Description
Lot #473 - This custom 1949 Willys Overland Jeepster in Viper Red is unique. Interior is white Ultraleather with ostrich inserts. Interior also includes chrome IDIDIT tilt steering column, Grant wood steering wheel, custom fitted '55 Chevrolet dash, new VDO gauges, Kenwood AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with 4 speakers and all new wiring. Electronic wipers, working cowl vent, body undercoated with Al's bed liner, all fenders undercoated, rear fenders widened 1", 3rd brake light, custom LED '39 Ford tail lights, rear mounted battery, Thrush exhaust, custom tonneau cover and side curtains, and lined white soft top. Chrome wheels with dog dish hub caps and new tires. This Jeepster has had a complete nut and bolt, body-off restoration finished June, 2013 including all chrome pieces triple plated, front bumper tucked 3 1/2", LED turn lights, tri-bar headlights in original buckets, rebuilt Chevy 350cid engine, polished finned aluminum valve covers, air cleaner, overflow and breather caps, 4 barrel carburetor, ram horn exhaust, HEI ignition, new Walker 4-core aluminum radiator with electric fan, smoothed firewall, 5-speed manual transmission, 11" clutch, 10-bolt rear end with 3.23:1 gears, independent front Mustang II with Heidt's front rotors, calipers and spindles, and power rack & pinion steering. This beautiful car is sleek and eye appealing. It drives especially well at freeway speeds.