Recent content by michaelpatterson2018@gmai

Hey Guys, Thought I'd share with you a video series I created on how to convert a Wrangler JK/JKU to a Land Rover Defender 90/110. I've done both. The process isn't hard but, requires significant money and lots of time. I absolutely love driving a vehicle with awesome modern engineering...

This was a great event to see some really awesome Wranglers. I think attendance is way down from the 200K attendees in 2019. I would say under 2000 this year and probably under 500 wranglers. Still, it was great to check it out.

I just got back from Jeepbeach 2021 in Daytona Beach Fl. Probably close to a 1000 wranglers and only a few older jeeps had angry eyes. They are no longer in vogue but, I sort of like seeing the few that I did because it reminds us of a by-gone-era. Sort of like bell bottom jeans. Not a single...

This is an 2008 Sahara with an authentic Land Rover Defender front end. I love Land Rover Defenders but, I don't like all the problems that come with owning them. I'm retired and this is what I do for a hobby. I take my time and use all high quality authentic parts. I fabricate the necessary...

Hey JerryD, I converted another Jeep to a Defender. This time, it is a JKU to a Defender 110. I need to sell this one. I will post a better video on youtube soon. I took lots of pics on how I did it.

My JKU came with an angry eyes grill. I guess they are okay for some but, I don't feel like they make a Jeep more "bad ass". To me, they strike me as kind of silly. Anyone else feel the same way? I removed them and went with something different that I like better. Anyone feel the same way...

thank you. The family is having lots of fun with it. It gets a lot of attention. I will start trying to sell it in May as I'd like to build another and can't keep them all.

I converted another and headed to Jeepbeach 2021 in Daytona, FL next week. Hope to see some of you there.

Hey BLACKJKU, I purchased most of the parts from Rovers North in VT which costs me over $4K. You need to know how to weld to do this. I posted a video on how to do it on youtube but, I'll post another in depth how to video when I finish the green machine build. I have to fabricate panels to...

I don't think so. I'd take it to a local garage and have them look it over. If the vehicle is lifted, I always assume problems.

I think so. I think un-lifted wranglers present the least likely to have issues after the sale. Take it to a local shop and pay them to look it over.

My next conversion. This is a 2008 from Naples, FL. It is in great shape but, I'm not an angry bird fan. I'm putting a Defender 110 front on it. What do you guys think? https://ibb.co/D4BJcWX https://ibb.co/kc9BgMc

Thank you. I can't keep all three. I'll send the FJ in a year or so. I've had it for 20 years. That blue one is also very nice.

Hey Chris and JerryD, I own three different 4x4s: 1977 Toyota FJ40, 1992 Mercedes 250GD and the 2013 Wrangler shown in the picture. I didn't want an old Defender but, I like the look of them. The wrangler is the best of the three for sure. I just purchased a JKU that I will turn into a...

Long story. I wanted a defender but, not all the problems and inconveniences. I wanted a modern Wrangler but, everyone has one and I like to be different. So, I purchased a Wrangler and put a Defender front end on it. I love it and get the best of both.