Bob Boxley's CJ-3A Restoration Log

I like to keep a log of how long it takes to do each restoration.  Below you will find the log I am keeping on Bob Boxley's 1951 CJ-3A that I am restoring for him.  Keep in mind that I started with the rolling chassis and this does not include the hours to disassemble the body, which I would calculate taking about 10 hours.  Also, since I have done this many times, I have the restoration down to a science, so for the novice, expect your hours to be about double.

Date                Work Done                                                             Hours

1/12                 Remove Engine & Drivetrain                                   3

1/13                 Remove Outriggers, front bumper                            8

1/15                 Prep Frame                                                                 4   

1/20                 Prep Frame & Engine                                                7

1/21                 Disassemble Axles                                                     3

1/23                 Disassemble rear axle, transmission                        2

1/27                 Clean transmission, brake plates, knuckles             4         

1/28                 Clean brake drums, E-brake drum                            1

2/1                   Rebuild transmission                                                 3

2/2                   Rebuild transmission                                                 1

2/3                   Finish tranny, assemble chassis                                9

2/4                   Assemble chassis                                                       6

2/6                   Brake lines/brackets                                                 2

2/7                   Install steering linkage, rear brakes                        2                     

2/11                 Finish brakes, install hardware                                 1.5

2/12                 Disassemble & clean transfer case                          2

2/16                 Clean & paint transfer case                                      2

2/18                 Assemble Transfer Case                                           2

2/19                 Clean Ross Steering Box, prep parts                       1.5

2/24                 Install drawbar                                                           .5

2/25                 Clean/install hubs, install rear PTO, pedals             3

3/3                   Clean driveshaft, install u-joints, clean PTO            4.5

3/4                    Assemble PTO, adjust & bleed brakes                    3

3/10                 Disassemble exhaust/intake manifolds

                        /prep for powdercoating                                             1

3/11                 Install drivetrain, engine components                        7

3/23                 Cut holes/ add brackets to new body                        3.5
3/24                 Weld brackets/drill holes in new body                        6

3/31                 Assemble engine/components.

                         Clean/install front driveshaft                                      8

4/4                   Clean, repair, install winch, fabricate PTO shaft        6

4/5                   Fabricate winch handle, install PTO shaft                    3

4/8                   Clean, install rear PTO drum pulley                            3

4/10                 Install exhaust, small parts                                          2

4/20                 Mount body, prep parts                                                3

4/21                 Install gauges, wiring, small parts                                9.5

4/22                 Fabricate tranny cover, finish wiring                            3

4/24                 Install accessories, steering column                             3.5

4/25                 Weld step brackets                                                         1

4/28                 Install fenders, hood, grill, radiator                               5

4/29                 Install fuel lines, random parts                                       7

5/1                   Install footman loops, small parts                                   1

5/6                   Install headlights, turn signals, carb, mirrors,

                        small parts                                                                       10

5/8                   Finish wiring, install seat upholstery, install hand brake 2

5/11                 Install front seat upholstery                                               1

5/12                 Install small parts, detail work, tune motor, install steps  10

5/13                 Install steps, wipers, vacuum lines, heater                          7

5/19                 Work on original fender                                                        7

5/20                 Cut up original body, prep old dash                                      2

5/31                 Fabricate gas can carrier                                                       5

6/3                   Assemble heater, new heater motor                                     2

6/10                 Install heater, new fender, gas can carrier                           2