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Sloped hood CJ-3B
Topic Started: Sep 23 2013, 07:01 PM (2,306 Views)
oldtime
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Another homade 3A/B clone surfaces.
I've been seriously considering one of these lately.
I'll likely buy me an extra hood and also a 3A grille to convert my 3B into a slope hood.
The two obvious advantages are increased aerodynamics and visability.

The original body parts can be saved and can be easily re-installed.

See: http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/4067931446.html
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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bob in NC
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ot;

good evening.

i saw that on ewillys. looks like my old Auto Union Munga. i guess if you have the time for it, it would be OK. but why mess with the original as you always told me?

biob
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Motiv8
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Somehow it's not a 3B anymore. I don't think aerodynamics change much w/ that windshield especially if your top speed is 30-35. Years ago we would say"neither fish nor fowl". David
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OT, I don't think that aerodynamics plays any part in an off road worrier lie a CJ-3B stands for. I don't think that sloping the hood will even make the CJ-3B gain 1 or 2 miles an hour more than originally designed. Flat windshield and low gears, open wheel wells and other non speed aspects.
If maybe the original designers would have sloped the hood that way in the beginning it would not be such a shock, but I don't think they did it for the CJ-3B's. they may have attempted it on another model that never really got off of the ground, CJ-4 I think.
There have been others that have attempted to modify the design of the CJ-3B's looks, but I for one have not been impressed with the changes they have made.
There is just something that an owner of a CJ-3B loves and the way it looks, and I know there are others that hate the looks of the CJ-3b ( HIGHHOOD) so I say modify some other model.
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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had the 3b been built like that, i don't think this page would exist.

there are some things that should no be done, this ranks up with big rims and skinny tires.

but maybe we are just spoiled with how great the 3b looks originally. :D
53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was

bob, north east Ohio
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bob in NC
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i kind of like it and might buy it if the price is right. expecially if it is a 3b prototype. have an email into the owner now. will get serial number and post later today or tomorrow
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RMinPA
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OT I usually am in awe of your "B" knowledge and, when I understand the concept you are treating, tend to agree with you. But I have to speak up this time. Other than the prototype(s) which have historical merit, the slope is hideous. Please don't disfigure a High Hood!
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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F Bill
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There is a guy who sells copies of factory pictures on EBay and quite often he has the sloped hood prototype shots up for bid. I saved copies on my hard drive somewhere but I would imagine an eBay search would turn up most of the known shots. It wasn't the most attractive thing..
59 convertible 15933 needs drivetrain
60 convertible 17052 has a V6 and 4WD
60 Surrey 17509 went thru Katrina and looks it.
60 Surrey 17918 started it all...Toyota axle, BW
Wrecked Surrey Tub with fenders and grille
56 tub, from 11826
And a couple parts DJ's with no ID left.
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oldtime
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Yeah I know that most purists hate the slope hood idea.
Yet the slope hood design remains documented as an early prototype.
See: http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/Photos/Pro...s141041Left.jpg

I believe the slope lines will run parallel with those of my Koenig half cab.
I am assuming that it may look very good in combination with a Koenig cab.

That said my main interest here is purely functional.
I run lots of high speed interstate and at other times I want to see the trail right in front of me.

My plan is simple.
Take a bad 3B hood and repair it as a slope hood.
Then buy a good original 3A grille and install that inplace of the 3B grille.
That's it and the modification is easily reversable.

I can not give the slopehood a thumbs up nor a thumbs down without some first hand experience.
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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F Bill
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I almost think making a hood from scratch might be easier than modding a stocker.. Slip roller and a brake should do it in a flash.
59 convertible 15933 needs drivetrain
60 convertible 17052 has a V6 and 4WD
60 Surrey 17509 went thru Katrina and looks it.
60 Surrey 17918 started it all...Toyota axle, BW
Wrecked Surrey Tub with fenders and grille
56 tub, from 11826
And a couple parts DJ's with no ID left.
All my jeeps are projects....only runner is my
DJ with doors..
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bob in NC
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owner just called me, chevy engine in it and more pictures to come. will kepp you posted
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Larry (TX)
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Reminds me of a semi-lookalike Toyota FJ 4x4 the Chinese manufactured. If nothing else, it is different!
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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oldtime
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The one on CL sure looks like its a homade hood.
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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Kerry in the UK went the slope hood route with his Indian 3B. Like or loath the design imho he did an OK job on it.

http://www.mahindra-register.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2403
Indian 3B


England.
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RamblinCJ3B
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3Bs have been my fave Jeep since I was a kid. But I do have to admit that the sloped hood looks pretty cool!
Eddie
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1962 USN CJ3B Stock
1971 Hurst Jeepster 350
1972 Commando 4.0 HO
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