When I was in high school in PA in the early 1970s a good friend had an MB that we had a lot of fun in. When my daughter was in high school in Maine at the turn of this century, a good friend of her's had a CJ2a that they had a lot of fun in. I have grandkids now, I live in Northern Maine, and I think they should have a lot of fun in an old jeep as well. I don't like modern four wheelers or side by sides at all. I've used them a fair bit at work, and other than the ability to put tracks on, I think they are not what I want. Too expensive, Too Loud, Too fast, and Too fragile. The selection of old jeeps is limited in Maine, and 60" in width is a real factor, (ATV laws and barriers). I am currently looking at two possibilities: One is a 1948 CJ2a with a 231 odd fire that is sound steel, but rough assembly. A real back yard mechanic rig. It has an after market quite thick CJ3a tub, no rust through, and a good frame, T-86 tranny rebuilt with T90 gears and a twin sided PTO and a Ramsey front PTO winch, good seats, but lacks a windshield and any sort of interior refinement, (no shift boots, no shifter knobs, no working gauges). Starts and runs, Original brakes and steering gear, Winch not currently working, $3,500 . The other is a 1949 with a 153 chevy nova 4 cylinder, custom top , new paint, OD, everything works, (almost too fancy for me, has a radio?) for $8,500. I don't know what the tranny is, and I see no sign of a PTO. Any advice? Any advice on the CJ forum that is the equivalent of CastBoolits? My goal is a street legal jeep that will do at least 55 and be safe to drive, while still being configured for off road. 20 years ago 45 mph was enough to get the 15 miles to any nearby trailhead. These days twenty folks would be passing you,( half out of control), if you were doing 45 for more than a mile.