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amacjarrell · 08-20-2009, 10:53 AM

[QUOTE=noflyzone;10207402]This thread made me delete my for sale post on Craigslist. pretty much stock cj3a here. I'm just fed up with the lack of power.

QUOTE]

Are those rocksliders ? Can i get a closer pic ? What are they made out of ?

noflyzone · 08-20-2009, 05:30 PM

There's not much to them. Simply 1 1/4 square tube (1/8") wall with two legs going over to the frame. There's not much room on the drivers side so that took some trial and error to get it to fit without interfering with the clutch. They have saved the body for sure. They give me a point where I can jack the jeep up from also.

majbb77 · 08-20-2009, 10:43 PM

Anyone know of where you can buy a prefabbed Roll Cage for a CJ3A?

thanks,

Bobby "HOOAH!"

dunl · 08-20-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noflyzone

This thread made me delete my for sale post on Craigslist. pretty much stock cj3a here. I'm just fed up with the lack of power.

What's it got now?

amacjarrell · 08-21-2009, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by majbb77

Anyone know of where you can buy a prefabbed Roll Cage for a CJ3A?

thanks,

Bobby "HOOAH!"

http://extremecustomparts.com/i-3626...t-cj5-cj7.html
They have pre bent DOM rollcages for early cj5's. Im going to get one for my cj3a. Idk how much re fabrication will have to be done.

noflyzone · 08-21-2009, 01:31 PM

It has the original firebreathing Lhead 4

jacob7876 · 08-29-2009, 08:51 PM

cool jeeps

oldtimingman · 08-30-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by oldtimingman

So here's my old junk

Attachment 458107

350/SM420/D300/4:1/D60 loc-rite/14B-Detroit/52"leafs/H1s/grooved 39.5s

Sure seems like we tried to get Lance to give us our own thread before? Doesn"t someone remember that?

LeftCoastLax · 08-30-2009, 04:26 PM

does anyone know how much a CJ-2 or CJ-3 weighs approximately?

would it be possible to flat-tow one with a 4-cylinder Tacoma?

I know it wouldn't be preferred, but maybe once or twice a year?

Also, with the stock motor and axles/gears, what speed can you get the willy's up to? Are any of you guys driving it to the trails?

Considering buying a stock CJ-2 or CJ-3 and wheeling it. Kind of want to try something different with retro wheeling. Seeing what these things were capable of back in the day makes me think they are plenty capable on the trail. Hopefully looking for one with a 12V conversion, no rust, and a decent body/frame.

Any thoughts?

jr4x · 08-30-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeftCoastLax

does anyone know how much a CJ-2 or CJ-3 weighs approximately?

would it be possible to flat-tow one with a 4-cylinder Tacoma?

I know it wouldn't be preferred, but maybe once or twice a year?

Also, with the stock motor and axles/gears, what speed can you get the willy's up to? Are any of you guys driving it to the trails?

Considering buying a stock CJ-2 or CJ-3 and wheeling it. Kind of want to try something different with retro wheeling. Seeing what these things were capable of back in the day makes me think they are plenty capable on the trail. Hopefully looking for one with a 12V conversion, no rust, and a decent body/frame.

Any thoughts?

A stock one wieghs less than 2000 lbs. With a roll bar/top spare tire winch you can get over 2k though. Pretty well maxed out at 55 mph if that and any hill will drag it to its knees. Tow barring them seems to tear the front of the frame off in time but I see a lot of people still do it. If you dont have a long way to go you can prolly get away with pulling one with the taco you just may not have full speed. They are capable in stock form but under geared and under powered. When I was running the 4 banger I always wished it had a 4 speed with a 6 something to 1 first gear instead of the T90 3 speed. 12v conversion is easy you can do it your self for cheaper than you can get a rebuilt generator for.

Rooney77 · 08-30-2009, 07:25 PM

[QUOTE=LeftCoastLax;10248314]does anyone know how much a CJ-2 or CJ-3 weighs approximately?

would it be possible to flat-tow one with a 4-cylinder Tacoma?

I know it wouldn't be preferred, but maybe once or twice a year?

QUOTE]

If you do flat tow it you don't want to go over 60mph anyway. The stock axles weren't designed to handle todays highway speeds. As for the Tacoma pulling it, I pulled mine home over a 4 hour drive with a 4 banger 98 TJ so I'm sure the Taco will do it. But remember, flat towing is not the best option ever. If you really are only going to tow it a couple times a year it would be more advisable to rent a trailer. I wish I had when I towed mine home on a trailer and not flat towed it.

WildWilly4x4 · 08-31-2009, 11:26 AM

They also dont flat tow very well due to the steering design using a Ross steering crank. JFYI

noflyzone · 08-31-2009, 11:41 AM

Here's a pic of those rocksliders.

