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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: CJ3a Headlight bucket assy

« on: January 31, 2016, 10:09:08 PM »

Yeap,  That does the trick I think.  I think that the inner bucket Is supposed to sightly bottom in the outer bucket and that is what keeps everything stable.  I could not see what was supposed to hold up the side with the springs.
thanks!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / CJ3a Headlight bucket assy

« on: January 31, 2016, 01:48:47 PM »

I am looking for a few photos of how the stock 3A headlight buckets are assembled.  My spring retainers were rotted off and I can't seem to figure out how to put all the pieces together.  Please email me if you have pics.
Thanks!
Pat

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Tire Size

« on: April 16, 2015, 11:02:28 PM »

Nice pics!  Thanks for the info!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Tire Size

« on: April 15, 2015, 11:06:40 AM »

Can anyone tell me what the tallest tire size is that will fit comfortably under my 3A with stock suspension, D30 front axle, and 1" body lift?  I was thinking 30" or 31" but looking for feedback from someone who already has tried it.
Thanks!
Pat

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Windshield blocks on hood - locations for CJ3A

« on: March 30, 2015, 09:42:36 PM »

Awesome!  Very helpful.  Thanks guys.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Windshield blocks on hood - locations for CJ3A

« on: March 30, 2015, 02:40:55 PM »

I have a hood going on my 3A project but do not know what the hood originally came from.  Could be a 2A, 3A or M38 hood.  It had multiple holes drilled in it for windshield blocks.  Are the holes in the same location for 2A and 3A windshields?  I am welding up all the holes I don't need, but need to know which ones are correct.  This hood also has a pair of holes on each side up closer to the cowl.  They look to be OEM holes.  What are they for?
Thanks,
Pat

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Passenger seat latching?

« on: November 07, 2014, 07:08:07 AM »

My 3A had no mechanism to latch the passenger seat down.  Does such a device exist from the factory and if so does anyone have a photo?
thanks
Pat

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / CJ3A springs

« on: November 05, 2010, 01:43:05 PM »

Anyone know is CJ5 springs will fit a CJ3A?
thanks
Pat

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BODY and trim / Windshield frame pivot bracket question

« on: July 21, 2015, 03:33:23 PM »

I am reassembling my 3A, and did not have much to start with at the beginning, so there are a few details I need info about.  One is the windshield pivot bracket that bolts to the body.  Is there supposed to be a gasket or anything between the bracket and the body, or do I just bolt the bracket on paint to paint?  Also, which way does the angled windshield retainer bracket bolt on, or will it be obvious when I put the windshield up to it?
thanks!
Pat                  

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: CJ3A / M38 resurrected

« on: July 11, 2016, 10:10:13 PM »

Trail ride last weekend - 98:1 works great!

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: CJ3A / M38 resurrected

« on: July 11, 2016, 10:09:16 PM »

Here are more pics - the lockers and skid plate work good!

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: CJ3A / M38 resurrected

« on: July 11, 2016, 10:08:08 PM »

Skip,
I have thousands of photos of my build.  I used motor mounts from Advance Adaptors (#713011) and Novak also makes a set.  Things were a bit tricky for this build.  I kept the front crossmember intact, used Herms reverse pattern Ford power steering box mount kit, made a custom steering shaft from a DJ column and Borgeson parts, used the stock Buick rear exit exhaust manifolds, hung pedals from the dash and mounted hyd clutch and master cyl on the firewall.  The trick was using the exact right size aluminum radiator from Griffin.  I wasted a lot of time trying to make the stock radiator fit -it's too tall and outlets are wrong.  Using the T-90 trans would be a lot easier than the T-18 I used.  Let me know what pics you want and I will email them to you.
Pat

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Your Modified 3A Project / CJ3A / M38 resurrected

« on: January 31, 2016, 10:48:12 PM »

After 3+ years, finally drove my project last week.� Working out few small bugs, but everything works surprisingly well, although the 5.38's are quite the gear with the strong Buick V6 and a T-18 trans!