Invicta Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have a 1975 Mitsubishi Model J26 Jeep which is based on the CJ3-B (M909?) 5 years ago if I'd of known how rare this thing is I probably wouldn't have bought it but then again I wouldn't have had so much fun. Engine is a 2.6 Ltr petrol 4G53 4 cylinder ASTRON. Gearbox is 4 speed with a Hi/Lo box and, to get it above 50 without the engine exploding, I've had a Warn Overdrive fitted plus 16" rims. Aparently the J20 series were used for Shore Patrol work in Vietnam but as mine was made in '75 it's very unlikely to have been anywhere other than Japan and here. It was imported by Colt UK which makes me think it was only ever a "civillian". I look forward to learning more about Jeeps from the same era and hopefully finding a solution to a gearbox problem. I've already posted the question in the American vehicle forum. Cheers, Bern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 hi welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Drake Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Welcome, I have a 1991 Mitsubishi SJ-53 version of the CJ, and as you say, it's fun, but if I'd known I'd have to wait weeks for spares, I'd never have got it. I am sure you will find out all you need to know about Jeeps on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hiya welcome aboard. Invicta? do you have connections with Kent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Zero Five Two My dad was in the Royal West Kents (as was his). I took the username from his rearing horse cap badge. Nice to see someone spotted it Bern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Welcome I used to enjoy the Freedom Parade through Tewkesbury when I was at CVD Ashchurch. Do you still get any explosions from the flour mill? Or has it closed down now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I have a 1975 Mitsubishi Model J26 Jeep which is based on the CJ3-B (M909?) 5 years ago if I'd of known how rare this thing is I probably wouldn't have bought it but then again I wouldn't have had so much fun. Engine is a 2.6 Ltr petrol 4G53 4 cylinder ASTRON. Gearbox is 4 speed with a Hi/Lo box and, to get it above 50 without the engine exploding, I've had a Warn Overdrive fitted plus 16" rims. Aparently the J20 series were used for Shore Patrol work in Vietnam but as mine was made in '75 it's very unlikely to have been anywhere other than Japan and here. It was imported by Colt UK which makes me think it was only ever a "civillian". I look forward to learning more about Jeeps from the same era and hopefully finding a solution to a gearbox problem. I've already posted the question in the American vehicle forum. Cheers, Bern Welcome Bern, but had you bought a UK based vehicle you may have been able to pilther assistance from Ashchurch depot ...I used to work in Tewkesbury some years back. Lovely place. I remember the Black Bear fondly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Welcome in Bern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Giles, Rover & TonyB, Many thanks for the welcome. The Mill is now closed but the building still stands. I read an article on Ashchurch last year - during WWII they certainly put some kits together! The Black Bear was used in a film a couple of years ago, I agree nice place. Cheers folks, Bern Tewkesbury (That's not an instruction) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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