When it comes to an affordable build platform it's hard to beat the '87-'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ. The sturdy little leaf-sprung Jeep's stout frame and cheap price make it a garage builder's best friend.

It's been mistaken for a Jeep Scrambler, a military truck, and has even circulated through many Web forums in spy pics rumored to be a brand-new, soon-to-be-released Jeep offering. Although it could ...