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How To Join => Once You've Joined => Topic started by: Kenny_Kustom on February 28, 2013, 11:33:32 AM

Title: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on February 28, 2013, 11:33:32 AM: Hey all !!
I am in the process of having my new Jeep shipped up to me in Canada.
Its a 51 CJ3A.

It will be Jeep number 5 for me. The oldest, smallest and slowest one to date !

Im coming from a 350hp TJ.
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: athawk11 on February 28, 2013, 01:51:05 PM: Kenny,

Welcome to the 3A page. Do you have some photos?

Sounds like you have a love affair with Jeeps.

You're right. This will be the slowest, smallest one you own. The old flat fender was never about speed. You don't want to go fast anyway. You'd miss all the gawkers and 'thumbs ups' you'll get while driving it. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Tim
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Quebec Jeep on February 28, 2013, 02:48:14 PM: Welcome! There is some member like me from Canada also. ;)
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on March 01, 2013, 02:14:56 PM: Some of you might know the Jeep.
I bought it of a great guy named phil.
Its still in TN, awaiting an enclosed transport to bring it to me in Canada.

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/F6489FE9-D7F2-45AF-93CA-C8E4EA4D6840-240-0000008318116FD8.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/BFE3249A-1F1B-4049-9B2F-2A7BE02B16DF-240-000000831B332098.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/17279DF7-1BFB-4E59-B985-BF76CBBB21A0-240-000000838F993E3E.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/28D000AA-9335-4A41-90DB-1F1258E09DDF-240-000000839A5542FF.jpg)
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Ryan_M on March 01, 2013, 04:50:00 PM: Very cool. I remember seeing that advertised for sale. Looks like a pretty nice 3A. Let us know when it arrives.
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Dennisanvil on March 01, 2013, 07:55:43 PM: nice jeep. welcome to the site. tell us what trouble you had to get the jeep into canada.
dennis
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on March 01, 2013, 10:28:59 PM: Its older than 15 years, so it shouldnt be any trouble....But, you never know..... ::)
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: athawk11 on March 01, 2013, 10:36:00 PM: Yes, I've seen that Willys. ï¿½I'm a huge fan of it. ï¿½Looks like Phil did very nice work on the restoration.

I'm happy for you. ï¿½

Tim
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on March 02, 2013, 09:14:07 AM: I called, and booked transport for it.
All the way from tn to Pembina, ND.
They almost insisted on an enclosed carrier.
I agreed.... Quite a bit more, but safer, I guess.
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on March 14, 2013, 10:10:58 AM: Closer !!

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/8C131B2D-A18F-45F1-A9BA-58092EF3D84A-14175-00000C9CA92A5C6E.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/70A8D154-3D56-4DA2-A4FD-91657B0B1B27-14175-00000C9CCF5E6BEF.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/8F065B18-09EB-4745-A691-E65FB4BF1FAD-14175-00000C9CD91F01C6.jpg)
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: athawk11 on March 14, 2013, 02:45:46 PM: I'm excited for you Kenny.

Do you have all 5 Jeeps currently? If so, once your 3A is home, line 'em up and do a family photo!!

Tim
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on March 14, 2013, 03:12:12 PM: No, She wouldnt let me keep that many.

Currently i have my TJ and now the CJ.
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: calvinhunt on March 15, 2013, 12:57:55 AM: Just wanted to let you know, I've enjoyed watching your progress in getting your new CJ home. I'm sure several others are too. We're excited for you.
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: garage gnome on March 15, 2013, 08:01:48 AM: Very cool!
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: gmcjr on March 15, 2013, 06:31:08 PM: NICE!!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on March 17, 2013, 09:20:46 AM: Shes home !!!!

What a day. Friday, 3pm, the driver called me, he was about 2.5 hours from drop off. He's in a major snow storm, and is pulling off the road till its over.
I was already an hour south of my place, on way to meet him.
Ok, turned around and went home. Next morning, he's back on the road.
We meet in Pembina, ND. Just across the border, into the usa.

