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ggordon49
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 30 June 2017 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 1436 |
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Just a couple progress pics from the weekend.... We found a leak in the radiator so we pulled that out for repair or replace depending on the cost. A quick search on this site (thank you all again!!) and I found all the information I need on aluminum (3-row) vs copper (2-row) with shroud. My decision will most likely be based on budget .... Please mind the mess under the hood... Plan on tidying things up as we progress.
We also found nice original paint on the inside of the grill..... What do you guys think, Potomac Gray: |
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shadow
Member Joined: 08 Nov. 2015 Location: Maple Ridge B.C Status: Offline Points: 626 |
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wow nice jeep, it looks like you have had the jeep disease for a while and now you got it bad , now with that little test drive its only going to get worse.
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lets go for a rip eh bud
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Ol' Unreliable
Member Joined: 25 Sep. 2016 Location: CO Springs CO Status: Offline Points: 4226 |
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Your hood hinge is amazingly intact! And it's not Bubba-brazed to the cowl! I'm impressed!
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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ggordon49
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Thank you Guys ... I'm definitely all-consumed and hopelessly addicted.... It all happened so quickly
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ggordon49
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I had my helpers with me this weekend Granpa has them in training, toughing them up!! So far new brake system, wheel bearings, aluminum radiator, shocks and electrical,fuel system.. I have big holes in the header pipe and no muffler, so next is a exhaust system... I think after that will start my first real attempt at body work.
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mbullism
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lols... though I'm not sure that footwear is GI issue
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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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ggordon49
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Hello Everyone,
Been awhile since I posted any progress, slow and steady, I guess... Just been cleaning up under the hood, working on fuel/air/electrical systems: |
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Mhovey46
Member Joined: 25 Dec. 2012 Location: Connecticut Status: Offline Points: 209 |
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Gordon,
Very nice looking jeep! I'd say it's in very good shape for being in CT or at least the rust belt for most of its life. I love the patina you have going on there especially in that engine compartment! Keep up the good work If you're ever down on the shoreline (I'm in Westbrook) feel free to stop in and talk jeeps!
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-Matt
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mbullism
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I see you took the hydraulic pump out... going back in, or plans to swap the oil filter back over?
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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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ggordon49
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Thank you for the compliments! I would love to talk jeeps one day, maybe over a cold one |
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ggordon49
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Good eye!! Yes, I removed the pump, I don't think I will be doing any plowing... I will definitely be switching the filter back, I HATE that cross bracket. I also need to find a air cleaner... I kind of want an original oil bath, not sure why, just do.. |
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smfulle
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If you don't find a used air cleaner anywhere, Walcks sells this Oaks style repop. A bit spendy, but it's nice.
My opinion only, but if it ain't an oil bath, it just ain't right.
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ggordon49
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Thank you! I totally agree, it just ain't right |
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jeeper50
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 01 Mar. 2008 Location: Spanish Fort AL Status: Offline Points: 2579 |
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Check out that carb! looks great in there, scoutpilot does a great job!
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Belleview ol skool winch soon. '48 CJ2A 283 V8 sm 420 granny low, tera low D18, overdrive,lockers Texan at heart,Alabama by retirement |
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ggordon49
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Hello Everyone,
Just want to post some progress pics, keep the build thread going..... Thank you to mbullism for the air cleaner! Relocated the oil filter and got some new lines.... I hope to put some hours on her and work out any bugs, then I HAVE to do something about my floors (or what used to be floors!?#$) |
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mbullism
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No worries, G... told ya, jeep peeps been good to me, just payin it forward
Things are starting to look downright proper under that hood
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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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wadoyado
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I think the oil filter looks 100% better back where it belongs, any HI-LO pump I've ever seen was mounted on the manifold side, but whatever worked. Keep us informed about the AL. radiator, I went the other route had my rad re-cored put a big dent in my wallet! Keep up the good work! Joe W
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"It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the jeep you've been driving all your life" (Mickey Mantle paraphrase)
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67charger
Member Joined: 27 Sep. 2011 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 1272 |
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I have the same radiator and have used it for four years without a problem. Some of the best money I used on my jeep.
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