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Alan in Maine
« on: June 13, 2016, 08:49:46 PM »
Hi everybody , I am new to this forum and to owning a cj3a!
I just purchased mine. I will post some photos soon. I am super excited to learn all about my new (old ) Jeep!
So far I have had loads of fun driving it with my kids around the yard. I have a lot to learn , I am a total noob when it comes to any sort of vehicle maintenance. So all helpful advice is welcome.

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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2016, 06:03:26 AM »
Hey welcome Alan, this page is filed equally with "noobs" and mechanical genius's but all share a love for a 3A Willy's.
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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2016, 08:19:31 AM »
Welcome Aboard!
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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2016, 07:08:50 AM »
Hey Alan, good to see you here. Don't be afraid to start a "project thread" with lots of pics!!
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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2016, 11:39:14 AM »
Welcome Allen!
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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2016, 10:20:10 PM »
Here she is! Yes I know the windshield is from a 2a
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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2016, 10:57:08 PM »
Welcome to the 3A Page.  That's a fine looking rig.  What year?

It's rare to see a 3A sporting a 2A windshield.  Much more common to see 2As wearing the upgraded 3A shield.

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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2016, 06:41:17 AM »
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Welcome to the 3A Page.� That's a fine looking rig.� What year?


Allow me to jump in here, Alan.

Hawk - this is a '52 that I picked up in my travels a couple months ago. You have seen a fleeting glimpse of it before. Remember when I dragged home that PE-95 Genset last December? This 3A was at the same place but not for sale at that time. Long story short, I ended up eventually buying it, sans winch...



The engine runs great (better than any of my driver Jeeps !!) but the steering is pretty sloppy so Alan will have a good "trial by fire" first project to tackle.

I must say I knew he had the bug when he rolled out of my driveway for his first test ride. He and his daughter left with the windshield up but when they returned a few minutes later the windshield was folded down. Not sure whose grin was larger - his or hers. Good stuff.
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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2016, 07:40:06 AM »
Ryan,
You are a true ambasidor.  You bring these old Willys back in to the light, then find them a new home with someone that will give them the respect they deserve.  It's inspiring. :)

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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2016, 09:11:37 AM »
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Ryan,
You are a true ambasidor.� You bring these old Willys back in to the light, then find them a new home with someone that will give them the respect they deserve.� It's inspiring. :)

Hawk


I take no credit - I'm only having fun. The real accolades should go to these guys who buy them and aren't afraid to dive in head first.
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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2016, 04:44:37 PM »
[size=12]Ryan is either a facilitator or an enabler. We haven�t quite decided which or if he is both.[/size][/b]

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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2016, 08:55:19 PM »
I agree on the fun bombing around the yard. Ryan got me too.
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Re: Alan in Maine
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2016, 09:09:14 PM »
Ryan, nice picture of the jeep. I do wish it still had that winch[ch128542]  I have started in on the steering. It was bad hope to have it all fixed up this weekend! I have been itching to go on the roads
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