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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #150 on: May 28, 2016, 11:59:14 AM »
Sorry to hear about the crash. You were, as you stated, very fortunate to walk away relatively unscathed. I used to love riding motorcycles but I'd be terrified to drive one now. You're just too exposed....not that a 3A is much more protective but at least you get a sense a partial shell around you.

Hope you are back up to full speed again soon.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #151 on: May 28, 2016, 01:18:48 PM »
Thanks Ryan not really sure I'll ever ride again. Suburban vs Harley wakes you up quick.

I am itching to get the body work on the 3A completed, I need the wind in my hair lol.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #152 on: June 15, 2016, 02:54:34 PM »
Finally felt well enough to start some body work, had to quit early but I got some done.

Brought the tub to the shop to start that as well..

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #153 on: June 15, 2016, 06:38:37 PM »
I am struck by a few things on your tub.  First...it's in pretty darn nice condition.  Also, I'm amazed how nicely done the add on is.  That was not just thrown together.  Are you keeping it?

Finally, what is the tag on the front of the passenger wheel house?

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #154 on: June 16, 2016, 03:32:35 PM »
Tim, what an eye for detail you have, I totally forgot about that...

I went and got the plaque out of my garage and the plot just thickens... I was always under the impression that this vehicle originated overseas... Not sure if this implies that or not. But, the plaque is very hard to read but here is what I got..


� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � Jeep
� �� Marca Registrada             ï¿½ Marque Deposee

This vehicle manufactured under certain of the following patents
AFRICA� �� �� �� �ITALY� �� �� �� � GREAT BRITIAN� �� �� � CANADA

� �� �� �� �� � (BUNCH OF PATENT NUMBERS HERE)

� �� �� �WILLYS OVERLAND MOTORS INC, TOLEDO OHIO

Maybe thats why I had an oddball speedo? My cousin swears he never changed it. But, he may have had a lapse in memory.

 Any ideas on how to best clean my original plaques? I am interested to see what the group thinks about this as a whole.

 Photo insists on staying upside down...
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #155 on: June 16, 2016, 04:29:12 PM »
Interesting tag. That location is where the Willys Patent Plate (serial number tag) is located on M-38s.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #156 on: June 16, 2016, 05:45:01 PM »
Wow, very cool tag.  Definitely worth restoring.  I've never seen a tag like this.  I would only trust an assessment from Bob W.  What do you think Bob?

Here is a post from a few years back discussing an approach I used to clean up my serial # tag.  It was tedious, but it did turn out pretty nice. 

http://www.cj3apage.com/cgi-bin/3Ayabb26/YaBB.pl?num=1326421946
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #157 on: June 16, 2016, 09:32:53 PM »
I'm not an expert on stuff like that but I'd sure do some research and try to save that tag.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #158 on: June 18, 2016, 12:41:25 PM »
[size=12]Well guys as if there isn't enough strange happenings here on my little Jeep, I was shocked to not find ANY wood in my hat channels. In fact there was some metal surround to keep it from collapsing instead. :o

My "Crud Thug" found more holes than there initially appeared to be. :-/

 I'll have to work around the tool box, since they lowered the right side to allow easier access, there is no way to get to the spot welds at the top.

 Any ideas about the lack of wood? I thought all they used was wood... :o Am I wrong?.. Also I am sure this is the first time these have been removed since the Jeep was new... weird[/size]
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #159 on: June 26, 2016, 11:11:18 AM »
 I received my shipment of panels from Classic Enterprises and I really have to say I am impressed with the materials. They appear to be well made.

 There was one mix up in my order and the website says 24/7 your call will be answered, I just called and sure enough I believe that the owner answered...

 Promised the issue would be taken care of with out issue... And I have no doubts.

 Refreshing to deal with a USA manufacturer no get excellent service.

 I highly recommend them
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #160 on: June 27, 2016, 04:21:42 PM »
Classic Ent. is a good outfit.� It doesn't surprise me they straightened out the mistake with a simple phone call.

I am baffled by the lack of wood in your channels.� I eliminate the wood and use similar spacers when I replace the channels, but I don't think yours are replacement channels.� They look original to me.

Tim

PS:  The tag and the lack of wood makes me wonder if this tub was made by a foreign company under license by Willys.  I know Mahindra did some Willys stuff, but I don't think they did a 3A version.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #161 on: June 27, 2016, 07:06:22 PM »
 Thanks for the reply Tim, I spoke with Classic again today, very accommodating, really nice folks to deal with.

 I figure the best minds in the Jeep collection, restoration business are on this site, if they don't have the answers, I am outta luck.

I don't think they are replacements either... especially since I have known the Jeep since I was 11 or so years old, maybe earlier...

 Fact is no one in that time has done any of this work..

 More to come I am sure
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #162 on: July 23, 2016, 09:19:15 AM »
Well body work going slow, trying to fab with out the correct tools, and trying to weld with no experience...

Working out ok, in my opinion.... For what I can do myself

I guess the bottom line is, I am having fun, and the Jeep is getting completed along the way.

Keeping on plugging...
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #163 on: July 23, 2016, 09:42:52 AM »
Looks good.  It will look even better as your skill develops.  And they will.  Welding is just one of those things you have to do to get better. 

I found myself going back to fix many early welds on my first project.  I wasn't getting good penetration. 

Keep the updates coming!

Tim
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #164 on: July 23, 2016, 02:10:38 PM »
What type of welder are you using ?
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