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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by windyhill, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. Dec 2, 2007
    windyhill

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    Got my trenchers home. Two of them are 95% complete as far as I can tell. Here are the specs.

    #1) Red CJ5, Vin# 8305 S 243177 I beleive this is a '69 or early '70?
    Single stick dana 18
    Duel res. master cylinder
    Non-flanged 44
    Small yellow front markers
    No fender lights etc.
    Wipers on bottom of windsheild
    Smaller early radiator

    Trencher: - (can't read plate as bracket is in the way.)


    #2) Yellow CJ5 Vin# 8305 275927 Build date:1970 on dash
    Single stick
    Duel res.
    Flanged 44!:)
    Larger radiator
    larger clear front markers
    Marker lights in fenders
    Gas tank under seat (this is odd I thought, but probalbly because there was no way to fit under the rear do to trencher drive shafts.)

    Trencher: Gear-Draulic Trencher
    Model# GW-84
    Serial# 3189

    (This has got to be one of the last trenchers they made.)

    #3) Red cj5 Vin# 8305 217952 (year?)
    Twin stick
    single res.
    early radiator
    reg. 44
    small yellow grill markers

    Trencher: Auburn JeepAtrencher
    Model#GW
    Serial#3129

    Two of these still have the original grader blades on them as well. There made out of 3/8 steal really heavyduty. I was able to put a battery in them and both cranked over!:) The rear axles on these are an interesting setup. There the normal leaf spring setup, but then have coil springs mounted outboard of the frame to hold the extra weight. #1 has blades on the trencher chain, while #2 has sets of two carbide? tips along the chain. All three still have the complete govanor setup as well as the ag. weight on the front bumper, and Pto setup. Looks like a ramsey on the one I looked at with two rear drive shafts. There are even some of the original Auburn JeepAtrencher decals still visable on the back. The bodys are banged up and floors need help, but frames seem to be in good shape. This is amazing considering these trenchers are about 1700lbs extra pounds?
    If anyone has any other info on Trenchers pipe in. I don't know how many years these where produced, but would love info. These have some historical value I would think as they have got to be some of the very last produced? I had no idea they where making them all the way tell 1970.
     
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  2. Dec 2, 2007
    Sledgehammer

    Sledgehammer Sure, I'll try it

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    The one my buddy has is an Auburn. We still haven't come up with a manual but when I told him about you buying those he said he would gladly tell you how his ran and worked. They do weigh 1750 lbs I found and the backfill blades look the same as his. My JEEP had a blade like that on it with I purchased it but I removed it to install a winch. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I think there are a few pictures of his on my photobucket link.
     
  3. Dec 2, 2007
    windyhill

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    his looks like it's in good shape. I need to run a fuel line and hook up a tank, pretty confident it will run then.
     
  4. Dec 2, 2007
    sammy

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    ...show off....
     
  5. Dec 3, 2007
    jeepfreak81

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    Wow, very cool, I was surprised to see they did not have the D70 rear, I thought all the trenchers did.
     
  6. Dec 3, 2007
    Lieutenant Mike

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    :drool: those are sweet. I wish you the best of luck finding all of the information you need to get them running.
     
  7. Dec 3, 2007
    godevil

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    I just fell out of my chair.....3!......3!.....are you kidding me?????
    Holy cow my wife would have lawyer drawing up papers ..
    Good Show!
    Can I come play on one of them?:beer:
    Donnie
     
  8. Dec 3, 2007
    timgr

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    Wow. Wow. Three in a row. Where else can you see that except a big Jeep meet, and then not every Jeep meet.

    Gosh.
     
  9. Dec 3, 2007
    sparky

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    My old '69 (Eugene) had transport yellow paint, and a frame that was strapped from front to back with a gear on the transfercase that looks what I've seen on other Trenching Jeeps.

    This one was for sale, it's in Cave City, KY if you want a fourth. ;)
    http://www.earlycj5.com/gallery2/v/trail/Midwest+Willys+Reunions/album/dscf1729.jpg.html
    http://www.earlycj5.com/gallery2/v/trail/Midwest+Willys+Reunions/album/dscf1732.jpg.html
     
  10. Dec 3, 2007
    sammy

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    Hmm... If they came out of Wisconsin aroun 2003 they may be my cousins come to think of it...
     
  11. Dec 3, 2007
    Don X

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  12. Dec 3, 2007
    windyhill

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    No!R)
    Besides it doesn't have the oringinal plow on it... holds nose in air.R) I have too many already.
     
  13. Dec 3, 2007
    1960willyscj5

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    My '60 may be an old trencher.

    Has the gear on the transfercase brakedrum, had the mounts above the rear axle for the extra coil springs ( I removed them) and a big hole in the rear floor that is covered over with light metal sheeting. Heavy duty 3 1/2 " thick ten leaf rear springs. I mean, if I jump up and down in the back or bounce on the trailer hitch the back end does NOT move at all. Very stiff ride!
     
  14. Dec 4, 2007
    sammy

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  15. Dec 4, 2007
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Arlo... 8)

    8x10 color glossy photos with the circles and arrows... :D

    Cool rigs Seth!! Gonna bring one to the show next year? There's a trophy in it for you, I'm sure... :)
     
  16. Feb 12, 2009
    sammymagoo

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    I saw a Trencher CJ5 for sale near Johnstown Pa about 5 or 10 years ago. The owner told me that it was made special order for Sunny Hanna Country Club. The trencher had dual rear wheels. I think they were 16" while the front wheels were 15". There was also another identicle trncher made at the same time for another country Club. Sunny Hanna CC also had a CJ5 with a rear mounted backhoe. I believe the year of the trencher was a 1965.
     
  17. Feb 13, 2009
    Dbarker

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    3 trenchers! holy wow...

    way to save history!
     
  18. Feb 13, 2009
    fdpwr2a

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    Post some pics I have 57 cj5 with a working trencher. It is all manual to lift the boom no hydraulics
     
  19. Feb 13, 2009
    DrDanteIII

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    If you ever get to see a trencher in person, do it. They look way intimidating.
     
  20. Feb 13, 2009
    Franz©

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    Probably ought to take some better pictures.

    57 GoFor hydraulic operated
    Boom up & down
    side to side (bellhole)
    bidirectional dirt conveyor adjustable speed
    dozer blade with downforce

    Somebody really wants to buy this machine cause I have too many toys and can't play with all of them anymore.
     
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