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srlbotanical
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Posted: 06 July 2017 at 2:26pm |
Hello - Steve here, from Saranac Michigan. I've been into Jeeps for a long time. I have a 97 Tj that I've done a bit of work to, it sits on 35's, locked, cage, upgraded axles, etc.
A couple years ago, we moved into an old farm house that has a great pole building out back. This was once a full auto repair shop, so it has two in-ground hoists and an overhead chain lift that runs the length of the building, compressed air to every corner, multiple 220 welding outlets, etc. I call it the Jeep Cave and I feel very fortunate to have this heated shop to play in... Recently I had an opportunity to pick up a 1948 Willys. It belonged to the grandfather, then father of a friend. They had it up at their cabin since 1961 and basically used it to drag the beach and go on icecream runs. It came time to get rid of it and I was called. I picked it up and drug it back home to the Jeep Cave... The jeep runs like a kitten, but the body is rough. The tub floor has been patched, the original gas tank is gone, lots of rust... I would guess it's pretty much what you'd expect for a 70 year old vehicle that's been in Michigan it's whole life. As I mentioned, it runs well, starts and purrs like a kitten, but smokes a bit. Oil pressure, voltage and temperature gauges work. Speedo and gas level do not. The speedo cable was ripped off the t-case and wrapped around the front propeller shaft. No lights work. No brakes. the Master cylinder was empty and bone dry. I'll need to fill and bleed and go from there. The parking brake cable was seized in the engaged position and as soon as I unhooked the cable, the jeep rolled a lot easier... :) High, Low, 2WD and 4WD all work as they should. I've got two kids in college, so no big restoration fund for me. So my plan is to just learn as much about this Good Dog as I can. Change all fluids, clean off all the old layers of grease and grime, etc. Make a list of things it needs. I'd like to patch one spot on the frame, get the lights functional and brakes working. My goal is to do just enough to make it road legal. Corner ice cream shop is about as far as it needs to go. I just love the way it smells and how simple these things are. It's really a beautiful dog just the way it sits.... Wish me luck, I'll keep this thread posted with what I find. Steve |
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jpet
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Welcome to the forum Steve and I look forward to your posts.
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Welcome, Steve.. looks like a great start
(and I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't drooling over your workspace ) MB
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Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany
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smfulle
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I love The Good Dog. It's a beautiful machine with a great name. Welcome to the forum.
You just might find that putting The Good Dog to a challenge on a rough trail is more of a thrill than your modern rigs.
Trying to figure out what that gadget is between the seats that runs up to the shifters. |
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berettajeep
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Welcome! I was also wondering what that was between the seats. Looks like a some sort of brake line lock.
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Phil_IA
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Welcome! I like the Scout wheels. What size are the tires?
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srlbotanical
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
The lever between the seats is a hydraulic control valve. I'm assuming that it had a lift cylinder for a plow at one point. the copper lines run up to the front bumper. I took this monstrosity of a mount off the front bumper last night. I bet it weighs 80 lbs. If you look at the picture of the engine in my first post you can see the hydraulic oil reservoir on the drivers side, just behind the horn. There is a small belt going to a pump right under that reservoir. I'll take a few more pictures and post them after work tonight. I'll also check the wheel/tire size. I had no idea they were scout wheels. I figure they just found something that fit.
I'm sure I'll have a list of questions you all can help me with as well. Thanks All. |
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Steve
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Mark W.
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Looks like the seats have been modified. And theres a number of other changes but your plan sounds good. Get it running and stopping proper then enjoy it. Once them kids get done sucking your money up you can think serious on what you might like to do to improve it. Lots of stuff costs little money to do. So have fun.
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Chug A Lug
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srlbotanical
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The tires are 8.45x15 super sport wide oval track tires.
Here's a better pic of the hydraulic pump and lever between the seats. And the pump... Edited by srlbotanical - 07 July 2017 at 1:55pm |
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masscj2a
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Welcome aboard. That's a good start for a project, enjoy it.
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Welcome, really good to know another jeep enthusiast in the area. With Freedom 21, Overland, myself, and you, that makes 4 flatfenders within 40mi. We got the makings of a parade! To borrow a phrase from Shadow in Canada (I watched the vid) Let's go for a rip eh bud? I've got a 48 also, the engine compartment looks very similar even have the same hyd. control in the same spot. I've learned volumes about my 48 because of the fine gentlemen and women of this form. If I can help P.M. me. We have a house in Ionia and go by Saranac a lot. Joe Wadoyado
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"It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the jeep you've been driving all your life" (Mickey Mantle paraphrase)
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srlbotanical
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Wow Joe, It's nice to know there are a few of us close by. Man, I'd love for you to stop up any time your rolling through. I'll drop you a PM. Steve
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srlbotanical
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I forgot to mention that I'd really love to get rid of the sparkly green bass boat seats... I'd almost rather just sit on the plywood.
If any of you have some cheap ideas, I'm all ears....
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sandusky
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Nice ! And Welcome!
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srlbotanical
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The master cylinder was bone dry and the rear hose was cracked.
I replace the rear brake hose going to the axle and bled the brakes last night.
The front peddle does not go to the floor anymore, I have about 2 inches of travel. The rear brakes bled perfectly. I couldn't get anything but a trickle from the pass front and drivers front was dry, I couldn't get anything to bleed. I now have rear brakes, but both front wheels will spin when the jeep is on the lift and the brake is applied. Any suggestions? Thanks, Steve |
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Phil_IA
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Front brake hoses had deteriorated and plugged on mine. New hoses fixed it.
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smfulle
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I'm actually surprised that you got the brakes to pump up at all. After these things sit for a while the brake lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder start to rust up and won't function. Many of us replace the whole thing including all the steel and rubber lines.
I think I would break the connection at the wheel cylinder the have your assistant give a little pressure on the pedal and see if you've got fluid to the wheel cylinder. If yes, replace the cylinder, if no, replace the lines to that cylinder. Both the steel and rubber lines can get plugged up with rust and gunk.
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srlbotanical
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Well, this morning I noticed fluid all over the inside of the rear drivers side wheel. I think I'm just going to start with all fresh brake lines and wheel cylinders.
Fortunately, I have a friend with the special otc hub puller, so I can get the drums pulled off and I'll take a good look at everything.
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Steve
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