My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a haha)

Hi again! Haven't been able to get on lately, been busy at work. 68BuickV6 suggested I bring my thread to here. As discussed previously, I know next to nothing regarding anything mechanical, but am attempting to teach myself on my "new" beast. It's been a learning curve, but slowly but surely (on the simple things at least, not going to attempt anything to hectic). I will post the photos from my "intro" thread, as some people had some questions. Will be asking LOTS of NEWBIE questions, as I have never done anything mechanical. Thanks in advance!

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Rondog

You must have been feeling particularly prophetic that day. Got the beast back from the shop today, it was indeed a water pump as was suggested to me, and a few small leaks in radiator. Took her for a spin today, brakes are barely working.

Yeah definitely just going to keep as is for now, and just focus on getting her running well and able to be driven daily.

Got some more pics at least. Going to do some research tonight!

Also have facebooked locally trying to get someone to give me a hand to look at brakes, maybe for a few beers I can get some one to teach me (I am a publican, so have access to beer!). As I said previously, I do not have a mechanical bone in my body ahaha.












Could someone explain what this is?






The latch to hold the windscreen down on the RHS is broken, will need to get a new one.


Bit of rust in tool box, probably going to order a new one, just so I have somewhere safe and secure.




Does this mean much?

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Thanks for advice 68BuickV6, will have a look at those along the road.

Air Filter to Carb Hose is definitely shot. Pulled it off to have a look, it was pretty much completely held together by electrical tape. It was at least 4 layers haha. Having trouble getting it replaced locally, I can see myself ordering a lot of parts from US. Still trying to get as much local as I can.

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Thanks Gunner, yeah fenders can stay, all good. What type of pics you after? Underneath? Or just closer and more of? Nah I like the paint, plus I don't want to do it up, as I like the fact that I can go bush bashing, without being stressed bout the paint. Yeah Western Central Qld is dry, but I am on the coast (house looks over the ocean), so rust can be an issue. Plus, some of the spots I will (once she is back on road) go bashing, are saltwater/freshwater swap overs, so needs an eye kept on it.

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Thanks Alan28, yeah the vented windshield is great, I think the steering wheel might be fixed so might have to leave as is ahaha

Yeah I will have a look at Tool Box, but it is very rusted. Thinking of taking it out so it doesn't spread, then I can have a look at it. If it's still ok, I can strip then repaint. For all the moving (external parts) WD 40 will become my friend.

Changing oil filter and cleaning out air filter as we speak (at least attempting ahas). In regards to gearbox and transfer case, you may as well be speaking french! As stated, I am very very new to all of this. Those difficult ones might have to wait until I get someone to help, or might have to go to a professional. Up until now, checking oil and water was pretty much all that happened.

I like the spare tire rack on the side, I think it look better (and more functional) then out the back, plus then its harder for my dogs to get in and out, and they are huge so need all the help they can get ahaha.

Yes Qld is great. Big trips to get to scuba diving sites from Gladstone, unlike back home (Nth Qld), where I went snorkelling and fishing a lot.

 

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Will have to keep this in mind Cap-n-Cray, I think Alan's WD 40 and then grease might be the ticket!

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

So in starting my "teach myself the basics" I have taken on the following

- as stated in previous introduction, after getting her back from radiator mob, getting the water pump fixed, brakes weren't working. I have filled the master cylinder, which was completely empty, which according to a friend, might mean that some of the brakes are buggered, as it was dry and might have got clogged up and/or deteriorated. After filling, and a LOT of foot pumping, they seem to be back on track. Now that I know it needs to be kept filled (this was new to me- told you I was a newbie), can keep it filled, and until I have everything else sorted, will only be doing very slow driving. Will have to save up as brakes are definitely out of my scope. Unless the service/mechanics manuals I am looking to get from Kaiser Willys are VERY informative and VERY easy, this will not be me.

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

I also pulled out air filter, so I can
1. Replace air filter hose (which is proving difficult to find, but hopeful the local "best" auto parts place, private not a chain, can help),
2. I have also pulled out air filter itself, so I can clean. I think it was made to come out easy, from the bottom. I got the oil well easily enough, but the steel mesh at the bottom proved to difficult, as the screw was right up into it, and could not get to it, as the round screw clamp thing (technical term ahaha) was pretty much impossible to get at, which I plan on making something more accessible so I can change it easier. Getting the entire filter off proved difficult, as two of the bolts were stripped, but got there in the end.

Anyway, so now I pulled it off I have a few questions,
1. The stamp on the air filter says clean the bottom mesh and oil well with petrol, is this still correct?
2. Should I clean the entire thing with fuel (i.e. soak the entirety) to clean out?
3. Does anyone know what/where I can find/use to replace the air filter hose? Kaiser Willys (and a few US dealers) have a part, but obviously attempting to find local dealers/parts

The oil at the bottom was extremely sludgy (assuming this is all the dust/dirt it has collected), so glad I did this. Going to replace all nuts/bolts etc so can do it easier next time!

