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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Newby 49 CJ3A

« on: November 22, 2010, 04:31:30 PM »

Wow our Jeeps are very close to one another.  Yours only had one tag on the firewall?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Newby 49 CJ3A

« on: November 22, 2010, 03:09:38 PM »

Congrats on the purchase.

Do you have the serial number by chance?  I have a 49 as well.  CJ-3A 11247 with a body tag of CJ-3A Body 11348

Any chance you can upload some pictures?

Fred

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Introduction

« on: November 20, 2010, 09:07:55 PM »

I'd like to find out more about your very early CJ-3A. Can you measure the distance between the wooden hood blocks and the hood's center seam? Would it be possible to get a photo of your passenger side front fender? I'd like to see the splash apron area as shown in the following photo.

Bob,

No problem, �the only issue is the jeep is still up north so it might be a few weeks before I can get that picture and info, �The jeep was parked in the barn. �

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Introduction

« on: November 20, 2010, 10:32:01 AM »

Where can i find a good manual and parts for this?

There are several sources in the US for these old Jeeps. �Most of us have used, among others, Walcks. �Carl Walck is very knowledgeable and friendly. www.walcks4wd.com �They will have parts and manuals.

I found this website yesterday.  Tons of good info on there.  I think I am going to order the parts list as well as the service manual.  The '49 has been converted to 12v with an alternator,  but the wiring is pretty buggered up.  I have the original generator and wondering if I should go back to 6V system?

Also when pulling the jeep out I notice the gear selector lever was sort of frozen.  It had some play in it but could not be put into the gears?  It ran and drove fine besides the engine knock when it was parked sometime ago.  Could this just be some corrioded linkgage that needs to be lubricated or would you suspect something internal to the trans?

Thanks
Fred

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Introduction

« on: November 19, 2010, 10:13:57 AM »

Hey Fellas,

Just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks for a great forum of information. �About 15 years ago my dad bought two old jeeps and parked them in the barn. �One was running at the time but had a bad knock. �Both jeeps are complete though. �While I was up north deer hunting I pulled there serial numbers. �

CJ-3A 11247
CJ-3A Body 11348

From what I can tell by the limited research I have done this is a early 1949. �This is the one that was running with the knock in the engine. �I ended up pulling the motor and plan on going through it and rebuilding it. �Where can i find a good manual and parts for this?

The other jeep...

CJ-2A 29305
CJ-2A Body 29305

From what I can tell this is a 1946. �


I plan on tackling the 1949 first and getting it back in working condition, �from there I will see if an addiction has grown and decide if plans need to be made for the 46. �I look forward to all the knowledge and answer i will find from this forum.

Thanks