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CJ5 Serial Number Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Coolit, Nov 11, 2017.

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  1. Coolit

    Coolit New Member

    The guy i bought it from bought it from his friends dad he had it tagged in 2012 I didn't give much for it 700 the engine axles and transmission is worth that
     
    Coolit, Nov 12, 2017
    #21
  2. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Its a bit of a 'frankenjeep' - but that is fine. If it runs and drives and the price was right...enjoy it. Good luck with the paperwork - every state is a bit different with what is needed.
     
    FinoCJ, Nov 12, 2017
    #22
  3. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    X2
     
    Focker, Nov 12, 2017
    #23
  4. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Isn't it showing tapered D-44 rear?
     
    Walt Couch, Nov 12, 2017
    #24
  5. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    That's what I see.
     
    Focker, Nov 12, 2017
    #25
  6. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Definitely looks like a tapered rear axle. If there is a serial number on the frame that would definitely help/or hurt.
     
    Glenn, Nov 12, 2017
    #26
  7. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    The body is definitely late 70 or 71, based on the fuel tank location, the rear axle could have been swapped at some point or it may be on an earlier chassis.
     
    colojeepguy, Nov 12, 2017
    #27
  8. Coolit

    Coolit New Member

    Where would the serial number be
     
    Coolit, Nov 14, 2017
    #28
  9. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I didn't see any axle pics? am I not looking correctly?
     
    jeepstar, Nov 14, 2017
    #29
  10. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Look in the serial number PDF document linked to twice earlier in this thread (replies 5 and 17).
     
    timgr, Nov 14, 2017
    #30
  11. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Pics in reply 15 in this thread.
     
    timgr, Nov 14, 2017
    #31
  12. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Post 15 has a picture of the Jeep from the side, look at the rear axle and you can see the nut on the end of it.
     
    Glenn, Nov 14, 2017
    #32
  13. Coolit

    Coolit New Member

    I measured the wheel base at 81"
     
    Coolit, Nov 16, 2017
    #33
  14. Coolit

    Coolit New Member

    I don't understand this part is it possible to post a picture?
     
    Coolit, Nov 16, 2017
    #34
  15. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Should be on top of the frame about a foot back from the passenger motor mount.
     
    Walt Couch, Nov 16, 2017
    #35
  16. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    The serial number was stamped into the top of the frame rail at the factory. It may be only the last 5 or 6 digits. You will likely need to scrape the frame top, and/or hit it with sandpaper to reveal the numbers.
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Nov 16, 2017
    #36
  17. Dave B

    Dave B Frankenjeep '67

    CJ-5 (1955-1971) 81"

    CJ6
    • 101 in (1955-1971)
    • 104 in [103.5?] (1972-1981)
     
    Last edited: Nov 16, 2017
    Dave B, Nov 16, 2017
    #37
  18. Coolit

    Coolit New Member

    OK thank you I will check it now
     
    Coolit, Nov 16, 2017
    #38
  19. Coolit

    Coolit New Member

    No numbers there or none that I could see I hit it with a wire wheel brush I went back as far as I could until the body got i the way
     
    Last edited: Nov 16, 2017
    Coolit, Nov 16, 2017
    #39
  20. ojgrsoi

    ojgrsoi Retired 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I have found it takes a lot of wire brushing and young eyes to see the number. I also used my phone camera to take a pic and then zoom in to make it larger. It's a very tough place to get to and see. Much easier when you move your RF fender;)

    You can see the numbers are right above the back of the curb side front spring.

    [​IMG]
     
    ojgrsoi, Nov 16, 2017
    #40
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