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Rick G 
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 Posted: 12 Sep. 2016 at 7:16am |
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Man, what a great build!
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BOWJA01
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2016 at 4:30pm |
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Posted: 12 Sep. 2016 at 10:58pm |
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I used the
seat pan and spring set from Walcks. I purchased the foam inserts a while ago,
and was intending on using them. But Walcks came out with their seat spring set
right before I started working on my seats. So I figured I go more original
with the springs. The pans, springs and seat covers all came from Walcks. I'm
really happy with the fit and quality; big plus is they were made in the USA;
Walcks is great to work with. Only time will tell on how well they hold up.
As far as the build goes. I do a lot of research online. I stalk on here constantly to see what guys are doing. Good example, I saw Haines Garage, either on here or his youtube channel, grab some OEM light dimmer switches on ebay awhile back, so I got me one even though I have a repro in there now. I watch jpet’s youtube channel to see real working/functioning jeeps. Without this site, and its members, my build would be a tough row to hoe, as I’d never laid eyes on a real live Willys before I started this project. With work and family stuff, it’s really hard to work on it a lot. We just spent 99% of the summer renovating a house for one of my boys. Upside is that I take my time and save up funds to buy or do the things I want for it and it doesn’t hurt. For me personally the joy is in the build not the driving. So I don’t have the pressure to put it on the road. |
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Posted: 14 Sep. 2016 at 11:55pm |
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I also used a set of Walcks seat springs and covers. Mine are very comfortable and supported my 190 lbs nicely without bottoming out on the seat pans over rough terrain (local desert trips). I think you will be happy with that setup.
Phil
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BOWJA01
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Posted: 15 Sep. 2016 at 2:47pm |
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Good to know... thanks
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Jim
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Posted: 04 July 2018 at 7:07pm |
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BOWJA01
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Posted: 09 July 2018 at 12:57am |
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testing it out today...
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Posted: 27 Nov. 2018 at 4:28pm |
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Quick update... my son's dog Ollie likes it  Edited by BOWJA01 - 27 Nov. 2018 at 4:57pm |
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russnj
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Posted: 27 Nov. 2018 at 11:02pm |
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Great looking jeep and lab!
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BOWJA01
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Posted: 28 Nov. 2018 at 1:42pm |
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Thanks Russ, I appreciate that |
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Gil
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Posted: 28 Nov. 2018 at 4:35pm |
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Nice looking Jeep,well built Jim ,congrats.
Giles
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Posted: 28 Nov. 2018 at 8:39pm |
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Think Ollie is wanting to go for a ride!
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BOWJA01
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Posted: 04 Aug. 2019 at 7:33pm |
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Well its been long time since she went down the road... but my baby has a
new lease on life... Thank you BIG TIME Bob for the final adjustments and
finishing touches today... garage time with you is always good times! Thank
you my friend!
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Posted: 05 Aug. 2019 at 2:22am |
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Posted: 05 Aug. 2019 at 2:25am |
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Found and rehabed an old Federal fire truck siren on ebay awhile back... every kid needs a fire truck siren right
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Posted: 05 Aug. 2019 at 2:28am |
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Love the siren, it looks great.........
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Posted: 05 Aug. 2019 at 2:56am |
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