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How To Join => Once You've Joined => Topic started by: ChuckM on December 30, 2016, 12:28:01 PM

Title: Hello from Central Coast California
Post by: ChuckM on December 30, 2016, 12:28:01 PM: I just retired and decided to buy a 1953 CJ3A as a hobby. Old but still runs, kinda like me. Seems to be pretty original condition.

I plan to restore this new toy as best I can. I have very little experience with restoring but fearless to try.

I drove it into the barn and immediately started to disassemble it. Lots of rust and some holes. Already converted to 12 volts but almost no wiring left.

I bought a new tub kit but plan to rebuild all of the drive train. I can wrench but can't weld - yet.

This may take some time. :)

Anyone need a reasonably good tub?

Happy I joined the forum as I am sure I will have questions.
Title: Re: Hello from Central Coast California
Post by: aboyandhisdog on December 30, 2016, 10:44:26 PM: Looks pretty darn good from here, Chuck. You're going to have some fun!
Title: Re: Hello from Central Coast California
Post by: Kirkski on December 31, 2016, 08:53:14 AM: Most fun I have ever had is the process of restoring my Jeep, enjoy and take lots of pictures...

Kirk
Title: Re: Hello from Central Coast California
Post by: athawk11 on December 31, 2016, 09:32:25 AM: Welcome Chuck! Your sheet metal actually looks pretty good in that photo.

Hawk
Title: Re: Hello from Central Coast California
Post by: RICKG on January 01, 2017, 11:57:31 AM: It's a beauty! I'm thinkin I'd be drivin it "as is".
BTW it's got an M38 windshield in it.
Title: Re: Hello from Central Coast California
Post by: J.R._Welsh on January 02, 2017, 01:21:26 PM: Hello chuck and welcome!ï¿½ Looks like a pretty good starter piece to me.
Title: Re: Hello from Central Coast California
Post by: Quebec Jeep on January 10, 2017, 10:17:38 PM: Welcome aboard!