Vehicle Description
Now for sale in our Houston Showroom is the 1961 Willys CJ5 for
sale. This Willys has had a frame off Restoration by the previous
owner (P.O.). Body was media blasted, epoxy coated and then
painted. All original panels as far as the seller knows. Windshield
assembly was replaced with a 1971 version. The later model version
allows a taller person to see better without "slouching" because
the windshield wipers are on the bottom, not the top of the
windshield. The Interior has sprayed with bedliner by the the PO.
It has also been upgraded with seat tracks were modified, then
powered coated, for the new seats. Roll bar was added (powder
coated). New top. Ammo can "console" 75MM Howitzer shell casting
"drink holders" and gun rack. New gauges, speedometer and 12V power
port added. This engine was rebuilt by the PO. Restored the
original carburetor. Added extra glass fuel filter. Pertronix
electronic ignition, and wires. New water pump. New crankshaft
pulley. Radiator cleaned. Installed Mason jar coolant overflow jar.
Transmission, transfercase and rear end were rebuilt by the PO. The
front axel was rebuilt using all Timken, US made bearings and seals
and locking hubs rebuilt. New fuel tank, lines, fuel filter, and
pump. New master cylinder, lines, wheel cylinders and shoes by PO.
Emergency brake rebuilt by PO. New battery, cables, wiring harness,
12-volt alternator conversions (including a blocking diode to keep
from feeding power back through the alternator dash light). Wiring
harness mounted in padded clips and grommets to protect from
abrasion issues. In line fuses installed to protect system. Rebuilt
steering box, new tire rods, center link and shocks. Professional
alignment. New tires. Powered coated wheels. Additional options on
this Willy CJ5 are added tow hooks, tow rope (for appearance only,
do not use for actual towing!) and front bumper. Added bumperettes
and pintle hitch on the rear. For more information on this 1961
Willys CJ2 Convertible for sale, to see all the HD pictures and
videos of it, copy the URL below, and see it at this direct link:
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/show/HOU/1816 . Alternatively, if
you want to see it in person, come to our Houston Showroom, located
at 1910 Cypress Station Dr, Bldg 200, Houston, TX 77090. You may
also call the showroom at (832) 243-6220 or email us at
Houston@gatewayclassiccars.com.
