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“All original, F-Head engine. Has Roll bar with gun rack, rear seat with additional base to raise for hunting. Street legal, Registered and inspected. Cash sale only”
Brian sent me some updated pictures of his CJ-3B project. He just finished reversing the springs in the front. As a part of that reversal, he had to replace the front of the frame. After conquering this task, he turned his attention to the rear differential, only to discover a big problem (which he'll update all of us about as he progresses through the issue).
Brian explains more below about his spring reversal experience below ….
"I wanted to do a spring reversal so I started by getting some universal after market parts to make things a little easier. Then I bought a early Cj5 frame for the front 8 inches then sold off a chrome bumper and ring and pinion at a small profit.
Here's what I did to lengthen the frame.
I cut a block to use as an template to cut off the front of the 3b frame. (Stan H. — from the Wandering Willys Jeep Club — always said to cut at a 45 degree angle though the frame.) I did the same with the pieces to be added. They lined up really nice.
Yesterday I made a first pass at a design for the gauges on the dashboard. As a part of that exercise, I tried to find a space for the data plate I have. The data plate is original to the CJ-3A I have and in good shape, except that it is faded, so it is hard to read. In fact, I tried to scan it into my scanner and the scanner couldn't pick up the words or pictures at all. After pondering the situation, I decided to recreate a data plate graphic and take it into a print shop to see if I can make a raise print or sticker of some kind. As part of the customization, I've tried to recreate the fonts as closely as possible, however, much to my surprise, the data plate uses several different fonts, some of which are the same font but stretched or bolded or both. Also, I've updated the data plate to better reflect the drive train I have installed.
Here's the current favorite mockup so far (note the font kerning and arrangement will be more precise on the final high resolution version).
"When my brother’s neighbor T.J. generously gave me his old 1959 1-ton truck, I felt that I ought to do a good job with it and show it to him. As you could see on my Gallery page, it brought T.J. a bit of pleasure to see his truck ready for another 46 years of work. A few months later (and I think after his wife got on him to clean the place up) he gave me his 1947 CJ2A Willys Universal Jeep.
When I got the truck, I had no idea that the Jeep would soon get so lonely that it spoke to T.J. about rejoining its old compatriot. I wasn’t so keen to do the jeep but when my brother offered to help, I decided "Why not — if it wasn’t a complete junk pile."
"This is a "One of a Kind" 1975 Mail Jeep/Gasser/Ratrod. This is a 10 second "street legal" drag car. It has a full tube chassis: .120 wall steel tubing. Motor: 408 Ford Windsor, 10 to 1 compression, steel crank, 618" roller cam and valve train, Roush heads, 504ftlbs of torque, over 500hp. TCI C4 Tranny and TCI converter w/4200 stall. Ford 9" rearend, 23" drum to drum, spool, after-market axles, 31 spline, 3:89 gears. The body has been chopped 4" and the frontend stretched 3", Ratrod black, Full MSD Ignition, Painless wiring harness. Car weighs 2400lbs. It is still right-hand drive. This car is fun and easy to race – runs straight. For more info please call Mike @ (541)499-8625. $15,000."
I made excellent progress yesterday completing and installing a variety of parts (including the custom steering column rod and u joints, additional hydraulic lines, electric fuel pump, fuel line to carburetor). Unfortunately, in the midst of all this success, I screwed up.
For reasons that still baffle me, I mistook the rear brake line (which isn't hooked up to the master cylinder yet — note the pathetic attempt at an excuse) for the gas line to the tank (which isn't there at all). Despite the fact that they are different size lines and despite the fact that the brake line has the threaded nut at the end (which somehow I didn't notice), I managed to mistake the brake line for the gas line. Even right after I cut it I didn't realize my mistake (clearly my mind was elsewhere!).
The good news is that I can still take it off relatively easily and get it reflared and it shouldn't cost more than a few dollars — Andy's Supply, here I come. Though it's now shorter, fortunately it's still long enough to use — in fact, it might even work better as a slightly shorter length.
After explaining what i wanted to do (see rough schematic to the right), I quickly discovered they could save me money in a couple ways. First, they were willing to cut my supply side line down for nothing so that it would hook to the inside of the cross member. That saved me 2 90 degree turns, 2 feet of hose (about $50 total). Second, I only had to order 14" of expensive tubing rather than the minimum 3ft from Summit. Finally, they saved me money by making sure I had the right parts the first time, so i didn't have to return anything. While their parts prices were slightly higher than Summit's, because they saved me money in other places, the bill was only $116.
Putting the pieces together was relatively easy. Below the pieces are laid out (with a piece of metal acting as the cross member).
The buy it now and beginning bid prices are a bit high. There's been enough minor mods that this isn't a collector's piece (as suggested by the seller) either. But, appears to be a solid jeep in good condition.
"Wow look at this !! A Black 1948 Willy's Jeep CJ3-A in perfect condition. This vehicle has a recently rebuilt 4cyl F-head motor, newly upholstered front and rear seats, new tires, new top. This Jeep has been well taken care of and needs nothing. It would make a great collectors piece or a great daily driver for anyone. We are down sizing our vehicles and the "toys" have to go first so take advantage of this ready to go 4×4 adventure and go have some fun!! I have some more pics so feel free to Email me if you want to see more of this Jeep! "
The “Jeepsterman” Morris Ratner has a variety of old brochures for sale on his jeepsterman website. You can see an example of one of those to the right, which is about the roper digger. Did you know the roper digger can be used in multiple ways? Now you do … Another interest brochure compares the jeep to the scout.
See all the Jeepsterman brochures here
Either the tailgate has been patched or this jeep has a fiberglass body. I can’t tell which from these pics. The back part of the roll cage is somewhat unusual — at least I haven’t seen the bars organized quite like that before.
“Small block chevy, runs great, headers with side pipes, Warn overdrive, highlift jack, good tires. Could use some body work.”
To do my build the way I want (which is routing the power steering through the cross member) based on this article and the new summit racing catalogue, I believe I would need:
5 -6AN EAR-309106ERL 90 degree bend tube $16
2 -6AN EAR-300106ERL straight $7 each
2 -6AN EAR-983206ERL Straight Bulkhead $4 each
1 –6AN to 11/16-18 Not sure on part number yet approx $7
1 –6an to 5/8-18 Not sure on part number yet approx $7
-6an power steering 6ft perform-o-flex hose EAR-406006ERL $45
That's a grand total of $161. If I only do the power side, I can cut this amount in half. I'm gonna talk to the folks at my local hydraulic store and see what they can do for me.
“I bought this cj3b last fall with the intent to make a rock crawler but lost interest. This is a rare high hood model that was only avaible for a few years. Here is what I know or have been told about it. The engine is a Buick 225 v6, T14 3spd tranny, Warn overdrive with a stacked PTO, Dana 44 rear, Dana 27 front and 4:88 gears, all from a 1970s Cj5. There is a pto winch on it that does work! The Jeep runs and drives great, but it does need some work on the brakes, (pulls to the right while braking).”