55 cj5

came acrossed a 55 cj 5 today thats for sale. can pick it up for a couple hundred. never restored one of these. body is shot, floors gone. frame is solid motor appears to be all there. has driver side heater. odometer reads 38XXX shifts(trans and transfercase) does anyone think its worth me trying to restore it? could use it for parts for my 2a. trans and tranfer, steering ect. thanks doug vin is 57548 68855

 

Shoot no, I wouldn't get that... Send me the name/number so you don't have to deal with that atrocity.

If the title is clear, it's well worth it. A little scrap metal and a wire welder, you could be out wheelin' in no time.

 

title is clear. may buy for my youngest son(13) to wheel in .keeps him out of my cj2a.

 

I've got the money, where is the beastie located.
:twisted:
My wife will kill me, probably be looking for a new place to stay!R)

 

Someone may need to verify, but with that serial number, I don't *think* it's a 55. My '57 is #51051.

 

really not sure it's a 55. copied vin off the tag and did a search on line and it came up as a 55 cj 5. guys asking $200 but may get it for less. haven't started the dealing yet. if i decide not to take it i'll post and give some one else a shot.

 

An early 58 maybe?? This is where I found the age of mine:

http://www.public.asu.edu/~grover/willys/serial.html

 

Easier to read, more info, and cj5 specific. Thanks for that link. I have deleted the other from my favorites.

Thanks,

John

 

it is an early 58 thanks all. used the same link but it took my son to point out i was reading it wrong. thanks again i think i'll go start the ball rolling on it