Isreali Defence Force Jeep

[dan1]

I wanted to do something different to take to my show in Gilbert this year. Started out with a '55 CJ5 and thought an IDF jeep replica would be change. It still has a couple things that need to be tweeked but thought the guy's here on the "G" would like to see the progess so far.....
enjoy

[J.R. Welsh]

Yep,

Thats something you don't see every day ! Nice job ! I'm curious, did the I.D.F. use CJ5s, A1's or something in between ?

Thanks for sharing, J.R.

[Cuz]

They used a lot of CJ5's. They had some of the others also.

[dan1]

OK she's done! I freehanded the emblems on the fenders and added some 'fluf' for effect. we'll see what sort of review she gets at Gilbert

[J.R. Welsh]

Looks good from CA. Good luck at Gilbert !! J.R.

[dan1]

I did get this jeep to my Gilbert show and it was a HIT!! Thanks to all that stopped by to ask about it and take pic's.Now to think of what would be different for next years show!!

[dfield]

I like that side mount jerry can holder. Did you have to rienforce the sheet metal? Can you please post a picture of the back side?

[soldroyd]

Your CJ looks amazing! I am always facinated to see photos of CJ5 Jeeps used by the military (US or international) I did the same thing when I wondered how to restore my 58 CJ5. I had planned to restore it to civilian status and then met a fellow who had a US navy version that I essentially (and faithfully) copied. He was so impressed that he offered to buy it from me

[dan1]

Thanks much! As with most of my projects this CJ was waiting for the crusher, my son thought we could do a US jeep for our show but I felt there were enough 'faux' M-38 A-1's out there so with a bit of research I came up with the IDF idea. Worked out well!!