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Ok I looked on the engine and theres a J in the beggining of the engine number.The oil filter cap doesnt say anything unless there was a sticker on it that got removed. The frame(chassis)isn't "U" shaped completely but it is for the most part , including the ends.The only part thats boxed in...

Thanks for taking the time to write all that out, its much appreciated.I don't feel you're slowing me down so much, I'd hate to go through this and find I did something wrong. Anyhow I hope I can get out tomorrow and take a look at everything you mentioned. I'm thinking it might be civvy frame...

yea, damn straight man.I'll go with it. Anybody know if those nifty 24 volt taillights can be changed to 12 volt bulbs?

well you sure know your onions pal. I'm thinking of just a composite of military and civvy.Flat black body with military tires and a canvas top. One thing I've seen on www.kaiserwillys.com was a set of waterproof sparkplugs.They say they are for 24 volts.I dont understand how that can be.I've...

Ok guys, Im getting to the bottom of this.Yes the grill AND the entire front clip are CJ-5.The tub is indeed M38A1 as it has no Jeep logo stamped onto the toolbox under the seat. When I was out there looking at it again I looked where the rear end of the driver side fender bolt to the tub.Most...

Well, the engine is locked up from sitting.As soon as I can get it to turn over with a wrench on the end of the crankshaft Im tearing the head off and taking out the pistons.Chances are Ill need rings and have to hone the cylinders.But thanks for clearing that up.The more I discover of the...

Nope, it's the exceedingly scarce mustard bottle turbo intercooler.The french Hotchkiss was equipped with a Dijon version.

By the way, the bumpers are not origional.They've been welded onto the ends of the frame.I dont know if this ruined the temper or not in the areas affected but I think I might do more harm then good in cutting them off with my torch.I might just clean them off and paint them as they're pretty heavy.

Ok heres some pics, if you need any more just tell me and Ill be right on it.Im thinking that the front clip may be off of something else.It has a base coat of bright red and the headlight trim is chrome plated.

Will do, Im going outside

Hi guys, I just purchased a 1963 Willys.Of course the past owner says it was military.That wasn't the selling point for me, only a bonus.I'm just interested in a good off road vehicle that I can have a good time restoring.What I need to know is if it was really military or not. It has a small...