A little update and a little progress

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Well I finally drove her for the first time since I bought it in 2009. I even took the kids for the trip to the bottom of the driveway. I mainly wanted to get it moving under its own power so I didn't have to push in and out of the garage. It was bittersweet in that I finally got to drive it while enjoying the moment with my kids but also that I have little oil pressure again now that Ive installed the oil filter.Oh well, Its all part of the journey I suppose. I'm so close now that I can taste it, the unfortunate part is that winter is right around the corner and definitely won't be able to have it drivable before temps drop below zero. 
My work list has been growing smaller most weeks and bigger other weeks. I'll keep posting updates for anyone who cares. Ive been trying to take more pictures during the process but I get pretty involved and forget, that and I don't want anyone to see the condition of my garage. HA.

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alaskanrocket Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17 Feb. 2010 Location: Alaska Status: Offline Points: 112	Post Options Post Reply Quote alaskanrocket Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: A little update and a little progress Posted: 18 Sep. 2018 at 7:48pm
	Well I finally drove her for the first time since I bought it in 2009. I even took the kids for the trip to the bottom of the driveway. I mainly wanted to get it moving under its own power so I didn't have to push in and out of the garage. It was bittersweet in that I finally got to drive it while enjoying the moment with my kids but also that I have little oil pressure again now that Ive installed the oil filter. Oh well, Its all part of the journey I suppose. I'm so close now that I can taste it, the unfortunate part is that winter is right around the corner and definitely won't be able to have it drivable before temps drop below zero. My work list has been growing smaller most weeks and bigger other weeks. I'll keep posting updates for anyone who cares. Ive been trying to take more pictures during the process but I get pretty involved and forget, that and I don't want anyone to see the condition of my garage. HA.

1947-cj2a Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Sep. 2015 Location: MISSOURI Status: Offline Points: 670	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1947-cj2a Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep. 2018 at 9:50pm
	Sounds like your on the way! Keep us posted and good luck! Looks like your helps are have a good time too.
	RICH 1947 cj2a (Toy From Hell)

eestes1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 12 Feb. 2011 Location: Mineral, VA Status: Offline Points: 1158	Post Options Post Reply Quote eestes1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep. 2018 at 10:25pm
	Yes, please keep posting. Maybe ask your crew to remind you about photos☺!
	Rick Estes

alaskanrocket Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17 Feb. 2010 Location: Alaska Status: Offline Points: 112	Post Options Post Reply Quote alaskanrocket Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jan. 2019 at 10:14pm
	I ordered and installed a new melling pump and the oil pressures are good so it must have been the oil pump was just worn out. I'm seeing like 5-10psi at idle and 30-40 at ~2000rpm. Hopefully I can get some more stuff to post here in the next few weeks. Jess

Joe DeYoung Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Madison WI Status: Offline Points: 3358	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joe DeYoung Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jan. 2019 at 10:28pm
	Just saw your first post/pic Jess. Gonna sound kinda weird but I really like the pencil point tread on the tires. Something about them looks right and great on a jeep. Great posse you have there too
	Joe DeYoung to many jeeps, parts, and accessories to list here, but apparently enough to keep me in trouble with my wife.

swmoboy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17 Nov. 2014 Location: Springfield, MO Status: Offline Points: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote swmoboy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Jan. 2019 at 12:32pm
	Great to involve your kids! They will always remember it. Please keep us posted on your progress.
	1947 CJ2a #155307