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I might take a look at it...
« on: February 18, 2015, 08:15:27 PM »
this little 1950 cj-3a is for sale in my area.� I was thinking about going and taking a look at it.� it's got a Buick V6, but other than that, it's pretty much stock. (other than the seats)� he's asking $4500.
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Re: I might take a look at it...
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2015, 08:50:18 PM »
A V-6 might be great fun.....a little more power never hurts, and you can sort of justify it by saying that the factory eventually added the V-6 to the CJ-5's....

If it's well done I'd be tempted....it looks good in the pictures!

does it have an overdrive?
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Re: I might take a look at it...
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2015, 02:45:16 AM »
thanks for the input.  I guess you're right about the V6.  apparently, the guy is out of town until April, so i'll have to wait until then to go look at it.  unfortunately, no over-drive.  I could add one easy enough.  of course it would mean I would have to for over nearly a grand for a new one. :'(
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Re: I might take a look at it...
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2015, 05:31:53 AM »
I have a v6 in the Jalopy. It is nice power wise, but nothing beats banging around with a 4 cylinder!
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Re: I might take a look at it...
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2015, 08:53:22 AM »
Any V6 equipped CJ5 I ever drove didn't need an overdrive, at least not like the 4-cyl does
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Re: I might take a look at it...
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2015, 09:40:38 AM »
I'd be tempted to snap that one up, its a good looking little truck.
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Re: I might take a look at it...
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2015, 12:40:29 PM »
I've never driven one with the V6 swap, so I appreciate all of the info, guys.  if it looks as good in person, I will probably buy it.  I will keep you guys posted when April rolls around.
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Re: I might take a look at it...
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2015, 05:19:13 PM »
I spoke to the guy today via text message, and I told him that I would like to take a look at it.  he said that he's had some inquiries, but I was the first to say that I wanted to look at it.  so, when he gets back in town, I will be first in line.  that's always good.
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Re: I might take a look at it...
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2015, 12:14:42 PM »
The CJ-5 didin't need overdrive as it had much higher axles ratios.
That 3A most likelly has 5.38 axles.
An early 5 would have 4.27. By the time they were putting a V-6 in them they were between 4:1 and 3:1
If it has original axles with the V-6 then an overdrive would be very usefull.
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It will enable you to go faster than the steering and brakes were designed for.
If the axles have been upgraded to match with the V-6, then the same applies - you can outrun the steering and brakes.
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Re: I might take a look at it...
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2015, 08:30:18 PM »
definitely good info to keep in mind!  thanks
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