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New Jeep! My 48 CJ2A

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

  1. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Re: New Jeep!

    I painted the wheels that came on it, and put some new LT235/75R15 Nankang Mud Star tires on it. The extra crap that was welded to the windshield frame is all ground off, repaired, all the extra holes in the frame are filled and ground smooth, new inner and cowl gaskets installed. Waiting for the soft top to get here.
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Re: New Jeep!

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  3. piffey263

    piffey263 Active Member

    Re: New Jeep!

    Looks good, if you are getting a soft top. We are going to want more pictures and a build thread of progress :)
     
  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Re: New Jeep!

    Sort top will be here tomorrow. I've also replaced a cracked hub on the LR, and will replace a slightly bent axle shaft, and hub/ seal on the RR this weekend. I also installed some dual filament sockets on the front so I can run turn signals. Carb kit and full tune up parts on the way as well.
     
  5. SKT

    SKT I Like CJ's...

    Re: New Jeep!

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    X2 - can you move this thead under the build section so it does not get pruned?

    Updates are looking good.

    After seeing pics of your last '5, I'm looking forward to following this one.

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  6. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Re: New Jeep!

    Looking good bud. Keep 'er clean (in appearance) like usual. Got me wanting a flattie again. Everything here is swiss cheese, though.
     
  7. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    This one will stay much closer to stock than my CJ5. Soft top goes on tomorrow so I can start driving it again. I still need wipers.
     
  8. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Top installed

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  9. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    that sure is purrty :D:D fb
     
  10. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I really hate the color...Although it was originally Emerald green which isn't too far from a gloss version of olive drab.
     
  11. Agar426

    Agar426 Member

    Nice flatty Patrick! I saw it today over at your dad's place....very nice! My '46 is so far in the future for me, that it will be good to see yours around to motivate me!
     
  12. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I thought I saw you drive by.. Thanks! It's coming along. Lots done in the 2 weeks since I bought it.
     
  13. SKT

    SKT I Like CJ's...

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    Looks great!

    What other near-term plans do you have for it?

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  14. TexasBlues

    TexasBlues JEEP-Hockey-Holic

    very very cool score... good for you!
     
  15. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Wipers, re-wire the lights, turn signals...I've already replace the single filament sockets in the front with dual filament sockets and have a turn signal switch...I have a little more work to do on the rear axle, have the parts. Paint the rear tire carrier and put it back on. Rebuild carb, full tune up, have those parts too.But mostly, drive it!
     
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  16. MarkK

    MarkK Rita the Jeep

    Really looks good. I like the way the white wheels came out. Enjoy.
     
  17. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    A little progress...RR axle shaft and bearing replaced, both rear hubs and seals, rear brake lines. Also replaced the shift boots and the bent and broken clutch and brake pedals.
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    I found a very nice stock CJ5 front bumper, so I cut it down to the proper length for the 2A. Also installed dual filament sockets in the front markers so I can install turn signals, and made hood blocks to factory specs out of oak.

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    Yes, I put blue LED's behind the grill. All of our vehicles have them, and have for near 20 years.
     
  18. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Hope to do the dual filament sockets in the '47 truck one day. How is it done?
     
  19. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I drilled out the holes for the single sockets to 3/4" and put some universal sockets in from the parts store.
     
  20. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I'm going to install this

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