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Engine compartment / Re: what number?

« on: May 31, 2018, 12:03:30 PM »

great stuff. Thanks!

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Engine compartment / what number?

« on: May 30, 2018, 05:55:03 PM »

below is a pic that I can only make out the numerics.� Perhaps those of you that understand how they were named can help me understand the first two characters...I am thinking it's MB487412� thanks!

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BODY and trim / cloudy windows?

« on: May 29, 2018, 08:50:43 PM »

I did a search didnt really come up with an answer, so here it is...

The main portion of my soft top  is solid and serviceable.  Windows, however, are cloudy.  Gonna try something like PlastX to renew.

Any experience with this?  Other products?
  Thanks.

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Names & Faces or Mug Shot Madness / Re: My Face

« on: June 05, 2018, 05:42:34 PM »

its me... 30+ surgeries overall, 14 on the knees...  I am like a  willys, just a little care and you cant kill me.

lol

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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc... / entertaining video-2a vs gator

« on: June 05, 2018, 03:37:22 PM »

I found this jeep vid entertaining!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgGm0mA1FLY

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Project Page for all other Jeeps / Re: 18 YEARS AGO??

« on: June 08, 2018, 03:14:13 PM »

thats the before shot, and its my young son driving.  I didnt look that young even 18 years ago! lolz

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Project Page for all other Jeeps / 18 YEARS AGO??

« on: June 06, 2018, 06:59:42 PM »

I was bumming willys websites, and popped into Grovers willys page, hosted at asu, I think.  I forgot that I had sent in starter pics of my pickup project. It was 18 years ago...  wow. time flies.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: pics of the 3a

« on: May 27, 2018, 07:58:15 PM »

Depending on your plans, it looks like you could drive a little, fix a little etc.

I am kinda busted up, just finished my 30 something-th surgery. Knees, back, shoulders, all sorts of stuff.

My hope is to be able to get out as much as possible, doing lil projects here and there.  I have always wanted to do a full resto, but that aint in the cards for me.

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Your CJ-3A Project / pics of the 3a

« on: May 27, 2018, 07:19:59 PM »

I bought this on ebay.  represented as  below.  Its gonna be a few days before its shipped up to idaho, in Grand JunctionCO right now.  Ebay is a risk, I know, but all the feedback, pics etc., lead me to feel confident.  Click the link for the slideshow of the pics.  Didnt want to use up forum bandwidth..."

IN DRY LAS VEGAS AREA STORAGE FOR MANY YEARS. THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT AND THE MAIN WIRES ALL REPLACED, SHOCKS, BRAKES CYLINDERS, STARTER REBUILT, LINES CLEANED, NEW GAS TUNE UP, CARB CLEANED, RADIATOR CLEANED OUT. STATRED RIGHT UP AND IS A GREAT RUNNER WITH NO SMOKE OR ISSUES INTERNAL WISE.

VERY ORIGINAL RARE JEEP WITH 4X4 HUBS REBUILT. GREAT SOLID JEEP TO RESTORE COMPLETLY, OR JUST DRIVE AS-IS RIGHT NOW. SEEMS TO BE ALL THERE AND IN ORIGINAL CONDITION. SOFT TOP BUTTONS ARE GOOD AND DOORS FUNCTION GOOD ALSO. WINDOWS DROP DOWN AND TOP CAN BE CAYNOPY OR FULL, WINDOWS ARE CLOUDY. ENGINE RUNS GREAT, ENGINE INTERNALS LOOK ALL NEW AND THE CYLINDERS PISTONS ARE CLEAN, ENGINE REBUILT FEW YEARS BACK WITH LOW OR FEW MILES. 4 CYL. (FUEL PUMP MIGHT NEED REBUILT SOON THATS ALL WE COULD FIND AS A MINOR ISSUE). ORIGINAL STARTER WAS JUST REBUILT. SHOCKS, HUBS, ALL NEW. BRAKE CYLINDERS NEW. HARD TO FIND THIS CONDITION WITH ALMOST NO RUST AT ALL. TWO SMALL THIN FORWARD BRACES NEED RUST REPAIR AS SHOWN AND THAT IS ABOUT ALL,- RUST WISE. HAS SOME WELDING, SOME PATCHES, IN PAST BUT STRONG AND MAINLY ORIGINAL CONDITION. SEATS ARE GOOD. DASH IS GOOD."

http://s264.photobucket.com/user/kokekid/slideshow/CJ3A

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Your Modified 3A Project / Re: GM Iron Duke

« on: August 21, 2018, 10:48:08 AM »

thank you!

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Your Modified 3A Project / GM Iron Duke

« on: August 19, 2018, 08:28:02 PM »

brainstorming, yes, you smelled smoke. Its me thinking.

I was thinking about  engines that wouldnt require the typical hood mods that the fhead motor requires on a flattie.

My flattie is in good shape, but I enjoy these mental bunny trails...

I had an iron duke 4cyl in my boat, thought it was a solid motor. I cannot find any information on the  net about the space requirements... 

Has anyone here done one?

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Once You've Joined / Re: 51 3a new to me...

« on: May 25, 2018, 10:29:50 PM »

Thanks for the welcome...

I've been watching for a new one for sometime. In states like Idaho, folks know what the value is for one in decent condition.  I found this one on ebay, after shipping its not much  lower than  what I was seeing closer to home, but whatever...   If the representations are correct, I shouldnt need to do much.

Gotta check for dry tires/rubber stuff. At some point I want to do the 12v conversion, but for now they boast a rebuilt starter.  I noticed in the  pics (seller put  40 pics, all larger thankfully) that the windshield latches are incomplete, so that will need to be done soon. The only thing keeping the windshield from flopping forward is the ragtop!

The only  rust I saw in the pics was on two of the tub supports.  Not a big deal...

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Once You've Joined / 51 3a new to me...

« on: May 24, 2018, 10:38:32 PM »

This is my fifth willys. Bought through ebay, still on the way with a shipper.

I've owned a 56m38a1, a 56 pu, a 61 wagon, and a 56cj5.  This 51 3a looks to be a solid mostly rust free nevada jeep. Rebuilt motor, new starter, etc.  Still 6v, so will likely change that at some point.

Well, howdy, anyways. See ya out there?