Its for sale again after a really bad weekend around the house. Had some good times but its time to buck up and get rid of the toys

JPWizard · 09-02-2009, 09:34 AM

My non hardcore rigs. My near stock 1948 CJ2A on the left and my 1950 CJ3A on the right with a goofy build.

The 50 is going to keep the original engine, but has a T98, scout D300, locked, 5.89 dual D44's. I'm still working on it. Need to finish some more frame and tub work, then I can move on to the cage and ALL the little stuff.

SVARAS · 09-02-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPWizard

Nice rigs.....any more pics of the 3A ??

2003_ram · 09-02-2009, 10:33 AM

Looks like 37" boggers eh'? Got any more pics? Look like a badass little willys.

JPWizard · 09-02-2009, 11:44 AM

The 50 is rollin on 35X10.50X15 boggers. I spaced the rims out 1.25/side, stretched the front 3" and the rear a little over 1". It's got about 3" total lift including a small body lift. I tucked the T98 up high enough to get my cross member higher than the original.

WildWilly4x4 · 09-02-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPWizard

My non hardcore rigs. My near stock 1948 CJ2A on the left and my 1950 CJ3A on the right with a goofy build.

The 50 is going to keep the original engine, but has a T98, scout D300, locked, 5.89 dual D44's. I'm still working on it. Need to finish some more frame and tub work, then I can move on to the cage and ALL the little stuff.

lucky find on the t-98a, I had to drive 1200 miles one way to get mine!

JPWizard · 09-02-2009, 04:14 PM

Yeah, I got the t98 from a friend at an unheard of price too.

The whole jeep is practically being built around that trans. It's no doubt a bass ackwards build. No motor swap, but the rest of the jeep is built heavy enough to handle a mild V8. I'm trying to keep it light.

I'm going from small to big. I got my stock 48 running and have been referring to it while building my sleeper 50. I have a pile of 1ton parts, my old 02 TJ project frame and engine, and another pile of old flatty body parts for my next rig.

73FJ · 09-06-2009, 10:07 PM

Build on my wagon has started, not real hardcore yet, but hey, I promise to do my best, I'm sure a BFH will be involved at some point

/forum/jeep-willys/817672-59-willys-circle-wagons.html

APU · 09-13-2009, 06:29 PM

i got some more work done on my willys this weekend. heres what it looks like now. cheers

brent460 · 09-13-2009, 06:32 PM

Can we get some specs and maybe a side shot? Looks good!

APU · 09-13-2009, 06:44 PM

thanks man.
i think i posted on page one but i'll give it again.

46 cj2a, 4.3L tbi, t18, d20
d44's front and rear,
36" iroks,
soa with stock yj packs, out boarded springs, boxed frame, home made headers so the exhaust can run in the frame rails, flaming river steering shaft cause it snakes a bit. hydo boost high steer with one tonne chevy rod ends, i could go on for a long time but i think you get the idea.

brent460 · 09-13-2009, 06:47 PM

Whats the wb?

APU · 09-13-2009, 06:51 PM

knew i was missing something.
88"

08-20-2009, 05:30 PM	#152 (permalink)
noflyzone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 70267 Location: Ridgeville SC Posts: 252	There's not much to them. Simply 1 1/4 square tube (1/8") wall with two legs going over to the frame. There's not much room on the drivers side so that took some trial and error to get it to fit without interfering with the clutch. They have saved the body for sure. They give me a point where I can jack the jeep up from also. __________________ Don't sweat it. Worst case scenario is your hand rots off and you get one of those cool hooks. Last edited by noflyzone; 08-20-2009 at 05:31 PM.

08-20-2009, 10:43 PM	#153 (permalink)
majbb77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140435 Location: Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan Posts: 5	CJ3 Roll Cage Anyone know of where you can buy a prefabbed Roll Cage for a CJ3A? thanks, Bobby "HOOAH!"

08-21-2009, 01:31 PM	#156 (permalink)
noflyzone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 70267 Location: Ridgeville SC Posts: 252	It has the original firebreathing Lhead 4 __________________ Don't sweat it. Worst case scenario is your hand rots off and you get one of those cool hooks.

08-31-2009, 11:26 AM	#162 (permalink)
WildWilly4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17680 Location: Sunray,TX Posts: 713	They also dont flat tow very well due to the steering design using a Ross steering crank. JFYI __________________ '50 m38, 60, 14bolt, 4.3, 420, dana 300, 35" krawlers on trailready's/ '80 Blazer 60,14 bolt, tpi 350, th400, 205, 35" swampers Link to my M38 build: [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703554&highlight=willys+m38[/url]

08-31-2009, 11:41 AM	#163 (permalink)
noflyzone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 70267 Location: Ridgeville SC Posts: 252	Here's a pic of those rocksliders. Its for sale again after a really bad weekend around the house. Had some good times but its time to buck up and get rid of the toys __________________ Don't sweat it. Worst case scenario is your hand rots off and you get one of those cool hooks. Last edited by noflyzone; 08-31-2009 at 11:43 AM.

