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Offline ChuckM

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Hello from Central Coast California
« on: December 30, 2016, 12:28:01 PM »
I just retired and decided to buy a 1953 CJ3A as a hobby.  Old but still runs, kinda like me.  Seems to be pretty original condition.

I plan to restore this new toy as best I can.  I have very little experience with restoring but fearless to try.

I drove it into the barn and immediately started to disassemble it.  Lots of rust and some holes.  Already converted to 12 volts but almost no wiring left.

I bought a new tub kit but plan to rebuild all of the drive train.  I can wrench but can't weld - yet.

This may take some time.  :)

Anyone need a reasonably good tub?

Happy I joined the forum as I am sure I will have questions.
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Re: Hello from Central Coast California
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2016, 10:44:26 PM »
Looks pretty darn good from here, Chuck.  You're going to have some fun!
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Re: Hello from Central Coast California
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2016, 08:53:14 AM »
Most fun I have ever had is the process of restoring my Jeep, enjoy and take lots of pictures...

Kirk
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Re: Hello from Central Coast California
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2016, 09:32:25 AM »
Welcome Chuck!  Your sheet metal actually looks pretty good in that photo.

Hawk
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Re: Hello from Central Coast California
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2017, 11:57:31 AM »
It's a beauty! I'm thinkin I'd be drivin it "as is".
BTW it's got an M38 windshield in it.
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Re: Hello from Central Coast California
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2017, 01:21:26 PM »
Hello chuck and welcome!� Looks like a pretty good starter piece to me.
« Last Edit: January 02, 2017, 01:23:25 PM by J.R._Welsh »
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Re: Hello from Central Coast California
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2017, 10:17:38 PM »
Welcome aboard!
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