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    1958 Cj5 Tool Box Hinges

    I welded on Ace hardware store 3” steel hinges for my CJ2A toolbox to replace the frozen ones. They are almost identical in size. I believe the...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Dec 3, 2024 at 6:06 PM in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    2a Seat Material

    Is beachwood canvas still in business?
    Post by: Tom in RI, Nov 9, 2024 in forum: Flat Fender Tech
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    Fuel Tank Fitting Question - Weld, Solder Or Jb Weld

    There wasn’t a fuel return fitting on top of my ‘66 replacement tank so I drilled/tapped for a larger brass fitting. This was set in JBWeld. A...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Oct 22, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Should I Paint My Steering Wheel

    I have refinished disintegrating wheels. You need to remove whatever dead layer is on there whether its paint or plastic. Wet sand with...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Sep 22, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Need Tips On Working On Or Living With Rust

    What did you use on your iron bridge before the chlor-rid step?I’m always interested in trying new stuff. And you are right, absolutely… was...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Jun 15, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Need Tips On Working On Or Living With Rust

    Rust in the Northeast is different from rust in California. If you see through the floor and the frame has holes and big flakes of metal falling...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Jun 15, 2024 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    The 25+ Year Prolonged Build Of A "cj-2a"

    You are in good company with the 25 year build. I’m on a 25 year also but it was sold, stored and repurchased (no real money changed hands...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Jan 14, 2023 in forum: Builds and Fabricators Forum
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    Military Dana 18

    My ‘52 M38 has that style pan. Holes were not plugged in mine. The other military D18 difference is the shifter levers have a threaded bolt as...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Sep 22, 2022 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Canvas Roof Care

    I also use Canvak on an M38 top but I know what you are saying on the old, heavy canvas waxy feeling. I had a mil surplus cargo cover and...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Sep 13, 2022 in forum: Early Jeep Restoration and Research
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    Original Paint

    There was a body shop here near Newport, RI that practically specialized in sealing that finish. I wish I knew their prep but they do lightly...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Jul 19, 2022 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    Help! How To Get Damaged Seal Out Of Rear D18

    Check your yoke too. If there is a groove from the old seal be sure to fix it with a speedi-sleeve or new yoke. Some permatex #2 on the spline,...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Jul 11, 2022 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    68' Cj-5 Starting Issues After Sitting 4 Years

    Was the djeep running 4 years ago? If yes no need to change parts or settings yet. You need three things: 1) Fuel - if you used starting fluid or...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Jun 1, 2022 in forum: Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech
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    M38 Where Do These Go?

    They are held by the lower 4 engine/bellhousing bolts. One on each side pointing up 2 oclock, 10 oclock. They fit above the rear lip of the...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Jan 22, 2022 in forum: Flat Fender Tech
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    Building A Mb In A Crate

    Before you buy an MD Juan body tub, go over to the CJ2a page - there is a product review section and in there is a repro body section. Plenty of...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Jan 15, 2022 in forum: Flat Fender Tech
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    M38a1 Tub On Cj5?

    CJ5 Faux battery box cover on passenger side cowl, 1955-1965 Slave plug mounting spot - big round thing in front of door was not on the CJ5 -...
    Post by: Tom in RI, Jan 14, 2022 in forum: Early Jeep Restoration and Research
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