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Your Projects => Your CJ-3A Project => Topic started by: Quebec Jeep on October 29, 2012, 09:54:29 AM

Title: Not a 3A but still a jeep!
Post by: Quebec Jeep on October 29, 2012, 09:54:29 AM

I tryed to register on earlycj5 forum and I got an account but I was not able to post and later on my account get deleted. !?!
Anyway, Thanks F Bill to have asked my questions over there.

I know that you will like it so I decided to post it here.

I spotted a CJ-6 1967 on sale. PO listed it as a 1967 but after I discussed with him he changed the year to be a 1962.
Here was the pictures from the Ads;

(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/CJ19671of5.jpg)
(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/CJ19672of5.jpg)
(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/CJ19673of5.jpg)
(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/CJ19674of5.jpg)
(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/CJ19675of5.jpg)

As usual when I plan to buy something far away, I asked for more pictures.
Here is what I got;

(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/DSCF0681.JPG)
(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/DSCF0682.JPG)
(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/DSCF0689.JPG)
(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/DSCF0694.JPG)
(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/DSCF0695.JPG)

Here is a closer look of the serial number;

(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/SerialNumber.JPG)

I did some research and based on what I found, 8605 is a DJ-6 with an open body. Wow!
I look more deeper and If I'm right, serial number 10062 was made in 1965.
Without more clue I decided to buy it! It's a bet.

So here it's my jeep half way trip;

(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/IMAG0466.jpg)

I soon as arrived, I took picture of the serial number of the motor;

(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/IMAG0467.jpg)

It look original for me; 4J418884.

Then I checked the serial number on the frame rail;

(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/IMAG0469.jpg)

10062. It matched the number on the plate on the firewall.

So, I paid it and loaded it on;

(http://pages.videotron.com/lavoip/index_files/Forum/IMAG0470.jpg)

Now the jeep is at my dad home. I need to do more research on it. My hope is that its a real DJ-6 1965 used for postal.
The title match the number but not the description.

Ill give you more update soon.
Thanks for watching

Title: Re: Not a 3A but still a jeep!
Post by: Quebec Jeep on October 29, 2012, 02:55:43 PM

I tryed again this morning to get registered with earlycj5.net without success. My account was deleted two hours after it's creation.
I'm not able to reach someone from earlycj5.net.
joel@earlycj5.net does'nt look to be a valid e-mail address.

Anyone have an idea why?

Thanks

Title: Re: Not a 3A but still a jeep!
Post by: HillBillE on October 29, 2012, 06:57:23 PM

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Anyone have an idea why?

Thanks

No clue there. It's one (of very few) Jeep forums I'm not on. (haven't owned a CJ5 since before computers were out! ;D)

Very nice score!!

Any idea if the dual tanks were factory?  Or if the pass side tank was added later on?

Waiting to hear more history on this one!

Title: Re: Not a 3A but still a jeep!
Post by: Quebec Jeep on October 30, 2012, 02:14:58 PM

The fuel neck and passenger side panel look original.
The neck look very similar as what I have on my 3A.

As far I can see under the seat, the fuel tank is original. I will remove the seat next weekend.

The mileage is 29374.

Title: Re: Not a 3A but still a jeep!
Post by: Quebec Jeep on September 11, 2013, 10:38:05 AM

Hi,

I still own the DJ-6 jeep.

I spotted this one for sale and I'm thinking that it will make a good donor parts to fix the DJ-6.

It's a 1966 CJ-6.

http://chaudiere.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-vehicules-voitures-depoque-Jeep-Willys-1950-1960-W0QQAdIdZ521650415

Here is the dilemma. Should I try to save the DJ or the CJ?

Title: Re: Not a 3A but still a jeep!
Post by: johnrb3b on September 12, 2013, 10:18:56 AM

If you were me, you'd save the 4WD vehicle.
But
The DJ is more rare so maybe it should be preserved.
I don't know.

By the way, I see they both have the F-head 4 cyl engine.
Any questions you have on that, go to the CJ-3B forum. The F-head experts live there.

Title: Re: Not a 3A but still a jeep!
Post by: Quebec Jeep on September 12, 2013, 11:52:07 AM

The DJ is already 4WD. Previous owner added transfert case and tranny for it.

So it's basically a CJ-6. It still missing the V-brace on the frame at the rear.

I just registered yesterday on the 3B forum. The dark side tempted me.

Title: Re: Not a 3A but still a jeep!
Post by: johnrb3b on September 13, 2013, 09:27:50 AM

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I just registered yesterday on the 3B forum. The dark side tempted me.

Cool.
See you over there.

Title: Re: Not a 3A but still a jeep!
Post by: Quebec Jeep on October 19, 2013, 07:13:29 PM

Im now the owner of this part jeep a CJ-6 1966.

I guess that i will restore the DJ ....

My brother pick it up for me.