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Followed me home, M170

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by JonVO20, Nov 25, 2011.

  1. Nov 25, 2011
    JonVO20

    JonVO20 NOS CJ6

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    Pics of a "bubbafied" military M170 jeep. Body is rust free, all cavities, amazing condition, but Bubba did a bunch of less than perfect mods.
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    Yep, added a roll bar...
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    Cut up the dash for a stereo, and removed all the serial plates.
    They are long gone...
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    And installed a heater, but couldn't figure out the venting, so it didn't work.
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    put a hanging brake pedal in but it doesn't really line up...
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    And a Willys tailgate with fair amount of bondo...
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    Has a V6 and I assume a T86, which was put in a bit crooked, but it does run!, and will be a great start, I hope. Lots of growling noises from the tranfer case and transmission...
     
    JonVO20, Nov 25, 2011
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  2. Nov 25, 2011
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    Nice!

    And if the tranny/tc are in crooked, that is probably the source of the noise.
    Didn't think that was possible, But, Hey! I don't know Bubba!
     
    1960willyscj5, Nov 25, 2011
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  3. Nov 25, 2011
    HeavyIron

    HeavyIron Member 2024 Sponsor

    So Cal or East...
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    I like it!
     
    HeavyIron, Nov 25, 2011
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  4. Nov 25, 2011
    Jeepenstein

    Jeepenstein Me like Jeep.. 2024 Sponsor

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    I don't remember ever working ont he jeep??


    BUBBA


    Pretty sweet find though!
     
    Jeepenstein, Nov 25, 2011
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  5. Nov 25, 2011
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    That rollbar mount is scary!
    But, looks like a good project.
     
    colojeepguy, Nov 25, 2011
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  6. Nov 25, 2011
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Looks like a great project! The soft top new is around $1,000 last time I checked although that was a while ago. Very cool. Keep us updated!
     
    nickmil, Nov 25, 2011
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  7. Nov 26, 2011
    wsknettl

    wsknettl cuz

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    wsknettl, Nov 26, 2011
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  8. Nov 27, 2011
    rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

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    That's in great shape. That will be a great project. :)
     
    rusty, Nov 27, 2011
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  9. Nov 27, 2011
    silverbullet72tnt

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    awesome. A jeep with room for storage! Good condition too. Good find
     
    silverbullet72tnt, Nov 27, 2011
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  10. Jul 21, 2012
    68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

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    Any updates?
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2012
    sieg

    sieg Sponsor

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    Score!
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2012
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    The mind is the first thing to go- if fact there's probably a lot of jeeps out there you don't remember working on :(

    H.:)
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jul 21, 2012
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  13. Jul 22, 2012
    JonVO20

    JonVO20 NOS CJ6

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    Well, yep. I'll post pics ASAP. Redid the wiring, engine hoses & electronics, found the correct air cleaner, remounted the seats, fuel system works properly, cleaned the gas tank, etc.
    Now all lights work properly, the PO had wired lights wrong so one high beam came on with the other Low, as vice versa. Now has turn signals, brakes lights, etc. all work as they "should", although using conventional switches. I do have the proper military light switch, but the PO removed most of the connectors including that one.
    Tried to keep the original wiring as much as possible.
    Now working on transfer case/engine mounting as they are mounted too far back and to the right by about an inch. Doesn't sound like much, but that inch means nothing lines up, sheet metal, mounts, the floor hits the motor , etc.
    Runs like a champ, new fluids, tune up...the V6 is solid, no leaks,
    Haven't been a photobug, but have a few shots..
     
    JonVO20, Jul 22, 2012
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