theBHead
Bigger Hammer
Hey yall!
So i started another post just as a "New Here" but figured id extend it to a actual Build thread.... so
it starts with a '59 CJ5. Grandfather was original owner and it was a Farm Vehicle. used to tow tractors etc. when they got stuck or an infield repair. Its now in my name and my Dad(retired diesel mechanic) me, and my son are going to be working on it and hopefully one day pass it down to my son.
The plan for this build is to keep original motor in it but restore/rebuild it, but upgrade everything else to make it more reliable and current generation. Like new oil filter, Cold air style intake off of carb. 12v conversion. disk brakes, electronic power steering, electronic fan, radio, new modern style bumpers and rock sliders, new headlights, flush mounted rear brake lights, roll cage. And possibly a small turbo because why not.
this is the CJ5 in its original location abandoned in 2004 after his death.
You can see from the dash the original color, though its a '59 it came in '58s Omaha Orange and was repainted to a gray/silver. Everything looked to be Original except for the minor mods inside for the seat bracket, tool box added instead of back seat etc. It was hard to see since there was a nice layer of dirt
After some basic cleaning down in its original location we finally got most of the dirt out and tires swapped to transport it 50 minutes to its restoration location. and got it cleaned with water and then you can see what shape everything truly is in.
after seeing it more cleaned it seems to be in far better condition than we had originally thought. all the rust seems to surface rust and the very few things that are rusted are easily swapped like exhaust. It has some minor fender/body damage but i might bed line it with Raptor Liner so it doesnt really matter. Will still get out the bigger fender dings and dents before painting.
Seats were trashed and will be upgrading to bucket seats with 4 or 5 point seat belt system.
Got motor out and after cleaning found out its not original, but still a f134.
we want to go through the motor because after looking at the dip stick there is signs of sludge. Will need a new water pump because current one is seized, as well as a new carb. Top of carb was left off since 2004. not worth trying to clean.
Also after going through engine bay found out grandpa had converted it way back when to a 12v system using an epoxy coil and associated parts.
New plans for the inside of the CJ5 are:
3 bucket seats(Mastercraft Nomad), add tire mount inside next to rear seat, add jerry can holder, and small storage locations since the CJ5 isnt known for having great storage. and i really want to show off that Willys tailgate since its a true willys and none of that modern "Willys" sticker stuff.
So i started another post just as a "New Here" but figured id extend it to a actual Build thread.... so
it starts with a '59 CJ5. Grandfather was original owner and it was a Farm Vehicle. used to tow tractors etc. when they got stuck or an infield repair. Its now in my name and my Dad(retired diesel mechanic) me, and my son are going to be working on it and hopefully one day pass it down to my son.
The plan for this build is to keep original motor in it but restore/rebuild it, but upgrade everything else to make it more reliable and current generation. Like new oil filter, Cold air style intake off of carb. 12v conversion. disk brakes, electronic power steering, electronic fan, radio, new modern style bumpers and rock sliders, new headlights, flush mounted rear brake lights, roll cage. And possibly a small turbo because why not.
this is the CJ5 in its original location abandoned in 2004 after his death.
You can see from the dash the original color, though its a '59 it came in '58s Omaha Orange and was repainted to a gray/silver. Everything looked to be Original except for the minor mods inside for the seat bracket, tool box added instead of back seat etc. It was hard to see since there was a nice layer of dirt
After some basic cleaning down in its original location we finally got most of the dirt out and tires swapped to transport it 50 minutes to its restoration location. and got it cleaned with water and then you can see what shape everything truly is in.
after seeing it more cleaned it seems to be in far better condition than we had originally thought. all the rust seems to surface rust and the very few things that are rusted are easily swapped like exhaust. It has some minor fender/body damage but i might bed line it with Raptor Liner so it doesnt really matter. Will still get out the bigger fender dings and dents before painting.
Seats were trashed and will be upgrading to bucket seats with 4 or 5 point seat belt system.
Got motor out and after cleaning found out its not original, but still a f134.
we want to go through the motor because after looking at the dip stick there is signs of sludge. Will need a new water pump because current one is seized, as well as a new carb. Top of carb was left off since 2004. not worth trying to clean.
Also after going through engine bay found out grandpa had converted it way back when to a 12v system using an epoxy coil and associated parts.
New plans for the inside of the CJ5 are:
3 bucket seats(Mastercraft Nomad), add tire mount inside next to rear seat, add jerry can holder, and small storage locations since the CJ5 isnt known for having great storage. and i really want to show off that Willys tailgate since its a true willys and none of that modern "Willys" sticker stuff.
