330: Jack Kluver’s 1951 Willys CJ-3A
I bought it from my Automotive teacher and am currently restoring it through my college automotive program I am taking! Last time it was registered was 2000 so we assume it has sat in the barn we found it in since then.
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Any one interested in a1949 jeepester? Needs restored
Good project.
Any one interested in a1949 jeepester? Needs restored
Good project.
jack,
If you are going too convert your ‘3A to a V-6 the 1963 198 CID fits the easiest. I have done the conversion on my ‘2A. You can use stock V-6 jeep motor mounts and they will position the engine in the compartment correctly. Two right exhaust manifolds will allow you to use part of the jeep exhaust system also.
With the 5:38 axle gears if you do not have an overdrive it will wind the engine very tight. Also be sure your 9″ brakes are adjusted by the manual as they are not very effective without the addition of a hydravac to boost the flow of fluid. It’s a lot of work, but mine lasted 189,ooo miles before the frame rusted out. I also found that the Burma 4 cylinder radiator with a 3″ core handled the V-6 in all conditions. Enjoy!
Dave Jones
jack,
If you are going too convert your ‘3A to a V-6 the 1963 198 CID fits the easiest. I have done the conversion on my ‘2A. You can use stock V-6 jeep motor mounts and they will position the engine in the compartment correctly. Two right exhaust manifolds will allow you to use part of the jeep exhaust system also.
With the 5:38 axle gears if you do not have an overdrive it will wind the engine very tight. Also be sure your 9″ brakes are adjusted by the manual as they are not very effective without the addition of a hydravac to boost the flow of fluid. It’s a lot of work, but mine lasted 189,ooo miles before the frame rusted out. I also found that the Burma 4 cylinder radiator with a 3″ core handled the V-6 in all conditions. Enjoy!
Dave Jones