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Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS
Jim Allen
Well there you have it. An unbiased review. I can tell you the
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Producer, Greg Tye, did his homework on it and agonized about getting it right. Quite unlike some of the other producers I've worked with that had a "quick-n-dirty" kinda outlook. Jim Allen On Sep 27, 2007, at 9:21 PM, Mighty Mo wrote:
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Re: [WT] CJ2A Replacement Body
Chris Lange
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If you are looking for a new body for your CJ2A, please shop around first. Most of the bodies come from the Phillipines, and sold by all the venders. I bought a tub about two years ago now from Willysacres.com. This was one of the MDJUAN.com bodies. It did have all the holes drilled for the gauges, floor pedals, etc. The bodies have come a long way from the early years when you would essentially get a tub, that sort of looked like a conglomeration of every Willys jeep from WW2 to 1953. I think with the growing popularity of these old jeeps, MDJUAN has had to improve thier product to keep the buying public happy. I was very happy with the tub I received. Now I must say that I went with the MB tub for my CJ2A so I did have to change the body mounts on my CJ2A frame, but the holes in the tub were all there. Finally, when I was shopping for a tub, I did many a search on the computer, and found that Willysacres had the lowest price. That may or may not be the case now, but I do suggest that you do some looking first, as the price may vary greatly from one vender to another. Good Luck! Chris Cortland, NY ----- Original Message -----
From: willysx1 To: WillysTech@... Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:49 PM Subject: [WT] CJ2A Replacement Body Does anyone have any knowledge on the replacement bodies currently avalible for a 47-48 CJ2A. Willys-Overland Motors claims to have a perfect fit where others talk about might needing to do a little cut, fit, weld. Anyone have the straight stuff on this? Contact me off list if you don't want your comments public. |
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Re: [WT] '58 Willys
Here is a link to some photos of a nice looking wagon in the Photos
section of this group: Here is a link to photos on the cj-3a page. Does yours look more like these (maybe the last photo)? Bill Lake Stevens, WA '58 Utility Wagon 4x4 "Scallywag" '59 Utility Wagon 4x4 --- In WillysTech@..., Ken Connors <kennconn69@...> wrote: rear of the cab.She has a rear hatch that swings up and a tailgate that swings down.The registration does have a model location but it is blank.Only other reference that may help ID her may be a number on the water pump housing.Maybe??I don't know of anything else.She did have a plate on the firewall but some P$&%K recently drilled the rivets and took it. |
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Re: [WT] CJ2A Replacement Body
Willys Overland are high dollar. However they do have the original prints.
ALL bodies come from the Philippines and are manufactured by MD Juan. Some (most if not all) bodies from places other than Willys Overland don't have all the holes in the correct locations. Body mounting holes are almost always missing. The clutch / brake / accelerator pedal holes have been found to be missing. I have heard of the dash holes being non existent also. Willys Overland starts with a MD Juan body and modifies them to have all the holes and in the correct location. ---- I would call and talk to them to be sure. ---- If you plan to have a heavily modified vehicle with a modern engine and things like an electronic dash and hanging brake/clutch pedals, don't spend the money for a Willys Overland body. But if you have a reasonably stock vehicle and want to position the body correctly on a stock (straight) frame, Willys Overland is a reasonable thought. Just a side note, someone here spent quite a bit of effort to figure out where to put some firewall holes. They for cardboard templates etc. I think eventually they got the hole(s) in but I'm not sure they were (are) in the correct location. If they are not other issues may result. Ric -. Toledo, Ohio Home of the World Famous JeepR 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #149488 - Mighty Mo 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #156174 - Ole Blue 1948 - CJ2A 225 V6 - #184134 - Willy 1950 - T3-C - #16517 Bantam Trailer. 