I found him as I was driving from California to Ohio on I-80, in Wyoming just past Cheyenne/just into the Great Plains. I saw a yard full of whirlygigs and doodads, which isn't unheard of. What made me stop was also seeing the front ends of the Kaiser and Lancer. Had to continue on I-80 for another 6 miles before there was an exit, but I didn't debate whether or not checking out what I'd glimpsed was worth a 12 mile detour.
The Kaiser aka "Brute", 1952 Kaiser body with a Willy truck bed, 2 ton front end with axle lengthened a foot to match the rear also 2 ton axle. 20 inch wheels. V8 with a 3 speed going into a 5 speed International truck transmission and winch on the back. Weight: 8000 lbs.
Not much to say about "Elsie", the 1962 Dodge Lancer converted from 4 door to 2 door, except he put 100,000 miles on it in 2-door form.
The Purple People Eater... Crosley/Ford hybrid, independent suspension, front 4 turn, rear 4 drive, can take a 65% grade, do 60mph on the road, and (deflating tires to 12psi) 40mph across range.
ppe by
spotterjeff, on Flickr
ppe cover by
spotterjeff, on Flickr
full article here:
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2009/11/26/the-purple-people-eater-crosley/
I still don't know what all those Fiat 1100's are doing in Wyoming...
dodge lancer chop job 100k miles front by spotterjeff, on Flickr
dodge lancer chop job 100k miles rear and some doodads by spotterjeff, on Flickr
4wd 4ws crosley chop 60mph hunting buggy by spotterjeff, on Flickr
complicated undercarriage by spotterjeff, on Flickr
moon bean trying for a level shot but dang this room is small by spotterjeff, on Flickr
all the kids learned to drive on this by spotterjeff, on Flickr
whats that symbol by spotterjeff, on Flickr
whats that badge by spotterjeff, on Flickr
googlie eyes by spotterjeff, on Flickr
records yes this guy designed the equipment used by Christo to quickly set the poles for hanging sheets by spotterjeff, on Flickr
one mans raw material for future projects by spotterjeff, on Flickr
old wheel in a field of junk by spotterjeff, on Flickr
old volvos i think not sure what else by spotterjeff, on Flickr
nice windshield by spotterjeff, on Flickr
more lovely junk how many can you ID by spotterjeff, on Flickr
lovely junk by spotterjeff, on Flickr
McLaren MP4-12C Spider by Kristof E., on Flickr
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - McLaren MP4-12C Spider by Kristof E., on Flickr
