New CJ5

hey, i was hangin out in the early CJ forum as i own a 67 CJ.. But last week I ran accross a 75 CJ5 Levi's edition that had 14000 original miles and all the original manuals etc, that was in excellent shape.. I scooped it up for a very good price.. Now I have a question for you CJ guru's.. The rear tire carrier has a place to mount two seperate gerry cans.. Has anyone here seen the original in use? I believe some of the hardware is missing and I'd like to duplicate it..

 

Sounds like a great deal. I have never seen an original tire carrier with 2 jerry can mounts; I won't say it isn't factory, but I'd be suprised. Probably aftermarket, but a period piece (meaning it was purchased seperately - maybe even through the dealer - back in '75). Lets see some pics of it and I'm sure somebody will have some ideas for you...

 

I'm pretty sure it's factory.. Theguy I bought the jeep from had everything from when he bought it.. As soon as I find my digi-cam I'll get some pics.. Or maybe it isn't a can mount..?

 

I think the Whitco rack was the official Jeep dealer installed accessory. No cans. The dealers sold a lot of the Kayline racks too. The Kayline rack that I'm familiar with is pictured here: http://www.universal5.com/features/kayline/kayline005.pdf

A Kayline rack could be "original" even if it's not factory equipment.

 

It's not the Kayline. I'll post some pics, but my camera is MIA right now..

 

Well will miracles never cease. I was going through the papers, etc, today that I got with my Jeep and lo & behold there is the parts drawing for the spare tire carrier, and it shows the brackets for the gas cans and how the cans attach.. I think I can make them as they are rather simple.. As soon as I get my digi-cam found I'll post some pics for those interested..