1953 - CJ3A L134 453-GB1-18612 1963-5? - Wagoneer 1982 - M416 - Still 24 Volt 1989 - XJ - Cherokee Laredo -4.0L 2004 - Dodge Durango 4x4 w/car trailer - WRV(tm) - Willys Recovery Vehicle Never Forget September 11, 2001 Freedom isn't free <> ** ** Constants Aren't **** ** Variables Won't **** ** _____ From: WillysTech@... [mailto:WillysTech@...] On Behalf Of willysx1 Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:49 PM To: WillysTech@... Subject: [WT] CJ2A Replacement Body Does anyone have any knowledge on the replacement bodies currently avalible for a 47-48 CJ2A. Willys-Overland Motors claims to have a perfect fit where others talk about might needing to do a little cut, fit, weld. Anyone have the straight stuff on this? Contact me off list if you don't want your comments public. |
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Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS
My father worked at "The Overland" or "Willys" till it became apparent to
him that Kaiser wanted all the "old guard Willys" people out. In 1955 he left Willys and went to Ford. Up till the day he died in 1994 he always pronounced it correctly. He explained that Kaiser and AMC obviously didn't have any interest in preserve the past. An Interesting side light, I knew that my dad had been a metallurgist during the war and worked on "bullet cores". Evidentially that was also at Willys Overland. According to the documentary, much large ammunition projectiles were produced ay Willys. This aspect of Willys was not advertized and may have been secret or something. Anyway my dad just didn't talk much about it and would change the subject if I pressed for an answer. Ric -. Toledo, Ohio Home of the World Famous JeepR 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #149488 - Mighty Mo 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #156174 - Ole Blue 1948 - CJ2A 225 V6 - #184134 - Willy 1950 - T3-C - #16517 Bantam Trailer. 1953 - CJ3A L134 453-GB1-18612 1963-5? - Wagoneer 1982 - M416 - Still 24 Volt 1989 - XJ - Cherokee Laredo -4.0L 2004 - Dodge Durango 4x4 w/car trailer - WRV(tm) - Willys Recovery Vehicle Never Forget September 11, 2001 Freedom isn't free <> ** ** Constants Aren't **** ** Variables Won't **** ** _____ From: WillysTech@... [mailto:WillysTech@...] On Behalf Of John Wickersham Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:32 PM To: WillysTech@... Subject: RE: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS My Dear Ric, I feel your pain. As an old timer whose first car was a '49 3A, I hate the continuous mispronunciation of the honored name of these automobiles. The "Willeez" pronunciation truly gives me the willies, but when I correct people (essentially everyone, nobody using the correct name), they look at me like my hair is on fire. Nonetheless, I press on regardless. Pineneedle Mighty Mo <cj2a@roadrunner. <mailto:cj2a%40roadrunner.com> com> wrote: Well for what it's worth, here are my thoughts about the documentary. It is advertized as a "Toledo Story" kind of fitting. It follows the Jeep from Bantam to the CJ2A and the "off road rodeos". It if quite accurate and gives credit to Bantam and Karl Probst for creating the first prototype. From what I understand to be true the story was quite factual and says Bantam was the ONLY company that fulfilled all the government requirements. However all designs were shared among all three competitors and eventually the contract contained the best of all designs and went to the lowest bidder. Ford was given credit for the stamped grill and Willys for the "Go Devil" engine. The origin of the Jeep name was stated as unknown, however it gave credit to the Willys test driver that was driving reporters around Washington DC for calling the vehicle a Jeep. All the "possible" origins for the Jeep name were discussed. It high lights the abilities of the Jeep. During and after the war through the early 50s. Ron Szymanski, previous curator of the Jeep House Museum, and Jim Allen, author / journalist provided some narration but most was by an off screen narrator. I will watch the WGTE.org web site and when the DVD comes available I will post a link. My only complaint is really a pet peeve I have. The narrator mispronounced the Willys name. The only person