Catch 22 LBDR Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Hi guys, My brother is restoring an Irish Army Willys CJ3A Jeep. His Internet connection is very bad so I said I would do a thread for him. When you look at the picture you might ask "Why bother" in short, Irish military vehicles are quite rare. The Irish Government prefer to destroy there vehicles rather than sell them to the public (Yes, a sore point over hear). The restoration is in the very early stages and we were wondering if anybody knew who in the UK is dealing in CJ parts. Even better would be any second hand body parts? Believe it or not the chassis and running gear can be saved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Where did you find that? Do you know the registration number? I dug up a few pictures recently of these digging for different shots as there is another rebuild on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 It was an original barn find, but the barn had burned down :nut:. The reg is ZL 1233. Yes, I saw the other Thread. We had no idea the Jeep was military until recently. It was only after doing some research on my Morris Quad that we came across some reg numbers of Irish military vehicles. Is the other thread about your Jeep? I am taking a trip to Dublin in the new year to the Irish military archive, I could have a look for your reg if you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 It was an original barn find, but the barn had burned down :nut:. The reg is ZL 1233. Yes, I saw the other Thread. We had no idea the Jeep was military until recently. It was only after doing some research on my Morris Quad that we came across some reg numbers of Irish military vehicles. Is the other thread about your Jeep? I am taking a trip to Dublin in the new year to the Irish military archive, I could have a look for your reg if you like? The other one belongs to Protac. He hasn't updated for a while as he also bought a plane :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catch 22 LBDR Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Often wondered what the two oval things between the seats are for? Edited December 29, 2013 by Catch 22 LBDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 What's salvageable? Radiator grille? What's the engine like? Mind you I used to have a link to a website where a guy restored something as bad as this so anything is doable Will be curious to follow this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 The engine is not salvageable. most of the running gear is OK. It will need oil seals and bearings etc. Will know more when I get down to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 This is all I am left with that is salvageable, although the engine is also past economic repair. The chassis is in good nick, just need to replace the rear cross-member, and a few attachment brackets for securing the body-tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Engine and gearbox out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 this guy on Ebay mentions he has a spare tub in this listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/willys-jeep-classic-car-military-vehicle-/281236213385?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item417afc0e89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) I have a Grille (with headlamps, 1 broken), and a Hood with Willys script on it. Also the radiator shroud but where that is now I'm not sure. And I live in the Netherlands. Edited January 1, 2014 by Enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have a Grille (with headlamps, 1 broken), and a Hood with Willys script on it.Also the radiator shroud but where that is now I'm not sure. And I live in the Netherlands. Hi, could you send me a PM and let me know how much you want for the parts, is the hood in good condition? Some pictures would be great too :-D thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi, could you send me a PM and let me know how much you want for the parts, is the hood in good condition? Some pictures would be great too :-D thanks Email sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Front and rear axles have been removed from the chassis so has the steering column, also the brake peddle + master cylinder and clutch peddle. I have parts ordered for the chassis such as the rear crossmember and front spring hangers. Just waiting word as to weather the shock mounts on the chassis are available. Won't have these parts till March, but I will be getting the chassis sand blasted and primed later this month. Edited January 2, 2014 by Catch 22 LBDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Some areas that need work. Edited January 2, 2014 by Catch 22 LBDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Removed and straightened the front bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Also today I got the rear crossmember removed, it is very rusty and beyond saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PanhardM3 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hi guys, My brother is restoring an Irish Army Willys CJ3A Jeep. His Internet connection is very bad so I said I would do a thread for him. When you look at the picture you might ask "Why bother" in short, Irish military vehicles are quite rare. The Irish Government prefer to destroy there vehicles rather than sell them to the public (Yes, a sore point over hear). The restoration is in the very early stages and we were wondering if anybody knew who in the UK is dealing in CJ parts. Even better would be any second hand body parts? [ATTACH=CONFIG]85356[/ATTACH] Believe it or not the chassis and running gear can be saved! I am a new member here and just checked back on old records and can tell you that Willy's Overland, 15.6hp, 1952 model, registration number ZL 1233 was sold at public auction in Clancy Barracks on the 1st of December 1965 by Sheeran's Ltd, 25 Batchelors Walk, Dublin. Sorry I dont have a sale price but can tell you that at a previous sale on the 25/9/63, 9 were sold including 3 Willy's vans with the highest price then for one of the vans being £56.00 down to £15.00 for one of the jeeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) I am a new member here and just checked back on old records and can tell you that Willy's Overland, 15.6hp, 1952 model, registration number ZL 1233 was sold at public auction in Clancy Barracks on the 1st of December 1965 by Sheeran's Ltd, 25 Batchelors Walk, Dublin. Sorry I dont have a sale price but can tell you that at a previous sale on the 25/9/63, 9 were sold including 3 Willy's vans with the highest price then for one of the vans being £56.00 down to £15.00 for one of the jeeps. Thats fantastic, any chance we could get a copy of that page from your records. I am hoping to put a nice file together of it's history. We are also restoring a 1942 Irish Army Morris (Quad) artillery gun tractor. I only have part of the reg number. chassis number; 1929 F.W.D 8580 C8 Reg number: ZD 317..... Not even certain about the 317 part but it is the best I can make out. I know the Transport museum has ZD3177 and that there were 35 Quads bought by the Irish Army in 1942 so it is very likely that the number's were sequential and that it is 317... Would you have any info on this vehicle? Edited January 7, 2014 by Catch 22 LBDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanhardM3 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 At that Auction on the 1st of December, just 2 Quads were sold, ZD 3194 & ZD 3196 and then at another on the 23rd of April 1969 31 more were sold and all of the ZD 3170 - ZD 3179 in that sale and as I dont have chassis numbers am unable to pin down the exact reg for yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 At that Auction on the 1st of December, just 2 Quads were sold, ZD 3194 & ZD 3196 and then at another on the 23rd of April 1969 31 more were sold and all of the ZD 3170 - ZD 3179 in that sale and as I dont have chassis numbers am unable to pin down the exact reg for yours. Nice one. I dont suppose you have a list of the Quad reg numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanhardM3 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 All were ZD registered, 3162/63/64/65/66/67/68/69/70/71/72/73/74/75/76/77/78/79/80/82/83/84/85/86/87/88/89/90/91/92/95. ZD 3181, ZD 3193 seem to be missing, so would to check and see which one is with the TMSI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Rear Springs done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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