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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1635 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:49 pm Post subject: A CJ3B?! |
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I went to the dark side (civilian) and got a 1959 CJ3B!
A friend was getting rid of this jeep and needed it gone fast so as I like flat fender jeeps - as do my twin boys (3rd graders).
This one is rusted bad everywhere except the frame, grill, cowl, dash and firewall.
I have never contemplated a replitub from Willlys Motors, but as I look more at this one I would be replacing 85% or more anyway. I may get the tub and graft my good pieces onto the new tub.
anyone know of a good used tub? BUT the engine turns over
No it doesn't run - OF COURSE!
_________________ Ryan Miller
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keats Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2005 Posts: 332 Location: Middletown Ct
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Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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I have had a cj3b for over 20 years that I used just for plowing snow. Had the engine redone two years ago and added new tires. Since then i have been able to drive the cj3b on the street more and found the CJ3B faster and more powerful than my M38, and more comfortable. Its still just a plow jeep but now when I take it for a spin, I am better able to keep up with traffic and quite possibly enjoy driving it more than my M38. You may find the F-head a big improvement !! |
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oilleaker1 Member
Joined: May 14, 2009 Posts: 972 Location: South Dakota
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 4:03 am Post subject: |
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Ryan, I'm glad to see you are just as sick as the rest of us. The 3 B is a very nice driving Jeep with more power than it's flat head friends. Your boys will remember many experiences with it. Hate or love, who knows. Makes me smile. John |
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1635 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:23 am Post subject: |
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The Twins are 8 years old so I figure how much more can they hurt it at this point?
Been ordering some parts, Walks 4WD seems to be a decent place - seat springs, steering wheel etc.
Probably going to just pull the engine and have it rebuilt. It hasn't run in 15 years. Will look more into that this weekend. _________________ Ryan Miller
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16286 Location: Wisconsin
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chuck Member
Joined: Jan 09, 2010 Posts: 143 Location: Nashua NH
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:56 am Post subject: |
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I also just picked up a '54 3b. It has a 25yr old replitub that looks like a M38 with a high cowl,right side tool indents,3piece floor,and all drilled out to accept M38 components. |
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Grumpy Member
Joined: Aug 07, 2015 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Guess I've become enlightened I have a 53 3B and just picked up a 51 M38. It's in dire need of TLC. This is an interesting forum I've learned lots already. |
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ChuckW Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 210 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 10:40 am Post subject: |
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_________________ Chuck W.
Dixie Division MVC #002
1952 M38/M100
M274A2
1964 CJ3B |
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TomM Moderator
Joined: Apr 18, 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Rhode Island
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:05 pm Post subject: Cj3b |
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The CJ3B is on my favorites list but I don't have one. 35 years ago I commuted on the Long Island Expressway to the Bronx in one. It kept up with traffic ....back in the day of a 55mph speed limit. |
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1635 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Well, I have not made a lot of progress, but I did the seats: cleaned, painted and reupholstered (Seat spring and upholstery kits from Walks 4WD).
I pulled the engine, it is not the original. Most likely from a 1952 or early 1953 Willys wagon or pickup. The crankshaft has the tapered dowel bolts, the engine is light green in color, and has a 6 volt charging system from what I can tell.
I am in the middle of a Mustang car project so I am slowly gathering parts.
Sheet metal is all rusty thin with holes except for the dash/cowl/firewall and grille. I may purchase a repli-tub and graft the salvable parts or buy sheet metal panels from Classic Enterprises and MD Juan that are most correct to rebuild the tub.
_________________ Ryan Miller
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oilleaker1 Member
Joined: May 14, 2009 Posts: 972 Location: South Dakota
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 10:44 am Post subject: |
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I see you have a M38A1 lifting hook! |
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1635 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 11:04 am Post subject: |
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I couldn't resist putting one on! _________________ Ryan Miller
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Joebud777 Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2017 Posts: 1 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:51 am Post subject: |
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I am new to the group, I too happened across a 53 CJ3B and will soon be restoring. I am looking forward to learning all I can from this group. Good luck with your project. I will post pictures later of mine. Once again, glad to be here! |
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1635 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:20 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the board!
I haven't progressed too much since the last photo - had the radiator rebuilt. I am finishing another 67 fastback mustang and work has been very busy the last couple years.
I may wait another year and the boys will be 11 years old, that should be old enough to do some supervised power tool work I think...
My plan is to get them involved. _________________ Ryan Miller
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keats Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2005 Posts: 332 Location: Middletown Ct
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Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:38 am Post subject: |
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i like your seat covers. Might do that on my old and tired drivers seat, and get rid of the blanket cover!! _________________ Gary Keating
1949 C3A, 1952 M38,
1954 M170, 1957 Cj3B |
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