to correctly pronounce the name was Ron Szymanski. As a matter of clarification Jim Allen didn't mispronounce Willys, when he referred to the vehicle he called it a Jeep. This just shows that over the years 50+ years since Kaiser bought the company people here in Toledo have begun to pronounce the name differently. John North Willys may be turning over in his grave! Check out these sound bytes from the late 40s . <> org/willys_sound_bites.htm I will not get off my soap box. Ric -. Toledo, Ohio Home of the World Famous JeepR . <> org 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #149488 - Mighty Mo 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #156174 - Ole Blue 1948 - CJ2A 225 V6 - #184134 - Willy 1950 - T3-C - #16517 Bantam Trailer. 1953 - CJ3A L134 453-GB1-18612 1963-5? - Wagoneer 1982 - M416 - Still 24 Volt 1989 - XJ - Cherokee Laredo -4.0L 2004 - Dodge Durango 4x4 w/car trailer - WRV(tm) - Willys Recovery Vehicle Never Forget September 11, 2001 Freedom isn't free . <> org/9-11-01_Tribute/America_Attacked.htm < <> .com/BloodofHeroes.html> <> .com/BloodofHeroes.html ** ** Constants Aren't **** ** Variables Won't **** ** _____ From: WillysTech@yahoogro <mailto:WillysTech%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com [mailto:WillysTech@yahoogro <mailto:WillysTech%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Allen Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 5:27 PM To: WillysTech@yahoogro <mailto:WillysTech%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com Subject: Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS I know it's scheduled to run in Cleveland this week, WBGU (also my PBS station) was mentioned by WGTE personnel as being slated to run it, as is the Cinci PBS. Not sure about Columbus. Worst case, you'd have to buy it from WGTE (consider it a charitable contribution, I guess). FYI, I volunteered my time and pics. Stay tuned, I guess, Mighty Mo can give you a more unbiased review, but I assure you PA Bantam fans that you got a fair shake. Ford too. Jim Allen On Sep 26, 2007, at 5:05 PM, boomer@wcoil. <mailto:boomer%40wcoil.com> com wrote: Te Schedule varies according to the PBS station. I suggest GooglingFirst off thanks to Jim Allen for his contribution to this |
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CJ2A Replacement Body
willysx1
Does anyone have any knowledge on the replacement bodies currently
avalible for a 47-48 CJ2A. Willys-Overland Motors claims to have a perfect fit where others talk about might needing to do a little cut, fit, weld. Anyone have the straight stuff on this? Contact me off list if you don't want your comments public. |
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Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS
My Dear Ric,
I feel your pain. As an old timer whose first car was a '49 3A, I hate the continuous mispronunciation of the honored name of these automobiles. The "Willeez" pronunciation truly gives me the willies, but when I correct people (essentially everyone, nobody using the correct name), they look at me like my hair is on fire. Nonetheless, I press on regardless. Pineneedle Mighty Mo <cj2a@...> wrote: Well for what it's worth, here are my thoughts about the documentary. It is advertized as a "Toledo Story" kind of fitting. It follows the Jeep from Bantam to the CJ2A and the "off road rodeos". It if quite accurate and gives credit to Bantam and Karl Probst for creating the first prototype. From what I understand to be true the story was quite factual and says Bantam was the ONLY company that fulfilled all the government requirements. However all designs were shared among all three competitors and eventually the contract contained the best of all designs and went to the lowest bidder. Ford was given credit for the stamped grill and Willys for the "Go Devil" engine. The origin of the Jeep name was stated as unknown, however it gave credit to the Willys test driver that was driving reporters around Washington DC for calling the vehicle a Jeep. All the "possible" origins for the Jeep name were discussed. It high lights the abilities of the Jeep. During and after the war through the early 50s. Ron Szymanski, previous curator of the Jeep House Museum, and Jim Allen, author / journalist provided some narration but most was by an off screen narrator. I will watch the WGTE.org web site and when the DVD comes available I