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New Jeep! My 48 CJ2A

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Patrick, Oct 30, 2014.

  1. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    CJ5 gas tank? I'm not trying to pick your Jeep apart, As long as it holds gas, all is good.
     
  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I think so, judging by the angled filler. It does fit in the tub nicely and is held in by what appears to be the original strap.
     
  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I was going to replace the front frame side spring bushings today as they are totally gone, but I found that the driver side spring main leaf is broken and has been for some time. The military wrap is the only thing holding it. I don't have the money right now for new springs, but a friend of mine has a decent set of front springs that I'll go get tomorrow. I may take apart some old Skyjacker CJ5 springs I have and see if I can swap a few leafs to get a bit more height.
     
  4. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    I have always wondered about the angled filler.
     
  5. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    It's kind of a pain because the cap hits the edge of the well, but it works. The tank is clean inside and doesn't leak, so it'll remain for the time being.
     
  6. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    If it works, don't mess with it sort of a scene. My CJ3B has gas tanks on both sides, one side is really a PITA to get the gas cap back on. My fat fingers don't help much either.
     
  7. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Never mind.....Superlift Super ride 1" springs and shocks are ordered....
     
  8. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Man, you don't f#@( around, do you? :D

    You've done more to this JEEP in a few weeks than I have done to mine in a LONG time. Lovin' following this thread. Good, sensible upgrades and repairs. Keep at 'er Patrick. Coming along very nicely.
     
  9. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Yeah I've been pretty much non-stop with this since I bought it..
     
  10. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Broken body mounts on the body repaired, and 15 new poly body mounts and bolts installed today..Rides much better now that the tub isn't sitting on the transfer case..:) The original pads were 98% gone.

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  11. scoutpilot

    scoutpilot Member

    oops
     
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  12. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I've been driving the 2A every day since I got the trans/ transfer case back in a week ago. It's supposed to snow tomorrow, and I haven't put windshield wipers on it yet, so it goes into the back of the garage for a couple days so I can drive my other money pit...Er, Jeep.

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  13. 73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    Calendar photo? Those two are nice!
     
  14. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Here's the TJ as it sits now.

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  15. SKT

    SKT I Like CJ's...

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    Patrick, do you still have your Ben Hur?

    If so, any plans to use it / the Willys?

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  16. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Yes, I still have the trailer. Will I use it with the Willys? I guess if the need/ want arises I will..;)
     
  17. SKT

    SKT I Like CJ's...

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    That trailer would be perfect for short camping/expedition trips. Ladder rack for bikes, kayaks, roof top tent, etc.

    After seeing pics of your '5, I miss following your updates on it.

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  18. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I got to drive my old CJ5 last week...They current owner has put about 1000 miles on it, and hasn't touched a thing.
     
  19. SKT

    SKT I Like CJ's...

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    To the new owners defense, I don't think you left him anything to do to it, but I'd be DD'n it everyday if I owned it.

    Any plans to try buying it back from him in the future?

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  20. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    No, but it is for sale.