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Hello - Preparing to start my 3A project - have questions
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:34 pm
by SirJohn31
My name is Ron and I am in Pflugerville, TX - just out of Austin. I obtained a 52 CJ3A that I am looking to restore and move toward an M38 (for parades, etc). The interesting thing about this one is that there is no tailgate. I've been researching and have yet to come across an answer other than someone actually took the time to rework the rear end or it did in fact, come this way. Any ideas?
Here is a link to what she looks like:
http://my52willys.tumblr.com/archive
I am also looking for any suggestions you may have to offer - happy to be a part of this
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:54 pm
by 4x4M38
Welcome to the madness!
Wow, that tailgage mod looks almost factory.
Looks like they used some of the side bracing hat channels for vertical reinforcements.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 5:13 pm
by wesk
That is a very solid stock CJ3A to restore. Many 3A's were purchased by the military.
1953 U.S. Navy Jeep via email: Shipped 12/52, model CJ3A, serial number 19052, Contr. no. DA 20-113-ORD-12037, sns C78-T-45005-9502, reg. no. USN 94-11752, eng. no. 147470.
Be sure to visit the CJ3A web site and fill our Bob Westerfield's CJ3A survey.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:28 pm
by 4x4M38
Wes,
Anything to offer on that tailgate mod? It looks
professional.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:14 pm
by wesk
They are a lot more common than you know. All the aftermarket sheet metal suppliers over the years offered them as quick conversion panels for one if not many model jeeps. Nothing unusual or fancy about them. A patient non-professional con produce the same results by taking his time and f0llwing the directions.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:16 pm
by SirJohn31
Thanks - yeah, the tailgate is interesting for sure - I'll be looking for weld marks once I strip her down
4x4M38 wrote:Welcome to the madness!
Wow, that tailgage mod looks almost factory.
Looks like they used some of the side bracing hat channels for vertical reinforcements.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:18 pm
by SirJohn31
nice pics of some very cool toys! I'm already having a blast getting this one going and yes, I filled Bob's survey out but I will be adding a bit more missing items to it soon
wesk wrote:That is a very solid stock CJ3A to restore. Many 3A's were purchased by the military.
1953 U.S. Navy Jeep via email: Shipped 12/52, model CJ3A, serial number 19052, Contr. no. DA 20-113-ORD-12037, sns C78-T-45005-9502, reg. no. USN 94-11752, eng. no. 147470.
Be sure to visit the CJ3A web site and fill our Bob Westerfield's CJ3A survey.
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:39 pm
by 4x4M38
Would be interested in what your data plates say.
That looks like a military trailer connection cover on the left
rear. Am I right?
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:42 pm
by SirJohn31
Yes, it is a trailer connector, still intact. I'm not finding many data plates so far. there is one on the pass side of the firewall (452-GB1, 14142), Engine stamp is 3553080, carb W-O 146-94.
So far, I've not found much info other than 452-GB1 is a CJ3A
4x4M38 wrote:Would be interested in what your data plates say.
That looks like a military trailer connection cover on the left
rear. Am I right?