will post a link. My only complaint is really a pet peeve I have. The narrator mispronounced the Willys name. The only person to correctly pronounce the name was Ron Szymanski. As a matter of clarification Jim Allen didn't mispronounce Willys, when he referred to the vehicle he called it a Jeep. This just shows that over the years 50+ years since Kaiser bought the company people here in Toledo have begun to pronounce the name differently. John North Willys may be turning over in his grave! Check out these sound bytes from the late 40s I will not get off my soap box. Ric -. Toledo, Ohio Home of the World Famous JeepR 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #149488 - Mighty Mo 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #156174 - Ole Blue 1948 - CJ2A 225 V6 - #184134 - Willy 1950 - T3-C - #16517 Bantam Trailer. 1953 - CJ3A L134 453-GB1-18612 1963-5? - Wagoneer 1982 - M416 - Still 24 Volt 1989 - XJ - Cherokee Laredo -4.0L 2004 - Dodge Durango 4x4 w/car trailer - WRV(tm) - Willys Recovery Vehicle Never Forget September 11, 2001 Freedom isn't free <> ** ** Constants Aren't **** ** Variables Won't **** ** _____ From: WillysTech@... [mailto:WillysTech@...] On Behalf Of Jim Allen Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 5:27 PM To: WillysTech@... Subject: Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS I know it's scheduled to run in Cleveland this week, WBGU (also my PBS station) was mentioned by WGTE personnel as being slated to run it, as is the Cinci PBS. Not sure about Columbus. Worst case, you'd have to buy it from WGTE (consider it a charitable contribution, I guess). FYI, I volunteered my time and pics. Stay tuned, I guess, Mighty Mo can give you a more unbiased review, but I assure you PA Bantam fans that you got a fair shake. Ford too. Jim Allen On Sep 26, 2007, at 5:05 PM, boomer@wcoil. <mailto:boomer%40wcoil.com> com wrote: Te Schedule varies according to the PBS station. I suggest GooglingFirst off thanks to Jim Allen for his contribution to this |
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Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS
Well for what it's worth, here are my thoughts about the documentary.
It is advertized as a "Toledo Story" kind of fitting. It follows the Jeep from Bantam to the CJ2A and the "off road rodeos". It if quite accurate and gives credit to Bantam and Karl Probst for creating the first prototype. From what I understand to be true the story was quite factual and says Bantam was the ONLY company that fulfilled all the government requirements. However all designs were shared among all three competitors and eventually the contract contained the best of all designs and went to the lowest bidder. Ford was given credit for the stamped grill and Willys for the "Go Devil" engine. The origin of the Jeep name was stated as unknown, however it gave credit to the Willys test driver that was driving reporters around Washington DC for calling the vehicle a Jeep. All the "possible" origins for the Jeep name were discussed. It high lights the abilities of the Jeep. During and after the war through the early 50s. Ron Szymanski, previous curator of the Jeep House Museum, and Jim Allen, author / journalist provided some narration but most was by an off screen narrator. I will watch the WGTE.org web site and when the DVD comes available I will post a link. My only complaint is really a pet peeve I have. The narrator mispronounced the Willys name. The only person to correctly pronounce the name was Ron Szymanski. As a matter of clarification Jim Allen didn't mispronounce Willys, when he referred to the vehicle he called it a Jeep. This just shows that over the years 50+ years since Kaiser bought the company people here in Toledo have begun to pronounce the name differently. John North Willys may be turning over in his grave! Check out these sound bytes from the late 40s I will not get off my soap box. Ric -. Toledo, Ohio Home of the World Famous JeepR 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #149488 - Mighty Mo 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #156174 - Ole Blue 1948 - CJ2A 225 V6 - #184134 - Willy 1950 - T3-C - #16517 Bantam Trailer. 