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Big Willy Jeep Builder, Burner, and Flat Fender enthusiast, Ian Liljeblad on Episode 51
Big Willy Jeep Builder, Burner, and Flat Fender enthusiast, Ian Liljeblad on Episode 51
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Length:
72 minutes
Released:
Mar 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Big Willy Jeep builder, Burner, and flatfender enthusiast Ian Liljeblad shares life in Arizona and how one gets started building a 2:1 rig. Caution: serious fab skills are involved! From a history of learning from the best, Ian has built some cool rigs.4:12 – early influences 7:54 – the Impala from beginning to end14:34– really happy I’m a Jeep guy, not a Scout guy17:31 –met these guys in Phoenix in this Jeep Think Tank19:01 – started at FST, Fly-N-Hi’s fab shop, with Ellis and Geiser24:08 – first chassis for myself, 2x4 tube CJ726:52 – inspired by the Big Rig Jig28:25 – Burning Man changed my life 31:28 – building a mutant vehicle/art car36:34 – falling in love with flatfenders37:25 – the influence of Walter Productions39:25 – I built Big Willy in seven months47:48 – The Burning Man DMV accepted it as is53:22 – the Go Devil run1:02:10 – Big Willy Jeep, replacement parts for flat fenders We want to thank our sponsors Maxxis Tires and 4Low Magazine.www.maxxis.comwww.4lowmagazine.com Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.Support the show
Released:
Mar 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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