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What Did You Do To Your Jeep Today?

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Focker, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. Oct 15, 2017
    Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Lol :rofl:. Yeah it was late and dark. My crummy 5 year old phone takes crappy pics with the flash. Look closely you'll see the finger smudges in the paint. I got impatient waiting for the spray bomb job. Must have progress!! PS that Nissan truck slave is $8 on rock and that's the Nissan hose as well. Napa had a 30" 3/16 hard line with 10mm ends for a few bucks.
     
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  2. Oct 16, 2017
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    #1 and #4 pistons' compression rings were in pieces. Soooo... if anyone needs a ball hone for a 134, I'm now the proud owner of one. Pay shipping and it's yours on loan.

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    It's back together again.

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  3. Oct 16, 2017
    commanlerwrangdo

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    Got the new water pump on the Dauntless I'll be using in the Willys pickup.

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    Got an initial clean up on the oil pan too.

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    Last Friday I removed the left valve cover from Peppy and pulled the rocker shaft off to disassemble and clean up. Sure enough, there was some sludge in the rear of the rocker shaft which was causing my two left rear rockers to tick. Also found the first rocker had a bit of a hammered tip. Knocked a rocker tip out of a spare rockers and shaft assembly and replaced that worn tip. Now the engine is quieter, but alas, I will have to do the right side next for total silence!
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2017
    Steve's 70-5

    Steve's 70-5 Active Member

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    Got the exhaust system installed..
     
  5. Oct 19, 2017
    Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

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    Went to the Jeep garage and touched it...
    the Jeep! :rofl:
     
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  6. Oct 22, 2017
    3b a runnin

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    Pulled the body off the camo CJ 5
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    gonna start the winter project
     
  7. Oct 22, 2017
    PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Made it haul out several trailer-loads of oak firewood from a very tight and steep spot. Only a Jeep could have done it.

    Living the dream.:)
     
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  8. Oct 23, 2017
    commanlerwrangdo

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    Managed to head out to the shop/storage Sunday. Was able to finish wire-wheeling the frame for the PU project. That was after I finally got the pitman arm off the half-a-steeringbox. Of course, I forgot the camera as usual, BUT I did bring back the nasty crossmember support brackets so I CAN provide evidence of what I did. Pics or it didn't happen - I know. LOL. Had to heat the rivets to chisel them off on the inside of the frame. Frame was better than I thought it would be underneath those brackets. Still have to get to some welding and fab, but I sprayed 2 whole cans of Rust-o-leum Rust Performer on the clean areas that do not need welding.

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    Plan to not use these brackets or anything made to replace this design at all. I'll bolt the crossmember I use directly to the top of the bottom frame rail like any 60's or 70 car with a frame did. I also plan to plate the main rails on the inside where these frames tend to weaken then add/replace a few gussets.
     
  9. Oct 26, 2017
    y2k-fxst

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    Waiting on money for parts again. But, yesterday got the Dana 44 front axle cut down and the spring mount welded into its new home.

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  10. Oct 26, 2017
    vvarasv

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    Cleaned the new engine and trans (AMC 360+TF727):
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  11. Oct 27, 2017
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    It runs! After a complete re-gasket, a hone job, new plugs, new piston rings, and a valve seat cleanup, this thing sounds like a completely different engine. Quick revving, crisp throttle response, and only one minor oil leak where the pan, timing cover and block meet. Easy fix.

    And I torched the front prerunner-style bumper off that's been bugging me for the last 15 years.

    Next up is a re-design of the plow hydraulics. I'll probably start a build thread on that one. It's an experiment....

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  12. Oct 27, 2017
    Muzikp

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    Nice work, but what's the yellow, grey orange thing next to it, that looks interesting :D:whistle:
     
  13. Oct 27, 2017
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    To quote Aldo Nova, "It's just a fantasy."
     
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  14. Oct 28, 2017
    commanlerwrangdo

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    Got to some rust removal on Peppy last night. Peppy will soon be stored for the winter and I wanted to tackle more or the rust before I put it away. Whomever painted the yellow did not prime under the paint, so the paint chips right off with my needle scaler.

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    Not sure what kind of filler I uncovered, seems like an epoxy or some kind of seam glue/sealer. At least I only found one rot hole as pictured. Of course there is probably more rust under the filler, but I'm leaving that alone for now.
     
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  15. Oct 30, 2017
    kelleesimms

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    With a little chiseling, grinding and drilling I finally removed the hard top from the body and then wiggled the tailgate loose after two weeks of penetrating oil.
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    There was still some nice fresh factory paint on the drums when I pulled the wheels off.
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  16. Oct 30, 2017
    Focker

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

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    What are those jack stands rated? :shock:
     
  17. Oct 30, 2017
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    kelleesims...I like those classic fog lights. PM me if you are thinking of not using them :). I lived in CS for 4 years during grad school at A&M starting with bonfire tragedy.
     
  18. Oct 30, 2017
    kelleesimms

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    I only let my youngus chilluns wurk unnerneat 'em.
     
  19. Oct 30, 2017
    Focker

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

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    :D
     
  20. Oct 30, 2017
    Beach66Bum

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    A Tuxedo Park! :)
     
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