1953 - CJ3A L134 453-GB1-18612 1963-5? - Wagoneer 1982 - M416 - Still 24 Volt 1989 - XJ - Cherokee Laredo -4.0L 2004 - Dodge Durango 4x4 w/car trailer - WRV(tm) - Willys Recovery Vehicle Never Forget September 11, 2001 Freedom isn't free <> ** ** Constants Aren't **** ** Variables Won't **** ** _____ From: WillysTech@... [mailto:WillysTech@...] On Behalf Of Jim Allen Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 5:27 PM To: WillysTech@... Subject: Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS I know it's scheduled to run in Cleveland this week, WBGU (also my PBS station) was mentioned by WGTE personnel as being slated to run it, as is the Cinci PBS. Not sure about Columbus. Worst case, you'd have to buy it from WGTE (consider it a charitable contribution, I guess). FYI, I volunteered my time and pics. Stay tuned, I guess, Mighty Mo can give you a more unbiased review, but I assure you PA Bantam fans that you got a fair shake. Ford too. Jim Allen On Sep 26, 2007, at 5:05 PM, boomer@wcoil. <mailto:boomer%40wcoil.com> com wrote: Te Schedule varies according to the PBS station. I suggest GooglingFirst off thanks to Jim Allen for his contribution to this |
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Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS
Ric,
I emailed our local PBS station in Dayton, OH and they responded with the times. Looks like late November for us. John --- In WillysTech@..., "Mighty Mo" <cj2a@...> wrote: not be available everywhere.Vehicle [mailto:WillysTech@...] On Behalf Of Jim AllenEastern Time on PBStold that other PBS stations around the country may pick it up as theyfair shake for each of the three companies that helped develop thequarter- ton and some pictures and footage you may not have seen. |
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Re: [WT] '58 Willys
karen graves
Do you know where Happy Valley or Goose Bay labrador is? dgkgcg@... I was station there for 18 mos. Dennis in IN. with a 56 Willys..
Ken Connors <kennconn69@...> wrote: Benjamin, Thanks for the reply.The only info on the jeep I have is a gov. registration license that lists it as a'58.Her serial # on the license is 44209.There was a brass plate on the firewall but someone drilled it off and stole it.Got her running a few weeks ago and I have to adjust the clutch,change fluids,check brakesand do some mechanical work.I would like to get a manual or some other very specific info. on her before I do though.I am living in Labrador City,Newfoundland and Labraor,Canada.Presently on vacation on the island portion of the province. Benjamin Deasis <bens33ford@...> wrote: kennconn69 <kennconn69@...> wrote: I came into posession of a '58 last fall.Would like to find some good part and service websites/shops/enthusiasts who could provide info to help fixup and restore her. ================================================== Welcome, you have found what you seek. This site is amazing. But it is a little like your computer. It has a wealth of information, you just need to know what specific questions to ask. Here is a tongue in cheek example: I have a 1958 Willys wagon so I would assume that is what you have. So I'll jump right in and assume you are also from Canada. I would recommend that you search the archives first. It is a very useful place. (THANKS BRIAN) Of course my assumptions are probably wrong but then "58" was all I had to go on! :) Use this link to get started & just type in a keyword or question. or cut & paste this entire link Seriously. welcome to the list. Benjamin N. CA. 58 2 WD wagon "under construction" 63 4 WD sedan delivery "Parkway" 33 Ford Cabriolet 1951 Parkway, 1958 Rambler, 2002 Tbird Roadster 95 Harley --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. |
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Re: [WT] '58 Willys
Bill,
Thanks for responding.My Jeep has a window on each side to the rear of the cab.She has a rear hatch that swings up and a tailgate that swings down.The registration does have a model location but it is blank.Only other reference that may help ID her may be a number on the water pump housing.Maybe??I don't know of anything else.She did have a plate on the firewall but some P$&%K recently drilled the rivets and took it. Bill Chalfant <bchalf@...