordered your jeep manual and steering wheel kit.”
“Your books and prints were great, but being a metal man instead of a wood worker, I made it out of 10 GA steel. I did not make mine to float. Instead of all the mechanical levers and etc. I went with hydraulics and it turned out real well. I have a small plasma and cut out all the patterns right from my cardboard patterns. My grandson was happy to help out as well.”
“I’ve called this one, the MINI-PETE. I used a 8 HP gas engine, split differential rear end and 5 gallon pump with 4 gallon tank. It has all the bells and whistles to give it an authentic military look: siren, radio, lights, ax and shovel, 2 1/2 gallon gas can, ammo box. Boy do I have a lot of people interested in this jeep!”
“I would make a few changes if I made another one. I would make it out of 14 GA steel and wire weld it instead of 10 GA steel. I also put disc brakes on one wheel as well. I’m planning on driving it in the Dodge City parade this year.”
“It was a great project and I enjoyed building it! Mom, I and the grandkids will enjoy it the rest of our days.”
– Pete from Dodge City, KS
