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Title: Alan in Maine
Post by: Alan on June 13, 2016, 08:49:46 PM: Hi everybody , I am new to this forum and to owning a cj3a!
I just purchased mine. I will post some photos soon. I am super excited to learn all about my new (old ) Jeep!
So far I have had loads of fun driving it with my kids around the yard. I have a lot to learn , I am a total noob when it comes to any sort of vehicle maintenance. So all helpful advice is welcome.
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: BMIC on June 14, 2016, 06:03:26 AM: Hey welcome Alan, this page is filed equally with "noobs" and mechanical genius's but all share a love for a 3A Willy's.
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: Quebec Jeep on June 14, 2016, 08:19:31 AM: Welcome Aboard!
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: Ryan_M on June 15, 2016, 07:08:50 AM: Hey Alan, good to see you here. Don't be afraid to start a "project thread" with lots of pics!!
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: Kirkski on June 15, 2016, 11:39:14 AM: Welcome Allen!
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: Alan on June 17, 2016, 10:20:10 PM: Here she is! Yes I know the windshield is from a 2a
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: athawk11 on June 17, 2016, 10:57:08 PM: Welcome to the 3A Page. That's a fine looking rig. What year?

It's rare to see a 3A sporting a 2A windshield. Much more common to see 2As wearing the upgraded 3A shield.

Hawk
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: Ryan_M on June 18, 2016, 06:41:17 AM: Quote
Welcome to the 3A Page.ï¿½ That's a fine looking rig.ï¿½ What year?

Allow me to jump in here, Alan.

Hawk - this is a '52 that I picked up in my travels a couple months ago. You have seen a fleeting glimpse of it before. Remember when I dragged home that PE-95 Genset last December? This 3A was at the same place but not for sale at that time. Long story short, I ended up eventually buying it, sans winch...

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/rmurdock2121/Harpswell%2012122015/20151212_121850_zpsvo5tvb9d.jpg)

The engine runs great (better than any of my driver Jeeps !!) but the steering is pretty sloppy so Alan will have a good "trial by fire" first project to tackle.

I must say I knew he had the bug when he rolled out of my driveway for his first test ride. He and his daughter left with the windshield up but when they returned a few minutes later the windshield was folded down. Not sure whose grin was larger - his or hers. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: athawk11 on June 18, 2016, 07:40:06 AM: Ryan,
You are a true ambasidor. You bring these old Willys back in to the light, then find them a new home with someone that will give them the respect they deserve. It's inspiring. :)

Hawk
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: Ryan_M on June 21, 2016, 09:11:37 AM: Quote
Ryan,
You are a true ambasidor.ï¿½ You bring these old Willys back in to the light, then find them a new home with someone that will give them the respect they deserve.ï¿½ It's inspiring. :)

Hawk

I take no credit - I'm only having fun. The real accolades should go to these guys who buy them and aren't afraid to dive in head first.
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: scoutpilot on June 21, 2016, 04:44:37 PM: [size=12]Ryan is either a facilitator or an enabler. We havenï¿½t quite decided which or if he is both.[/size][/b]

;)
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: MarkA on June 24, 2016, 08:55:19 PM: I agree on the fun bombing around the yard. Ryan got me too.
Title: Re: Alan in Maine
Post by: Alan on June 24, 2016, 09:09:14 PM: Ryan, nice picture of the jeep. I do wish it still had that winch[ch128542] I have started in on the steering. It was bad hope to have it all fixed up this weekend! I have been itching to go on the roads