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Offline GregC

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3A in Southwest Missouri
« on: January 10, 2016, 07:18:23 PM »
As soon as I knew I was going to buy my 3A, I found you folks.  I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the posts in this forum. At first my plan was to get the girl up and running and worry about the body later.  But after doing a little reading and looked on this site, I may have to accelerate the project. 

I plan on keeping it as stock as possible, so I am going to document my progress here.  Here are some pics of the Jeep after I got it home.

It looks like the original color under the data plate was Potomac Grey.

The first project is going to be replacing the fuel tank.  It has a sizable hole on one of the seams. 
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2016, 03:03:08 PM »
Very cool!!! Can you share the Jeep's serial number with us?

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Bob
1952 CJ-3A in NY serial number 452-GB1 20548
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2016, 03:58:54 PM »
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2016, 08:39:33 PM »
Nice Jeep, Thanks!!!!
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2016, 09:17:56 PM »
Greg,

Can you post a photo of the drivers side of the metal ring that retains the transmission shifter boot?

Thanks!!!
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2016, 04:07:55 PM »
Is this what you wanted to see, Bob?
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2016, 08:28:27 PM »
That's it. I'm trying to narrow down when the shift boot retainer changed. Thanks!!!!!!
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2016, 05:38:24 PM »
The only I lack before I can drive my Jeep down the road is the carburetor.  I sent if off to be rebuilt 3 weeks ago and I still hadn't heard anything as of today.  I made a call, and apparently, no one knows where it is!    >:(
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2016, 10:07:41 PM »
That's a bummer. Where did you send it to?
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2016, 11:57:19 PM »
Very nice starting point! . .  keep us updated on progress.
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2016, 08:06:39 PM »
The carb has been found!  I should have it back by early next week.  Proof of life will be posted soon! :)
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2016, 08:54:13 PM »
After I got my carb back and installed, I found that the Go-Devil had no compression.� I had it rebuilt and finally got it reinstalled last week.� A little more brake work yesterday and I went for my first drive today!� I couldn't be happier.� It drives great and the motor purrs! Here are some before and after pictures of the engine compartment.[reason]picture edit[/reason]
« Last Edit: June 01, 2016, 09:11:48 PM by gcurnes »
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2016, 11:39:20 PM »
Nice.  I like the engine color.

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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2017, 08:49:48 PM »
That's a very nice looking jeep!
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Re: 3A in Southwest Missouri
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2018, 08:33:23 PM »
My clutch went out, so I decided to go ahead and begin the rebuild.  Everything is disassembled.
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