We stripped the Jeep right down to the frame and worked our way back up again.
Photo: Scott Garvey
When it was pushed into the garage for a makeover, Project CJ3A couldn’t move under its own power.
Photo: Scott Garvey
Now, CJ3A has regained a bit of the glamour it had when it left the factory in Toledo, Ohio back in 1952.
Photo: Scott Garvey
We had to create a entire electrical system for the Jeep. In the process we decided to wire in a spotlight we found lying unused in the workshop. We fabricated the mount out of 18 gauge metal.
Photo: Scott Garvey
Interior before: A non-original steering column, rusted-through floor boards, peeling paint and non-functioning gauges all had to be changed.
Photo: Scott Garvey
We removed the Pontiac steering column CJ3A had when it arrived along with the entire jerry-rigged steering system and replaced it with original parts, including a brand new steering wheel.
Photo: Scott Garvey
If you’ve been following along in previous issues, you’ll know Project CJ3A has been the focus of our ongoing restoration of a civilian model, 1952 Willys Jeep. In previous issues we’ve shown you how we tackled a variety of the necessary repairs, while turning what was was a non-running vehicle into one that is now road ready and wearing a licence plate.
