089: Jay Bernhardt’s 1949 Willys CJ-3A
This is my 1949 Willys CJ-3A. Bought this from a couple in central Idaho in October 2010. It had sat since 1977. I’ve been slowly putting it back together as originally as possible. Other than sandblasting the tub, Seat covers and the engine machining I’ve done all the work myself. I hope to have it running this summer. Just put the finishing touches on it with a new top.
– Jay Bernhardt
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Jay,
That is an awesome restoration task, looks like alot of T.L.C.
This is what it’s all about ownig some historic willys and take prided!
Jay,
That is an awesome restoration task, looks like alot of T.L.C.
This is what it’s all about ownig some historic willys and take prided!
What did you do with old top and doors? Am interested and probably many others like me. I have a ’48 cj2a I’m restoring. Love top and doors. Would you be interested in parting with them?
Wes
What did you do with old top and doors? Am interested and probably many others like me. I have a ’48 cj2a I’m restoring. Love top and doors. Would you be interested in parting with them?
Wes
To: Wes Smith– I have a top/doors & back hatch door ifr you can’t make a deal with Jay.
To: Wes Smith– I have a top/doors & back hatch door ifr you can’t make a deal with Jay.
I have 1947 willys jeep and in need of both front seat frames if anyone might have some spares.
I have 1947 willys jeep and in need of both front seat frames if anyone might have some spares.
the top was home made and I had to dismantle it totally to get it off. it must have had over 2 hundred standard screws with square nuts. I still have the doors and back. yours if you want them.
the top was home made and I had to dismantle it totally to get it off. it must have had over 2 hundred standard screws with square nuts. I still have the doors and back. yours if you want them.