I bought this 1958 Willys CJ-5 in 2004. My initial interest was to get it running and on the road. By 2014 I accomplished this task, but of course, over time the Willys Jeep grew on me. Now, I am into the 2nd phase of getting the cosmetics completed. This is where I found out what the J E E P stands for, “Just empty every pocket”. I am a novice in all aspects of this restoration. Fabrication is a necessary skill. Thanks to Kaiser Willys over the years for their advice and help in obtaining the parts needed. I’ve learned a lot and became really good at rebuilding the complete brake system. It stops on a dime and some change. When I was 15 my dad let me purchase a 1930 Model a Ford. He graciously allowed me to use his garage for a couple of years until I got it running. He wasn’t a car guy but would run interference for me in picking up parts since I didn’t drive. At times he would help me put in those parts or call a friend who knew how to do it. The Jeep sits in that same spot 50 years later and all those fond memories come flooding back.
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I couldn’t have put it back together without putting a V8 in it. Personal preference. Jeeps just scream for a V8. Nice rig, though.
I couldn’t have put it back together without putting a V8 in it. Personal preference. Jeeps just scream for a V8. Nice rig, though.
I’m lucky that my 1952 M38A1 seems to be OK in most areas. I bought it from the widow of the man who originally bought it as surplus, and most of the work on my military Jeep seems to be done. I’ve had to install a new fuel tank, replace the batteries (still 24V), and do a few other things, but she’s about ready for the road.
Like Greg, I had a 1929 Model A Ford when I was in High School. It was a Coupe, with a soft top, a non-functional Landau bar on the side of the top, and a rumble seat. It had mechanical brakes, not hydraulic, and would stop when it got ready.
Yes, I wish I had that ’29 A-Model back again, like my 1936 Pontiac 4-Dr., my 1957 Jeep Station Wagon (2WD), my XK-120, XK-140, Mark VII, and MGA, along with three VW busses and a Karmann-Ghia over the years, but I’m always smart after the fact. One car I don’t want to see again was an ALFA-Romeo DOHC six, with 3 side-draft 2-barrel Solex carbs. It was no end of trouble, but was the car in which I dated my wife of 47 years.
I’ll send some pix when I get the M38A1 on the road. Thanks, Kaiser Willys, for good service on parts. I called you on Tuesday with 2 small orders, and received the first today, along with an “attempted delivery” notice on the second!
I’m lucky that my 1952 M38A1 seems to be OK in most areas. I bought it from the widow of the man who originally bought it as surplus, and most of the work on my military Jeep seems to be done. I’ve had to install a new fuel tank, replace the batteries (still 24V), and do a few other things, but she’s about ready for the road.
Like Greg, I had a 1929 Model A Ford when I was in High School. It was a Coupe, with a soft top, a non-functional Landau bar on the side of the top, and a rumble seat. It had mechanical brakes, not hydraulic, and would stop when it got ready.
Yes, I wish I had that ’29 A-Model back again, like my 1936 Pontiac 4-Dr., my 1957 Jeep Station Wagon (2WD), my XK-120, XK-140, Mark VII, and MGA, along with three VW busses and a Karmann-Ghia over the years, but I’m always smart after the fact. One car I don’t want to see again was an ALFA-Romeo DOHC six, with 3 side-draft 2-barrel Solex carbs. It was no end of trouble, but was the car in which I dated my wife of 47 years.
I’ll send some pix when I get the M38A1 on the road. Thanks, Kaiser Willys, for good service on parts. I called you on Tuesday with 2 small orders, and received the first today, along with an “attempted delivery” notice on the second!
As a postscript, a good friend wants to sell me his CJ-7, all tricked out with a V8 and lots of etceteras. I think I’m too old for such fun . . .
As a postscript, a good friend wants to sell me his CJ-7, all tricked out with a V8 and lots of etceteras. I think I’m too old for such fun . . .