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Posted by: Trish
« on: October 12, 2014, 08:17:36 PM »

Had a great vacation visiting family.  Our son took us to a car show in North Palm Beach County and saw a 1948 CJ2A that was beautifully restored.
We also stopped in at Stoney's Automotive in Hobe Sound, FL. They had some awesome cars they were restoring, Willys, Toyota's,  and even a Corvette.
I love seeing pride in workmanship and people loving their jobs.  :)
Posted by: Trish
« on: October 01, 2014, 02:48:13 PM »

We love Tennessee and have family in Buffalo Valley where we also live and Jonesboro in East Tn.
We get the best of 2 states but love the slower lifestyle of TN.
Posted by: SteveW
« on: October 01, 2014, 07:32:34 AM »

Our son in law is from there. They live here now as he went to FGCU and met our daughter here. Different pace on east coast a little too busy for me. I have a sister in law in Castillon Springs and my Dad was born in Brace near Lawrenceburg.
Posted by: Trish
« on: October 01, 2014, 07:18:28 AM »

We are going to WPB. Nice to visit a few times a year. Yeah we have figured we have a tossed salad with a lot to work with. The best part it's all in great shapeand runs like a top!
Posted by: SteveW
« on: September 30, 2014, 10:29:57 PM »

What part of Florida are you from? Nice jeep and I am pretty sure you have a repro M38 tub or at least the earlier tubs with multi features so takes care of body work.
Posted by: Trish
« on: September 11, 2014, 11:52:06 AM »

I am getting excited! We are going to Florida to visit my family and we are already checking out jeeps and parts...Dave say's "you never know what we might find" ...that is his reasoning to jeep hunt, as if I didn't catch on after the "I knew you always wanted a jeep so I got you one for your birthday present." Ahhh he is like a jeep, he requires constant upkeep and pampering and he looks good to me.
Posted by: aboyandhisdog
« on: September 10, 2014, 11:47:26 PM »

Well, I bought it from a guy about 6 years ago who had done the body work, but the rest is all me.  Spent way more on all of the stuff than I ever thought I would.  There is no way I can sell it now, I have too much in it.  ;)  But I figure all hobbies have some expense involved, right?  At least this way, I get to enjoy it when it isn't in pieces in the garage (and even when it is in pieces I enjoy it!).

Yes, the crew is very helpful too!
Posted by: Trish
« on: September 10, 2014, 11:14:51 PM »

Thanks. We will check into that. Love your jeep. Did you do a total restor on it? Love your crew too! :)
Posted by: aboyandhisdog
« on: September 10, 2014, 10:26:45 PM »

Hi Trish,
You asked about tops.� Best top makes a full top - but not cheap at about $900+.� JC Whitney sells them, last I knew, and others no doubt.� If you have� the m38 bow, you can buy canvas and have an auto upholsterer make a canopy for it, or whatever you're looking for.� I made a flat awning type top for my m38 which I am very happy with.� As I recall, the canvas from Beechwood Canvas cost about $150 and to have it made was maybe $175 at a local upholstry shop.� But the coldest temps I drive in are only 40 or so, so don't really have a need for a full top or heater.� Above that and an awning is plenty.� Have fun!
Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: September 10, 2014, 09:43:12 PM »

I'm always curious when a Willys goes to the "shop" as to how a mechanic will deal with it. Yours seems OK with keeping things original. All too often you would hear something along the lines of "...well your problem is this old steering design. If we replace this crappy stock set-up with a new power steering system that'll fix it!"

Looks like your guy was able to stick to the original script and make it work. Good stuff.
Posted by: Trish
« on: September 10, 2014, 09:39:56 PM »

Check out our new project under non jeep projects!
Posted by: Trish
« on: September 09, 2014, 12:15:42 PM »

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What was wrong with the steering? And what did your guy to to correct it?
Welcome to the 3A page.
The shop manager, Scott, said when they put it up on the rack, they found all the bolts on the steering joints were loose and that caused them to twist and buckle when the wheel was turned. They replaced the boots on the rods also and greased all connections. It is like night and day better on driving! You don't have to move the steering more than 1-2 inches before you get a response from the wheels.
We also purchased a "Tightsteer" from Walck's and they installed that also. Scott said as tight as the steering was, the jeep didn't need it but it couldn't hurt, that it would keep the sector shaft sideways to keep the sector shaft�s pins engaged in the cam.
We also put on new Monroe shocks as the two on the driver side were bad. They also adjusted the brakes. We are going to install a new emergency brake (already have the parts).
Our next project is getting a full top for the jeep. Any recommendations?
Posted by: Trish
« on: September 05, 2014, 10:55:02 PM »

The jeep was restored 2 owners ago, about ten years back. My understanding it was an older gentleman that loved his jeep and saved as much as he could and repaired it with what he had on hand. We are happy with it now but will always go with original 3A parts as we do replacements. I know a CJ3A did not have a glove compartment and this one does.
I pick the jeep tomorrow and will find out what all was done. We do have manuals and have printed off things from the forum as we find things we want to change. We are not afraid of asking for help or trying to tackle a new project. We appreciate everyone that has extended a hand of welcome!
Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: September 05, 2014, 10:33:18 PM »

That is a nice looking Willys. It would be interesting to determine the origin of that tub. Kind of a mixed bag of features but a great looking rig.

What was wrong with the steering? And what did your guy to to correct it? Get yourself a service manual, pay attention to the great advice on this forum, and there isn't anything you won't be able to fix yourself.

Welcome to the 3A page.
Posted by: Trish
« on: September 05, 2014, 10:22:16 PM »

I just took it in to be serviced and the mechanic said it was the best he has seen for its age. (I think he just wants more of our business.)
The only problem he found was the steering and he fixed that for me. Now we're off to a great start learning how to do it ourselves. Read: me holding the tools and my husband doing the work.  [smiley=happy.gif]