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caelo4
Member Joined: 29 Aug. 2019 Location: Northeast Texas Status: Offline Points: 65 |
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I finally received the title back with all the proper signatures and was able to register the Willys. I’ve had a few chances to drive some short distances on the 2 lane highway that runs close by and I’m pleased with how it handles. Currently, I feel comfortable around 60mph, but I did have it up to 65 and it didn’t feel unsafe. I’ll get more accustomed to it in time. I did instal some drink holders, it’s all about the little things.
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LuzonRed47
Member Joined: 11 Apr. 2007 Location: Plymouth, MI Status: Offline Points: 841 |
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What could have possessed the P.O. to slather this jeep in bedliner? Aarrgh.
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CJ2A #140275 "Ziggie" (purchased new by my dad in 1947)
ACM #124334 CJ3A windshield, Warn Overdrive 1953 Strick M100 trailer Serial #18253 |
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Bill2A
Member Joined: 01 Mar. 2018 Location: Fort Worth, Tex Status: Offline Points: 516 |
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It looks like a winner to me.
Welcome aboard. What part of NE Texas? I'm in Ft Worth, my wife is from Paris.
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1946 CJ2A 14098
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caelo4
Member Joined: 29 Aug. 2019 Location: Northeast Texas Status: Offline Points: 65 |
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I agree with you 100%. It was the the one part that had me on the fence when buying. Plus, the sheet metal all seems to be in decent shape. I’ve debated whether to try and remove it from the outside, and I may someday, but for now I’m just gonna leave it be and maybe even give it a rattle can paint job.
I live around Winnsboro, about an hour from Paris and probably 2 hours from Ft Worth.
Edited by caelo4 - 15 Sep. 2019 at 8:24pm |
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Ol' Unreliable
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You live in Michigan. RUST is the reason. I hate rust, so I can definitely understand it.
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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caelo4
Member Joined: 29 Aug. 2019 Location: Northeast Texas Status: Offline Points: 65 |
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The PO used a wide track Dana 30 front, 56 inches, and a narrow track 44 read, 50.5 inches. It wasn’t obvious, but definitely noticeable if you looked. From all my research there has never been a Dana 44 rear wide track with the off set differential for the D18 transfer case, unless I had one custom made. I wanted to at least make the difference between the two less noticeable and the 33s rubbed a little when flexed so I ordered some Spidertrax 1.25” spacers for the rear.
Before: I torqued everything to installation specs with included thread locker, so hopefully I don’t have any issues. Spidertrax was recommended as the best spacers on the market. After: The change is very subtle, but the variances between the front and rear looks closer, it’s only 1.5 inches now.
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Bill2A
Member Joined: 01 Mar. 2018 Location: Fort Worth, Tex Status: Offline Points: 516 |
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That does look better.
I think living with the bedliner will be way easier than removing it. I can't quite place Winnsboro, but I may have passed through at some point.
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1946 CJ2A 14098
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caelo4
Member Joined: 29 Aug. 2019 Location: Northeast Texas Status: Offline Points: 65 |
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Here are a few pics driving around our property. There are more trails, but they were made for a SxS, so the Willys doesn’t fit yet, I need to cut down a few extra trees. The rear end has some pretty decent flex, and still rubs the tub on few spots. You’ll probably notice a theme with most of the pics, her name is Tuna.
Edited by caelo4 - 22 Sep. 2019 at 2:51am |
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caelo4
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The Simpson 4 point harness was a nice safety feature, but not very practical for around town use. Plus, my wife hated it, so I swapped it out with a 3 point retractable safety belt mounted in the same great locations provided by the PO. I also got the front license plate installed for legality purposes here in TX. There are also a few shots of the benefits of running the wide track front Dana 30. There is plenty of clearance upon full lock even with 33x12.50s. You’ll can see the PO did a shackle reversal and remounted the shock towers.
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Flatfender Ben
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Cool pictures!
Awesome to have some jeep trails to play on I see Tuna like to be included in the jeeping. Thanks for sharing.
