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McG 
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 Posted: 08 Apr. 2017 at 12:09pm |
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Tried a flange tool for this side piece. I haven't decided whether I'm going to go back and weld it or just glass it.
 The corner piece took a few tries, but finally got it. Lotsa work from the shrinker and stretcher. Neat little tool.   There are a lot of holes in the lip and support piece, so it looks like I'm going to have to make them as well.   |
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Rick G
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Posted: 08 Apr. 2017 at 4:24pm |
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Nice work on those corners!
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Gil
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Posted: 08 Apr. 2017 at 5:48pm |
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Nice metal work on that corner of the toolbox . Keep up the good work .
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McG
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Posted: 28 Apr. 2017 at 10:29am |
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I was able to find some time to work on the toolbox. This was a tough one. Every single edge was gone.
 I was lucky enough to find a donor piece for the lip. That would have been a nightmare to make.      You'll notice I didn't spend anytime grinding the underneath!  Ta Dah!  Edited by McG - 28 Apr. 2017 at 10:34am |
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Posted: 28 Apr. 2017 at 11:20am |
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very impressive restoration on the toolbox!
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Posted: 28 Apr. 2017 at 11:57am |
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Looks gr8. Keep it up
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Posted: 28 Apr. 2017 at 12:32pm |
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You should go visit MD Juan and give them a few lessons.
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Posted: 28 Apr. 2017 at 2:20pm |
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Good morning Jay. When are you going to be at Henry's next? Tool box is looking good. I would like to see your Willys again. Thanks, Mark
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McG
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Posted: 29 Apr. 2017 at 11:55am |
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Hard to tell. This time of year I have to rely on consecutive rainy days. Next up is finishing the tub up and sending it to sandblast. It should take a couple of days to do that. I have a couple of little things to do to finish the fender and tailgate. Other than that, all body and paint, then hood and windshield.
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McG
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Posted: 13 May 2017 at 10:32am |
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I had a chance to finish up the passenger fender yesterday. I just added the pictures to the earlier post where I was working on it before the toolbox. That means metal work on front end done! Next up is finish tub, fix fuel tank or finish tailgate. getting so close I can smell the bondo!
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Posted: 13 May 2017 at 11:01am |
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My brother wondered why I didn't just order up a new tub for my 3B instead of spending weeks out bending metal and welding. In all aspects it is my Jeep. Sort of like having an animal companion that you have cared for over the years and loves you but our companions are made of metal.
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McG
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Posted: 13 May 2017 at 11:06am |
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Also, the pieces you make will be multiple times better than any foreign made piece you can buy, plus still look original !
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McG
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Posted: 16 May 2017 at 11:34am |
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In case anyone ever wondered what the baffle looks like inside their tank.
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McG
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Posted: 01 June 2017 at 12:09pm |
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I finally had a little time to start fitting the toolbox.
 I ended up having to slide the box forward about 1/2 inch to make the seat fit.  |
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I like the way you say that so casually, as though it's no big deal. "Oh yeah, happens every day. Yadda, yadda, yadda."  |
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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McG
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Posted: 03 June 2017 at 11:45am |
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Better to find out now than after I have it welded in and painted. That would be a nightmare !! Much easier to redo a couple of pieces. Just wish I could figure out what is wrong. I took every measurement imaginable from an original tub and the box matches it perfectly, and seat matches it perfectly, just doesn't fit without moving the box forward. Oh well, hopefully I'll get some time next week to get it welded in and finish the metalwork on the tub and get it to the sandblaster.
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McG
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Posted: 22 Dec. 2017 at 2:00pm |
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Finally back on the project! Got it back from sandblast and getting ready for etching primer.
  Edited by McG - 23 Dec. 2017 at 9:07am |
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Gil
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Posted: 22 Dec. 2017 at 4:55pm |
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Nice to see you back,keep posting pictures of your progress.You're doing amazing work.
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