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LuzonRed47
Member Joined: 11 Apr. 2007 Location: Plymouth, MI Status: Offline Points: 841 |
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Oh, no--Model Ts invading the CJ2A Page! Could early Fords be yet another untold interest with early jeep lovers? When I recently saw vintage sewing machines turn up here--and more than one 2A Page habitant admit their interest, I realized the vintage jeep hobby 'tree' has many branches....
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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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leecarr
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Already has the Rocky Mountains, no water pump but I was thinking about it, what do you think? I'm putting brake lights and turn signals on it for safety sake.
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ndnchf
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Rocky Mountain brakes are a great upgrade, or any aftermarket brakes for that matter. Ts don't have much braking power with just a transmission drum brake that runs in oil. I added disc brakes to mine. Certainly not original, but much safer. A waterpump is not an upgrade, rather a band aid for a poorly maintained cooling system.
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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leecarr
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All's fair in the off topic section, I don't know about the Sprite though, that's real off topic, plus I hate English cars.
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LuzonRed47
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I have a friend who drives a '23 T coupe to work 2-3 days a week in the spring and summer. He fitted a water pump "just to be safe" to avoid overheating in traffic. But millions of those cars did just fine with Henry's stock 'thermo-siphon" cooling system.
Respecting the sovereignty of the CJ2A Page, I'll respectfully curtain further early Ford discussion...
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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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LuzonRed47
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I once helped a pal rebuild a '59 Bugeye and have another who's raced one in SCCA H-Production for 30 years. Don't lure me into a Sprite conversation! The Willys arc casts a wide shadow indeed!
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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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ndnchf
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Here's an idea for tail lights. I took some junk oil lamps and converted them to 6v LED. They are very bright, yet draw very little current. I put the same bulbs in my 2A.
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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LuzonRed47
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Great idea and nicely executed, ndnchf!
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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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leecarr
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I found some Model A type "STOP " lights that have a 3 wire running, stop and turn signal in one light, stainless steel. I'll just have to get small turn signals for the front. No LEDs though, I had a fight to get her to go with turn signals at all , not original.
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ndnchf
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Handy to keep on the shelf when working on British cars...
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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LuzonRed47
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On the shelf right next to the box of 3-way Lucas switches: Dim, Flicker and Off.
I've had British motorcycles for 40 years so know all about "Positive Earth" and the Prince of Darkness. Never saw the 'replacement harness smoke' Service Part--excellent! Very funny.
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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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ndnchf
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This is the same 6v LED bulbs in my 2A. They are very effective.
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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leecarr
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I've switched some to negative ground, that's a start.
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leecarr
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I like those lights, I'll probably go with those on my Jeep.
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ndnchf
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Kidding aside, good lighting is critical to safety on any vehicle. For many years i played with Indian motorcycles (thus my screen name) and ancient Splitdorf electrical systems. When they are right, they work fine. But they can be tempermental.
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LuzonRed47
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Man, those LED taillamps are terrific! You've sold me--they're going into my Naco replicas. Thanks for sharing, a picture's worth a thousand words.
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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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ndnchf
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Here's the bulb, sorry its a little fuzzy. For under$4 each, they are a bargain.
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LuzonRed47
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Where can I purchase these?
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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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