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 1955 CJ3B, "Stock" restoration
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Jax
Posted: Sep 24 2011, 05:22 AM


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Back at it, doing the test fitting, hooking things up & assembly....

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So many small things to do blink.gif , tighten this n that check, re check, change one thing or another. It's O.K....I got the time & cold beer.
Keeps going & keeps me busy.
Aloha, Jax


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Aloha, Kealoha Jax
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Waihou, Kainaliu Mauka, Hawaii
Willys Trans-Vintage project 1955 CJ3B
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Bob_webber
Posted: Sep 24 2011, 10:56 AM


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looking good, although i am curious as how you stretched that steering wheel cover over the willys steering wheel. do they sell them in different sizes? lol i have to stand on my head to get them on modern vehicles. i am liking the white shifter knob as well. cool.gif


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53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was

bob, north east Ohio
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mrbob
Posted: Sep 25 2011, 09:19 AM


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Hey Jax, that Willys of your is really looking sharp. My daughter was in Hilo the other day, playing volleyball with HPA. When I get to the Big Island, maybe I can stop by and see your build in person. Of course Kamuela is a long way from you. aloha. mrbob.
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Jax
Posted: Sep 27 2011, 02:54 PM


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Thanks Bob W,
They do come in different sizes but are hard to find. This one is from a small old school auto parts store. It was in a dusty box on the back shelf. You probably won't find them at NAPA, Autozone etc.
The white shift knob is a old fashioned porcelain door knob I had sitting around. I drilled out the square hole & tapped threads for the shift shaft. Easy to see in the dark! blink.gif

Howzit mrbob,
When you get to the Big Island, you'd be more than welcome stop by & see my build. I still have a lot of small stuff to get done, the rest of the wiring & build a roll bar but she's coming along just fine. I'll be on the mainland for the next few weeks but I'm sure you'll be here in the future.
Kamuela isn't that far from Kona for Big Isle driving. Approx. 45min in my hot rod Ford truck, but .....1hr+ in the Willys (only because it's always worth cruzin' slow in a Willyz on the Mauka road!!!)
Aloha, Jax cool.gif


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Bob
Posted: Oct 19 2011, 07:48 AM


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Except for the tires and wheels and the spare tire deal on the back, it looks like a clone of my 53 3B. The color I have on mine is Deep Jewel Green Metallic of a 1990 or so thunderbird. It kind of turns a little blue in the sun.


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Moncheche
Posted: Nov 8 2011, 08:13 AM


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What a great lookin' 3B! The color is fantastic!

I'm impressed with all of it! Your motor looks so good, how could you start it? It will get dirty! tongue.gif

Love your work, thanks for the inspiration!


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1957 CJ3B (29,000 miles)
Chevy 305 , Hanging pedals, Hydraulic clutch, original brakes, two gas tanks, Saginaw steering.

Major work done in the 70's following an accident.

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Moncheche
Posted: Nov 8 2011, 08:16 AM


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The white shift knob is a old fashioned porcelain door knob I had sitting around. I drilled out the square hole & tapped threads for the shift shaft. Easy to see in the dark! blink.gif

I love this idea. This will probably show up on my 3B.


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1957 CJ3B (29,000 miles)
Chevy 305 , Hanging pedals, Hydraulic clutch, original brakes, two gas tanks, Saginaw steering.

Major work done in the 70's following an accident.

T90a trans
Warn OD
D44/D25
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Jax
  Posted: Nov 9 2011, 02:16 AM


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Moving right along...tongue.gif

The glass was....DIFFICULT to get in..dry.gif that rubber gasket is "Industrial Strength" but
I got it in with no rips,cracks or tears biggrin.gif
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Aloha, Kealoha Jax
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Waihou, Kainaliu Mauka, Hawaii
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mrbob
Posted: Nov 15 2011, 05:25 PM


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Hey Jax, that thing is looking absolutely awesome!!! Will come take a look in person next time I am on Big Island. Last trip was too busy. My new radiator is leaking again. Some people will sell you junk, smile and hope you don't know better; you gotta stay on your toes. Aloha, take care.
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HOGHEAD
Posted: Nov 17 2011, 08:01 AM


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Wow!!!! I love it ... Only one thing needs done to make it perfect,, Paint the Willys on the hood ,Grill & tail gate a Pearl White... Makes me want to work on mine for sure,,,, Really dose look good...


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Dargan Md...
Death Before 2 Wheel Drive...
"On a Steel Horse I ride"
AMC Rules.
"Journey" not the Destination...
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Jax
Posted: Nov 18 2011, 07:12 PM


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Thanks mrBob & HOGHEAD,
Shes running pretty well. Tuned it up the other day & after a few tweaks, distributor, carb & brakes the motor hums nicely & she stops on a dime & get seven cents change biggrin.gif . Lots of small stuff left to do.....but she's alive & runs sweet!!

HOGHEAD...I like your idea about Painting the Willys on the hood ,Grill & tail gate with Pearl White. I think it would be a nice contrast to the Dark Green Electric /Green Mica I've used for the body.

mrBob, let me know when you'll be on the Big Island I'd be glad to show you the Willys
Aloha, Jax













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Waihou, Kainaliu Mauka, Hawaii
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Jax
Posted: Dec 1 2011, 02:44 PM


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A little more done...
Hooked up the exhaust & muffler, used the older style side exhaust set up, it passes under the skid plate up & behind the bell housing, then out by the passenger side. I liked the way it's a simple short & sweet clean line set up.
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Aloha, Jax cool.gif


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kealohajax@yahoo.com
Waihou, Kainaliu Mauka, Hawaii
Willys Trans-Vintage project 1955 CJ3B
http://s767.photobucket.com/home/kealohajax
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John J
Posted: Dec 2 2011, 06:45 AM


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That is fabulous!!

Nice work.

John J

1958 CJ3B (running gear rebuilt, working on the body)
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Jax
Posted: Dec 10 2011, 05:34 PM


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Thanks a lot John J,
Appreciate the compliment
It's great to have it coming together. Lots of details to finish but she running great & stops on a dime. Today I added the bumper, mocked up the winch & some old style fog lights.

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Next need to set up the wiring that will be a new adventure huh.gif

Aloha, Jax


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kealohajax@yahoo.com
Waihou, Kainaliu Mauka, Hawaii
Willys Trans-Vintage project 1955 CJ3B
http://s767.photobucket.com/home/kealohajax
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HOGHEAD
Posted: Dec 10 2011, 06:50 PM


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I've said once I'll say it again ...Wow!!!! I love it ...



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Dargan Md...
Death Before 2 Wheel Drive...
"On a Steel Horse I ride"
AMC Rules.
"Journey" not the Destination...
59 Cj3-b (married to a 74 Cj-5 frame & AMC running gear)
user posted image
Willys Overland,,
My Build http://z4.invisionfree.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_B...?showtopic=2892
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