How to Restore Your Jeep 1941-1986: Covers MB, GPW, CJ-2A, CJ-3A, M38, CJ-3B, M38-A1, CJ-5, CJ-6, CJ-7 & CJ-8

by Mark Altschuler

Overview

It’s not a truck or a ca—it’s a Jeep!

Developed in the early 1940s as a light reconnaissance vehicle for the U.S. Army, the Jeep successfully transitioned from military usage to public use with the arrival of the CJ-2A in 1945. Many more CJ models followed, which cemented the Jeep as one of the most successful and longest-tenured models when the CJ-10A was discontinued in 1986.

With more than 1.5 million Jeeps sold, a restoration book for these vehicles has been desperately needed. Author Mark Altschuler of restoremyjeep.com showcases his decades of experience in this must-have restoration book that features component restoration of all aspects of the timeless Jeep. Step-by-step procedures document the disassembly, restoration, and reassembly of your favorite models, while color illustrations depict exactly what you’re wanting to see as you address your project.

How to Restore Your Jeep 1941–1986 is not only a handy tool that addresses the total restoration of your prized machine but it will likely also be one of the most affordable tools that you will purchase for your project.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613254523
Publisher:	CarTech
Publication date:	10/20/2022
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Mark Altschuler is not your run-of-the-mill Jeep Restorer. At age 15, Mark was selling used cars out of his parents' driveway before he had a driver's license; at age 17, he bought his first Jeep, which led to a 50-year love affair with this unique vehicle. In the late 1970s, Mark had a restoration shop in Milford, Pennsylvania, where he restored and sold two MBs and GPWs per month. Today, Mark is a busy licensed auctioneer, but he still finds time to have a least two Jeeps in the shop at any given time and he restores two to three houses per year. Mark owns and operates www.restoremyjeep.com.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: A Brief History of the Jeep

Bantam Car Company

Willys Overland

Ford Motor Company

G5038Making a Living on Jeeps

Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Jeep

Willys MB and Ford GPW (1941–1945)

Willys CJ-2A (1945–1949)10Willys CJ-3A (1949–1953)

Willys M38 (1950–1952)

Willys CJ-3B (1953–1964)

Willys M38-A1 (1952–1971)

Willys/Jeep CJ-5 and CJ-6 (1955–1983)

Jeep CJ-7 and CJ-8 (1976–1986)

Chapter 3: Tools and Equipment

Toolbox

Favorite Tools

Specialty Tools

Keep Clean Rags Handy

Chapter 4: Body and Interior Disassembly

Organization

Top and Seats

Gas Tank Removal

Spare Tire, Tailgate, and Roll Bar

Windshield and Miscellaneous

Footman Loops

Side Mirrors

Front Clip

Floor Covers

Cables

Steering Wheel

Body Mounts

Main Body Tub

Final Components

Chapter 5: Chassis and Suspension

Repairing and Refinishing

Grease

VIN and Title

Chapter 6: Differentials, Brakes, Wheels, and Tires

Differentials

Brakes

Wheels

Tires

Chapter 7: Engine

Removing the Engine

Restoration Strategies

Cooling

Editorial Reviews

The factual information is helpful and good and the presentation is excellent. All in all, this helpful guide is well worth the suggested retail price.

The Dispatcher