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Noob Checking in; Introduction
Topic Started: Sep 16 2013, 05:08 PM (885 Views)
Spdodson
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New to the forum. Have been cruising it for the last several months though while awaiting delivery of my "Free Jeep". My neighbor is giving me his 1955 CJ3B and it should be delivered sometime next week. It is in ROUGH condition to say the least. If is makes it down to Florida from New York in less than 3 pieces it will be a miracle. I will post some pictures when she arrives. My plan is a multi year resto mod of the vehicle but that is to be determined by time and money. Anyway, just thought I would introduce myself and thank everyone for the help in advance.
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Ian's AC 3b
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Welcome Aboard! You have hit the best place on the web for advice and info for these machines! I personally would have never started a restoration without this site.
J.I. Fraser, Nova Scotia, Canada
1956 Cj-3b originally a airport belt loader, second owner
2008 Patriot ltd. daily drive Selling as soon as new muffler installed
2016 Cherokee North uptrim
1952 Dunbar Kapple trailer with a 2013 frame

Past:
1952 M38 Canadian ( basket case)
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Spdodson, Welcome to the CJ-3B Bulletin Board !

Every model and vintage of CJ is unique and the 1955 CJ-3B is certainly no exception.
The 1955 vintage happens to be one of my favorites although I have never owned one.

As you know later model CJ's tend to be better than early model CJ's.
As the CJ's evolved through time (1945 -1985) some of those changes were actually regressive or negative.
The 1955 vintage does not include all CJ advances from 1945 - 1985 but more importantly it has none of the negative changes.

Example: 1955 vintage includes the improved 2.46 ratio D18 transfer case.
Yet this model and vintage still retains the highly desireable full dash panel instrumentation.

I like all CJ's yet...
IMHO the upgraded 1949 CJ-3A to 1956 CJ-3B are especially desireable having optimum potential when correctly upgraded.

The 1955 CJ-3B is the very first CJ to compete directly with a new model of CJ and yet survive for a period of time.

Lawerence Wade is our resident expert for the optional stock 1955 CJ-3B.
While John Duffer is an expert on the 1955 CJ-3B having extensive Trans - Manufactured modifications.
Currently building my final F-134 powered 3B .
Rock Crawler using factory parts from the Willys Motors era (1953-1963)

http://s4.zetaboards.com/CJ3B_Bulletin_Board/topic/30228766/1/#new
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Spdodson,
I also welcome you to the Bulletin Board.
Don't forget the CJ3B page, loaded with unlimited information.

Lawrence
1955 CJ3B
Family Tradition
Decatur, AL
~~"Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it"~~
~~"We cannot direct the winds but we can adjust our sails"~~
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http://cj3b.info/Owners/WadeRiver.html
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OZ-JEEP
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Welcome to the CJ3B group. We look forward to the pictures.
Oz
O.G. "OZ" Findley
1954 CJ-3B
1970 Jeepster/Commando
Michigan
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Rus Curtis
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spdodson,
Welcome and congrats on your new acquisition!
Rus Curtis
Alabama
'54 CJ-3B "Green Gruntt"
Bantam T3-C
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RMinPA
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Welcome to our healthy addiction.
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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