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                 That Gives Me The Willys






                     (HETEROSEXUAL AXLE / AKA STRAIGHT AXLE)








                WRITTEN BY TOMMY RING
                PHOTOS BY TOMMY RING



                         e ar
                         e are at that point where we e at that point where we
                         choose an acceptable front
                         axle for this Willy’s Jeep.
                W There’s only one option
                in my mind considering we’re going
                open motor, open wheels, no fenders.
                Straight Axle!
                     I know all the excuses for running
                S10 Frames, or Mustang II front ends
                and if you’re hiding all of it with
                fenders, knock yourself out.  However,
                if it’s exposed, please don’t.  I liken
                this to seeing a drop dead gorgeous
                girl with the ugliest dude you’ve
                ever seen.  She might say: “Well he’s








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