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New Jeep! My 48 CJ2A

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

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  1. garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    Looking good Patrick! Sorry I missed your post earlier. Glad the wipers worked for you. On a 3A, that is how the wipers get bolted on, but they are on the bottom the the windshield frame, so they park on the correct side, which is on the right. I like that wheel color with the green. Looks sharp.

    The flatty tanks hold 10.5 gallons.
     
    garage gnome, Jan 30, 2015
    #161
  2. Mike C

    Mike C Member

    Looks awesome! I put some Dyanpro MT's on my MB for a better ride and more traction and like them a lot. I think the chevron pattern is old school and really fits well with the early jeep.
     
    Mike C, Jan 30, 2015
    #162
  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I have a set of Dynapro AT's on my truck, and they're great. These MT's are really nice looking. I almost wish I would have put a set on the TJ...
     
    Patrick, Jan 30, 2015
    #163
  4. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Nice job Patrick. Tires are perfect!


    The short answer is not nearly enough----------
     
    duffer, Jan 30, 2015
    #164
  5. homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Patrick,

    I really like that tire carrier. Looks like it will do the job well, fits good with the tailgate and doesn't block the tail lights.

    If you don't mind me asking, how is the hinge side mounted to the body?
     
    homersdog, Jan 30, 2015
    #165
  6. 69Willys

    69Willys Las Vegas, NV

    The new tires and wheels look great! Hubs look awesome all cleaned up and painted. And the tire/Jerry can carrier ain't too shabby either! NICE Jeep!
     
    69Willys, Jan 30, 2015
    #166
  7. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    It's just bolted on, with two backer plates. I added an extra plate to the hinge on the outside as well. It's solid enough. When closed, it's absolutely solid, no rattles or squeaks..
     
    Patrick, Jan 30, 2015
    #167
  8. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I packed the bearings, cleaned and re-greased the hubs and swapped out the LH thread studs on the driver side as well.
     
    Patrick, Jan 30, 2015
    #168
  9. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    The guy I sold my CJ5 to 3 years ago recently sold it. He brought me back the tow bar, and the shackles off of it. These are rear lifting shackles for M38/ M38A1. I built some brackets, utilizing some existing holes in the front bumper..The tow bar fits in the brackets as well.

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    I'm currently in the midst of swapping the ill-fitting CJ5 gas tank for a poly tank from MTS...Pics soon.
     
    Patrick, Feb 14, 2015
    #169
  10. tarry99

    tarry99 Member

    Pretty Cute!
     
    tarry99, Feb 14, 2015
    #170
  11. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Cute? Really?:)
     
    Patrick, Feb 14, 2015
    #171
  12. tarry99

    tarry99 Member

    Yep! In a Good way!
     
    tarry99, Feb 14, 2015
    #172
  13. 69Willys

    69Willys Las Vegas, NV

    It just keeps getting better! I like my MTS tank, except for the gas cap, which never quite sealed right...
     
    69Willys, Feb 15, 2015
    #173
  14. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    I'd paint the tow "hooks" black, along with all the mounting hardware but, that's just me. I paint all that stuff black. I go by the Boyd Coddington theory: The first thing that catches your eye.....get rid of it or minimize it. But, these aren't street rods, now are they?

    My work truck is another story. Stuff like that, which could be easily overlooked when removed from the vehicle and laying on the ground, I like to be able to see so I don't forget it and leave it behind. 2 different schools of thought I guess.
     
    wheelie, Feb 15, 2015
    #174
  15. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I could. But, that's not what I wanted. I can't imagine using any Boyd Coddington............ anything on an old flat fender Jeep.
    But then, I installed my wiper motors upside down, so what do I know?
     
    Last edited: Feb 15, 2015
    Patrick, Feb 15, 2015
    #175
  16. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Can the park feature on your wipers be modified to work right without the switches. Never had one apart to look at how they work, could something be made or modified so they would park on the appropriate side?
     
    Mcruff, Feb 15, 2015
    #176
  17. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I don't know...Maybe. But it's no big deal. The few times I've needed them I just used the driver side anyhow...
    BTW, They aren't really upside down.
     
    Patrick, Feb 15, 2015
    #177
  18. IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

    Looks like a solid rig and a nice project.
     
    IRQVET, Feb 15, 2015
    #178
  19. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    :rofl::rofl: Yea. I
    know I'm a dummy. Not hassling you man. I really like your work and your JEEPs, past and present. Just my opinion. Didn't mean to offend. As for Boyd's theory, I find it useful in many situations from auto stuff to around the house remodeling stuff. I'm getting the thread off track here though so, ...........
     
    wheelie, Feb 16, 2015
    #179
  20. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Pfft! I ain't offended. I'm the one who has to be seen driving the poor thing.
     
    Patrick, Feb 16, 2015
    #180
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