> wrote: I think we still need some more info. A wagon is configured like a current day SUV (with more style, of course) with 2 doors and a rear hatch that swings up and a tailgate that swings down. Most will have a sliding window behind each door and a fixed window behind that. Does that sound like what you have? Or do you have something that "looks like a Jeep" and has a hard top? The serial number that you reference could fall into the category for a CJ3B produced in 1958. Does the registration you have also have a location for a model number? Or does it have 57348 anywhere in the nomenclature? Bill Lake Stevens, WA '58 Utility Wagon 4x4 "Scallywag" '59 Utility Wagon 4x4 --- In WillysTech@..., Ken Connors <kennconn69@...> wrote: plate on the firewall with some info but someone drilled it off recently and its GONE.Her serial # on gov. registration is 44209.Not much to go on.I'm assuming she is a wagon.She has the body of a Jeep with tailgate and cab from windshield to the tailgate.I live in Labrador City,Newfoundland and Labrador,Canada. --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail |
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Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS
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I'm sorry for teasing you all. I didn't understand that is would not be available everywhere. Ric -. Toledo, Ohio Home of the World Famous JeepR 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #149488 - Mighty Mo 1948 - CJ2A L134 - #156174 - Ole Blue 1948 - CJ2A 225 V6 - #184134 - Willy 1950 - T3-C - #16517 Bantam Trailer. 1953 - CJ3A L134 453-GB1-18612 1963-5? - Wagoneer 1982 - M416 - Still 24 Volt 1989 - XJ - Cherokee Laredo -4.0L 2004 - Dodge Durango 4x4 w/car trailer - WRV(tm) - Willys Recovery Vehicle Never Forget September 11, 2001 Freedom isn't free <> ** ** Constants Aren't **** ** Variables Won't **** ** _____ From: WillysTech@... [mailto:WillysTech@...] On Behalf Of Jim Allen Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 9:14 AM To: WillysTech@... Subject: Re: [WT] The story of Jeep Thursday 9/27/07 at 8:00pm Eastern Time on PBS If you are outside Ohio, it will be a while before you can see, "Jeep: Steel Soldier" on your local PBS station. It was produced by WGTE Toledo as part of an Ohio PBS effort to make documentaries on Ohio WWII topics to compliment the Ken Burns "The War" series. It will run first at all the Ohio PBS stations. Makes sense. Jeep is about as Ohio as it gets, especially for a Toledo station. I was told that other PBS stations around the country may pick it up as they choose. Shortly after it airs, I don't know how shortly, they will start selling DVDs which can be purchased from the station (wgte.org) and likely from the main PBS site as well at some point. I hesitate to review something I was involved with, but I think it hits the mark. Accurate, just the right amount of enthusiasm, a fair shake for each of the three companies that helped develop the quarter- ton and some pictures and footage you may not have seen. Jim Allen On Sep 25, 2007, at 8:44 PM, Keith Johnson wrote:
5 PBS Channels here, and not on any of them. Crap. |
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Re: [WT] '58 Willys
I think we still need some more info. A wagon is configured like a
current day SUV (with more style, of course) with 2 doors and a rear hatch that swings up and a tailgate that swings down. Most will have a sliding window behind each door and a fixed window behind that. Does that sound like what you have? Or do you have something that "looks like a Jeep" and has a hard top? The serial number that you reference could fall into the category for a CJ3B produced in 1958. Does the registration you have also have a location for a model number? Or does it have 57348 anywhere in the nomenclature? Bill Lake Stevens, WA '58 Utility Wagon 4x4 "Scallywag" '59 Utility Wagon 4x4 --- In WillysTech@..., Ken Connors <kennconn69@...> wrote: plate on the firewall with some info but someone drilled it off recently and its GONE.Her serial # on gov. registration is 44209.Not much to go on.I'm assuming she is a wagon.She has the body of a Jeep with tailgate and cab from windshield to the tailgate.I live in Labrador City,Newfoundland and Labrador,Canada. |
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Re: [WT] '58 Willys
Kurt,Thanks for the reply.Do not know exactly what type.She had a plate on the firewall with some info but someone drilled it off recently and its GONE.Her serial # on gov. registration is 44209.Not much to go on.I'm assuming she is a wagon.She has the body of a Jeep with tailgate and cab from windshield to the tailgate.I live in Labrador City,Newfoundland and Labrador,Canada.
