FYI - Dulpicolor makes a "hammered" paint called "Verde Green hammered" that is an EXACT match, except "hammered." I'm using it on the...
The Jeepster Commando Guys have had a huge discussion on this as well, and the pictures say it all - the CORRECT color code for the Buick Green...
M38 (Military CJ-2a) and M38A1 (Military CJ-5) had 16 inch rims. Corresponding CJ's had 15" rims. If you want the military look at the lowest...
Shocks installed, then removed. same values. 14.75 compressed, 19.5 extended, 17.375 normal. Could the panhard rod reduce flex that much? Or...
Hi all, and thanks for any help in advance. 1969 Jeepster, 1-3/4" wide front springs, 6 leafs on front spring packs, 3" long shackles. D27 with...
Guys, you can use Borg Warner # S395 Echlin (NAPA) ECH NS6581 that has two terminals with shafts that you can put #8 nuts on, and put ring...
Thanks, all - I got one from a Buick 350.
PART 2: Distributors & Vacuum Connections Most OEM distributors are a combination of vacuum and mechanical advance for ignition timing. The...
Great information!!!! Looks like these engines need full manifold vacuum, and where my timing is hooked up is correct. Ported vacuum signals...
Here is a 231 vacuum digragm from a 1978 Pontiac. Note how the vacuum line going to the HEI distributor is labeled "manifold vacuum." That's...
Yeah, I figured it was supposed to be ported, but the diagram shows manifold vacuum... I can't attach the image. Going to see if I can find...
Buick 231 installed by PO. Casting number missing from the 231. Suspect it is either a 1979 or 1980 even-fire...So I'm going with 15 BTDC for...
D44 rear set-up used 74-75 AMC Hornet calipers with D92 pads, and no, they don't have parking brake option... Thanks for the hint about...
AHA! Thanks for the update and the education!!! The D30 axle I have has been converted to disk with CJ5 1-1/8th" rotors. The D44 rear has been...
Now I'm confused. I thought some 72-73 Commandos had disk brakes? Collins Bros wants $75 a wheel for stock 15x8 wagon wheels from a CJ.
Hey all (again), I have a 231 Buick V6 from '79 or '80. When I replaced the bad alternator on my '69 Jeepster with a 94 amp model, I noticed...
Thanks a bunch, guys!!! Rims from a '72 Commando should clear the stock front discs, though, right? As far as driveshaft, I guess I'll get a...
Hey all, Just picked up a '69 Jeepster with Buick 231 even-fire, 24-gallon aero tank (installed), painless wiring harness (installed), and it...
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