The CJ-5

Ryan Baxter — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:12:00 -0700

A couple of weeks ago I became the owner of a 1958 Willy’s CJ-5. I’ve always wanted a Jeep and only seriously started looking for one about a month ago. Being the web-savvy guy that I am - my search started with eBay and craigslist. Not having any luck online, I contacted a friend and fellow Jeepster for advice. Apparently I should have started my search a little closer to home. Sitting in a back lot of Triple A Motors in Williamsport, Pennsylvania was the CJ-5.

I’ve begun busting my knuckles and as a Web Developer, it’s a much welcome diversion. There is something extremely gratifying in wrenching on a vehicle and hearing it’s engine roar to life for the first time. Well, sputter and die in my case, but it did run briefly. I’ve already replaced the distributor cap and rotor, plugs, wires, and fuel pump. Hopefully with some new vacuum lines she’ll be ready for a proper test drive.

Since this will be an ongoing project, I’ll have more pictures as progress is made.

"The CJ-5" by retsoced

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:23:30 -0700

you are most welcome. Now that you have one of those, things like that come in a bit more handy.... :P

"The CJ-5" by Ryan Baxter

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:20:49 -0700

I don't know about that. It probably needs more work than the Bronco though! :P Thanks for the Kids-R-Us coupon btw. It's fun getting real mail.

"The CJ-5" by retsoced

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:18:15 -0700

Dude! That's awesome! Not quite as cool as 67 Ford Bronco... but everyone has to start somewhere.

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The CJ-5

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"The CJ-5" by Ryan Baxter

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