The "1953" AZ CJ5 Build Project

Chris423 how do you know from the frame rail number only? I don't have a vin.

 

I found a website on Jeepfan.com with the sequence numbers listed. Decoding Jeep CJ VIN Numbers 1955-1971 Jeep CJ-5 CJ-6 Commando | jeepfan.com

 

Yep, Chris is right. Your Jeep (or at least your frame) is a 1960 model year, built towards the end of 1959.

 

Thanks Zoomer I went round and round about mine Mark T. Zoomer has the best info on early cj5s .

 

I think now I understand the title saying 1953. If back in the day when they used a typewriter the "9" didn't type clear around it might look like a 3. So I bet the DMV agent just assumed it was 1953. So I might have the only CJ5 listed with the DMV here in AZ at least where they think it is 1953. But it is nice to know now what stuff I need to be searching for to rebuild this thing. Thanks everyone!

 

I tried using the search feature above for battery tray but get apparently anything with the words battery any post. I am looking for a picture of a battery tray that is original and on the frame rail up front. I need to fab one but I don't ahve a picture or template to work from. Trying to get one as close as possible unless I can find one to buy somewhere. So far no luck. Can someone post a picture of a frame mounted battery tray for me to work from?

 

Thanks that will get me started. After several months dealing with real life I'm back at this build.

 

FYI............the upper LH corner of that tray has been cut out and I would suspect that was done due to a V6 installation in that original 4 cylinder equipped vehicle.

 

Thanks it did look a little too sharp.

 

This is the best news I've discovered today! Thanks Jeepjunkie!

 

Photobucket is up so here are a few pics of some progress. wanted to show some of the beginners like me that even though the parts don't look like they will clean up they will with a little patience. I'm working on the drive train at the moment.

 

Also worked on refinishing the wheels. Finally! Also pulled out the clutch thingy ma jigger and worked on it to clean it up.

 

This clutch cable was hidden under tons of dirt and grime. The wire wheel was a good friend when cleaning it up. Not it looks great. Any opinions on whether I should prime and paint it or leave it? Also got the transfer case and transmission pulled to begin working on them. That will be a new adventure.

 

if you can make that stuff look as great as those rims, go for it!

 

That's a great idea! I hadn't even thought about how cool that would be. Thanks.

 

Rims look great. Nice job.

 

Mark, Here are some pictures of the battery tray on my CJ5:




Hope this helps.

 

Your build is coming along nicely. Keep up the great work.