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Hamhog
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Posted: 09 Jan. 2021 at 5:30pm |
Hello, All. I'm finishing up the restoration of 218880... was able to do a short test drive last weekend and make a few adjustments... took him out for another drive (7 miles) today with no issues other than my timing might be a little off (running warm & sputters a little when returning to idle). Overall, we're happy to be back on the road.
H. W. Welch (Mountville, PA) did the metal work and paint. And Jeepster Jim (East Palatka, FL) did the machine work on the engine. Thanks to him, for saving the original engine number. I did the rest of the work in my garage here in Albany, GA. Most of the original parts were able to be restored. Those that I couldn't save, I did my best to replace with NOS parts. There are some reproduction parts here and there, but not too much. I rebuilt the rest of the original drivetrain (axles, transmission, transfer case, drivelines), did the teardown and reassembly, and learned a lot along the way.
We decided on the name, Delbert, after the previous owner, Delbert (Deb) G. Green Sr. The registration wrapped around the steering column had registrations dating back from 1975 to 1969. He was born in 1932, so it's unlikely he was the original owner. I forgot to take a picture of the title before I changed it to my name. The Jeep had been sitting in his barn for quite a while. The '69 registration was from Rocky Ford, CO, then the later registrations had his current address, where we picked it up, in New Plymouth, ID. Deb passed away in October of last year so I didn't get a chance to send him pictures of the finished project... but here he is. Body Color - Emerald Green Wheel Color - Universal Beige w/ Black Stripe s/n - 218880 body - 212705 (no ACMs) engine - J246346 |
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Wow! A great restoration. Thanks for the pictures and backstory. That looks like it came right out of the factory at Toledo.
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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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rocnroll
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Nicely done.
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'48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common" |
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mbullism
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Delbert is smiling, trust me...Nice!
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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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oops1215
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Looks Great! Is that the Forest green? Do you have the paint code?
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ggordon49
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What a awesome JEEP! You did a really great job, well done! A stock restoration is my favorite Under the hood looks so good! Really great
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Hamhog
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Thanks, Guys!
It’s actually Emerald Green. We were able to match some original paint that was covered by undercoat. The paint is an acrylic modified alkyd enamel. I don’t have the code, but if you reach out to H. W. Welch Company, they may be able to get you set up. The original paint codes are still around as well.
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WKWillys
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That's a beautiful resto; great work! Hope my M38 resto, in progress, turns out that nice. Been at it 8 months, and hope to wrap it up by summer. Then on to an M38a1 preservation. Your work is inspiring me!
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'48 CJ2a "Snakeskin"
'50 M38 "Thunder from Heaven" '52 M38a1 "Patina" '47 T3c '48 T3c '52 M100 |
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3-48s
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Very nice job! I love that you honored Delbert by naming your CJ2A after him. I did the same with my Luzon Red 48. The original owner was Elmer Suits from Duanesburg, NY, so my 48 is ELMER.
I really like your attention to detail. Especially the bright orange FRAM Oil filter that sets off the engine bay, as well as the very nice original late 48 battery hold down! I do hope you intend to keep this one. Enjoy! |
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1945 CJ2A #10536
1948 CJ2A #176528 "Elmer" 1948 CJ2A #155970 "Gray Mule" 1948 CJ2A #155365 "Old Yeller" (GONE) BANTAM T3C # 6147 (GONE) BANTAM T3C # 30856 |
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Hamhog
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Thanks again. This one will be around for a while.
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dasvis
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My dad's name is Delbert.....
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1947 CJ2A #88659 "Rat Patrol"
1953 CJ3A #453-GB1 11266 "Black Beauty" 1964 Thunderbird convertible ..... & one of them moves under it's own power!! |
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athawk11
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Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.
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1- 1946 CJ2A
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DMusil
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Perfect.
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Hamhog
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I grew up about 20 miles from Salem... in Amity (south of McMinnville). Worked for a farmer that had an old CJ2A we used for spraying. Seems like a different world now.
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Hamhog
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I want to say, "Thanks!", to Jeff and Mike for their skills and expertise in helping me with the top. It turned out great (I chose to skip the doors). If you need canvas for yours, classicjeeptops.com is the best there is.
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russnj
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Looks great!
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43 MB, 48 CJ2A, 50 CJ3A, 55 M38A1, 56 CJ5, 79 M151A2, M100 ,65 M416 |
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mbullism
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That does look awesome... I've gotta get off my arse and get that done
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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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bobevans
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Gorgeous. And Jeff does do great work also.
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