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Family portrait
Topic Started: Sep 12 2013, 08:10 AM (983 Views)
Duffer
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Although we have had the JK a year and a half, this was the first time they ended up parked together. Certainly a bit of a size difference.
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John, SW Montana

55 CJ 3B, transmake, fiberglass/aluminum tub/hood/fenders, 381 sbc, AGE M22W trans, "super" D18/Teralows & Warn OD, D44/ARB/Dutchman front & full float D44/Powrloc rear axles-4.10's, Holbrook springs, 4 wheel power discs, Saginaw PS, Warn 8274

68 CJ5, stock 225, T86AA, D18w/ Warn OD, D27A & stock D44 (heavy duty housing)-4.88's, 11" brakes, stock Ross box, Belleview 6000 (a close to stock vehicle, including the Whitco top)
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div4gold
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That's a good looking pair.
Old retired fart living in Ione, WA. I have a 1964 CJ3B. Recently overhauled original motor, transmission and overdrive. 11" Bronco drum brakes on all 4. Needs a new coat of paint but that will have to wait till next summer, it's next summer and I'm working on that now :) UPS & FEDEX will continue to profit :)
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RMinPA
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Great photo! Thanks for showing them.
Rich Meyer
1962 CJ-3B Ser#57348 88612. Restoration finished 9/6/2013 to stock with factory optional wheels/tires and heater. Engine#807895
2007 JKU Rubicon on 37's, 4 1/2" Lift, 5.13s, etc.
Now in Rockford IL
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binthere
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Yeah, I know what you mean. I have some pictures of my 53 cj3b and the 94 cj7. - It sure makes the flat-fender look like a Tonka-toy!! :)
somedays your the windsheild--somedays your the bug

Chuck - Cherryville B.C. Canada


53 3b [0IIIII0] stock except for wheel's and seats " a fistfull of dollars"
49 willys jeepster " a few dollars more"
and a few other retirement toys
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Ratchet
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Bet I know which one is better on the trail!
Georgetown, IN
A little less rust and a 53 CJ3B
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williams3b54
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Personally I like the seven slots on the 3B better. Better proportioned. And not any plastic crap around the front or the tires. Just better lookin' in my opinion.
I have a 03 Liberty and I am not in love with it's looks either. But my 68 CJ-5 & 54 CJ-3b are not bad lookers.
Take the Liberty where I take the CJ's no way.

Dick W. Spokane Wa.
1954 CJ-3B
Semi-modified for trail riding in the Northwest.
See photos on CJ-3B page owners photos 1954.
1968 CJ-5/1975 231 odd fire V-6/ many other mods. ordered new from Toledo 1968.
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RMinPA
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The JK is much better suited to road travel than our top-heavy vintage Jeeps and is what today's consumers are looking for. It can also be a monster off-road, especially the Rubicon. It's a great vehicle.

Part of the charm of the Willys is that the design is sufficiently outdated that they will be forever unique. That's why it's so important to keep them running.

Rich Meyer
1962 CJ-3B Ser#57348 88612. Restoration finished 9/6/2013 to stock with factory optional wheels/tires and heater. Engine#807895
2007 JKU Rubicon on 37's, 4 1/2" Lift, 5.13s, etc.
Now in Rockford IL
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binthere
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Sold one of the jeeps to a friend of mine, and it will be on it's way to Mexico this fall, as he has property there and needs a daily driver cheaper on gas than his truck. Bet you can't guess which one will still be in my yard!!! ;) ;)
somedays your the windsheild--somedays your the bug

Chuck - Cherryville B.C. Canada


53 3b [0IIIII0] stock except for wheel's and seats " a fistfull of dollars"
49 willys jeepster " a few dollars more"
and a few other retirement toys
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RMinPA,Sep 13 2013
07:33 AM
The JK is much better suited to road travel than our top-heavy vintage Jeeps and is what today's consumers are looking for.  It can also be a monster off-road, especially the Rubicon.  It's a great vehicle. 

Part of the charm of the Willys is that the design is sufficiently outdated that they will be forever unique.  That's why it's so important to keep them running.

I was out and about today and made out a Wrangler coming toward me. When they realised what it was they looking at they showed their delight with flashing lights and thumbs up.

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It appears that modern Jeep owners still like to see these old trucks on the highway.
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England.
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Chet
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Been waiting a while for this post. Thanks Duffer!

My pair...er, my trio. B)

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Well, since this seems to have become a family portrait thread, I'll add mine.

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1954 - 1957 - 2010
I really like all three. Each has its purpose and fulfills it well.

By the way, Duffer, I was just in MA visiting Nate (Garage Gnome). But I didn't get to see the Titan. It was too far away and no extra time. Sigh.
John Burch - west burbs of Chicago
1946 2A - now I have one older than me
1949 - me - no longer older than all my vehicles
1954 3B - mostly stock - fun driver and snow plowing
1957 - 6 cyl Station Wagon - hope for the future

past Willys
1954 3B - no tub | 1959 3B - engine in pieces in a box

past addiction - VW
1969 Bus | 1970 Westfalia Camper | 1984 Westfalia Camper
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Larry (TX)
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Wow,. Chet got a new (really) bad boy! Luv it brother - you get a big raise, ha! One of our PD Sgt's has one near identical - paint, bumper, tires, wheels and all.
Larry Steed
Pearland, Texas
'53 Willys CJ3B
'52 Willys M38
'86 Chevy M1009 CUCV (K5 4x4 Military Blazer)
M100 1/4 ton jeep trailer
M416 1/4 ton jeep trailer (2 ea.)
M101 CDN 1/4 ton jeep trailer
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