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Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Patrick, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. Mar 7, 2015
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    Good job on the 3B. Is that an early 6? Front bumper and frame horns look olive drab, military frame? What is your plan for it?
     
  2. Mar 7, 2015
    3b a runnin

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    1956 cj6 ser # 10044. very early. gonna change the f head for a dauntless, otherwise it will be pretty much original. I do hope to put disc brakes on the front. don't know about the hard top. I have already rebuilt the t90, d18, d27, d44. engine should be back from machine shop soon so I can start putting it together. 10044 makes it the 44th one ever built if I understand correctly. 5.38 gears, so I might need an OD. if the budget will allow.
     
  3. Mar 7, 2015
    uncamonkey

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    Looks like a nice project Jeep. Having 5:38 gears almost means an OD is manditory depending on where you drive it.
     
  4. Mar 7, 2015
    3b a runnin

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    my 3b has 5.38 gears so I have an idea what that is like. wish I had the 4 speed with granny 1st and the OD. maybe some day. what is the raised area for that is just behind the hood hinge on the passenger side? I will have to find a cover for the snorkel outlet in the hood also.
     
  5. Mar 8, 2015
    Posimoto

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    If you are asking about the cover on the cowl, the military versions had a battery mounted under that cover. Early cj's retained the cover for a number of years.
     
  6. Mar 8, 2015
    3b a runnin

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    thanks posimoto, I'm learning. little by little
     
  7. Mar 8, 2015
    Walt Couch

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    Do your research on mating the T-90 to the Dauntless V6.
     
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    3b a runnin

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    I have read the info on the novak site. had to change the input shaft to the longer and bigger dia, shaft. have the adapter and bellhousing. still need the clutch, throwout brg, and pilot brg. I sure appreciate the help. is there anything else I should expect to change?
     
  9. Mar 9, 2015
    sdhutch

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  10. Mar 14, 2015
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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  11. Mar 15, 2015
    Posimoto

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    Looking good, Focker.
     
  12. Mar 23, 2015
    p38L5

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    Here's a couple pics of my 1953 M38A1 - after the rebuild. Just out of the shop, not off-road yet. [​IMG][/URL][/IMG][​IMG][/URL][/IMG]
     
  13. Mar 23, 2015
    p38L5

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    That's my buddy in my jeep - he built it. And that's his Bronco in the background.
     
  14. Mar 23, 2015
    tymbom

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    Looks good!! What are the specs? I like what he did with the front fenders
     
  15. Mar 23, 2015
    tarry99

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    Very Nice...........maybe a few inches longer in Wheel Base? More pictures please.
     
  16. Mar 23, 2015
    Focker

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    Are you sure about that? I think I see what might be some dirt or maybe it's a finger print?


    Seriously - Looks good, I too like the fenders.
     
  17. Mar 23, 2015
    dustin_mud

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    Looks like it has a good stretch in the door area and behind, exactly what I want to do
     
  18. Mar 23, 2015
    tymbom

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    So a1 cowl and grill...
     
  19. Mar 23, 2015
    p38L5

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    We started from the ground up. My buddy built a frame out of 2 x 4 square tube, then we took my original A1 and cut it at the door and rear wheel well. Then we cut a second tub - maximizing the flatter parts of the openings and joined the two together. The floor and bed were replaced with 1/8 steel plate. The front fenders were done by a local body shop, I did the rear body panels and wheel wells out of aluminum. A couple of beers, and a few "if you're doing this - why not do that" and we have the completed project.

    I'll see if I can remember what we did: 37" tires on beadlocks, dana 44 front 60 rear with lockers in both. Spring over - 4" lift with 1 1/2" body lift. Chevy vortec 5.7 with TBI. SM420, Atlas xfer case. PSC power steering, 250 amp high output alt, on-board air. Warn 8274 winch. PRP seats with Simpson harnesses. 27 gal custom aluminum fueltank mounted over the rear end.
    I'll get a complete list together with some build photos.
     
  20. Mar 23, 2015
    tymbom

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    More pics!! Looks like a dream build
     
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