Here’s a different looking CJ-5 built atop a Ford Model A frame.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/685653852140563
“Up for sale is a fun little rat rod. Cj5 tub on a Ford model a frame 350 small block chevy World Products sportsman 2 heads Summit 488/488 cam Summit roller rockers Victor Jr style intake 750 quick fuel carb TCI Th350 trans Trans specialities 3600 convertor Ford 8.8 with 4.10 limited slip disc brakes Coker Classic white walls Vintage sw gauges Custom shifter Spun aluminum gas tank Speed way front tube axle with disc brakes Speedway wiring harness. All 6an braided trans and fuel lines Has the typical jeep rust issues that where fixed sometime during its life, not perfect but a fun little rat rod that turns heads. $7000.00 or trade for Chevy dually/ramp truck nothing else.”
What’s with the 4 shift levers, 2 wheel drive, automatic trans? Cue me in.
Mike, I didn’t know either … I think it is this: https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/a-cool-idea-at-the-time-the-hurst-lightning-rods-shifter/
Thanks Dave, that explains it, just doesn’t make much sense on a street automatic. I guess that also explains why this shifter version is “Just a memory”.