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Lee MN
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Nice work ATHawk, Enjoy
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LEE
44 GPW-The Perfected Willys 49 2A “If you wait, you only get older” 67 M715 American Made Rolling History |
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jpet
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Tim,
That is really awesome. I didn't see any smoke coming from that motor. Keep us posted on its oil consumption. Great Job! |
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
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Bedrock
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Tim, you are The Man!! I too noticed a lack of smoke coming out of the tailpipe. But I think I saw a speck of dust on one of your rebuilt brakes. Just needling you. Keep the "Entries" coming. You may be setting a new standard for rebuild threads.
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George
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Ryan_M
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In a different era you would be accused of witchcraft for reviving the dead.....
Bravo!!!
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garage gnome
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Way cool Tim!
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Nate
1953 3A, 1949 3A, 1947 2A, 1918 IHC Titan 10-20, 1905 IHC Famous, other hit n misses |
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AlaskaCJ2A
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Most Excellent! This reads like an illustrated novel. You are a good writer as well as a good mechanic. Congratulations and Well Done!
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48 CJ2A 212561
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athawk11
Member Joined: 18 Jan. 2012 Location: Arvada,Colorado Status: Offline Points: 4151 |
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Thanks to everyone for peaking in and your encouraging comments. I am no witch...and hardly a good mechanic. I truly believe, in spite of myself, that I get lucky with most of this stuff.
Those of you that have commented are the real miracle workers. I have admired all of your work, and can only hope to live up to your standards. Seriously, there are some extraordinarily talented people on this page. Without you and your help, I'm just digging holes.
Tim
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athawk11
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After a few years of other Willys projects, I’ve turned my
attention back to this one. It’s been
under a tarp, and patiently waiting in the back yard. I’ve started it on a regular basis.
My goal is to get it ready for the Black Hills Run…version 2017. There are a few trails this year that might offer up some dings, dents, and your everyday Willys “road rash”. Since this is still in “Thrasher” mode, it makes sense to bring it.
It needs some work. First off, I needed a windshield. The arctic top just won’t work for summer trails. An M38 arctic top is a little out of place on a 2A anyway. Over the years, I scavenged 4 beat up 2A windshields. I took the best pieces from them and created one decent shield. Even then, I needed to purchase a new skin from Classic Enterprises. I welded all the holes shut, used a bit of filler, primed it, and then painted it black to match the current Willys color… Added some spot weld dimples to give it an original look…
I bought glass locally. I tried the window gaskets and tapes offered by the vendors, but they were all too thick. I ended up using black sealant to set the glass. I assembled it all and took some glamour shots… I really don’t know much about the condition of the drive train and suspension. I’m also a bit nervous that the engine hasn’t really been ‘gone through’. If you look back in the thread, I basically un-seized the engine, replaced some ignition electrical parts, replaced the exhaust and the brakes. I’ve never had a break down on the trails with my OD Willys. Hopefully, I won’t become a liability out there in the South Dakota wilderness with this 2A. Next up…I’ve got to lose the old top. Edited by athawk11 - 06 Nov. 2017 at 8:54pm |
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Oilleaker1
Member Joined: 06 Sep. 2011 Location: Black Hills, SD Status: Offline Points: 4412 |
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No worries Tim, I'll bring you back to base myself if it gives a problem. I may have to fight off our other friends who want to help------------------. Frankly this will be a good test run for it and the rest of the guys are bored and want something to do most of the time. Pretty devious of you to wet their appetite with the pictures of the 2A. See you soon, oilly
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Green Disease, Jeeps, Old Iron!
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jpet
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well all right
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
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RICKG
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X2!! Bring that bad boy to the BHR and lets have some fun! Looking forward to the build..
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I never met a mule I didn't like!
MC51986 "OD MULE" DOD 01-52 '50 CJ3A "Bucksnort". Keep 'em Rollin' |
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SE Kansas 46 CJ-2A
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Nice job on the 2A windshield. BTW, the vendor glass gaskets are a waste of time, I set my glass with Permatex silicone.
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46 CJ-2A #64462 "Ol' Red" (bought April 1969)(second owner)(12 V, 11" brakes, M-38 frame, MD Juan tub)
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smfulle
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Tim,
Your attention to detail continues to amaze me! I do think it's going to be necessary to get some dirt on that exquisitely rejuvenated windshield and leave it there or the jeep is not going to feel good about itself when only part of it is better than brand new. It will get confused. "Am I a show jeep that's just not good enough? Am I a farm jeep pretending to be something different? I just don't know who I am." Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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Red Willy
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Tim, I think I owe you a tow or two. If something goes wrong you can count on me to lend a hand as needed. Of course, like John said there isn't one in the group that won't offer you anything you need.
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Glen
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gmcjr
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Leaving Whitey at home?
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Gary
51 CJ-3A |
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Lee MN
Member Joined: 13 Aug. 2008 Location: Harris, MN Status: Offline Points: 4950 |
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Absolutely beautiful!, way to nice for a trail beater ....... It sure looks to me like the threads on the drivers side lollipop are stripped out
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LEE
44 GPW-The Perfected Willys 49 2A “If you wait, you only get older” 67 M715 American Made Rolling History |
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athawk11
Member Joined: 18 Jan. 2012 Location: Arvada,Colorado Status: Offline Points: 4151 |
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You guys are all great. Makes me feel a little better knowing you won't leave me behind.
Stan, you crack me up. You've rightfully diagnosed that my OCD has spawned a Willys with Multiple Personality Disorder. To follow JPet'S line of thinking, I'm going to have to give this 2A at least 2 names. Gary, Whitey will probably make the FCT. Rachel deserves to give it its first scratch. She won't be with us this year at the BHR, so I'll be hanging with the bachelors. Lee, Wow. It is stripped. You have an amazing eye for detail. I do want to thank Lee publicly. He has helped me so many times with hard to find original Willys parts. A few of them will be on this 2A...including the 15" wheels. Tim Edited by athawk11 - 09 May 2017 at 3:43am |
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RICKG
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The only thing that matters at this point Hawk is that we'll all be together in June..
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I never met a mule I didn't like!
MC51986 "OD MULE" DOD 01-52 '50 CJ3A "Bucksnort". Keep 'em Rollin' |
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