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Once You've Joined / Re: New to Forum and to Jeeps

« on: May 23, 2013, 05:58:49 PM »

Sage advice, matto and johnrb3b. Thanks!

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Once You've Joined / Re: New to Forum and to Jeeps

« on: May 22, 2013, 01:48:11 PM »

Hmmmm.
You might want to consider TW - The Willys - since TJ is actually a Jeep model designation. The TJ was the second of the Wrangler line, after the YJ, built from 1997 - 2006 when it was replaced by the JK.

Not that most people will know the difference or care, but it will confuse Jeep people who are in the know.

Excellent point...I had no idea.� I'll take your suggestion and go with TW.� The kids approve, too.� Thanks for the feedback!

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Once You've Joined / Re: New to Forum and to Jeeps

« on: May 22, 2013, 01:22:04 AM »

Thanks for the welcome, and for the encouragement!� When I originally looked closely at her condition, and after looking at the beautiful work samples on this site, I wasn't sure if she had any life left in her.� After reading the responses, it looks like I've got a decent project ahead of me.� :-?

I appreciate the help identifying the hodge-podge of parts.� I originally tried to follow the algorithm for figuring out what model year Willys you have and was led astray by the 2-piece windshield, the bump in the hood, and the spark plugs on the side�

Thanks also for the helpful advice to not throw anything away.� Since I'm new to vehicle restoration, I am grateful for the advice that will save grief in the long run as I undertake this new adventure.

Now that Wife is onboard, I have the green light to make room in the garage and start the process.� �

First thing I'm going to do is have my kids help me name her.� Okay, I'm back.� They told me that she is actually a he named TJ (for "The Jeep").�

Next, will be to get it rolling ('cause it's not running).� Like johnrb3b suggested, I'm going to keep the engine and steering wheel.� I'm planning to strip TJ down to the frame and doing what it takes to give TJ new life over the next few years. 

I look forward to participating in the forum!

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Once You've Joined / Re: New to Forum and to Jeeps

« on: May 13, 2013, 06:22:32 PM »

I'm new to vehicle restoration in general and jeeps specifically. I'm not sure if what I've got is worth restoring.� I've included a link to some pictures and would be interested to hear from others if this will be a worthwhile project:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ljd9me9buovcstx/-qiYDMIUlT

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

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Once You've Joined / New to Forum and to Jeeps

« on: May 13, 2013, 06:21:45 PM »

My name is Marc and I live in Utah.� I've watched (and at times pestered) my neighbor to let me have the old jeep that's been sitting in her horse pasture for the last 15 years.� It's been depressing to watch as it's deteriorated over the years to the point where it's no longer drivable.� Well, the other day she comes over and tells me that I can have it if I'll get it off her property and hands me the title.� She's told me earlier that it's a 1957, but the title/registration says 1949 CJ3A (VIN:35124; Identification Number: 3J35348).� I went over today to look more closely at the jeep and to take some pictures.

I'm a pencil-pusher by day, but am mechanically-minded and have rebuilt engines and transmissions in the past. It looks like this rig has been modified over the years, with some mods more obvious than others (hood, engine).� I think my plan is to restore it to original (nice enough to turn heads, but not show quality) and putter around the foothills near my home.�

I'll post a link to some pictures shortly.  I look forward to learning and participating in the forum!