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Offline Owen

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1950 CJ3A in Chicago
« on: January 11, 2016, 08:59:19 PM »
This project was inspired by my Grandparent's Neighbor's Willys MB surplus cars that they own. My dad and I both agreed to get some sort of Jeep as a project car to work on to learn more about cars and the way they work. Willys Jeeps are more simple than newer cars with electronics and such in them (Less things that can possibly go wrong).

But anyways, fast forward a year of looking on craigslist for the perfect jeep and WE FOUND IT! It happens to be a 1950 CJ3A with two previous owners that I know of, but probably more though. The first owner (that I know of) was a golf course in Michigan, they used it to plow snow. The second owner (the guy that sold it to us) was located in Indiana. The guy we bought it from restored his own MB.

We got this Jeep in mid December with plans to restore it to the point to be drivable as my first car. My dad and I have an imaginary deadline for the jeep to be completed mechanically and be licensed and registered by June.

The main thing that we've been working on is the brakes, we've decided to replace everything (drums, cylinders, and lines). That has been our main task for the time being.
« Last Edit: January 11, 2016, 09:11:37 PM by Midwest50 »
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Re: 1950 CJ3A in Chicago
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2016, 09:10:14 PM »
Sweet!  Looks pretty rust-free for a midwest jeep.  Nice find!
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Re: 1950 CJ3A in Chicago
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2016, 09:14:49 PM »
Yeah for the most part it's rot and rust free! I'm working on posting more photos.
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Re: 1950 CJ3A in Chicago
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2016, 09:40:54 PM »
Sorry about the upside down pictures. Does anyone know why they appear upside-down? On my computer as I upload them they are right-side up.
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Re: 1950 CJ3A in Chicago
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2016, 11:59:40 AM »
Real nice Jeep!
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Re: 1950 CJ3A in Chicago
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2016, 10:09:25 PM »
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Sorry about the upside down pictures. Does anyone know why they appear upside-down? On my computer as I upload them they are right-side up.

Yeah,  my necks hurts trying to look at photos.   ;D   

Seriously though . .    Very nice '3A !!


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Re: 1950 CJ3A in Chicago
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2016, 02:55:11 PM »
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Sorry about the upside down pictures. Does anyone know why they appear upside-down? On my computer as I upload them they are right-side up.
Turn off auto-rotate in your camera / phone.
And download Irfanview for picture editing. It's free.
www.irfanview.com

Meanwhile, I fixed them for you.
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Re: 1950 CJ3A in Chicago
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2016, 08:45:26 PM »
Thanks for posting photos of your CJ-3A!!!
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Re: 1950 CJ3A in Chicago
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2016, 07:16:51 PM »
Thanks John for fixing the pics! Ill be sure to try the software.

UPDATE:
*My dad and I bought a Harrison Heater that came off a 1953 CJ3B.
*The passengers front right brakes have been completely replaced
*Brakes still won't work until we install the new lines we got from Kaiser Willys
*An oil line leak from filter to the block was fixed, replaced the line

SOME INFORMATION THAT I LEFT OUT FROM FIRST POST:
*Speedometer and Odometer both aren't working (not sure when they stopped or why but it probably has to do with the rust)
*Gas gauge won't go below reading half a tank of gas
*Ammeter doesn't work
*I believe the oil pressure gauge does work (at least the needle isn't stuck) it reads 40
*Some good news - The temp. gauge works! not sure how accurate it is but that's a plus for me.
*The pins holding in the windshield vent and under-seat tool compartment are both snapped (not a huge deal but means you've always have AC when driving)
*The Vacuum Wiper line is not attached. I have no clue whether it will work. However, it does move freely when spun by hand)
*The lights and everything were working but we plan to replace most of the wires, as we are going to be installing a turn signal kit and a passenger's rear tail light

I hope I didn't leave anything out. I'll post more when I get time to work on it. Finals are coming up next week so I'll be busy in the mean time.
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