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My Build — One of those days …

August 4, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I went out today to start the jeep.  The battery was completely dead.  This is the first time I have had any problems with the battery.  Something drained the battery significantly.  The only change I have made was plugging in the head lights, so I will have to do some more investigation into this.

But, I don’t give up easy.  I wanted to run the engine, so I jumped the jeep and got it going.

I ran it half way around the block to help charge the battery.

Exactly half way around the block I ran out of gas.  I knew my gas guage sender needed to be adjusted, but I still thought I had a little more gas.

I coasted to a stop … alternatively laughing and cussing.

So, I went and got gas from my garage, got the truck, put in some gas, jumped it once more, ran it home and put it quickly to bed.  Tomorrow I go get a battery charger …. lol.

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Builds – Gerald’s 1963 CJ-3B

August 4, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Builds This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Gerald recently purchased some tires.  They are Goodyear casings P 235 /75/15 with V-Grip Hot Cap retreads from Import Export Tire in Latrobe, PA.  This is a different seller than the Stone Tire Company I highlighted a few months ago.

Gerald writes, “The Rims are Appliance brand 13 spoke Manufactured by the W.R. Grace Co. in 1976, Max Wheel Load 1580 lbs.  Model 1058V5 15 x 8.5 wide.  The are 5 x 51/2 Bolt circe with a 3 1/2 inch offset.  Lug nuts are a special washer and nut deal.  Gorilla still makes them.”

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Here’s a look at the casting

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The Tires are Goodyear casings P 235 /75/15 with V-Grip Hot Cap retreads from Import Export Tire in Latrobe, PA. We always called the Mini Terra’s.

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Here’s my 1963 3B Sporting the set-up.

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We raced with these back in the 70’s and 80’s and finally found a place that would still do these.

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Builds — More pics from Gerald

August 4, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Builds, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s some more pics from Gerald.

“Here’s a picture of me with the same tires back in 83.  Taking the turn hard in our 46 2A.”

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I have several sets of wheels and tires.  Guess they are kind of like shoes. 225 75 15 mud and snow on CJ steel rims on my 3B  before green paint next to my brother’s M-38.

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Here’s the CJ-3B with 700 16 Non Directional military tread on 4.5 x 16 rims

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LT 245 75 16 All Terrain on black spoke wheel 16 x 7, good  tires but heavy,

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700 x 15 bias ply Good Year work horse on old split rims with tubes, great snow plow tire for chains and drag racing,

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33 12 15 bias all terain tires on 8 1/2 x 15 steel wheels I love these rims but the tires are just too big.

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Finally my new set of mini terras.  I have a couple more combos I would like to try but they will have to wait.

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1953 CJ-3A Flowery Branch, GA **SOLD**

August 4, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1953_cj3a_flowerybranchUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.

Here’s a flattie crawler out of Georgia.

“1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep. Lots of custom work done to it. I got it in a trade a couple of years ago and haven’t done much with it since. 225 Buick odd-fire V6, rebuilt 3 speed transmission, Spicer 18 transfer case. Wagoneer Dana 44’s front and rear w/5.38:1 gears and full spools, high steer arms up front with high steering. USA6x6 H1 beadlocks w/rubber runflats & 36×12.50 Super Swamper TSL-SX’s with 75-90% tread remaining…. The pictures also show a winch & hilift jack, but they are both gone. Some nice person out there stole them”

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1953 CJ-3B Holbrook, Ny $500

August 4, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1953_cj3b_holbrookUPDATE:  Still Available

Looks like a parts jeep.

“Willys jeep cj3b good for parts or restoration, has “GO DEVIL ” engine flat head four cylinder. frame is good with complete drive train. Rare hard top with functional doors and crank glass windows. All glass is present. front end has plow hardware mounted No papers sold as is. I also have the complete plow available to anyone interested , excellent condition from the early 1960’s make offer! call dan 631 235 4223″

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/1280334655.html

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1946 CJ-2A Oostburg, WI **SOLD**

August 4, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1946_cj2a_sheboyganUPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2000

The engine is seized.  I can’t tell if this is an early or late ’46.

“i have a 1946 willys cj-2a with a clean title that is midway through a frame up restoration. it ran and drove great but the engine seized. it is an all steel body with zero rust but isn’t perfect.. its in primer right now and needs brake work other then an engine rebuild or a new engine. the jeep will come with many extra parts. the jeep is located outside of Oostburg. it will have to be hauled away on a trailer. e-mail with any questions and to set up a time to see it.  im asking 2000 obo trades a possibility. i also have a PTO for sale. the rear unit the drive shaft and where it bolts to the transfer case.”

 

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