Restoration of CJ5
Update 5 June 2003
Well after a year in storage, I've moved house and now my garage is big enough to house both project rigs & the TJ (just).
Currently I'm putting various bits through an electrolysis process (I'll put up a tech page on this soon) to remove rust.
I'm also preparing the chassis for painting.
Update 26 March 2001
I have removed the Transfer Case, Gearbox, engine, axles & Suspension. I will be storing the fully dismantled CJ-5 until the Willys Restoration is completed.Update 19 January 2001
Before I get into the mechanicals I want to ensure that I completely remove ANY rust so that's my first objective.
Next I will rebuild, refresh or replace as required the mechanicals. This includes a full re-wire of the electrical system.
Lastly road registration.
Body - Tub |
Heaps of rust!!
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Body -Other |
Removed the windscreen &
frame - it's scrap and I'll be buying new replacements.
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Bumpers |
There was a large four post
bull bar and side steps - but the angle grinder quickly removed them.
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Diff - Front |
I think I'll need to apply
some TLC to restore it. ...Basically I'm going to strip it right down and
rebuild it.
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Diff - Rear |
The poor thing has been left
out in the weather for far too many years, so a lot of TLC is needed there
too...Basically I'm going to strip it right down and rebuild it too.....
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Electrical |
There wasn't much left of
the original electrical system, and what remained was a mess - so I simply ripped
it all out.
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Engine |
This poor carby engine is needing much care and attention. At this stage it's stock. Although I'm not planning modification, I think I might have to rebuild this tired donk. |
Frame |
I had to cut all body mounts
& then lifted the body tub, to allow the chassis to be rolled out.
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Gearbox |
I've just recently received a full overhaul kit for the transmission - although I'm not planning to perform this function for a few weeks (at least). |
T/case |
Currently it's frozen in gear
(don't know which one).
I have just bought an overhaul kit for the T/case too. |
Interior |
Removed all the interior -
seats, belts, roll cage, dash, pedals....everything.
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Rims |
These poor old steel things are so rusty that they will not be retained in the final restored set-up. I'll be looking for a new set of 15x8 rims. |
Roof |
There is currently no roof
- hard or soft top
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Tyres |
They have plenty of tread left, so I'll be keeping those. |
General
Since the CJ5 was passed compliance in 1975 - I must comply with all the regulations that existed at that time.The project continues......
Comments? Well hey then
drop me a line: wooders@optusnet.com.au