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Perkins Diesel

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by BENSINGER, Sep 9, 2009.

  1. Sep 9, 2009
    BENSINGER

    BENSINGER New Member

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    I've been asked to give an appraisal on an early CJ with a Perkins diesel. Where can I find the production numbers and value for these vehicles?

    Daryl@DLBensinger.com
     
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  2. Sep 10, 2009
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    My first CJ5 was originally equipped with the diesel and all the serial number ever indicated was "specially equipped", which could mean any number of things.

    You can find documents like this on the CJ3B site:
    http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/Photos/SerialNumbers/ModelID67p5.gif
    http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/serialnos/SerialNosSixties.html

    But I've never seen anything specifically detailing either the production numbers of the Perkins - my experience has been that they are pretty rare. I've seen maybe 4-5 of them make an appearance on the web in my ~ 13 years of online Jeeping.

    But while they are rare, they are rare in away that's cool, but not worth anything or much more than another Jeep of the same vintage and condition. The diesel may even be a downside for most potential buyers as engine parts won't be available through the normal suppliers.
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2009
    Tom in RI

    Tom in RI Member

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