This CJ-5 came to the family back in the late ‘80’s as a hunting vehicle. My Father-in-law used this vehicle to teach both of my kids how to drive a stick and enjoy the great outdoors. When he was diagnosed with cancer in 2003 he sold the Jeep to my brother who also used it for hunting and ranch work. He taught his son to drive a stick with. When it lost second gear, it was pulled into the barn where it sat for many years. The barn blew down breaking the Jeep’s windshield and it was relocated from the ranch to my brother’s place where it sat in the elements for over 15 years. I took possession of it in trade for electrical work done on my brother’s barn. I began working to restore the “Ranch Crawler” in 2017 a year before my retirement from law enforcement here in south central Texas.
Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – Bryan Griffin
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Just starting to work on my 1959 CJ6. I’m in East Texas. The Jeep has been in the family since 1963. Yours looks to be in nice condition.
Just starting to work on my 1959 CJ6. I’m in East Texas. The Jeep has been in the family since 1963. Yours looks to be in nice condition.
I also have a 1958 Willys CJ5. Runs like a top. Got it on the road and now all that is left to do is cosmetics. You know that J E E P stands for Just empty every pocket! Seats and paint, may just let the next guy do it LOL
I also have a 1958 Willys CJ5. Runs like a top. Got it on the road and now all that is left to do is cosmetics. You know that J E E P stands for Just empty every pocket! Seats and paint, may just let the next guy do it LOL
I was really lucky. I have a buddy who helped me rebuild the motor. With the help of the Kaiser Willys tech videos, I was able to rebuild the transmission. I’ve actually gotten to the point of getting the turn signals and brake lights working. Works in progress. A guy’s gotta have a diversion in days like these.
I was really lucky. I have a buddy who helped me rebuild the motor. With the help of the Kaiser Willys tech videos, I was able to rebuild the transmission. I’ve actually gotten to the point of getting the turn signals and brake lights working. Works in progress. A guy’s gotta have a diversion in days like these.
The real jeeps it takes a mature intellect to drive.
The real jeeps it takes a mature intellect to drive.
I have some serious body rust to take care of but it all takes time.
I have some serious body rust to take care of but it all takes time.
I have a 58 hardtop that runs, starts and stops, all rebuilt with new K/W parts. Rust has been cut out and new metal welded in. Only thing left to do is electrical and stop the oil leaks.
I have a 58 hardtop that runs, starts and stops, all rebuilt with new K/W parts. Rust has been cut out and new metal welded in. Only thing left to do is electrical and stop the oil leaks.