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Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Patrick, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. Nov 27, 2020
    Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

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    like x5, nice jeep
     
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  2. Dec 3, 2020
    Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Hah, I took these pictures back at the beginning of August with the real camera and forgot all about them. I rediscovered them tonight when uploading other pictures. I like the shot with the moon.

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  3. Dec 3, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    the paint is... not spectacular. looks like a turd on axles, the primer was put on about 30 yrs ago, but the hood wasnt primed? it matches, ive got quite a bit of primer scratched off. looking to paint gray?
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2020
    Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

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    Beautiful pics!!
     
  5. Dec 17, 2020
    SoFla8300

    SoFla8300 Member

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    That'll buff right out! My vote is grey, I think that would look great.
     
  6. Dec 17, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    like to pull the body off, then patch it up and paint it. maybe go through and paint the frame/running gear. no room/time to do it now, got 4 other projects to do. not all are critical, but 3 of them need done somewhat soon. too many projects, not enough time.
     
  7. Dec 17, 2020
    Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    By chance the weather was no s announced, no rain! Cold, but no rain.
    So a little lesson of drive in 4x4 on muddy track for my son.
    He understood the difference with 4x2. On muddy grass, the Jeep is like a boat on water..; no control.
    In 4x4, no problem.
    We went to the waste to throw glass bottles and paper, and back by tracks between the fields.
    Fun. some sun.JPG
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2020
    SoFla8300

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    Some night shots help the paint a little.
    All too true, I feel your pain.
     
  9. Dec 17, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    a 4.3 needs rebuilt (for a forklift, essential to sell to get funds), my passat needs a clutch, and my sisters s10's transmission needs rebuilt. then there are the jeep and our old suburban (1970), which both are "fun" projects. the suburban engine is getting rebuilt, and the jeep needs brakes and then that work. then with school and work, there's no time for any of it, so we have a bunch of projects sitting around that need done.
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2020
    SoFla8300

    SoFla8300 Member

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    School and work? Man, that is a full time job! You definitely have your hands full for sure. If I were closer I would lend a hand, could use the experience. I rebuilt my Mercedes diesel automatic trans and all the suspension but I'm yet to do a manual or even an engine rebuild. It's on the list though.

    I tried to upload a couple pictures of my CJ but it said "uploads unavailable". Worked on the test thread but not this one.
     
  11. Dec 17, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    dad works 8:00 - 5:00, and brother and i have school 8:00 - 3:38
    i would say to start do your cj (if it needs it). it's really simple, and fun. you can get a haynes guide, theyre quite helpful. Jeep CJ (1949 - 1986) Repair Manuals
     
  12. Dec 17, 2020
    Alan28

    Alan28 Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Good to see people with nice projects...This is life.
    I stopped my projects really some months ago after putting tiles on a wall, 3 days of work.
    Then arthritis took the control and I understood the message.
    I cannot change my parts :D so I change my habits.
    It works well becauwe my wife accepts now the idea that our house won't never be a palace.
    At 40 I could have but at 73 ...acceptance is the rule.
    All the big work was made 4 years ago so all works well but deco is not perfect...
    Adaptation.
    But my CJ5 bought in 2011 is working nicely and I can use it when sunshine, like today.
    It brings me so much happiness, driving on tracks inthe countryside, I feel I am 20 :beer::p
    So much joy, freedom feeling, master of the world...(y)
     
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  13. Dec 17, 2020
    SoFla8300

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    Well said, sir. Well said.

    My honey do list is still alive and well. I have to find excuses to go work on the Jeep but I haven't come up short yet.

    I am sure the jeep will let me know, even if I'm not ready to tackle the job. I will be right back here with all my questions. I actually picked up a 73 TSM. Not sure how normal it is to sit down with my morning coffee to read my TSM but I do that all the time!
     
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  14. Dec 17, 2020
    Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

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    When I was about 13 and in grade school I saved my money and bought myself a factory service manual for CJ-2A , 3A, and 3B. I still have it too.
    My teacher had to take it away during class more than once! :study: I was obsessed with it. If they had given me a test on that book I am sure I would have gotten an A+. I had bought an old 2A that did not run or have any front fenders, grill or a hood. for a hundred dollars.
    So began my life long obsession with jeeps. :D Would not trade a moment of it for anything.
     
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  15. Dec 17, 2020
    Fireball

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    Memories. As a kid, I would spend hours going through my Dad's Chilton/Motors manuals and my Grandpa's old Audels Automobile Guide from the late 30's.
     
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  16. Dec 18, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    i'm on this site all the time at school, no longer allowed to bring my laptop (school issued) to math:lol:
     
  17. Dec 18, 2020
    Snoops

    Snoops Making progress, slow but at least it's forward! 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    As a young-un, I use to go to the local Texaco station with my dad, owner's name was Bud, place was just Bud's Texaco. He gave me a manual on how engines worked, and I saved my pennies and bought one of those see through functioning engine models (Revell), man had a blast putting that together and watching it run. Fun stuff.
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  18. Dec 19, 2020
    dozerjim

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    Those were very cool
     
  19. Dec 25, 2020
    MP67CJ5

    MP67CJ5 New Member

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    Merry Christmas, all!
     
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  20. Dec 25, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    i got one, a 4-cylinder. it's not 100% accurate, but very, very close
     
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