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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

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

« on: April 15, 2026, 10:35:22 AM »

Thanks, Fernando!  Great to see your rebuild being documented so well.  And I want to post the story of your family Jeep collection on CJ3B.info, whenever you get the chance to send me Part 2! 

Derek

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Once You've Joined / Re: Welcome Swampy CJ3B

« on: April 10, 2026, 09:54:05 AM »

I like the two-tone paint job!  (Just to clarify, it's maybe a mutt but definitely not a MUTT.)  If you look at https://cj3b.info/SerialNos/SerialNosEngine.html you will see that to be period correct for your 1960 serial number you will want an F-head engine number close to 4J237xxx.  But that will be a challenge, so you may have to settle for any good F-head. Post a request in the Buy/Sell section of the forum.

Derek

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: CJ3A & CJ3B Replacement Windshield Glass

« on: March 22, 2026, 10:32:55 AM »

Thank you for the link to your website, BJ.  Your CJ-3B illustration shows a ventilating windshield.  Is your glass sized for that, or for a fixed windshield?  If you have both, how does the buyer indicate which one they need? 

Note for anybody wanting to contact BJ -- the Contact link on the website goes to a page showing all the products. The contact form is actually at the bottom of the home page.

Derek

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Your CJ-3B Project / Re: Replacing later front seats

« on: March 09, 2026, 01:44:51 PM »

Sounds good.  Authentic restoration is nice, but unless you're going to be competing in shows it usually makes more sense to go with what you prefer and what can be done for a reasonable cost. Good luck Heinz, and I hope you can send me some photos for the website when you're finished.

Derek

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Your CJ-3B Project / Re: Replacing later front seats

« on: March 08, 2026, 03:30:30 PM »

I understand. 

If I were reupholstering seats I would order the vinyl with the tiny Jeeps on it from SMS, seen on my page at https://cj3b.info/Upholstery.html !

Derek

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Your CJ-3B Project / Re: Replacing later front seats

« on: March 08, 2026, 12:44:44 PM »

There are some photos at https://cj3b.info/Seat.html which give an idea of the early and late seats that Heinz is talking about.  Those photos suggest that there wouldn't be a big problem installing early seats, although I guess my question would be -- why?  I assume because the existing seats are in poor condition, and you have a pair of early seats you can use.  But still, would it not be less trouble to get the existing seats repaired?  Just curious.

Derek

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Your CJ-3B Project / Re: I thought I was done

« on: February 15, 2026, 11:46:41 AM »

Thanks for the update, Goose! 

For anybody who isn't familiar with Goose's '63, there's a story at https://cj3b.info/Owners/Goose.html (but it doesn't include that soft top with the backwards roll bar!)

Derek

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Your CJ-3B Project / Re: Family Heirloom Back to Glory

« on: February 15, 2026, 11:38:34 AM »

Thanks for the post, Parker!  This is the kind of great story I always liked to publish on CJ3B.info, before Facebook hijacked people away from the web.  And it's definitely the kind of post that will bring more vitality to this forum. 

Yes, take a look at https://CJ3B.info and you will find lot of tech articles as well as Willys history and owners' stories that will give you ideas.

Derek

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EVENT SCHEDULE / Re: 33rd Annual Spring Willys Reunion May 15-16, 2026

« on: February 15, 2026, 11:28:34 AM »

Yes, the Spring Willys Reunion is definitely one of the best vintage Jeep gatherings.  If you haven't attended one, take a look at https://CJ3B.info/Reunion2018.html

Derek

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: CJ3B tub, fenders, and hood FREE for the taking!

« on: December 28, 2025, 04:20:11 PM »

Thanks for posting the offer here, Frank.

For anyone who might be interested, I think Frank is in northeast Pennsylvania, judging from the area code.

Derek

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Willys photo and story threads... / Farewell to Lawrence (Buddy) Wade

« on: December 16, 2025, 11:54:11 AM »

Lawrence (Buddy) Wade died on Sunday, 14 December 2025 at the age of 90.  His all-original 1955 CJ-3B has been a source of inspiration to many Jeep owners in their restorations, and there are many photos of it on CJ3B.info.  In particular, you may be familiar with the page of detail photos taken by Rus Curtis, at https://CJ3B.info/Owners/WadeDetails.html

Lawrence's wife Ora Lee, who rode with him in his Jeep for 60 years, had passed away six years ago.  He is pictured here with his grandson Michael Robinson.