1949 Willys

Description

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:
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Engine and drive train
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225 Buick V6 (odd fire) engine block never rebuilt but showed no measurable wear
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Rebuilt heads
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Hooker headers
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Dual stainless steel mufflers
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Warn overdrive
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Mile Marker Lock-out hubs
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Original transmission, transfer case, and differentials,
all completely rebuilt
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Brakes:
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8”drum brakes with new shoes
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New slave cylinders
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All new stainless steel break lines
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New master cylinder with remote mounted reservoirs
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Suspension and steering:
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New shocks and urethane spring bushings
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Leaf springs were disassembled and individually powder coated
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Custom stainless steel spring bend clips
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Custom one piece welded spring shackles
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Saginaw steering box
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New tilt steering column (adds hazard lights and self-canceling signals)
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Body:
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Full body and all hardware was sandblasted
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Body tub sides and driver floor pan were replaced
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Rear wheel wells were replaced with 1/8” steel plate to provide better support for the roll bar
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Zink-chromate primmer, Urethane enamel paint with clear-coat
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Line-X on full underside and interior of body, fenders, and hood
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Replaced passenger side storage box with ammo cans
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Custom adjustable seat mounts with forward and back tilt and easy removal
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Full padded roll cage
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Welded in 1/8 steel bulkhead in front and behind seats provides ridged seat mounts.  Also prevents things from rolling under the seats.
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Stainless cable and hooks for tailgate latch/support.
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Custom tilting spare tire carrier allows use of square receiver and access to tailgate
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New windshield
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Electrical
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All new wiring with firewall bulkhead connector (allows easy removal of body)
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Electronic ignition
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All lights are LED (except headlights)
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High powered halogen headlights
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Custom laser cut stainless steel instrument panel.
Removable with 4 screws and electrical connector for easy maintenance and body wash down.
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Front and rear Anderson connectors with 6 gage wire for jumper or winch
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Misc.
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Front and rear 2” square receiver hitch (for receiver mounted winch)
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Extra19 gal. aluminum fuel tank (mounts in-place of rear seat with elect fuel switch)
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Setup for tow bar attachment with light connector on front and back
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Issues and Problems
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Needs new tires - current tires are very old.
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Some paint damage/missing (see pictures)
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Right 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).
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Small 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