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Jeep DJ build posts
3:04 am on Oct 22nd, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
I was all excited to install the new Flow Cooler water pump tonight: But the included gasket looks l...Click for Fireball's full post
3:05 am on Sep 26th, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
Spent some quality time with the torch heating and bending spring clamps tonight: Back together with...Click for Fireball's full post
5:00 pm on Sep 23rd, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
I did two minor things to the DJ last night. While playing around on obstacles, I noticed the clutch...Click for Fireball's full post
2:10 am on Sep 14th, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
Now that the rear fenders are trimmed, I can start playing around more the Jeep even though I have m...Click for Fireball's full post
4:41 pm on Sep 11th, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
I got one of those rare lucky scores on ebay the other day. For $550.00, I got all this that someone...Click for Fireball's full post
12:51 am on Sep 3rd, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
Finally had some time to throw it back in the ditch and measure some stuff: Clearances aren't big, b...Click for Fireball's full post
12:24 am on Aug 30th, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
I had exactly enough time after work to put the Jeep in the ditch and take one picture before I had...Click for Fireball's full post
4:16 am on Aug 29th, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
Did the other side tonight. Paint ground off and marked: Wedge cut out: Lip tacked in place: Doing a...Click for Fireball's full post
2:09 am on Aug 26th, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
Got the speedometer calibrated on the DJ this evening. At 25 mph indicated, it was running at 39 mph...Click for Fireball's full post
12:51 am on Aug 21st, 2025 EDT - updated by Fireball
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
1963 Jeep DJ Dj-3a Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep DJ builds)
It's been hot and we've been busy with a million other things so I haven't done much with the Jeep....Click for Fireball's full post
