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bight
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1947 CJ-2A #114832_197624 has safely made its way back to Maine. I hope to make nofender proud, and use it the way it was intended and provide the right home.
Edited by bight - 05 Sep. 2022 at 8:01pm |
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CJ-2A 72586 tan (stock)
CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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nofender
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Congrats to you Glenn! Take good care of her!
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46 CJ2a rockcrawler
46 CJ2a - 26819 46 Bantam T3c "4366" 47 Bantam T3C - 11800 68-ish CJ5 |
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mbullism
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Having watched this jeep grow up, it’s kinda like that first time you look at your kid and realize theyre actually a young adult... and they move out! :)
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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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bight
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kinda look like toys here (below). in some ways they are.
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CJ-2A 72586 tan (stock)
CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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bight
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i found the winch isolator that another forum member had shown in a pic. it is made by Daystar and there are different models for different fairleads (rollers and hawse, black and red). look under winch isolator on amazon to get you started in your desired purchasing routes.
once i got it on, i realized it would be best for "lightly" used winch set ups. for those that really use the winch a great deal a regular stopper may be a better choice. i plan on building a fairlead cover/license plate holder to go over this. fits this warn fairlead perfectly and holds the hook snug. |
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CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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Barry S
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Hey bight! Congrats on your new ride. Andy did an awesome job on it and I'm sure it's got a great new home! As chance would have it I was just reading your thread on your tan jeep because I was searching bikini tops on the page. Nice job on yours! I just finished posting the photos of the top I made. Did you get the matching trailer for your new Jeep?
-Barry
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1947 CJ2A 93664 "Grasshopper"
1947 CJ2A 90729 194? CJ2A 04893/194304 1946 CJ2A 46745 1946 CJ2A 36723 1945 MB 413665 1971 CJ5 8305017 375392 Drive train parts donor Bantam Trailer T3-C 25487 |
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bight
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i did get the trailer with it. he did a fantastic job and i am privileged to have what many want. a super nice show quality Jeep and one to run in the woods and really get dirty. it encourages me to use both of them more!
thanks for the compliments on the bikini top. this forum supplied the fundamental ideas. i choose to go smaller than any i saw. i did have to put the sleeve in, otherwise it was a disaster. btw, Barry, the wife has already made it clear that this is not the next step though i do have property it would work well on: |
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CJ-2A 72586 tan (stock)
CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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Barry S
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LOL! Luckily I have a very patient wife! Also we live way back in the woods otherwise I'd probably be getting lots of nastygrams from neighbors. Truthfully, my parts jeep fleet has been invaluable in restoring Grasshopper as well as my brother Ron's CJ3A and I feel grateful to have it. Enjoy your new ride!!
-Barry
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1947 CJ2A 93664 "Grasshopper"
1947 CJ2A 90729 194? CJ2A 04893/194304 1946 CJ2A 46745 1946 CJ2A 36723 1945 MB 413665 1971 CJ5 8305017 375392 Drive train parts donor Bantam Trailer T3-C 25487 |
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bight
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working on acquiring 5, 15 inch wheels to put 700-15 STA Super Traxions on to replace the larger super swampers. i have 2 cleaned and powder coated. found a possible source for 3 more.
went online to buy the tires, they are sold through walmart (via JEGS) but only 3 in stock. regular price and free ship. looks like i may have bought the last 3 tires in existence. update: one day later more tires were available.
Edited by bight - 20 Aug. 2022 at 1:04pm |
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CJ-2A 72586 tan (stock)
CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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rocnroll
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Just a word to the wise....if that Warn is going to see any weather at all sew up a cover of some kind, they aren't nearly as waterproof as you would think (or should be IMO)
You won't like what you see on the inside after a few years of weather. Don't ask me how I know ( oh never mind, had the same winch on my trailer...its apart for a complete rebuild now) |
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'47 CJ2A PU
'48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common" |
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bight
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thanks for that input and others should heed the suggestion. i have always had water resistant covers on my winches. just have not got one yet on this one.
here is a low cost but decent El Jefe cover that fits securely and works. not as nice as a warn but 1/3 the price: Edited by bight - 30 Aug. 2022 at 1:35pm |
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CJ-2A 72586 tan (stock)
CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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bight
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tires arrived quickly. got all 5. got 5 more rims and will drop off at Goodyear to get blasted and powder coated. they have a stock light gray color. may be on pretty soon.
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CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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bight
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always makes a jeeper smile Edited by bight - 29 July 2022 at 1:28pm |
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Scratch
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Makes me smile for sure! I love the smell of new rubber!
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43 GPW 93487 Blk
44 GPW 230283 OD 46 CJ2A 50100 Tan 46 CJ2A 77632 Wht 47 CJ2A 141681 Grn 48 CJ2A 156240 Red/Yel 48 CJ2A "Lefty" 181341 Red 61 CJ5 123120 Tan 03 TJ Inca Gld |
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bight
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for any future reference the STA Super Traxion 7.00-15LT is
29 1/2 tall and tread width of 6 3/8 is there a way to start a user database that could input tire measurements? Edited by bight - 29 July 2022 at 10:11pm |
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CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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Flatfender Ben
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Ahh new tires!!!
Thanks for the pic.
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1946 cj2a desert dog
1946 cj2a bulldog 1948 cj2a blue jeep 1953 cj3b yard dog 1955 willys wagon 1955 willys pickup 1956 willys pickup boomer 1960 fc 170 1968 jeepster commando 1990 Grand wagoneer |
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Scratch
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That’s a great idea. Even just a thread where people can input their measurements of new, aired up tires. I say go for it!
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43 GPW 93487 Blk
44 GPW 230283 OD 46 CJ2A 50100 Tan 46 CJ2A 77632 Wht 47 CJ2A 141681 Grn 48 CJ2A 156240 Red/Yel 48 CJ2A "Lefty" 181341 Red 61 CJ5 123120 Tan 03 TJ Inca Gld |
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bight
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on left: STA Super Traxion 7.00-15LT: 15x4.5 rim 29 1/2 tall, 6 3/8 tread on right: McCreary NDT Military 6.0-16LT: 16x4.5 rim 27 1/2 tall, 5.0 tread, 6 3/4 sidewall to sidewall (StS) inflated to 20 psi |
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CJ-2A 72586 tan (stock)
CJ-2A 197624 green (resto-mod) the wife abides (def: to bear patiently; TOLERATE) |
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