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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc... / Re: eWillys ???

« on: October 17, 2026, 01:46:51 PM »

Yes, it was very unfortunate that eWillys.com became the target of a hacker for some reason.  Luckily, although it was knocked offline for a few days, the files were not lost.  As he looked at the mess, I think Tim realized that this did give him an opportunity to put his own stamp on the site.  Just like I have stuck with the same basic look for CJ3B.info since I started it in 1996, Dave had maintained the same look since eWillys was started in 2008.  Tim seems to be going for a cleaner, simpler look, although it will probably be a while until he finishes working on it.  Anybody who prefers the "classic" format only has to click the Classic button in the top right corner.  (And if you want a really old-fashioned look, I invite you over to CJ3B.info!)

I think it's great that Tim was able to get a bare bones version of eWillys up after just a few days.  Like me, he runs his site as a hobby, not a full-time business.

Derek

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: New acquision, Lost Biscuit

« on: October 06, 2026, 08:03:38 AM »

Glad to see another of Dave's Jeeps go to a great home.  You are the guy for the job!

(Anybody not familiar with John's work, see https://CJ3B.info/Owners/Goering.html)

Derek

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Once You've Joined / Re: I'm 6'3" and I want a jeep!

« on: October 06, 2026, 07:58:34 AM »

I'm 6'2" and never found leg room to be a problem in my CJ-3B, but I had the late-style seats that have a bit of adjustment -- see https://CJ3B.info/Seat.html.  You will find those in a 60's or late 50's 3B.  Some people around our height do prefer more room, especially in an early 3B, and move the seat back by cutting the rear fender well -- see https://CJ3B.info/Tech/Legroom.html.

You should certainly be able to find a very good 3B for under $18,000.  For example the 1964 Navy 3B that Joe Evans is currently selling in Tennessee for $17.5K -- see https://www.facebook.com/CJ3B.info

Good luck.

Derek

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Website Feedback / Re: Post Count Not Working

« on: September 14, 2026, 01:12:21 PM »

I take that back.  Now it is not working -- stuck at 33.

Derek

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Website Feedback / Re: Post Count Not Working

« on: September 14, 2026, 01:11:14 PM »

For what it's worth, my counter is working.  The total does seem low -- I assume it must have gotten reset at some point.

Derek

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: Matching Engine

« on: September 14, 2026, 01:06:41 PM »

Yes, Rus pretty well has things covered, given that there are a lot of unknowns.  Would be very useful to see photos of your current engine if you have one, the photos sent to you by the company you contacted, and the name of the company.

Derek

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Your DJ-3A Project / Re: 1957 DJ3A

« on: September 06, 2026, 12:50:05 PM »

Looks good!

Derek

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BODY and trim / Re: Floor Plugs

« on: September 04, 2026, 09:46:38 AM »

Really useful thread!  Thanks for starting it, Rus.

Derek

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Once You've Joined / Re: Welcome PoconoChris

« on: September 04, 2026, 09:41:37 AM »

Thanks for that picture tutorial, Rus -- I didn't know about #3!

Chris, are you planning a military restoration?

Derek

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Your CJ-3B Project / Re: '53 CJ-3B #8642

« on: August 24, 2026, 12:12:52 PM »

Great story and photos!

Derek

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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc... / Re: La Habra Heights VFD On CJ3B Page

« on: August 16, 2026, 07:28:29 PM »

Good question, Rus!  Randy Johanson, who posted his photo of the CJ-5 on Smugmug, says 300 gallons in the back and 150 gallons in the front.  Not sure where he got that info, but it's obviously a huge over estimate.  Dan Stracner's article about the history of the department says a combined total of 160 gallons in the two tanks, and even that seems high.  So I elected not to include it in my article, and just said that the Jeeps would have to work hard on the hills. My guess from looking at the photos would be maybe 120 gallons?

Derek

https://CJ3B.info/Fire/LaHabraHeights.html

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Website Feedback / Re: Some Posts Not Visible

« on: July 05, 2026, 11:40:19 AM »

Thanks, Pascal.  As far as I can see, all posts are now visible to me also.  That's a big problem solved by the move to the new host.

Derek

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Website Feedback / Re: 404 Attachments No Longer Found

« on: June 28, 2026, 09:21:32 PM »

Thanks Pascal!

Derek

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Website Feedback / Re: No PREVIEW

« on: May 13, 2026, 06:42:40 PM »

I can't really look into it, Steve -- I don't know anything about how the back end of the forum works.  But hopefully Pascal can find something.  We do have a few frustrating problems, including people who can't get on at all, and people who find some posts blank.

Derek

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Website Feedback / Re: No PREVIEW

« on: May 07, 2026, 04:25:51 PM »

Thanks Steve. There are a couple other weird things going on too.  I hope we can sort them out.

Derek