And so it begins....

November 1, 2009. My new project. Much to my better half's shagrin, I've bartered a Willys 1951 CJ3a jeep. Traded a 10' jon boat and motor + some cash. So I'm starting out with less than $400 into it.

The details:
Serial number 451-GB1-29540.
Built 1951 #19540 out of 44,158 (Serial numbers started at 10001)


The Good (also know as the short-list)
Working engine - F-134 Hurricane 4 cyl. For those in the know, you'll recognize that this is the CJ3B engine which is taller that the L 134 engine. I'll deal with that later, but for now, you know why there is a hole in the hood.

Four good tires - 7.00-15LT are in really good shape.
Steering in good shape

The prior owner was very intent in my understanding that the 4WD worked great, but we couldn't drive it due to no brakes. We'll see how that goes.

Upper body in OK shape, with the amount of rust one would expect.

The Bad Just about everything else...
Floorboards are rusted out and prior owner replaced with sheet metal.
No fuel system - tank to fuel pump - zip, nada, nothing.
No brakes - prior owner said that it needed a new master cylinder, but I suspect it needs a lot more then that.
Interior needs complete overhall, although it does have all the gauges including original speedometer/odometer
Rust....rust...rust....
Muffler missing..
Wiring...
On and on....