08-20-2009, 10:53 AM	#151 (permalink)
amacjarrell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 139169 Posts: 29	[QUOTE=noflyzone;10207402]This thread made me delete my for sale post on Craigslist. pretty much stock cj3a here. I'm just fed up with the lack of power. QUOTE] Are those rocksliders ? Can i get a closer pic ? What are they made out of ?

08-29-2009, 08:51 PM	#157 (permalink)
jacob7876 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 126928 Posts: 60	cool jeeps

08-30-2009, 04:26 PM	#159 (permalink)
LeftCoastLax Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20123 Location: San Jose Posts: 105	does anyone know how much a CJ-2 or CJ-3 weighs approximately? would it be possible to flat-tow one with a 4-cylinder Tacoma? I know it wouldn't be preferred, but maybe once or twice a year? Also, with the stock motor and axles/gears, what speed can you get the willy's up to? Are any of you guys driving it to the trails? Considering buying a stock CJ-2 or CJ-3 and wheeling it. Kind of want to try something different with retro wheeling. Seeing what these things were capable of back in the day makes me think they are plenty capable on the trail. Hopefully looking for one with a 12V conversion, no rust, and a decent body/frame. Any thoughts?

09-02-2009, 09:34 AM	#164 (permalink)
JPWizard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27752 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 236	My non hardcore rigs. My near stock 1948 CJ2A on the left and my 1950 CJ3A on the right with a goofy build. The 50 is going to keep the original engine, but has a T98, scout D300, locked, 5.89 dual D44's. I'm still working on it. Need to finish some more frame and tub work, then I can move on to the cage and ALL the little stuff. __________________ The ass of my art form is always exposed. Last edited by JPWizard; 09-02-2009 at 09:38 AM.

09-02-2009, 10:33 AM	#166 (permalink)
2003_ram Rock God Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127313 Location: AZ Posts: 1,258	Looks like 37" boggers eh'? Got any more pics? Look like a badass little willys. __________________ Nobama, I don't mind working for my money, you shouldn't either. Willys Build http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=824952 “If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” - John Wooden RIP "Let every man have a pistol, instead of one man have a tank."

09-02-2009, 11:44 AM	#167 (permalink)
JPWizard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27752 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 236	The 50 is rollin on 35X10.50X15 boggers. I spaced the rims out 1.25/side, stretched the front 3" and the rear a little over 1". It's got about 3" total lift including a small body lift. I tucked the T98 up high enough to get my cross member higher than the original. __________________ The ass of my art form is always exposed.

09-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#169 (permalink)
JPWizard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27752 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 236	Yeah, I got the t98 from a friend at an unheard of price too. The whole jeep is practically being built around that trans. It's no doubt a bass ackwards build. No motor swap, but the rest of the jeep is built heavy enough to handle a mild V8. I'm trying to keep it light. I'm going from small to big. I got my stock 48 running and have been referring to it while building my sleeper 50. I have a pile of 1ton parts, my old 02 TJ project frame and engine, and another pile of old flatty body parts for my next rig. __________________ The ass of my art form is always exposed.

09-06-2009, 10:07 PM	#170 (permalink)
73FJ Wingin it.... Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19742 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada Posts: 288	Build on my wagon has started, not real hardcore yet, but hey, I promise to do my best, I'm sure a BFH will be involved at some point /forum/jeep-willys/817672-59-willys-circle-wagons.html __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya............ahhhh the HELL I ain't. John Wayne. Mclintock. Pirate, please make a Willys section....... c'mon I said please. YAY! Willys wagon build thread http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=817672

09-13-2009, 06:29 PM	#171 (permalink)
APU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37668 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 174	i got some more work done on my willys this weekend. heres what it looks like now. cheers

09-13-2009, 06:32 PM	#172 (permalink)
brent460 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83657 Posts: 349	Can we get some specs and maybe a side shot? Looks good!

09-13-2009, 06:44 PM	#173 (permalink)
APU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37668 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 174	thanks man. i think i posted on page one but i'll give it again. 46 cj2a, 4.3L tbi, t18, d20 d44's front and rear, 36" iroks, soa with stock yj packs, out boarded springs, boxed frame, home made headers so the exhaust can run in the frame rails, flaming river steering shaft cause it snakes a bit. hydo boost high steer with one tonne chevy rod ends, i could go on for a long time but i think you get the idea.

09-13-2009, 06:47 PM	#174 (permalink)
brent460 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83657 Posts: 349	Whats the wb?

09-13-2009, 06:51 PM	#175 (permalink)
APU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37668 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 174	knew i was missing something. 88"

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