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Roadmap
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Posted: 21 Aug. 2018 at 2:53am |
Found this one a couple of weeks ago. Got it home last weekend.
PO had it running by pouring gas in the carb. Not much rust, just under the gas tank and bottom of the toolbox. It needs a few things, like brakes, wiring. You know anything that could dry rot has... Thank goodness not much has been done by Bubba other than the horns. Lots to do to get it running, driving and stopping to enjoy this fall. Richard
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Ol' Unreliable
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Looks like a good starting point!
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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mbullism
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the best part about those horns and that roll bar is how much better it'll look once they're gone ;) , but looks good!
... how bout a quick pic of that tow rig?
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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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eestes1
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X2 on the request for a pic and info on the tow rig. Thanks
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Rick Estes
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The Cub was my dad's project about 5 years ago. He passed away in December 2015 after getting it finished that summer. It sat untouched until 2 months ago. I had to clean the carb but she runs like a top now.
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mbullism
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great to have that from your Dad. Here's hoping that's one of the last times that 2A needs an assist
(My neighbor still mows with that same tractor... love it.)
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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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eestes1
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Thats a great thing you did to get it going again, and a nice tribute. Thanks for the info.
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Rick Estes
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Roadmap
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The cub is 2 years newer the the jeep. As for the assist, I did hear the first signs of life out of the jeep last night. It didn't want to idle. More on that tonight.
Richard
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Mike S
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When I first got my CJ2A, I spent the better part of a week REMOVING stuff that 'ol Bubba had glued, bolted or welded on. Very rewarding to see the Jeep under all the 'improvements'.
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'47 CJ2A -- #114542
Warn FF D41 rear Lock-Right locker 11" drum brakes Dual master cylinder T90C Transmission 16 X 6 Jeep truck wheels Cooper STT Pro tires |
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Unkamonkey
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Good for you. I have done a lot of work on old vehicles. I was out sitting on a friends front porch and I heard a familiar sound. It was an old JD model B out working a field. Surprising how some of those beasts are still out there working.
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uncamonkey
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1947-cj2a
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I like the after market horns.
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RICH
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JeepFever
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Great find and story.
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Roadmap
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After checking all the fuel lines and finding the inlet to the fuel pump loose enough to turn by hand it will now run with the choke on about half way. It runs well enough I couldn't resist a slow ride up the road and back. Shifts smooth. No bad noises from any of the gears! Got to get the carb cleaned/adjusted then brakes, wiring and a fluid change.
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Rick G
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welcome aboard! Keep us updated.
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mkoloc
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Great tribute to your dads memory with both the Cub and your Jeep, he is no doubt proud of your efforts. Lost my dad during my 2003 combat tour in Afghanistan, he was my best friend and mentor, and he would be thrilled with my overhaul efforts today and all my projects.... he gave me my love of old vehicles. Welcome to the forum!
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LTC Mark Koloc (USA-RET)
MVPA#31144 OEF Afghan 03-04 OEF Africa 05-07 OEF KFOR 08-09 WTB 09-11 1942 Ford GPW 43 M16A2 Half-Track w/44 M10 Trlr 1943 M3 Sct Car 1947 CJ2A |
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