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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Where to buy stuff

« on: April 30, 2013, 11:23:01 PM »

When shipping to Canada cost will be a factor. Try to buy multiple items at one time from one dealer to combine shipping.
If buying a big ticket item you may want to check out uship.com to see if any trucks are heading your way.
If you buy a part on ebay or Craigslist from the USA make sure the seller dosen't quote a value higher then you paid when they ship it... You'll be pay taxes/customs on that amount.  

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Color scheme

« on: May 04, 2013, 09:18:49 PM »

Do you still need primer with Rust-Oleum paint?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Help identify these seats

« on: May 02, 2013, 11:20:49 PM »

Darn! Thanks or the clarification. At least I have half a frame.  :-/

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Help identify these seats

« on: May 01, 2013, 08:11:06 PM »

These came with my 3a when I bought it. �Before they get tossed, I was wondering if anyone could help me identify what they originally came from.
The seat frames recline....

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: Feedback on plastic fuel tanks?

« on: May 13, 2013, 08:43:48 PM »

I ordered a plastic tank from the MTS company, along with one of their caps. Hope it fits and seals well.

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Your Modified 3A Project / Feedback on plastic fuel tanks?

« on: May 11, 2013, 11:23:13 PM »

Anyone using one? Pulled my tank and thinking about going with plastic. I plan to use my willys in the summer, 3 months. So it will spend a lot of time sitting....
Also it's not a stock jeep. Half 3a, half m38

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Folowme

« on: March 29, 2013, 09:48:05 AM »

Thanks guys,
I'm thinking a cj3a with m38 body? There's no parking brake handle so maybe they couldn't fiqure that part out, the drum is there.

Bill, Here's the glove box, square...





Johnrb3b, Not sure where the steering set up is from, it's GM.

















I thinks this is where the m38 parking brake handle is located. Looks like someone thought it would be a good location for a lighter instead

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Folowme

« on: March 28, 2013, 08:40:06 AM »

Hey Bob, Yes the door is square.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Folowme

« on: March 28, 2013, 12:24:27 AM »

I rented a car hauler from uhaul and set out to pick up my jeep. With insurance it cost $75.




The hauler they gave me was almost to wide, just made it on. I'm sure uhaul has an orange car hauler that is narrower.




The tires on the Willys were to big for the tire straps, so I had to tie them around them axels.






This Willys doesn't have an oil filter! What the heck!









Bottom Right of the pic below you can see the stock rims I picked up. Top let are the tires I plan to use 7.00x 15 (left over from my veep project)








Tool marking and glove box on the passenger side. Pulleys in the engine bay have grooves for 2 belts. The PO told me this was a cj3a, but from what I've read looks like I have a m38! Guess this means good bye

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Folowme

« on: March 20, 2013, 07:04:13 PM »

Kennyk, You can get them at mpi (aka DMV). Only at some locations , the �jeep needs to be 25 years or older. With vintage plates you can only drive in parades and to auto shops, no inspection required.
 

They look better than our usual plates. But i want to drive mine, and i already did the safety on it... It passed... �;)

Congrats! Did you need reverse light and defroster to pass?

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Folowme

« on: March 20, 2013, 06:52:18 PM »

Here are a few pic's the seller sent, all he had was a camera phone

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Once You've Joined / Re: Hello from Folowme

« on: March 20, 2013, 02:51:29 PM »

Kennyk, You can get them at mpi (aka DMV). Only at some locations , the �jeep needs to be 25 years or older. With vintage plates you can only drive in parades and to auto shops, no inspection required.

Bill, I wanted to get the veep inspected so I could drive it anytime.... However they said it wouldn't pass because the vw frame had beed shortened to fit the body. They also said it wasn't really a 1971 vehicle so I couldn't use the plates.

Thanks all. I'll post some more pic's of the cj3 the seller sent me tonight.

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Once You've Joined / Hello from Folowme

« on: March 20, 2013, 12:17:58 AM »

Hello all!
Happy to finally join. I've been on this site reading and learning for a while now.
Like many of you my mornings start off with coffee and checking out the cj3apage and ewillys.

I've owned a few jeep in the past.
My first jeep was a 94 wrangler, 2nd was a 89 wrangler, 3rd and current 76 CJ5, 4th and on the way 1949 cj3a. �Funny how they kept getting older.
Also had a Veep (not really a jeep but kind of!) for a short period of time.





















cj5 was an ebay purchase had it shipped over on a train from Maine.






For anyone who hasn't see a veep (vw+Jeep= Veep)
My goal was to convert this into a electric Vehicle, but couldn't get it register for the road...





























As for the cj3a...
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One evening when looking through random willys ads I came across one on CL.

"1949 willys runs and drives great! Has original motor with power sterring put in. Also has aftermarket hood and cab in VG condition. new baja tires. Very little rust and has four wheel drive"

It was only 7-8 hour drive away, it has a hard top and doors. (I'm in Canada!) and I thought it was a great deal.

Called the guy right away, talk to him for 10mins and told him I'll take it!




















Here are the 2 pic's that were in his listing






Hope it turns out to be ok. :-/

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Once You've Joined / Re: New Jeep !

« 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?

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Once You've Joined / Re: New Jeep !

« 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