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    Tail Light Set-ups . . . Lets See What You Did!

    1958 Chevy Impala taillights were on my '56 CJ5 when I bought it in 1970. I replaced the rusted out panels and reused the lights. tommy b...
    Post by: tommy b, Jul 4, 2018 in forum: Builds and Fabricators Forum
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    Cost to sandblast a CJ5 frame?

    Does this forum still have a tech info section? A couple of years ago I built a rotisserie and put the pics and info into the tech section. I...
    Post by: tommy b, Dec 19, 2015 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Did I bolt my crossmember on correctly?

    Rondog, My '56 was just like yours - no spacer. Of course, when I bought it, it didn't have any spacers or pads between the body and the frame....
    Post by: tommy b, Apr 23, 2011 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Best Brake Lines For The Money

    I used some later model (than 1956) brake hoses and did not use the S lines or guards. See "Drilled 11" brake Drums" article in the tech section...
    Post by: tommy b, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    secure the hood.

    My buddy has a 92 Caddy with a spring loaded hood ornament. After it was stolen once, he wired it up to a Ford spark coil. When the thief tips the...
    Post by: tommy b, Jun 1, 2008 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Homemade Glovebox

    8) Answers a question for me. I've got to build a custom size glovebox since I have a power antenna from a 92 Caddy that I may mount on the pass....
    Post by: tommy b, May 27, 2008 in forum: Builds and Fabricators Forum
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    11" Rear Drum Brake Upgrade Questions

    The parts I used were from a 72 Waggy. See tech library article, "Early CJ Drilled 11" brake Swap" for vehicles whose parts will fit. tommy b
    Post by: tommy b, May 13, 2008 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Postal Jeep Crossover part

    Thanks, Lynn. I have the 11 inchers ready to go in and I just found a junkyard last weekend with about 10 or 12 postal jeeps in it. I was...
    Post by: tommy b, May 13, 2008 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    brake bleed issues

    To bench bleed clamp the M/Cyl in a bench vise, hence the term, "bench bleeding", Replace the plug, or plugs, (the ones where the brake lines...
    Post by: tommy b, May 9, 2008 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Buildup-(pictures-a lot)

    X2. Just step back and relax for a while. I've been working on my 51 Victoria off and on since 1989 and it still needs to be put back together. :)...
    Post by: tommy b, May 4, 2008 in forum: Builds and Fabricators Forum
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    Buildup-(pictures-a lot)

    Sammy, What a great job you're doing! Really makes me envious to see how someone with school commitments can get so much done while I'm retired...
    Post by: tommy b, May 4, 2008 in forum: Builds and Fabricators Forum
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    Bumpers done

    That's the ticket! :) tommy b
    Post by: tommy b, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Bumpers done

    Looks good. beer: Here's a tip I learned from experience: Don't tie the front support of your canoe rack to the windshield frame. Tie it to the...
    Post by: tommy b, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Help - I suck at frame work......

    You're living in Florida? R) Seriously,though, it's hard for me to comment on rust problems since here in Colorado, where the climate is usually...
    Post by: tommy b, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8
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    Dumb Question about exhaust.

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    Post by: tommy b, Mar 9, 2008 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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