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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by AC Bill, Oct 16, 2021.

  1. Oct 19, 2021
    Lockman

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    So..... Just to throw fuel onto the Fire , Here's a pic of my '75 :
    Lettering After.JPG But , Alas .....It's a ' 74 Tailgate. The 'bar' over the J was not used in '75 :study: Also , all the 'Jeep" tailgates are raised letter type stamping . The 4 wd logos were decals.
     
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  2. Oct 19, 2021
    ojgrsoi

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    This is good reading on the tailgate. Many other items to read on CJ3B.INFO even though you have a CJ5. :study:

    Jeep Tailgates on CJ3B.info
     
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    Fireball

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    The originals are paint and most likely screen printed on the tailgate. No decals from the factory.
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2021
    timgr

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    Stencil.
     
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    CJ Joe

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    Tim is correct, stencil. That's what the factory drawing says.

     
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    Lockman

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    Stencil ,Screen printed , paint ....... I stand enlightened. :schooled:
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2021
    AC Bill

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    Thanks for that link, it made for a very interesting read! From that, I was able to find this link, which shows the various stencils used over the years.
    https://cj3b.info/Photos/Dating/4WDStencil/StencilsDrawing.JPG

    Having built an AC Cobra replica, I found it amazing how some vehicle manufactures aren't really worried about consistency. It made it a bit tricky building to give it some original aspects, but it keeps it interesting..
    The Shelby Cobra for example, used some parts for only a handful of cars, as their inventory of the others ran out. Taillights, dash gauges, and even engines were varied. A lot of people don't know that many of the 427 Cobra's, actually sported a 428 cubic inch engine. Dash gauges were traditionally made by Smith's, but many Cobra's have Stewart Warner gauges installed. When they ran out of the Lucas rectangular taillights, they opted to use two round ones, originally made for another British car. Even hood and trunk badging (emblems) varied. I guess it didn't help when AC Cars in the UK was assembling the cars, while Shelby American in the US, was modifying things on them once they arrived. Mind you they only built approx. 1000 Cobras, vs 600,000+ CJ5's..
     
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    Fireball

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    I stand corrected.
     
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  9. Oct 20, 2021
    Keys5a

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    The CJ Jeeps from the mid-50's through the '60's got the "4 wheel drive" stencil on the tailgate. That same stencil, only including the "Jeep" above the "4 wheel drive" was only used on the Willys Station Wagon/Delivery rear gate/door. Many restorations have been completed with the incorrect stencil on the back.
    -Donny
     
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  10. Oct 20, 2021
    TommyMac

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    1970 original paint and emblem 246EE4EC-2817-44C3-8B7F-785DF632DF4F.jpeg
    Just kidding.
     
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