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1965 Cj5 Tuxedo Park

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by 65seejayfive, May 19, 2019.

  1. Jun 2, 2019
    65seejayfive

    65seejayfive Blazin’ new trails

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    I put a new fan shroud on today from Walck’s (I never had one before) and some new replacement amber turn signal lenses. The one retaining clip really popped out at me!

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  2. Jun 2, 2019
    jeepstar

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    Loving this jeep.
     
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  3. Jun 2, 2019
    65seejayfive

    65seejayfive Blazin’ new trails

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    Thank you sir! I’ve been eyeballing your thread envying your disc conversion. My 10” drums work pretty well but every time I come to an intersection I wonder if I’ll have brakes! I did replace my old master with a new single master and both rear wheel cylinders and I have no leaks! But still, discs and a dual master would make me feel better.
     
  4. Jun 2, 2019
    jeepstar

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    Trade ya jeeps, even up after I finish the conversion job? I'll even deliver/pickup the jeeps
     
  5. Jun 2, 2019
    65seejayfive

    65seejayfive Blazin’ new trails

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    Hahaha what an offer! I think I’ll pass....maybe if your brake pedal was working properly I’d think about it :p
     
  6. Jun 2, 2019
    Focker

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

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  7. Jun 2, 2019
    Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

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    Those look like really nice amber replacement lenses. Tux love!
     
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  8. Jun 2, 2019
    65seejayfive

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    (y) I’m not sure if they are Omix or Crown but whatever Walcks sells is what I used. They do seem of top quality though and they fit perfectly!
     
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  9. Jun 3, 2019
    Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

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    Very happy with everything I have bought from Walck’s.
     
  10. Jun 4, 2019
    65seejayfive

    65seejayfive Blazin’ new trails

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    Installed my Tightsteer tonight. I’m excited to take it for a spin because I did find some reviews on here but not a ton. I took it around the backyard and can tell right away it’s tighter. We’ll see!
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    New fuel tank neck grommet, my old one was toast.
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    Then I washed it. I have been using ArmorAll wash and Wax+Protect and I can’t recommend it enough! I washed my truck and my wife’s car in full sunlight and didn’t get any waterspots. It is seriously good stuff, highly recommend!
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  11. Jun 4, 2019
    Lockman

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    Ya Know .... That is the absolute Best rattle can Paint Job that anyone's ever seen here ! Other evidence welcome , Ya'All
     
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  12. Jun 4, 2019
    65seejayfive

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    Thanks Richie! :beer:
     
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    Lockman

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    Your Welcome .... & I mean it ! Great Job . Rock on , Man.
     
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  14. Jun 4, 2019
    65seejayfive

    65seejayfive Blazin’ new trails

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    I appreciate it! Why do you say that?
     
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    65seejayfive

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    Gotcha. Yeah it’s one from Autozone or Advanced I don’t remember. Anything you recommend?
     
  16. Jun 4, 2019
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    In the 10 miles I drove tonight I can guarantee you my steering feels much better! I’m sure once I rebuild everything (knuckles, tie rods, kingpins, etc) it’ll be even better! But this little doodad helped a lot. Sorry I don’t have any before and after footage but it tracks straight with almost zero play and I’m not wandering all over the road. (y)
     
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  17. Jun 4, 2019
    65seejayfive

    65seejayfive Blazin’ new trails

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    10-4 I appreciate it!
     
  18. Jun 4, 2019
    Focker

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    This is easily the ECJ5 Jeep of the year.


    Unofficially (since we don't do that). :D
     
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  19. Jun 4, 2019
    65seejayfive

    65seejayfive Blazin’ new trails

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    Aw shucks, Focker :oops: working on this Jeep is so much fun. I am learning something new everyday.
     
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  20. Jun 5, 2019
    Lockman

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    Fuel Filters: Use WIX : They are German Made & are steel contained. The Fram plastic contained jobs are prone to cracking And / or even melting !
    ( Chinese crap). Try to use WIX , for all filters, IMHO. :cool:
     
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