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Posted by: ryaneiferd
« on: January 03, 2012, 12:36:22 AM »

Hey now guys,

I'm Ryan, I live in a Suburb of Sacramento, CA. My grandfather had wanted to pass his jeep down to his son. He had three daughters. Needless to say, I was the next male in his lineage, so the jeep was mine. I drove it for my first years as a licensed driver and then decided to "fix it up". After about an 8 year hiatus, the project is back on. No more backyard shade trees for me, I'm in a garage! Look forward to keep you posted.
Posted by: Patos
« on: December 10, 2011, 02:42:37 PM »

[size=12]finally at home!! � 8-)  
plate say cj3a 1952 #37705  but on immatriculation say 1950 with another serial, will have to do research[/size]

[size=12]previous owner & son[/size]


[size=12]CJ-2A 1947 still in operation [/size]




Posted by: Bedrock
« on: November 30, 2011, 10:41:08 PM »

I am from northern California, in the mountains, about an hour west of Reno, NV.  All parts of the "Bubba-Pro" power steering unit are laying on my junk pile at the moment.  It wouldn't make for a very interesting picture.  The way this lash-up was installed, the passenger side end of one of the tie rods was actually riding on top of the front springs.  The bracket they used to mount the steering column to the bottom of the dash was too ugly to use for wire feed welding practice.  I will have to make a patch to fill in the hole they chopped (that's what it looks like) out of the bottom flange of the front bumper when they mounted the power steering box.  There are also a couple of holes in the lower part of the firewall, where they mounted (crooked) an L-shaped bracket, which was suposed to help support the steering column.  A very attractive hose clamp was used to grip the steering column to this bracket.  The original hole for the steering column in the floor was not exactly what Bubba wanted, so he drank about 16 beers, and then enlarged the hole with his power saw.  The shape of the hole he cut defies any possible attempt to describe.  It might be an entirely new and unknown shape. I was able to make a patch for this hole, and this has been installed.

I think you can get an idea of what this mess must have looked like.  But at least it is out, and the good stuff is going back in.  So far, it's been fun.   Marriage appears to still be holding up.  Fingers are crossed.
Posted by: Matto
« on: November 30, 2011, 07:52:34 PM »

Welcome George,
                          Where are you from? Do you have any pictures? I'd like to see what that "Bubba Power" steering looks like. ;D
Matt
Posted by: Bedrock
« on: November 28, 2011, 10:38:07 PM »

Hello everybody.  My name is George, and I acquired a 1951 CJ-3A a few months ago.  I had been looking for a flatfender for a while.  It has very little rust in the frame or body, but does need some body work where the spare tire tire bracket bolts on, and above the right rear taillight.  The engine is being rebuilt right now, using a very good "replacement" block I purchased.  I am in the process of taking the power steering out, and replacing it with the original steering equipment.  Whoever put the power steering in was not concerned in the least with cosmetics, so it will be refreshing to see the proper steering parts back in the jeep.  I think it is rewarding to bring something back to what it was originally. I don't have a nice roomy, heated shop to work in, so during the winter I have to wait for nice days, and then I can work on it for a couple of hours.  My jeep has pretty good, but not stock, tires and wheels, and I will be looking for 5 16 x 4.5" wheels, and then put NDT tires on it.  I have quite a ways to go on this project, but I am sure it will be very enjoyable.  I visit this forum almost every day, and really enjoy the information and pictures that are posted.    
Posted by: Bob W
« on: November 22, 2011, 08:17:30 PM »

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quebec canada, the winter we have doesnt help on rust �;D

I know what you mean, I'm just South of you in NY state!!!
Posted by: Patos
« on: November 22, 2011, 08:10:13 PM »

quebec canada, the winter we have doesnt help on rust  ;D
Posted by: Bob W
« on: November 22, 2011, 08:07:00 PM »

Great project 3A!!! Thanks for posting  :) What country are you from?

