Q & A – Episode 5 + A Walck’s Exclusive

by carl on October 18, 2011

Carl Walck of Walck’s 4 Wheel Drive answers YOUR question: Is it possible to put a MB Body on a CJ2A Frame? Carl also tells viewers about a new Walck’s Exclusive – A Washer Spring Windshield Adjusting arm for a CJ2A! This is a WALCK’S EXCLUSIVE of a hard part to find!

toon willems

was watching you on this m b / cj2a body match . you are correct , it is not original anymore .
since a year i got myself a cj2a 1946 front half ,top and bottom , bolted and welded to a
i do not no , a 1943 or 1944 or 1945 g p w also top and bottom . but made a foot longer.,
all this , way back , a long time before i got it . sometime . maybe next year . when it is in running condition again , send you guys a picture , this ,from toon willems osoyoos canada .
Mike

On the radial vs bias ply subject – rolling resistance wasn’t mentioned, as well as ride quality, less noise and better handling. My CJ3a, (stock engine and running gear, Warn OD) rode and drove way better when fitted with radials as opposed to the bias ply tires. I’m looking into a 16″ radial to use on the stock rim, Dunlop made one for the Nissan Patrol, and Klabere ( spelling?) made one for the Hotchkiss jeeps, might be hard to find in this country without DOT approval.
Jmgalle

I have a question. I have a 1961 CJ5 jeep and replaced the body. My new body does not sit on the frame correctly. The steering wheel shaft sit about 1 and half inches lower that the dash. I check and it does not appear hanging up on trans or anything under the body. What should I do?