Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 2:00 pm Post subject: Wanted Willys optional steps
I am looking for a pair of original Willys jeep steps off a CJ - I want them for my M38. I know, before anyone says it, the M38 didn't have steps. Old guys have a little difficulty these days mounting a jeep. You'll notice I didn't actually say in that last sentence that I was an old guy. If you have a CJ3A, B or CJ5 as a parts jeep and have steps that you might want to part with, please message me. I know the ones off a CJ3A, B will fit and I think they were the same on the CJ5. I don't know if they were offered on the CJ2A, but if they were I am sure they too will fit. _________________ 1952 M38
Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 6:25 pm Post subject: last option
the repros I have seen don't look quite right - I think it is the diamond shape raised on the old foot boards - the repros have round raised - catches your eye. I'll have to get one those kits, if I can't find used ones - I'd guess most steps are junked on parts jeeps. Rock crawler fellows don't use them and the military guys don't either. I used to have 2 CJ2As and a CJ5 parts jeeps - I know I had steps. I got rid of all that stuff a few years ago thinking my jeep days were over. Just can't slid in under the wheel stepping off the ground and the little fender step in too far forward. _________________ 1952 M38
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 9:47 pm Post subject:
When you go to get the step kit see that you get the set to suit your chassie as the early CJ 5 and and older jeeps had a parralel chassie where the latter CJ 5 jeeps etc had a tapered chassie. so if you get the wrong kit you will have to modify the brace that goes from the step to the chassie.
Phil... _________________ Ex Aust Army Engineer ;
M3 Stuart Lt tank,1942 C8A HUW, Ex mil Landrovers,1ton Humber & Austin Champ, Mk1 Ferret scoutcar,trailers & Miltary radios.
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