Kurt Valentine <KValent118@...> wrote: Welcome to the site, but a bit more information might be helpful like what type of '58 and where you might be located. Kurt V '60 Wagon Jefferson City, MO On 9/19/07, kennconn69 <kennconn69@...> wrote:
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Re: [WT] '58 Willys
Benjamin,
Thanks for the reply.The only info on the jeep I have is a gov. registration license that lists it as a'58.Her serial # on the license is 44209.There was a brass plate on the firewall but someone drilled it off and stole it.Got her running a few weeks ago and I have to adjust the clutch,change fluids,check brakesand do some mechanical work.I would like to get a manual or some other very specific info. on her before I do though.I am living in Labrador City,Newfoundland and Labraor,Canada.Presently on vacation on the island portion of the province. Benjamin Deasis <bens33ford@...> wrote: kennconn69 <kennconn69@...> wrote: I came into posession of a '58 last fall.Would like to find some good part and service websites/shops/enthusiasts who could provide info to help fixup and restore her. ================================================== Welcome, you have found what you seek. This site is amazing. But it is a little like your computer. It has a wealth of information, you just need to know what specific questions to ask. Here is a tongue in cheek example: I have a 1958 Willys wagon so I would assume that is what you have. So I'll jump right in and assume you are also from Canada. I would recommend that you search the archives first. It is a very useful place. (THANKS BRIAN) Of course my assumptions are probably wrong but then "58" was all I had to go on! :) Use this link to get started & just type in a keyword or question. or cut & paste this entire link Seriously. welcome to the list. Benjamin N. CA. 58 2 WD wagon "under construction" 63 4 WD sedan delivery "Parkway" 33 Ford Cabriolet 1951 Parkway, 1958 Rambler, 2002 Tbird Roadster 95 Harley --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail |
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Re: [WT] pattern for location of body holes
Alexander Dogga
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thank you for your response. The jeep has a delivery date of April 19, 1945. I assume that makes it a 1945 model. It is a willys mb, not a ford. that for sure as I see no "f" anywhere and there is an I.D. tag on the front left frame. thanks again, Alex ----- Original Message -----
From: derklandwm@... To: WillysTech@... Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:00 AM Subject: Re: [WT] pattern for location of body holes Alex, What is the model and year of your jeep? Bill 49CJ3A -------------- Original message -------------- From: "alexande1r" <VLLAS@...> hello, does anyone know if templates are avaliable to determine where the proper mounting holes are to be located? my jeep has a multitude of drilled holes for accessories that were added during the years and i can't tell which are original, and which are not. thank you, alex |
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Re: [WT] original bolt finish
Hi Duane,
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thanks for the info on the footman loops. I'll keep lookin' on the bolts, if I have to replace any, the modern bolts, washers and nuts are all zinc plated, which doesn't paint so well, or look good mixed with the originals.... what to do? what to do? i know the footman loops were black, i remember this from my dads --
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Re: [WT] pattern for location of body holes
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What is the model and year of your jeep? Bill 49CJ3A -------------- Original message --------------
From: "alexande1r" <VLLAS@...> hello, does anyone know if templates are avaliable to determine where the proper mounting holes are to be located? my jeep has a multitude of drilled holes for accessories that were added during the years and i can't tell which are original, and which are not. thank you, alex |
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The Flyingn Jeep? - was Re: Fork-n-Jeep : Re Donny Dickey
Donny H. Dickey
" Preliminary tests involved loading a Jeep with concrete and dropping
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it from heights of up to 7 ft. 8 in. (2.35 m.), demonstrating that the standard vehicle could survive undamaged from impacts of up to 11g." --- In WillysTech@..., "Donny H. Dickey" <b.i.x@...> wrote:
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