Technical & Historical Publications Military Jeeps 1950-

Post by **wesk** » Thu May 31, 2018 8:46 am

I often mention that in addition to the standard military manuals a restorer will often find the Civilian Factory manuals useful as well. But I always seem to overlook one of the best written restoration guides out there. "Jeep CJ Rebuilder's Manual 1946-1971 by Moses Ludel.

This manual is extremely useful and especially for the new comer to this fine art of jeep restoration.

His forward tells it all:

A quick check on Amazon and you will see that any copy of this manual used will cost over $32.

https://www.amazon.com/Jeep-Rebuilders- ... 0837610370

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Thu May 31, 2018 9:39 am

100 percent Wes. One of the first things I bought after the “project.”

billybob · Post by **billybob** » Thu May 31, 2018 4:08 pm

Thank you Wesk for the reminder. I'll certainly see if I can find one at a decent price.

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:11 am

And there are two versions.

You will want the 1946-1971 version.

Jeff_Lee · Post by **Jeff_Lee** » Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:17 am

Dittos.
I find it to be a good complement to reading the Willys and Military manuals. When a first read of the official manual doesn't click, I refer to the Moses manual - and viz-versa.
Also many handy hints on tools and tricks.
Get both!
Jeff

GPA · Post by **GPA** » Wed Jun 06, 2018 1:06 am

There is one drawback of the Moses book: He likes to "modify" a little too much for our purposes.

Rick_L · Post by **Rick_L** » Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:29 am

I know the owner of the Jeep on the cover.