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Hi Mike,
I know I bought a lot of parts from you guys over the last 3 years I have been working on my jeep. I got it on the road 11/21/2009. As with all jeeps, it’s never really finished but it was good enough to drive to the inspection station and get it licensed.
I got this jeep from my father’s collection of “Junk” in Montana. While bringing it home on the trailer I got lots of questions. One of which stands out. “Wouldn’t it be easier to buy a new one” I had to turn and walk away from this poor sole. For those who believe no explanation is necessary, For those who don’t no explanation will suffice.
I learned a lot while doing a full frame off restoration on this jeep. Built my own rotisserie for the body and did all the work myself. I did have the frame sandblasted and painted. For a very reasonable price, but when I called back to have the body sandblasted the price was no longer reasonable. I was able to buy all the equipment to do the job myself and still came in under the quoted price for just the tub. I also set up a paint booth and painted myself. I found a color that was very close to the original.
The technical info:
David Day / Deer Park, WA / 1951 CJ3A / color was luzon red, both the body and the windshield frame. Serial number is 451-GB1 25364.
Nice job on a nice jeep!
Where in Montana did your jeep come from? I live in Montana.
Always interested in jeep stories. Did your jeep ever have wooden slats on the hood
as I find a lot of Montana jeeps that do for some reason but no place else.
Must be a Montana thing.
Frank
Wow, David! Maybe the “poor soul” did have a good point. “Get a new one.” Great job.
I really like your rotissarie. I am in the same process with a 1951 3A. I have the engine and frame done and now ready for the body. Did you design the rotissarie or did you find the plans somewhere? Could you possible forward some pictures of the moving aparatus so I can duplicate it for my project. Thanks