Pulls up, and we greet. He's really excited for me. Goes to unlock his trailer.... Both locks frozen.
Tried deicer, got one open. Ran around trying to find a little torch for the other. Bought one, and got the other open.

Jeep was not very happy to be taken from its nice, warm home in TN, to the frigid North!
It started after a bit. Backed it out of his enclosed and proceded to drive up into my rented enclosed 7x16.

I sent the guy, the measurements of the jeep.. Minus the added roll bar, that i completely forgot about.

BANG.... The rollbar hits the top. CRAP.....

Hunted around for a valve core tool, found a small flat screwdriver...

Pulled the valve cores on the rear tires, and it went in. JUST.

Drove the 3 hours north, and unloaded. Its resting in my garage, its -27c here this morning, and i really want to go for a DRIVE !!!!!

Oh well, maybe later...
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on March 17, 2013, 09:53:39 PM: -27c this morning. Had my toque, mitts, and snow suit.
Driving around town at 8 am. I love it...
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: F Bill on March 17, 2013, 10:22:01 PM: PICTURES!!!! :D

There are days I am really glad I don't live up north.. minus 27 you say... that's so cold water starts to boil again from ice, right? ;D
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on March 18, 2013, 09:28:26 AM: Here you go !

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/F9495E89-6BC1-48A7-A1BB-FE3F64489F40-18258-00000FFC17C7F5B2.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/279D35FA-93BA-4344-82D7-C4255943C1B0-18258-00000FFC0D958E0B.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/kennykustom/51%20CJ3A/96D603D7-C62C-45AD-AFB6-729FCF73EDE3-18258-00000FFC13C0D68A.jpg)
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: F Bill on March 18, 2013, 09:43:23 AM: My coffee just iced over!!!

Nice jeep and nice pictures... Makes one wish for a jpet full top. Or even an artic top with dual heaters..
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: F Bill on March 18, 2013, 10:55:30 AM: One more question...You guys with new winches always seem to have an orange tag hanging off the end of the cable...What is that about? It looks like the streamers they hung off propeller planes when parking..
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: garage gnome on March 18, 2013, 11:45:28 AM: Those tags are used to hold onto while winching the cable in. Prevents your hand from getting sucked in. ;) They are required in most public events/land.
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: F Bill on March 18, 2013, 12:26:24 PM: Thanks for explaining that..looks like another thing to buy to keep big brother happy. Never used one on my wrecker cables. 8-)
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: garage gnome on March 18, 2013, 08:17:19 PM: I'm not sure if they are required on those winches. Ours doesn't have one. In fact, I've never saw one on a wrecker before.
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: FolowMe on March 18, 2013, 09:29:05 PM: Hey KennyK,
Sweet jeep! Congrats on the purchase.
I'm currently importing a cj3a into Canada too. Funny thing is I'm using the same boarder crossing you did.
Small world as they say.
Hope you enjoyed all the snow we got this weekend! This time last year I was golfing already :'(
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: calvinhunt on March 18, 2013, 11:52:28 PM: Hello FollowMe, and Welcome!
ï¿½Looks like I'm responding to your first post on the CJ-3A Page. ï¿½Because of that, the rest of us here are anxious to know more about you and your soon-to-be Jeep. I suggest that you do that by starting your own thread here in the "Once You've Joined - Introduce yourself" section.
ï¿½Again, welcome.
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: FolowMe on March 20, 2013, 06:39:21 PM: What paper work did you need to export/import your willys? title and bill of sale
How long did it take you at the boarder crossing?
Title: Re: New Jeep !
Post by: Kenny_Kustom on March 20, 2013, 08:23:35 PM: Quote
What paper work did you need to export/import your willys? title and bill of sale
How long did it take you at the boarder crossing?

Email title and bill of sale 72hours in advance.
quick on usa side.
about 30 min on cdn side.. Easy Peasy..