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CJ5 Serial Number Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Coolit, Nov 11, 2017.

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  1. Nov 12, 2017
    Coolit

    Coolit New Member

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    The guy i bought it from bought it from his friends dad he had it tagged in 2012 I didn't give much for it 700 the engine axles and transmission is worth that
     
    Coolit, Nov 12, 2017
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    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    Its a bit of a 'frankenjeep' - but that is fine. If it runs and drives and the price was right...enjoy it. Good luck with the paperwork - every state is a bit different with what is needed.
     
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  3. Nov 12, 2017
    Focker

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    Walt Couch

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    Isn't it showing tapered D-44 rear?
     
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    Focker

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    That's what I see.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Definitely looks like a tapered rear axle. If there is a serial number on the frame that would definitely help/or hurt.
     
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    colojeepguy

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    The body is definitely late 70 or 71, based on the fuel tank location, the rear axle could have been swapped at some point or it may be on an earlier chassis.
     
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  8. Nov 14, 2017
    Coolit

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    Where would the serial number be
     
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    I didn't see any axle pics? am I not looking correctly?
     
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    timgr

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    Look in the serial number PDF document linked to twice earlier in this thread (replies 5 and 17).
     
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    timgr

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    Pics in reply 15 in this thread.
     
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  12. Nov 14, 2017
    Glenn

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    Post 15 has a picture of the Jeep from the side, look at the rear axle and you can see the nut on the end of it.
     
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  13. Nov 16, 2017
    Coolit

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    I measured the wheel base at 81"
     
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  14. Nov 16, 2017
    Coolit

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    I don't understand this part is it possible to post a picture?
     
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    Walt Couch

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    Should be on top of the frame about a foot back from the passenger motor mount.
     
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    Keys5a

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    The serial number was stamped into the top of the frame rail at the factory. It may be only the last 5 or 6 digits. You will likely need to scrape the frame top, and/or hit it with sandpaper to reveal the numbers.
    -Donny
     
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    Dave B

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    CJ-5 (1955-1971) 81"

    CJ6
    • 101 in (1955-1971)
    • 104 in [103.5?] (1972-1981)
     
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  18. Nov 16, 2017
    Coolit

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    OK thank you I will check it now
     
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    Coolit

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    No numbers there or none that I could see I hit it with a wire wheel brush I went back as far as I could until the body got i the way
     
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    ojgrsoi

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    I have found it takes a lot of wire brushing and young eyes to see the number. I also used my phone camera to take a pic and then zoom in to make it larger. It's a very tough place to get to and see. Much easier when you move your RF fender;)

    You can see the numbers are right above the back of the curb side front spring.

    [​IMG]
     
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