Willys cj3b

Rustyiron · May 29, 2016

lcuinc said:
Here are some picture of panels I built from sheets of steel. I made plywood forms and clamped the steel to it and bent the edges around the plywood to make the shapes. The top edge was bent all the way around into a u shape and I inserted a piece of 1/2" square tube in it for additional strength. I will try to find pictures of building the panels this week.

Wow!
Thanks for posting, my first vehicle was a Jeep CJ-5 w/304 V8.

lcuinc · May 29, 2016

Got it running tonight. Runs pretty well. New problem now, only drove it about 10 feet and something is locking up either in the transfer case or transmission. Rolls fine in neutral but kills engine when I try to drive (locks up drive wheels).

bcp · May 29, 2016

lcuinc said:
Got it running tonight. Runs pretty well. New problem now, only drove it about 10 feet and something is locking up either in the transfer case or transmission. Rolls fine in neutral but kills engine when I try to drive (locks up drive wheels).

I had that happen once in 4WD only. Loose ring gear in front.

Bruce

lcuinc · May 31, 2016

dropped the transmission and transfer case yesterday afternoon. Both are in need of complete rebuilds. t-case will only turn about 1/4 turn before locking up. guess I found my problem

ultrarunner · May 31, 2016

Good you caught it before catastrophic failure... with a little luck it will be bearings and bushings?

lcuinc · Jun 7, 2016

Well it is the transfer case for sure. I have a good friend that owns a transmission shop and he is going to rebuild both trans and transfer case for me in exchange for some tractor work. He needs some asphalt millings moved and graded at his house on the driveway. You knew the tractor had to fit in here somehow. Actually I can't imagine doing all this without it. I've used it to move the jeep around, remove and install the body by myself at least a dozen times, pull the engine, and just this morning I used it to load the transmission and transfer case in the back of the truck.

rosso1000 · Jun 13, 2016

wow that's a nice job! I like the fact that you restored it to original looks without any mods

lcuinc · Jun 13, 2016

Thanks, trying anyhow

PILOON · Jun 13, 2016

rosso1000 said:
wow that's a nice job! I like the fact that you restored it to original looks without any mods

Think I did spot a mod!
If I recall my cj3 came with 16" rims and tires were narrow, mind U I agree that the fatter 15 is much better.

lcuinc · Jun 14, 2016

Actually they are 16" off an older Willys. Tires are 6.50x16

lcuinc · Jun 14, 2016

Actually they are 16 inch rams off of an older Willys. Tires are 6.50x16

PILOON · Jun 14, 2016

Then I stand corrected.

lcuinc said:
Actually they are 16" off an older Willys. Tires are 6.50x16

lcuinc · Jun 25, 2016

Still waiting on the transmission so working on other parts. Finished sewing passenger seat cushions and installed and installed the hood. Had to make some adjustments to make everything fit correctly.