Lockley 295 Wrangler

[ssande]

I just picked up a Lockley 295 Wrangler and am looking for some info on it like original pictures, sales brochures, specs, etc. I found a few pics on this website which have been helpful. It has a two stroke 440 engine - does anyone know what make or model it may be? I have a few pics I will post once I can resize them. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Scott

[liflod]

The original engine was a 295 JLO. Some had a forward/reverse Apex transmission. I have seen pictures of one with an 18HP opposed twin engine which is what I have planned for mine. I have most of an original brochure advertising it as an All Season Vehicle. The wheels can be replaced with skis so you can go out and get stuck in the snow. I've been searching the Internet for the past 8 years or so for information, but there's not much to be found.

[ct70goose]

The original engine was a 295 JLO. Some had a forward/reverse Apex transmission. I have seen pictures of one with an 18HP opposed twin engine which is what I have planned for mine. I have most of an original brochure advertising it as an All Season Vehicle. The wheels can be replaced with skis so you can go out and get stuck in the snow. I've been searching the Internet for the past 8 years or so for information, but there's not much to be found.

Hi Guys and Gals ,I'm new to thje sight from Mid Michigan,I just found one of these monster Lockley Wrangler 295's and it has the Apex trans with a non running JLO 295..We call it Swamp Frogg..Body is in very good shape with all parts including side vent covers..Frame has some rust,but still solid..I plan on installing a 4-stroke engine and ditching the smogger 2-Smoke engine..Not alot of info on these units,but I hope more info comes out,as far as when built and where....

[liflod]

They were built by Lockley Manufacturing in ~1970-1971 in New Castle PA. I believe they also made a sail boat.
We called my first one "The Frog" , probably the same reason you call yours Frog.

Picture taken Fall 1980.

[ct70goose]

Thanks for the info..I put a 12.5 Kohler OHV balanced engine in Swamp Frog and it runs and go's,but has a nasty gear skip in the forward gear of the forward reverse Apex gearbox..Any idea where to get parts???

[poppy]

I just bought a lockley wrangler, can't find alot of info on it.. doesn't have
reverse in it,, any suggestions on putting reverse into one? also pls share
your experiences with your wrangler, tks

[lockley]

how fast would the stock jlo 295 motor go?

[liflod]

I think you should be able to do 35 with the stock engine and gearing.

[lockleynut1]

i have one that is original paint with reverse. missing windshield. you can get owners manuals on e bay for around 30 bucks. i think i am fixing to sale mine. needs just minor repairs on engine abd balloon tires have a few weather cracks in them. would like to get 1000 for her or maybe a trade with some cash. they are hard to find. i paid 900 with it non running. still has the pin striping and original color on it with the wrangler decals.

[Charliebrown]

Anybody know where to get yhe rear bearings... i traded a 4 wheeler for it ... should have kept it... it runs and drives... just put a belt driven torque converter... was rideing around the yard and i could hear something binding and looled the rear axle bearings needs changed now.... grrrr... anybody know where to find them... thx