Thanks,
Posted by: Patos
« on: November 22, 2011, 07:54:46 PM »

Ok my turn to introduce myself. 20h to go to my cj-3a 452 GB1 �#37705
Since im a little kid i saw that jeep beside that garage, outside, rusty etc telling myself : "could be really cool to have it" but dunno why, just never stop.
Owner said is outside since 1970, he already have a cj2a, not sure about year, and he bought that one in case he broke...but like he said, he never broke loll.
so now for my 40 anniversary , said to wife to organize something with the owner ( old timer racer/mechanic not really in good shape)
Well my wife met him (3months ago) he said for 1k (far too much) to wife, but said tell your husband to come here
my deal is 500$ +40h work with him in is garage (i bring back the little star (dont know the expression in English sorry) in is eyes... :o
so now i help him once uppon time untile my 40h done, him halfway and got also a new mentor friend �:D

So will start resto, slowly (im not in rush, want it perfect) to bring back the original

i want, in many years, to tell me yes perfect, not not damn why i did not etc..

i �come on forum almost everyday , lots of good stuff here










Posted by: Bob W
« on: November 20, 2011, 08:13:43 AM »

Thanks for the information about, and photos of, your Jeep! �:)
Serial number 29284 could be a 1952 CJ-3A. The serial numbers began with 10001 so yours would be the 19284th 1952 CJ-3A made. We are looking forward to hearing more about your Jeep.
Posted by: ibzjavi
« on: November 19, 2011, 08:03:45 PM »

Thanks Bob.
Unfortunately the jeep had no data plate on the firewall, in Spain vehicle number has to be stamped on the chassis and mine is 29284


As the body has no notch on the dash board I assumed it would be a late 1952 model, but some sources indicate �only about �28.000 CJ3As were built in 1952, as my serial number is higher, I have to start again in guessing when it was manufactured.
Spanish army was expert in changing parts and pieces to make vehicles usable, so it isn't difficult to understand why my Jeep is a mixture of parts of different years, as an example, Go-devil is WOF made in France, probably made in 1962 (I'm sorry, it seems I can't have any sure manufacture date on anything :-/)



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To add some confusion, the Jeep has a civilian plate dating from 1958, wich means the army got rid of it very soon compared to spanish standards at that time, as they usually kept the vehicles for 20 years or more.

I will post in Tech talk to learn more about my Jeep

Thanks again
Javier
Posted by: Bob W
« on: November 19, 2011, 06:51:42 PM »

Nice CJ-3A!!!!! What is the serial number?
Posted by: ibzjavi
« on: November 19, 2011, 07:44:31 AM »

Hello everybody.
My name is Javier Ros, I'm from Ibiza, Spain
I have a Willys CJ3A, I guess year 1952.

Here it is with three of my nephews. The photo was taken in 2009, just before entering the long process of restoration.


The walled city in background is the old city of Ibiza town.
Posted by: gsitts
« on: November 15, 2011, 09:15:04 PM »

Hi everyone I'm Gordon  and I live in Breaux Bridge La. I have been a gearhead all my life (I'm 65) and have always had a project or two around somewhere. I was able to get hold of my Grandfathers 1946 cj2a after watching it from afar for 20 years. I remember riding in this jeep when I was 5 yrs old so I just had to have it. I am restoring it as a Cj3a because I need the leg room being 6'1" tall. It was in pretty rough shape when I started on it last year. I pulled and rebuilt the motor and temporarily reassembled it to find out what else it needed and found the drive train in good shape so I pulled the body and ordered the new one. While it was coming in I stripped and sandblasted the frame, Fabricated about 1/3 of it over again,painted it and replaced the brakes and brake lines. I then painted the body,fenders tailgate windshield and a new grill and am just finished assembling this and about 1/3 of the way  rewiring so far. The Jeep guys like Walcks and Kaiser willys love me. I'm hoping to finish this as a driver this winter. By driver I mean I like 12v, alternators, solex carbs. new geared starters etc. I hope this doesn't give anyone heartburn. I just want it to look like about a 1949 cj3a when I'm done and start when I want to go. I've had 22 4x4's many of them jeeps. I'm not an expert but I'll try to help anyone if I can.
Thanks
Gordon
Posted by: macrisel
« on: August 04, 2011, 10:02:33 AM »

Welcome Pete!

These little Jeeps are a great first project!  While they do have a few tricks to them, overall they are VERY simple machines and pretty forgiving.  The forum here is great and can answer any question you may have......don't be afraid to ask!

Good luck!  The best projects are always the ones you have a personal history with!