1949 Willys

1949 Willys CJ-3A

This jeep was completely restored, frame up, by me (a Mechanical Engineer)and my daughter as a father/daughter project started in 2012.

I have always owned Willys jeeps and this was my dream restoration project.

Restoration completed in 2014.

Incredible attention to detail in every aspect of the restoration.

Built to last another 70 years – Nearly everything is; replaced with stainless steel, powder coated, line X coated, or polyurethane painted.

Nearly every nut, bolt, screw, and washer was replaced with 18-8stainless.

Lots of custom, laser cut, stainless steel parts.

Features:

·Engine and drive train

o225 Buick V6 (odd fire) engine block never rebuilt but showed no measurable wear

oRebuilt heads

oHooker headers

oDual stainless steel mufflers

oWarn overdrive

oMile Marker Lock-out hubs

oOriginal transmission, transfer case, and differentials, all completely rebuilt

·Brakes:

o8”drum brakes with new shoes

oNew slave cylinders

oAll new stainless steel break lines

oNew master cylinder with remote mounted reservoirs

·Suspension and steering:

oNew shocks and urethane spring bushings

oLeaf springs were disassembled and individually powder coated

oCustom stainless steel spring bend clips

oCustom one piece welded spring shackles

oSaginaw steering box

oNew tilt steering column (adds hazard lights and self-canceling signals)

·Body:

oFull body and all hardware was sandblasted

oBody tub sides and driver floor pan were replaced

oRear wheel wells were replaced with 1/8” steel plate to provide better support for the roll bar

oZink-chromate primmer, Urethane enamel paint with clear-coat

oLine-X on full underside and interior of body, fenders, and hood

oReplaced passenger side storage box with ammo cans

oCustom adjustable seat mounts with forward and back tilt and easy removal

oFull padded roll cage

oWelded in 1/8 steel bulkhead in front and behind seats provides ridged seat mounts.  Also prevents things from rolling under the seats.

oStainless cable and hooks for tailgate latch/support.

oCustom tilting spare tire carrier allows use of square receiver and access to tailgate

oNew windshield

·Electrical

oAll new wiring with firewall bulkhead connector (allows easy removal of body)

oElectronic ignition

oAll lights are LED (except headlights)

oHigh powered halogen headlights

oCustom laser cut stainless steel instrument panel.Removable with 4 screws and electrical connector for easy maintenance and body wash down.

oFront and rear Anderson connectors with 6 gage wire for jumper or winch

·Misc.

oFront and rear 2” square receiver hitch (for receiver mounted winch)

oExtra19 gal. aluminum fuel tank (mounts in-place of rear seat with elect fuel switch)

oSetup for tow bar attachment with light connector on front and back

·Issues and Problems

oNeeds new tires - current tires are very old.

oSome paint damage/missing (see pictures)

oRight fender and bumper damaged when being towed. The hitch wasn't properly setup and the jeep rolled into the back of my motorhome (see pictures).

oSmall oil leak (a couple drips per day) from transmission/transfer case

Interested parties only may call or text me with questions - (nine seven O) 27O-7731 - Dave

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