088: Donald Lyon’s 1962 CJ-5
Purchased in Oct. 2011, recently finished a 7 month refurbishing including new radiator core, brakes and a fresh coat of paint. Seats that came with it were not original, but with some luck, we were able to acquire a complete original set for front and back. 
Motor ran good from the start, needed only to have distributor rebuilt. My son Dan & I did all the mechanical, body and paint work. Reliving the memories of our 1969 CJ-5 and a 1946 CJ-2A that we had years ago. It has been a great Father and Son project. Doubtful this one will see a long cross country trip like the “69” did, dragging an 18′ Camper Trailer, to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, but will see lots of local miles with the grandkids.
-Donald Lyon
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Simply beautiful ! Great job !!
Congrat.
Simply beautiful ! Great job !!
Congrat.
Very nice! I too have a 62 CJ5. Mine is a rolling project, I’ve had it for going on thee years. The front fenders on mine had been modified as well as a lift kit installed. I have worked primarily on wiring, lighting, and engine refurbishment. Next items are going to be new replacement suspension/drivelines, and exhaust.
Very nice! I too have a 62 CJ5. Mine is a rolling project, I’ve had it for going on thee years. The front fenders on mine had been modified as well as a lift kit installed. I have worked primarily on wiring, lighting, and engine refurbishment. Next items are going to be new replacement suspension/drivelines, and exhaust.
It was a labor of love re-doing it. I had the best time doing this with my Dad. Time goes by and things go unsaid, we regret later in life what we had and never talked about, I appreciate the time we have together. Hopefully we can do another one together, I certainly would look forward to being able to.
Tim, it’s what you are going to make of it. When done, it will be pure enjoyment.
It was a labor of love re-doing it. I had the best time doing this with my Dad. Time goes by and things go unsaid, we regret later in life what we had and never talked about, I appreciate the time we have together. Hopefully we can do another one together, I certainly would look forward to being able to.
Tim, it’s what you are going to make of it. When done, it will be pure enjoyment.