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corpsman 3A Guru Offline Still Plays With Jeeps Posts: 216 Location: Nashville, TN Joined: 02/06/15 Gender:	I might take a look at it... 02/19/15 at 01:15:27	Print Post
	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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	00m0m_lOUsUXLq5Gw_600x450.jpg ( 45 KB \| 86 Downloads ) 01212_gFN8svN96kh_600x450.jpg ( 42 KB \| 84 Downloads ) 1950 cj-3a (currently under full restoration)
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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: I might take a look at it... Reply #1 - 02/22/15 at 01:50:18	Print Post
	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?

	1955 CJ-5, A friend for 55 years....1951 CJ-3A, a new addition. 1929 Model A Ford Closed Cab Pickup...
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corpsman 3A Guru Offline Still Plays With Jeeps Posts: 216 Location: Nashville, TN Joined: 02/06/15 Gender:	Re: I might take a look at it... Reply #2 - 02/22/15 at 07:45:16	Print Post
	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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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: I might take a look at it... Reply #3 - 02/22/15 at 10:31:53	Print Post
	I have a v6 in the Jalopy. It is nice power wise, but nothing beats banging around with a 4 cylinder!

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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Jeff_M Flatfender Enthusiast Offline Jeepless, but living vicariously through others... Posts: 164 Location: Raymond ME Joined: 02/04/13 Gender:	Re: I might take a look at it... Reply #4 - 02/22/15 at 13:53:22	Print Post
	Any V6 equipped CJ5 I ever drove didn't need an overdrive, at least not like the 4-cyl does


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Gunslinger Flatfender Master Owner Member 2012 Offline Cj3a, M38A1, Posts: 942 Location: Minneapolis Joined: 02/06/11 Gender:	Re: I might take a look at it... Reply #5 - 02/22/15 at 14:40:38	Print Post
	I'd be tempted to snap that one up, its a good looking little truck.

	Climbs trees, hides in the long grass, hangs out with wet dogs...
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corpsman 3A Guru Offline Still Plays With Jeeps Posts: 216 Location: Nashville, TN Joined: 02/06/15 Gender:	Re: I might take a look at it... Reply #6 - 02/22/15 at 17:40:29	Print Post
	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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corpsman 3A Guru Offline Still Plays With Jeeps Posts: 216 Location: Nashville, TN Joined: 02/06/15 Gender:	Re: I might take a look at it... Reply #7 - 02/22/15 at 22:19:13	Print Post
	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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johnrb3b YaBB Administrator Owner Member 2012 Offline No such thing as too many Jeeps Posts: 900 Location: West burbs of Chicago Joined: 08/05/11 Gender:	Re: I might take a look at it... Reply #8 - 02/23/15 at 17:14:42	Print Post
	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. But 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.

	1946 2A - - - 1949 me - older than most of my Jeeps 1954 3B - - - 1957 Wagon - - - 2010 4-door JK past Jeeps ---> '54 3B - no tub --- '59 3B - no engine past addiction - VW ---> '69 bus --- '70 camper --- '84 camper
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corpsman 3A Guru Offline Still Plays With Jeeps Posts: 216 Location: Nashville, TN Joined: 02/06/15 Gender:	Re: I might take a look at it... Reply #9 - 02/24/15 at 01:30:18	Print Post
	definitely good info to keep in mind! thanks

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