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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ss70l78, Oct 8, 2005.

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  1. ss70l78

    ss70l78 New Member

    I just purchased a used 63 cj-5 recently. I have lots of questions but I need a few answers pretty soon. The serial no. is 57548 and the engine has 807896 on the block.Jeep runs but needs brakes and a complete lube. It's a four speed four cylinder with a two window windshield. It has a pto in the back. The body has a few rust holes in the floor about the size of a quarter. I need new wheels and tires as the stock ones have rusted at the valve stem. Will late model wheels fit and how big a tire should I put on? If the brake drums are good should I stay with 9 inch stuff or replace with 11 inch?
     
    ss70l78, Oct 8, 2005
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  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Welcome from KS! Whereabouts you hale from?

    Sounds like a winner the T98 is a popular trans around here.

    PTO is popular too. ;)

    Late model wheels? As in YJ/TJ? No. The bolt pattern is the wrong size.

    Brakes are your perrogative. Most of us here I think would agree 11" is the way to go, or disk brakes. YMMV.
     
    sparky, Oct 8, 2005
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  3. ss70l78

    ss70l78 New Member

    I am from the hills of western North Carolina. If the drums are good, probably just going to do wheel cylinders and shoes. The master is good. Another question? What row bar will fit the 63?
     
    ss70l78, Oct 8, 2005
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  4. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Howdy from W. MI.

    Do the 11". The 9", even when all there and working, pretty much suck...;)
     
    Boyink, Oct 8, 2005
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  5. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    welcome
     
    jd7, Oct 8, 2005
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  6. m38willys

    m38willys Jeep Vice 2024 Sponsor

    There are a couple folks from North Carolina. We are spread out fairly well, but some over there too. Where are you located?
     
    m38willys, Oct 8, 2005
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  7. ss70l78

    ss70l78 New Member

    Pisgah Forest N.C. It's near Asheville
     
    ss70l78, Oct 8, 2005
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  8. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Hey Brad! One of our members lives near Asheville as well.

    Well, he doesn't have an early 5 anymore but he's owned 2. ;)
     
    sparky, Oct 8, 2005
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  9. 181jeep

    181jeep Banned

    what's a "row bar"?? Is that a southern thing??

    JB
     
    181jeep, Oct 8, 2005
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  10. ss70l78

    ss70l78 New Member

    Must be, I meant roll bar. What wheels will fit the 63?
     
    ss70l78, Oct 9, 2005
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  11. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    Welcome from NJ.
    I am in the middle of converting from 9" to 11" brakes. Boyink is being polite when he says 9" brakes suck.
     
    dohc281, Oct 9, 2005
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  12. mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    Welcome from Central Va
     
    mb82, Oct 9, 2005
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  13. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Willys Truck/Wagon/Jeep CJ wheels. Ford truck wheels.
     
    sparky, Oct 9, 2005
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  14. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Since Sparky doesn't own a TJ anymore, pretty much all real jeep wheels will fit.:D Seriously though they are a 5 on 5 1/2" pattern, you can use 15" or 16" wheels. 16" were factory or a factory option and 15" were standard on the later cj's thru 86.
     
    Mcruff, Oct 9, 2005
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  15. Pritchard

    Pritchard 1963 CJ5

    Welcome. I am over in Burlington and just recently redid a '63. The 9" brakes take a lot of foot power to get the beast stopped. I would love to change over to 11" brakes as soon as funds permit. I've been through Pisgah Forest before. Lovely country for Jeep rides. Good luck with your Jeep.
     
    Pritchard, Oct 9, 2005
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  16. BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Welcome from middle TN.
    Yep ditch the 9" brakes unless your doing a full on resto. ;)
     
    BlueFlu, Oct 10, 2005
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  17. Mudweiserjeep

    Mudweiserjeep JEEP: Bouncy and Fun

    Welcome from Ohio
     
    Mudweiserjeep, Oct 10, 2005
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  18. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    Welcome, from Cape Cod.
     
    Chuck, Oct 10, 2005
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  19. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Welcome from south-central Pennsylvania :)
    Got pics? Would like to see this two-piece windshield. Does the glass tilt out at the bottom?
    11" brakes are the way to go, with a dual-circuit master cylinder. Drill the drums if you are planning alot of water crossings and want to have brakes on the other side... :twisted:
     
    lynn, Oct 10, 2005
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  20. panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

    Welcome from central Ohio.
     
    panzer, Oct 10, 2005
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