1963 cj5

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   Just bought a CJ and have a question for seasoned members.  It currently has an Oregon state generated VIN, since the data plate is missing from the firewall, and I am wondering if it has any ID elsewhere on the body.  I know about the serial number, on the frame, above the passenger shock tower area.  Will this serial give me information about factory options and such or can I send away for a built sheet.  I want to try to put it back together, as close to stock, apart from keeping the current drivetrain.  It has a fresh rebuilt 302 and T150 mated to the D18 case.  It appears to have been white, according to undercarriage paint remnants, but is currently lime green.

I may be a hodgepodge of parts since it has the basic m38a1 removable large trans floor panel and a willys tailgate, but is not a m38a1.  I am not sure what I have, lol.

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LordSlappy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24 Nov. 2015 Location: Aloha Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote LordSlappy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1963 cj5 Posted: 27 Nov. 2015 at 4:56am
	Just bought a CJ and have a question for seasoned members. It currently has an Oregon state generated VIN, since the data plate is missing from the firewall, and I am wondering if it has any ID elsewhere on the body. I know about the serial number, on the frame, above the passenger shock tower area. Will this serial give me information about factory options and such or can I send away for a built sheet. I want to try to put it back together, as close to stock, apart from keeping the current drivetrain. It has a fresh rebuilt 302 and T150 mated to the D18 case. It appears to have been white, according to undercarriage paint remnants, but is currently lime green. I may be a hodgepodge of parts since it has the basic m38a1 removable large trans floor panel and a willys tailgate, but is not a m38a1. I am not sure what I have, lol.

Mark W. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Nov. 2014 Location: Silverton, OR Status: Offline Points: 7980	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark W. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov. 2015 at 6:12am
	Photos would be a start. I know of now where to get a "build sheet" If there is a serial number on the frame that will at least give you a year and order of production.
	Chug A Lug 1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962