 

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I also am attempting to replace oil filter, but am having trouble finding a replacement. Once again I can find some overseas, but thought any Aussies on this site, or some of the more knowledgeable members might know of something that is widely available and/or suitable. Question though, The Oil Filter Canister only seems to have a very thin, very still seal on it. Should it be this way?

My brother knows a little (and I mean a little) more then me, so I think we will drop the oil to, and replace.

All of this will be a new experience ahaha

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

I know I probably have to wait until I buy a service and/or mechanics manual, but can anybody suggest any more basic things that I can do, even if you just let me know what, I can google and/or lookup the forum. Be aware I mean very very basic ahaha, for example should certain area be greased, other liquids that need checking (like how brake fluid being empty is not good), things to check etc.

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

when you filled the master cylinder, did you bleed the brakes? they will work better after being bled. Google it. Bleeding the brakes is getting the air out of the system. Should be something you can do. You may not need new brakes if you didn't bleed the system after filling the master. Now that the system is fill of fluid, watch for leaks under the jeep after it has sat for a while such as over night.

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Cool *** jeep ! love the front fenders.

Take a few more shots of it with the camera pulled back, so we can see the whole side LOL (I know I am pushy

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Doesn't seem to be any leaks, after leaving it a day or two. Someone who knows a bit about mechanical issues, he looked at brakes and suggested I not bleed them, as he said they are so deteriorated that if I take them out, I might not get them back in. I fairly pumped em, and tested when alone on street, completely slamming brakes, and they were ok. Obviously still taking it easy and being careful.

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Few people asked for pics, in this and previous intro thread… so here we go!

Below, side view as it sits now


Below, fender everyone is interested in!


Below, fender again!


Below, this is the underside of fender, thought anyone might be able to let me know if its stock or not


Below, front view a bit wider then previous shots


Below, someone commented on previous post about Central Qld being low salt in air, not quite so as you can see in pick, thats the shot from my carport of the ocean and refinery in background!


Enjoy!

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

So went to the "best" local spare parts today, he couldn't help me with parts. To be honest he wasn't even interested. So essentially all the chains and private spare parts mobs are no good to me. Still haven't found anything online in Australia, so looks like American shipping and I are going to become very friendly ahaha. Still hoping someone give me a leg up and maybe point out some general parts I could need to do basic maintenance, as I assume it will be cheaper to get one package now instead of a few. Mind you, not having the Jeep as a "de-stress-eriser" sucks, so may just bight bullet and grab it now.

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

saying "general parts I need to do basic maintenance", are you referring to parts on the jeep that may need attention or tools to do basic maintenance?

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Hey jeepcj. Yeah more looking at the parts, as tools I can get here, if my brother and I don't already have them. Finding it very very difficult to get any parts for my Jeep, and just thinking that one order is easier and probably cheaper then several small ones. Thanks

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Cool. If you are going to make a order list for one order with things you may need in the not far off future, I would think of getting brake shoes, wheel cylinders, front wheel bearings, universal brake lines (bendable), driveshaft ujoints, plugs, plug wires, coil, points and condenser (if you have them). These are some of the routinely common replaced parts. The wheel cylinders, and lines will help get your jeep stopping as it should again (safely), allowing you to bleed them without things breaking.

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

Ahaha none of that means anything to me! Will have to google each and check it out, but will take on your advice! Thanks

Hey hate to ask to much, but would the following be correct?
- Brake Shoes- http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/873/willys-jeep-brakes-shoes-parts-accessories
- Front Wheel Cylinder- http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/2578/willys-jeep-brakes-wheel-cylinders-parts-accessories
- Back Wheel Cylinder- http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/871/willys-jeep-brakes-wheel-cylinders-parts-accessories
- Front Wheel Bearings- http://www.kaiserwillys.com/category/s?keyword=wheel+bearing One of these?
- Universal Brake Lines- Could only find a formed set, is there another good Jeep Parts other then Kaiser? Is Kaiser any good?
- Driveshaft ujoints- could only find driveshaft as well
- Plugs- http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product...ical-spark-plugs-cable-sets-parts-accessories
- Plug Wires- http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product...ical-spark-plugs-cable-sets-parts-accessories
- Coil- http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/1185/willys-jeep-electrical-ignition-coils-parts-accessories Unsure if I have 6 or 12 volt, how do I tell this?
- Points and Condenser- http://www.kaiserwillys.com/category/s?keyword=condenser (one of these? How do I know if I have this?)

Also going to get service manuals (is there any difference from this to mechanics manual?) and a parts list.

Obviously don't expect you to answer all this, just any help would be ok… Things I couldn't find I can find if you have another supplier you suggested. Apart from the plugs I didn't/don't know what any of this is ahahaahahaha

 

Re: My 1959 CJ5 Jeep Build (also known as "help I have no idea what I am doing" a hah

All the items you posted seem correct except for the front wheel cylinders, those are for a jeepster and 10" brakes, I believe you have 9" like the ones posted for the rear. You have points ignition unless someone swaped in an electronic ignition which I doubt. You can look at a pic of the points and condenser, and take the distributor cap off and you should see them. Should be two screws opposite sides of each other holding the cap on, push down with a screwdriver and give them about a half turn to take the cap off.