How many of us bought that first project flat fender knowing it would be an easy restoration. After all, they are such simple vehicles, right? Well, David Tracy got an introduction into the hazards of purchasing a “fixer-upper”. He documents some of his trials and tribulations on Jalopnick. It’s a reminder that when picking your first jeep, choose wisely!
http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/my-1948-jeep-off-road-project-is-ruining-me-1792102804
too soon old….
Don’t want to insult the guy, especially since he admits his error, several times, but damn!! He’s violated every rule for buying an old car there is. Times that by 3 for an old jeep. Starting front to back, bottom to top, it’s completely shot! But, at least he paid too much for it. I wish him luck, he’ll need it.
He may have lost money on the jeep, but hopefully he made some money on the article???
I look forward to reading and seeing his progress and I hope he makes it to moab in this jeep.
This dude is definitely single, and will be for a while……rebuilding the safer case in the sink???
wow, I love how some here have never made a mistake buying a 60 plus year anything. Vechicle restoration projects take a big picture view and some money, if you don’t have either cut bait and move on.
Agreed, Marty, but they also take time, not deadlines
He should have bought a better jeep to begin with I’d say.
Pretty sure my wife says the same things about me. “Old rust bucket fixer upper requiring more time, energy, and money than she has left”. So I feel for the guy.