can someone tell me what model jeep this is..

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - can someone tell me what model jeep this is..

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:04:18 PM EDT

i just bought this jeep from someone i know. he has no title for it but i can work around that.

i think its a 57 (judging from the ser no.) and i am not sure of the model, i was thinking early cj5 but maby a late 3-b. not that informed in old jeeps.

i am planning to put a diesel engine in it, but not sure what type to get. 6.2s are everywhere, but isn't that a little too much? i am thinking about a rabbit engine.
most important thing though is that i don't want any computers in the truck. i have my reasons.. i know some of you gearheads are going to know the year/mod right off. any suggestions on engins, ideas as to what i am getting myself into?

this will be a daily driver, SHTF-BOV. so reliable is more important than fuel economy, but economy is pretty important too.

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:06:43 PM EDT

[#1]

run forest..run

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:07:18 PM EDT

[#2]

2 words...fiberglass body..

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:08:05 PM EDT

[#3]

Looks like a CJ-5 to me, hard to tell with no clear side shot of the body.

I would skip the diesel, IMO. The 6.2 (or similiar) would be more $$$ & trouble than it's worth due to the weight & need to beef up the suspension. The Rabbit diesel may be your best bet if you have to go diesel.

Take the VIN # & you can find out exactly what year it is.

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:08:34 PM EDT

[#4]

Severly corroded model.

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:12:28 PM EDT

[#5]

images are now hot linked.
the body is in surprisingly good shape.
it doesn't have a vin# but it has a serial # plate. 57548 155765

whare could i go to find the info on Y/M/M.

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:14:15 PM EDT

[#6]

Try rustbucketjeep.com.

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:32:49 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Looks like a CJ-5 to me, hard to tell with no clear side shot of the body.

I would skip the diesel, IMO. The 6.2 (or similiar) would be more $$$ & trouble than it's worth due to the weight & need to beef up the suspension. The Rabbit diesel may be your best bet if you have to go diesel.

Take the VIN # & you can find out exactly what year it is.

thats exactly what i was thinking. the 6.2, though common is just too much engine. i prefer diesel because the fuel stores a lot better, and if properly maintained, they will last just about for ever.. and i know how to make bio-diesel..

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:49:46 PM EDT

[#8]

It's a '62 CJ-5

Willy's
57548/8305 155765

Starting in 1955 the first set of numbers is:
57(universal jeep line) 5(body type) 4(cyl.) 8(4wd)

Kind of difficult to read but the Dec column for 62 looks like 15564something.

http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/Photos/SerialNumbers/SerialNosMonthly6063.gif

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:53:33 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
It's a '62 CJ-5

Willy's
57548/8305 155765

Starting in 1955 the first set of numbers is:
57(universal jeep line) 5(body type) 4(cyl.) 8(4wd)

Kind of difficult to read but the Dec column for 62 looks like 15564something.

www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/Photos/SerialNumbers/SerialNosMonthly6063.gif

thanks, that answers a lot of questions..

Posted: 2/16/2006 5:54:10 PM EDT

[#10]

I think you should get all of your friends to write Chip Foose a letter so he'll trick that bad boy out for you on overhaulin and it won't cost a dime!!

Posted: 2/16/2006 6:00:38 PM EDT

[#11]

How much did you pay for it?

Posted: 2/16/2006 6:06:36 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
I think you should get all of your friends to write Chip Foose a letter so he'll trick that bad boy out for you on overhaulin and it won't cost a dime!!

thats not a bad idea..

Posted: 2/16/2006 6:07:42 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
How much did you pay for it?

$750 i figure the solid frame and body that doesn't require a crapload of work is well worth it..

Posted: 2/16/2006 6:37:48 PM EDT

[#14]

4BTA Cummins. The 4 cylinder version of the Dodge truck diesel. You're going to want one hell of a transmission behind that, like a ZF 5 speed from an older Ford 4X4 Super Duty, like one of the early '90s trucks. Don't even dream of keeping the original front & rear axles, either. Another possibility would be an Isuzu diesel.

Posted: 2/17/2006 1:31:21 AM EDT

[#15]

Look at the 6cyl Nissan turbo diesel that was in the International Scout. It has the same bolt face as a 440 Chrysler, so trannys aren't a problem. It's all mechanical, so no computers to mess with either.

This guy bought them all when International went belly up. www.jescoweb.com/

Posted: 2/17/2006 4:37:57 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Look at the 6cyl Nissan turbo diesel that was in the International Scout. It has the same bolt face as a 440 Chrysler, so trannys aren't a problem. It's all mechanical, so no computers to mess with either.

This guy bought them all when International went belly up. www.jescoweb.com/

It's too tough to get parts for these engines, at least in my area. Everything is special order. Get something mainstream.

Posted: 2/17/2006 1:07:35 PM EDT

[#17]

i think if i go diesel a 6 cyl is too much, i don't want to tear up rear ends all the time.. i am thinking 4 or CYL should be enough..

Posted: 2/17/2006 1:33:58 PM EDT

[#18]

3-53t Detroit with the aluminum block from the Gamma Goat. Bellhousings exist that mate them to chevy bolt pattern transmissions. 103Hp 213FtLbs torque source for engine

You either love or hate the Jimmy Scream. I LOOOOOOOOOVE IT!.

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