please help. I'm trying to decide on what cj5 to get.

I'm trying to decide on what cj5 to get.(GOT A CJ-3A)

hello,

could you please help me decide?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1238401235.html

and

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1240709876.html

both are at 5000.00

thanks for fast response....
tron

 

Re: please help. im trying to decide on what cj5 to get.

Both look good when comapired to each other.

Both seem to be fairly well set up. I"d have to see them both to make a decision.

But $5000 seems a little steep for either jeep. I would expect either to be down in the 2-3K range. But that is from Florida so maybe in the NW they are worth much more......

I'd bet both tubs have rust on them as well. Check the frames real good for cracks and rust.

 

Re: please help. im trying to decide on what cj5 to get.

thank you.
im going to go with the 72. he sais its rest free.. and its got the new motor.
ill let you guys know more about it when i get it....



I was lookin at this too.... http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1242309747.html
but has no top and is auto with no wench.

 

Re: please help. im trying to decide on what cj5 to get.

Ha!
went to see the 72 and its got rust in more spots than id prefer.
tomorrow im goin to look at the 1950 willes automatic. (3 hrs away)
I think ill like that one a little more. It seems cleaner. Plus its so sweet and classic.

 

Re: please help. im trying to decide on what cj5 to get.

Take picts and post them up. If you get the vin number you can look up a lot of information.

 

Re: please help. im trying to decide on what cj5 to get.

From the ads it's hard to say without seeing them. At least the second ad the person seems to know what they have and what's there. The first ad says 4 speed, What kind? stock, non stock, what? Also says it has Dynaloc lockers. Not saying there isn't such a thing but I've been doing axles for many years and haven't heard of them....

Lots of questions there.

If the second one is rust free then it is probably well worth the asking price in the PNW.

Prices seem to be higher in this area, especially in the Seattle area.

Let us know what you find or decide to to....

 

Re: please help. im trying to decide on what cj5 to get.

R)R)R)R)R)R)R)R)
clean!
NO rust at all.
Even the bin under passenger seat is solid.
Ive been driving her all day, named her Gretchen.
this is the add..

1950 Willys CJ-3A, no rust, very solid all steel body. 231 Buick V6, 400 turbo automatic transmission, Dana 20 transfer case, centered dana 44 limited slip flanged axle rear end. 3.73 gears, Dana 30 front end with new 11" brakes. Drives like a new Jeep. Full roll cage with padded top tubes, tub is durolined. 33x12.50x15 tires with less than 1000 miles driven. 2" receiver hitch on custom square tube rear bumper. Has 15 gallon gas tank under back. Levi Strauss edition front and rear CJ-5 seats. New turbo mufflers. All new wiring. Tilt wheel, saginaw power steering, new Rancho front lift springs and 5000 shocks.
I paid 4900.00 and i dont mind it at all.


She shifts like a dream. Has stock carb and it seems boggy to me. well see about a upgrade in the future.

 

sweet jeep. that is a perfect gas-n-go offroader! $4900 is a more than fair price for that jeep. We need more pics!!!


Just out of curiousity, can we get a pic of the rear driveshaft. A TH400/d20 combo on a flatty can leave much room.

 

here's what you guys get for pics today so far.


Please let me know how it all looks, I am aware of the little tranny leak at spedo connect, tightened it and still leaks.
Like I said the auto shifts smooth, a little jerky when shifting into D from P but is ok.


With the Jimmy column the wheel sits so low in my lap i need to put my foot beside the gas and curve my toe inward to get the pedal down "comfortably". I think a aftermarket wheel with some depth is in order...
Needless to say im in love its a different kind with this rig compared to my last...

 

Way cool jeep! That rear driveshaft is real short. I'd get that tranny leak fixed. It looks like it's leaking fairly good. Most jeeps leak a drop or two here and there. But that looks to be mroe than a drop or two.

That steering column seems to have a tilt. If so, get a smaller diameter wheel with a deeper "dish" and it should be OK. Does it have PS?

Looks like a good buy. IS there any chance that is a fiberglass tub or dash?

 

saginaw power steering
This is not fiberglass.
Shes solid no rattles at all.
The guy who sold me her said to come back and well fix the leak and check the faulty fuel sender.

defiantly stoked.
Glad i did not go with the rusty cj5.

so is there people on this forum with older flat fender jeeps?
Do i need to move on to the cj-3a forums....they are alot less active.
anyone know of a good forum for these willys?

 

way cool 2002! is that a tii?
Way cool jeep. You obviously have good taste

We have a flat fenders section that gets a decen amount of action here.

 

Nice lookin' Willys!

 

I posted this there and it got moved but I guess this thread is taking a turn...

 

That is VERY clean, nice jeep. I agree that is a substantial leak that needs attention soon.

 

saturday
my new jeep friend that sold me the car is going to fix the gas guage, and the leak. He thinks that the felt washer is missing.

 

Didn't see the back seat before. I think I'd change the cage or take out the back seat. There is no protection back there.

Glad you are getting the leak fixed. While you are there, see if you can get some more history on it. It's so clean and fresh and nice and new that either ti's been rebuilt or locked in someone's garage for most of it's life.

The reason your trhead has been moved are ound is you first posted a CJ5 question in the flat fender sention, then you posted a flat fender in the CJ5 section. No worries. Just get in the early cj section and you will be golden.

FWIW, I'm real jealous. Most of us here are trying to build our jeeps to be as nice as yuors............