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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Still a bit of a project, but appears close. This is about an hour from me. Phone number in ad.
“1953 CJ3B, F head motor with 12 volt alternator, Saginaw steering, 11 inch brakes with all new hardware, has stock seats, roll bar and comes with an agri jeep bed extension. Have drove around the block a few times, but needs to be wired and finished to be road worthy. Clear title in hand.”
I’ve never understood the overlay of metal on the jeeps. I look at that and just see rust potential? Is it looks or is there a practical purpose? Maybe the rust is already there and a way to hide it?
I’ve always thought lots of uglies were hiding under those corner covers too.
I can see that it provides some body protection (not much being aluminum) for off roading, but I agree, I don’t care for it. I think angle iron on lower rocker panels offers some protection to bottom of panels.
Sometimes they covered uglies (this was true for dad’s cj-5), sometimes it was for the style, and sometimes it was used to protect corners or sides. This was a popular mod in the Northwest, partly because many trails used to be very tight. Some trails are so tight and full of large stumps that you pivot around the stump along the side of the jeep. That’s one reason why I have the side bars on mine.
The bigger jeeps and 4x4s have widened many trails (the Naches Trail is a prime example), greatly reducing the need for such protection.
Well put Dave. On my TJ I put rocker guards on to protect from damage and to protect from a common rust problem in the area, I sealed it with bed liner. Now the corner guards cover up trail damage and protect from further damage 😉 but always be suspicious when you see these!