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1955 CJ5 Restoration

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by LaFlamaBlanca, May 19, 2011.

  1. goldcowan@msn.com

    goldcowan@msn.com New Member

    any recent progress? i want to see a finished running car
     
  2. LaFlamaBlanca

    LaFlamaBlanca New Member

    Update: The wiring Harness is going in.
     
  3. Hawk5274

    Hawk5274 Member

    I like it. The white is good for Florida.
     
  4. goldcowan@msn.com

    goldcowan@msn.com New Member

  5. LaFlamaBlanca

    LaFlamaBlanca New Member

    Finally got her on the road a couple weeks ago. She is driving great. There has been a couple minor problems but other than that she is running as if new.
    Im going to replace the tierod ends. The wheels were wobbling really bad but have since toned down a bit. We tightened the bell crank but it hasnt been solved completely.

    The role bar is getting some metal welded on and then put in. Also the towbar is getting out back on.

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    My brother and I

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    My dad driving with my brother
    Glove box door is now in
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    before the windsheild was in
     
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2012
  6. paul cowan

    paul cowan New Member

    i have been watching this build as it appeared that you were doing a good job and wanted to see the final result. i am doing a wagon 1951 and starting on a 61 cj-5 for one of my kids. when are we going to see the final completed project.
     
  7. 68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    Are you going to keep the Aris Foglights on it?

    This build is looking good!
     
  8. LaFlamaBlanca

    LaFlamaBlanca New Member

    Yes the foglights are staying. They are wired and i added an extra switch in the dash for them
     
  9. 68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    Nice! I've never seen another pair of those Aris Flamethrowers before.
     
  10. LaFlamaBlanca

    LaFlamaBlanca New Member

    Update: I finally had the Jeep shipped up to Tallahassee. Jeep has been driving great. Ive been driving it short distances daily. It is definately a head turner.
    I have a bikini top on but i like it better without the top.

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  11. homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    It is pretty. Time to update your avatar photo with the "after" version.
     
  12. 58 willys

    58 willys Sponsor

    nice........................
     
  13. paul cowan

    paul cowan New Member

    i have followed this build from the start. wow. what a result. was this your first? any plans do do another?
     
  14. piffey263

    piffey263 Active Member

    beautiful work you did there, just got done reading the whole build.
     
  15. jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

    I love that color!
     
  16. Stout

    Stout Member

    Nice!
     
  17. LaFlamaBlanca

    LaFlamaBlanca New Member

    Thanks for all the comments. The Willys has been driving great. It is very enjoyable to drive.
     
  18. paul cowan

    paul cowan New Member

    Have you done another one