Hawk...CJ3A 36662

[64CJ5]

Had the same thing happen to a '74 GMC 3/4t pickup with a 292 inline 6cyl..
That screw hammered so hard we thought the engine was shot.  Had a time getting the screw out of the piston, it was really stuck.  That was many years ago. It was a good ranch truck for many more years after we put the head back on. 

[athawk11]

Tom, good to know I didn't start some crazy trend.  Ya live, ya learn.

As time moved forward, there would be several mini projects performed between trail rides and parades.
 
I was always a little disappointed in the wheels on this 3A.  I finally found a complete set of original 15" Kelsey Hayes wheels.  I blasted, painted then mounted them up. . .







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In my never ending pursuit to slow the leaks and improve performance, I installed a sealed bearing on the T-90 transmission and sealed the leak points on the shift tower. . .
















While I had it all apart, I replaced the intermediate shaft in the Dana 18 transfer case.  You can see the side-by-side new and old parts comparison. . .












The stained handles on the tools weren't holding up very well so I ended up painting them green. . .





Another Memorial Day just before the parade. . .






Our first trip to the Black Hills area of South Dakota. . .














Following that trip, I pulled the engine and got serious about the rear main seal leak.  While out, I also cleaned up the top and replaced the broken piston rings.  I pulled the crank shaft this time and tried a whole new technique.  I got it to seal pretty good, but it still leaks a bit after really pushing the engine.  Such is life with an old engine and a rope style rear main seal...













2015 Fall Colors Tour...

[64CJ5]

Tim,  You not only do good work on your Jeep's you take really good pictures.
Thanks for sharing.
Tom

[athawk11]

During the winter I got a little bored.  The projects moved indoors.  I rebuilt an original style fuel pump and a few Carter WO carburetors...













As springtime arrived, I was pretty busy on another Willys project, but still found time for this one.  Here it is tucked away in my temporary paint booth.







Another trip up north to the Black Hills Run...






Some very interesting conversations arise with this group of passionate Flat Fender folk.

 




Time to upgrade the old Leaf springs after finding a couple broken leafs...






2016 Fall Colors Tour.  The mountains were on fire this year.






Our FCT host, M38Mike.

[Oilleaker1]

Oh the pain. I miss it real bad. Now we got this new threat. I hope we all come out the other side---------ready to Jeep. Oilly

[athawk11]

I miss the rides too, Oilly.  And I miss the Peeps just as much.

[athawk11]

By early 2017, I had wrapped up another project and started fiddling with other stuff.  This is the 3A I fixed up for my wife.








My  46 CJ2A also started to get some attention.  I've had it for a while, but I didn't do much more than getting it started and getting it to stop...





Another Fall Colors Tour.  You get to see some amazing things at this event...








In 2018, I found a 1-1/4" intermediate shaft Dana 18 and rebuilt it to replace my existing whiny TC.  This was a fun project.









2019 I added an overdrive.




The ultimate millennial Anti-Theft device...





I continue to enjoy trail rides.  I brought home quite a bit of mud from this trip...





I hope you enjoyed this timeline.  I had fun putting it together.  It brought back lots of memories.


This little 3A changed the course of my life.  Because of it, I have met some incredible people that never cease to amaze me. There is true kindness throughout the Willys community.  The kind of folk that truly restore my faith in humanity.   

[Kirkski]

Tim,

 Thanks for sharing, great reading up

Kirk

[athawk11]

Thanks Kirk.  It's been a fun ride. 

From a recent trip...

[Kirkski]

 Beautiful Jeep and the scenery is amazing. My wife and I hope to make a color tour sometime, won't be this year because of previous travel commitments but the plan is for 2021. Provided there is still a safe America to travel in... weird times.

 Any, I also hope to be on here more often, now that family life has settled... not too much going on with my build, just driving her around, get loads of attention, which I am sure you do as well. Enjoy!