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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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caelo4
Member Joined: 29 Aug. 2019 Location: Northeast Texas Status: Offline Points: 65 |
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I was looking through the PO build notebook the other day and it appears the Willys has Power Loks both front and rear. He wrote “power lockers,” but I assume he meant the limited slips. Does anyone have any experience with this type of differential? Pluses? Minuses?
Anyway, here are a few shots playing around on our private road off camber and flexing the suspension out. The rear has some good travel. |
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Nothing Special
Member Joined: 02 Feb. 2018 Location: Roseville, MN Status: Offline Points: 842 |
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I don't have experience with PowerLok in specific, but I do with limited slips in general. Trying to separate facts from my opinions... Most "traction aiding differentials" names are misleading. "Limited slip" diffs do nothing to limit slip, but they do add a limited amount of additional grip (compared to open diffs). Instead of transmitting the same amount of torque to both tires like an open diff (which results in no torque to either tire if one is in the air) a limited slip will send up to a fixed amount more torque to the tire with traction. But once that fixed amount isn't enough it will just slip too. Some people like them in rear axles because they do help you not be stuck, but they have fairly inoffensive manners the rest of the time. In a front axle they are similar, but they do have one trait that makes them a little more annoying. If you try to turn the steering wheel when you are stopped one front tire needs to roll forward and the other needs to roll backward. With a limited slip you need to overcome the slip torque of the diff to do this, so it's harder (maybe a lot harder) to turn the wheel if you aren't moving. My opinion? I'd never use limited slips anywhere. I don't think they help enough to be worth the limited amount of help they provide (edit: Oops, what I meant to say was I don't think they help enough to be worth the handling issues they cause). I'd rather have open diffs. If that wasn't enough I'd go with an automatic locker (like a LockRight) in the rear, which helps a lot more than a limited slip and (in my opinion) doesn't have that much worse manners. In the front I'd prefer a selectable locker if it was available. If not I'd stay with an open unless 4WD was only going to be used at slow speeds and I really wanted the extra traction. In that case I'd use an automatic locker there as well. But again, those are my opinions. I know others do like limited slips and I'm not saying that their opinions are any less valid than mine.
Edited by Nothing Special - 19 Oct. 2019 at 11:44pm |
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3A Steve
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Just looked at the box my Lock Rights came in and see that it also says "Powertrax". Not quite "Power Loks" but could be the what the PO was referring to.
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duffer
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Dissenting opinion. I've had a Powr-Lok in the rear axle of my 3B for decades and have found it to be the best compromise without going to a selectable. It has relatively good road manners and only on slick surfaces do you need to tread lightly. I tried a Detroit Locker twice back there and came to the same conclusion both times: the road manners of that was going to eventually get me dead. If the rig is trail only they work very well but if you are on dry pavement and say, go into a corner faster than you want to and then let up on the accelerator, those instant lane changes are VERY REAL. The best of both worlds is a selectable, hands down. I put an ARB in the D44 front axle and am going to do the same for the rear (which eventually is going to be a 35 spline 9"). And nice rig!!!
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1955 3B: 441sbc,AGE 4 speed transmission, Teralow D18w/Warn OD, 4.11:1 D44's/ARB's, glass tub & fenders, aluminum hood/grill, 8274, York OBA, Premier Power Welder; 67 CJ5: 225,T86AA, D18, 4.88's, OD
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Nothing Special
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Good to have those! I did daily drive a CJ5 with a Detroit locker, even through a few Minnesota winters. Again, I don't mind automatic lockers that much. But I sure get why some don't like them.
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caelo4
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I almost got ran over from behind the other night, turning left off the state highway, so it was time to install some turn signals. My space was limited in the rear, but they are still visible and bright. The installation of the mounted switch was fairly simple, and I only hooked up the rear LEDs so far.
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caelo4
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The PO also set up the ignition with a toggle switch and a push button start. While it was nice, there was no security, so I removed the toggle switch and drilled out for a on/off keyed switch with the key only removable from the off position.
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caelo4
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Driving at speed, the engine temps are well within normal limits, but in 4wd low on the trails, the thermostat is getting a little warm for my comfort. I read all kinds of threads, and probably could have bought a better electric fan, but Metcalf suggested venting the engine compartment somehow. Cutting up the hood was a little scary! I also never liked the shiny wheels, so painted them black.
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