My First Flattie hopefully

here a pic of the flattie im going to look at and hopefully buy this weekend, the guy is asking 500 with out a title and it doesnt run, i hope to get it cheaper and maybe use a cj5 title on it even though its a 3b

 

Careful, make sure you're following the law.

Look into your local antique title laws. I have purchased antique vehicles with a notarized bill of sale only and was able to get titles. Many DMV have a form you can print off from the computer and take with you to the sale to record the transfer.

 

Each state has its own laws about vehicle registration. I know that MA would register it with a bill of sale, but check the laws in NJ. I suggest you visit your local registry and ask them what's involved.

 

i will look into it tonight, any ideas on where to get a soft top or if a cj5 meyers half top will fit on it? thanks all in advance.

 

No, a CJ-5 top will not fit.

Bestop makes a Tiger Top for the CJ-3B.

 

Tiger Top is the one and only unless you want canvas. They actually fit very well but not too impressed with the door stays. Welcome to the ugly clubR)

 

where do you get the heavy canvas tops?

 

https://www.beachwoodcanvas.com/

 

You can get the canvass here:http://www.newlifecanvas.com/civilian-willys.html cheaper but the bows will have to come from Beechwood.

 

thanks

 

it still looks like a bargain

 

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it's official, i bought it and trailered it home today and its off in my driveway, the repairs and pictures will follow in the next few weeks

 

congrats

 

Hey GeoffreyL

Congrats on the purchase...I have to warn you you are way too young (15 you said right??) to own a flatfender....you are in for a heck of a ride thats for sure..keep us posted with as many pictures as you want to share.

MikeC

 

i dont really see how i'm too young, ive been working on engines for a while so its not as big of a leap for me. i will post pictures tonight but its in rough shape, the floors are completely missing on the drivers side. my dad owns a 1946 Cj-2a so i've been around these flat fenders since i was born.

 

Brakes and steering need to be your first money spent, not a top.

 

X2 with brakes.

Look at the brakes immediately, and then check steering.


My brakes were mickey moused together, and were probably ready to fail.

 

I don't think you are too young. Old jeeps and old trucks are the perfect vehicle to learn to drive on. They require manual control so you will have a great foundation on how a vehicle drives and the basics of what makes it tick. They take your full attention, so you will be forced to be an attentive driver. You will do fine. Also, since you are going to put your own blood and sweat into getting it going, you will appreciate it more than the average teen.

I learned to drive on the jeep you see in my avatar in 1977, got my license in 78. There were times I did stupid things in my jeep as a teen, but had I been in a car I would have done much worse because cars can get away from you when you are not being attentive.

I wish you the best Luck to you and your project, you made a great choice!

 

thanks, i have to get the engine to turn over, its a 6volt system, i need a new fuel pump, carb kit and then once it moves i'll worry about brakes and steering. i currently own a 66 cj5 70 dj5a 69 cj5 and the 53 cj3b, the 3b is my new favorite