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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    Thanks everyone and for the photo Boopie. It looks like your column is close to 40 degrees but the big difference is the height at the dash. It...
    Post by: mikeps, Dec 7, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

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    Post by: mikeps, Dec 6, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    I took these photos to illustrate the problem. The first one shows the original 52 degree angle to the column and the bus-like wheel position....
    Post by: mikeps, Dec 6, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    I currently have two tanks. I have a Conn Ferr tank in the rear. Maybe I ditch the stock tank.
    Post by: mikeps, Dec 4, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    Thanks for the input, all. You're right about the overstuffed seat boopiejones. Seating height needs to come down. If I lower the column on the...
    Post by: mikeps, Dec 4, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    This column angle is 42 degrees and it exits in a similar place on the firewall as it did on the intermediate long nose tub I have. Some of this...
    Post by: mikeps, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    By the way. This jeep came from Eldorado county in CA. Someone here might remember it. It has a 3" mandrel bent cage which makes it look like a...
    Post by: mikeps, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    The shaft has about 5/8" of clearance to the center pipe on the header and this is the tightest place. The pillow block will mount on the frame...
    Post by: mikeps, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    Here's the column and pedal position mocked up. You can see the original column mount used for the tilt column. [ATTACH]
    Post by: mikeps, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    Here's the driving position[ATTACH]
    Post by: mikeps, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Thread The Intermediate Steering Shaft Through The Header?

    I bought this project quite awhile ago with a frame that had been wheeled hard and had patches welded over patches. It seemed easier to start...
    Thread by: mikeps, Dec 3, 2020, 22 replies, in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Which early CJ had a chrome grill?

    ...if any. I've seen a few on this site and I've seen the grill overlays for the intermediate, larger parking light, versions but I haven't been...
    Thread by: mikeps, Nov 4, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Early Jeep Restoration and Research
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    What mods did you do "back in the day"?

    Thanks for sharing Tarry. I imagine like most long term owners their rides evolve with them. The only time we stop is if we sell 'em. It's a...
    Post by: mikeps, Oct 28, 2013 in forum: Builds and Fabricators Forum
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