My Willys 3A and 3B Community
3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: Shalka04 on August 29, 2012, 03:21:55 AM
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Today after more weeks then I care to count, my tub returned, not bad for a '53
(http://www.pbase.com/shelka04/image/145697295/medium.jpg
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I've got a SLEW of questions, so instead of multiple topic posts, all I ask are your thoughts on what ya know.
1) �I've got 12 rubber spacers for between the frame and body, but am not sure where they go. �I think, 4 along the rear bumper, 3 on each side for the "out riggers" �and the last two I figure one on the frame next to / near the master cylinder and the other in the same area on the other side. �That doesn't leave any for the grill or any of the front area.
2) �When I got it the grill and radiator were already sitting in a box, so when putting the front on should I assemble those two and mount them all at once, or mount the radiator first followed by the grill?
3) �Any idea off the top of your head as to what size hardware attaches the body to the frame. �I've been plowing through the parts list and can't find anything as straight forward as "Body to frame bolts"
Thanks and more pics will follow soon as the race is now on to get it on the road,
-John
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Here's some general info on all frames:
http://www.film.queensu.ca/cJ3B/Dating/DatingFrames.html
And info on tub mounting pads and hardware (though it's 3B specific):
http://www.film.queensu.ca/cJ3B/Tech/ReproTubMounting.html
About half way down the page is a pic of a frame and a listing of hardware. It's a bit difficult to interpret, but it gets you a good way down the right path.
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You may find you need different thicknesses of spacers for your tub also, depending on if your tub is OE or a repro, how straight your tub is, how straight your frame is, how picky you are on looks, etc. If you have a LOT of differences in thicknesses, you will need to figure out what is out of square.