A Tennessee Halfback

[philshevlin]

Hey all,

I'm originally from Massapequa NY (as a kid), then spent 30 years in Cape Coral, FL. I'm now halfway back in rural Greenback, TN. I spent 22 years as a government bureaucrat -- so I now have a desperate need to be creative AND successful.

About 6 years ago I started my metal forming hobby with a mini chopper project that is still not finished.

Photos: http://shevlin.org/miniFive-0/index.htm

More recently I picked up a good running '51 Willys CJ3a with a very rough tub. I am planning to make as many of the replacement panels as I can.

Photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/111693321375925556719

I've always been a big believer in forums and community expertise. Hopefully I will be able to help as well as get help.

Thanks!

[Troy Skeese]

I like ur little bike but why did you use a jack shaft on the chain?
I don't think the livestock cares about the rust on ur jeep.But you may watch
they don't try to eat it.
Keep up the good work willis jeeps are the best.

[philshevlin]

Originally Posted by troy skeese

I like ur little bike but why did you use a jack shaft on the chain?

Thanks!

3 reasons really. I initially was going to run with a right side drive. I was concerned about the length of the chain. And lastly, I thought it looked cool and it allowed me to gear it up or down as needed. (I guess that was 4 reasons...)

Funny you should mention livestock.. I have goats and they have chewed off every emblem on my UTV and scoured the jeep for things to chew.

[HEATNBEAT]

Hi, and welcome Phil!

[Troy Skeese]

Really ads to the neat factor .I'm not a two wheel guy but I like it.