My dads 56 has the one on the right. His 65 has the one on the left. Both seem to be original to the jeeps
Can a CJ5 be made to hold a shovel under the hood? Ive seen it on the A1s, is there any reason it wouldnt work on a cj5?
Great review! Thanks for the info I will probably go with the deestones. Nice rig too btw
Love those tires I just wish they made a 7.5x16. I think the only size they have is a pretty small tire like 29". Probably good for a stock ride...
I'm curious if anyone has experience with both the deestone D503 style tire and the super traxion tire? I have heard good things about both but...
Well that is my dads shop, he had it sealed with something or other when it was built. It looks good in the pictures but a few areas are actually...
good to know about the windshield! Fluid film at Napa. Probably need a couple cans to do a whole Jeep I think I maybe used 3 total with the...
would like to get a lift. It’s in the long term plans! Yea I felt a little dicey trusting those 4 bolts and the stand to hold. But it did great!
I have suspected the same on the fenders, definitely OD green under the faded factory Julip Green. What would indicate the windshield is military?...
Thanks Rick, not sure why it says new member, I’ve been on the site for at least a couple years! Don’t post much but read a lot. Lot of good info...
[ATTACH] I’ve searched and read around but haven’t seen info regarding the in vs out ports on the vacuum part of the fuel pumps. Seems there are...
I had to get through 3 layers of paint to get to the original green (at least what was left of it). The faint remaining traces of the 4 wheel...
Thanks, thats my dads shop. He keeps it squeaky clean.. you'll probably see mine later-we've since moved the jeep to my place. Not quite as...
Ok that makes sense. Thank you. Wanted to make sure it was doing something when I do hook it up
Sorry for the delay. My laptop bit the dust a while back and I have a lot of photos on it. I’ll keep updating the build from what I have on my...
I read that the vacuum connection is to improve wiper function and if not using wipers it is not necessary. Is that true? If its only necessary...
Ok I thought so. Could this cause or worsen blue smoke exhaust?
Took off the PCV valve and fittings to investigate. Everything is totally clogged shut. Took apart and giving a good soak. Will see what’s...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Just got my 1956 cj5 running and I noticed the PCV valve is not plumbed to the vacuum portion of my fuel pump, instead there is...
Looks like a great project and a solid platform to start! If you decide to replace those taillights and want to sell them... let me know. Ive been...
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