Rick Russell's
Project Vehicle Index
(click on the vehicle's name for more details about each one)
AJ-8 Aftermarket Jeep Rick Russell built his ultimate 4x4 -- ALL from aftermarket parts. The AJ-8 (Aftermarket Jeep) is an aluminum bodied Bobbed-Scrambler for street and trail. It basically has the wheelbase of Rick's CJ-6, but with late model doors and fenders.
1985 4x4 F250 (built by Rick Russell) This Ford 4x4 Pickup was used for wheelin' and carrying a full-size Lance Camper. Of course, it still must tow a Jeep.
1956 CJ-6 (built by Rick Russell) This is the vehicle Rick bought in 1976 and he has been modifying it ever since. Rick compares owning his 4x4 to owning an electric train set. You always need an accessory that you don't have.
1990 Cherokee (built by Rick Russell) It took nearly 18 months to build this project vehicle. The plan was to keep it as an everyday vehicle and for running only the easier trails. However, when the going got rough, the Cherokee could actually handle challenging trails. In May 1997 the Cherokee was stolen from a parking lot in Ontario, CA. Was it parted-out or was it shipped out of the country? That's the unanswerable question.
