Project Zupan

This is going to be fun. I have owned many Jeeps in the past this is my first CJ.


Here is my plan right now for the path I will take with Zupan...

Semi restoration, body off frame, I do have a running orginal motor for it. New brakes and have fun.


I am excited to get this going, This Story will be pictures to the max, so sit back, realx and give me your vision on what to do with this gem.

Edited by Skinny - 28 Jan. 2017 at 5:44am

I'm not going to vote 1,2 or 3... which way you go is up to where you want to end up.  It looks like you have a solid base to start with!

The metal looks to be in great shape.  My vote is to paint it and secure it from rust then get it running as soon as you can.

I just gotta say it... making your own panels is going above and beyond.  Will be humbly following...

Nice work on the sheet metal.  That is a great looking 3A.

 

As for what direction to go with it -  If you have never wheeled a stock flat fender you might really enjoy putting it back as close to stock as you can stand.  Brakes are a great up grade.  Springs seem to be popular. I am a big fan of the PTO winches and adding traction control of some type.  These old Jeeps are remarkable little machines and surprisingly capable.

 

The most import thing is enjoying it along the way and not destroying it.  When I see excessive modification I often think – Man, why didn't the guy just build a rail buggy and add a Willy's grill.

 

The WW1 BAR magazine box mounted to the back of the windshield is an interesting touch.  I have one mounted to the floor next to the passenger seat on the top of the tool box.  I store a First Aid Kit and some tools in it.  It is handy.

Stev

Edited by Stev - 12 Jan. 2017 at 5:23pm

I have decided to do just that Stev, stock but reliable,   front disks and maybe a manual Saginaw box.

Also looking into dodge durango leaf springs, has anyone seen a guy use them? 54" long with a 10" offset. Might have to remove two leafs to get the rate correct, and extend the front frame horns 2". Pull-a-part charges $15 per spring, might be worth the experiment.

Body work and paint.

I'll run it until it dies then do a fuel injection engine.

That said...the 134 is not for sale.

Skid plates are a must for wheeling. I can't count the number of rocks, logs, etc my Jeep has endured.

As for body armour: I believe they do more harm than good. Yes they help scratchs, but a hard hit will dent the body anyways. Not to mention the rust that forms behind them and the excessive mounting holes.

Yes, the rear crossmember is longer on the driver's side. 

Great progress!   Do you really need a kitchen right now?