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jpet
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Posted: 11 May 2012 at 2:28pm |
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Hi All,
I have finally started working on the MB I picked up from F Bill about 2+ years ago: The jeeps name is "Bam Bam" He has been hiding back behind my barn: I used oven cleaner to get all the grease and dirt off the frame: I would have posted sooner, but I keep changing my mind on what the goal is ...... so for now, the goal is to repair the frame correctly as possible, and get it on the road ASAP. Part of the reason I decided to restore this MB is because it is so far gone, that I can justify to myself using parts that may not be completely correct just to get it on the road. Once I get him in action, I plan (.....today .....) to collect correct parts and retrofit them out to bring the jeep as close to correct as possible so my plan is to make this a "rolling restoration". |
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MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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jpet
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Frame horns:
"Bam Bam" has some custom frame horns that I think I want to change I took a picture of a frame horn that I have, inserted it into CAD and came up with these dimensions for a blank: The material is 12 gauge. Then I made a rather ugly die but it was quick. (bout 2 hours) That is a 50 ton press. I think it could be done with a 20 ton. Since this is an MB, I cut the angle in the front. They are not perfect but I'm satisfied. i have a set of gussets to weld on so that will be next. I'm going to try to save the original grille mounts if possible. |
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rocnroll
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You never cease to amaze me Jeff.....excellent.
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'48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common" |
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dennisanvil
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jeff
great work. you have alot of great toy in that shop.
dennis
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dennisanvil 1948 cj2a, maker of tailgate hooks & hand forge iron ware
there not any knowen cure for jeep fever. serial # 164136< |
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jpet
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Thanks guys. I appreciate the kind words.
Last time I did this I welded the gussets, shackle brackets, and installed the rivets before welding the frame horns to the frame because it was easier to do it on the bench but then when I went to install the frame horn assemblies, I had problems getting everything to line up once the bumper was attached so this time I am going to just bolt everything together and make sure everything lines up before I do any welding.
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berettajeep
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WOW! Great job!
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ricco
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Ditto what Roc said Jeff! Simply outstanding!
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She can dance a cajun rhythm....jump like a Willy's in four wheel drive...("Sugar Magnolia")
'48 CJ2A #204845 "Lumpy" |
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F Bill
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I am glad I sold ya such a beat up jeep......cause seeing you fix it is gonna be an education for all of us. I never in a million years would have thought about pressing out front frame horns. BTW there is a pair of headlights and brackets in Stephentown with your name on them...
Did you use heavier than stock frame rail material or the stock thickness, Jeff??
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If you haven't checked out the tech FAQ section, go to:
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/tech-faq_forum57.html for a lot of great stuff you need to know!! |
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jpet
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Hey Ricco. Glad yer back! You will have to tell us about it.
ANOTHER CRACKED BLOCK
Ya know, I considered going heavier but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. That is what I meant when I said earlier that I keep changing my mind. I know it would be smart to beef up the frame or even use a 3A frame, but I just can't make myself do it. I know it would just bug me later on down the line so I decided to restore the original frame the best that I can. The original material is 12 gauge: That is what I am using. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Here are some pictures of the body: Not in the best shape. I definitely want to restore this tub but I also don't want to have Bam Bam sitting in pieces in my barn for the next five years .... ay Night0wl ..... so I bought a FULL body kit when I was at Bensinger's last month: Tub, hood, fenders, grille, windshield, top bows. I'm going to use this kit to speed up the project, and then restore the original body at my leisure...... I know...... kinda stupid ... but .... I can always use this body kit on another jeep later. When I have time, I will do a full write-up on the body kit. I've also purchased a set of NDTS from Coker: .... and it seems like every time I visit a page member on the road, they give me a combat wheel so thanks!
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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jpet
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Looks like underneath all that welding there is an original frame horn:
.... and it looks like it also has a 7" radius like the CJ2A frame horn that I have. Not only that, the next radius back also appears to be 7" so that means I can use the fixture that I made to form a replacement piece to go in the area of the cross member. Knowing this, I think I will do so and butt weld the two pieces together. Bam Bam's frame is pretty thin in the cross member area. I don't claim that this drawing is "correct" but that it is the composite of 3 frame horns that I have analyzed from Bam Bam, Gen'l Willys (which has an MB frame), and a CJ2A frame horn that I bought off eBay. The hole shown on the right side of the drawing would be in the center of the cross member. If you are making a CJ2A frame horn, you would omit the angle cut. If anyone wants to make their own frame horns, here are some full size drawings you can print out, cut out, and use for a template. If you have access to an 11x17 printer: Frame horn B Size Here are a couple you can print out on an 8-1/2 x 11 printer, and tape them together to make a template: Frame horn A Size 2 I realize that most are not going to make a fixture like i did, but you can still cut out the sides and flanges as three separate pieces, bend the flanges and weld them to the side plates. Perhaps weld them on the inside and outside and then grind the welds down to a radius. FYI, you can buy replacement frame horns from Walcks, Bensinger, and all the regular vendors but they are made out of 11 gauge steel or perhaps 1/8" steel. They will work but they are thicker than stock CJ2A. They are correct for CJ3A. Ron Fitzpatrick has correct ones made from 12 gauge but they are $150. each.
Edit: the frame horn is 2-3/4" outside width starting at the front and continues to be that width till it gets to the crossmember. After that it gets wider Edited by jpet - 23 May 2012 at 3:40am |
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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jpet
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The cancer was farther back in the frame than I realized:
.... so I made another patch piece using the fixture i made for the frame horns: I don't have any pictures but I angle cut the edges of my new frame horns and this patch piece so that the weld would not be perpendicular to the frame tubing for added strength. |
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MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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samcj2a
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As usual, great work, Jeff! I think you will be the source of frame repair parts after this project.
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Jeff I really don't know what you mean. Besides, quality cannot be rushed |
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Night0wl
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose" Jim Elliot 45 CJ-2A My Project |
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jpet
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Here is some shock mount data:
Don't know if anyone would need to make these but just in case. I made them from rectangular tubing.
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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Oilleaker1
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Nice work Jeff! I was all excited thinking He's going to build the tool indent form side panel--------then I saw you bought a tub kit My M38 needs a right side. Oh well. You also have entered a history trap. The information associated with a WW2 Jeep is stunning and a trip that will catch you by surprise. The generation of people who created the WW2 Jeep was a very special group of do-it-yourselfers. The Germans considered it a American masterpiece. When I built my '45 MB, I learned more about WW2 than any other class or schooling. My Jeep means much more to me than just another 4 wheel drive. BAM BAM! Names are fun. I name mine also: Scruffy, Toughy, Ellsworth, Or, Herm, Wiggins,Al, Blue, Red, I have a bunch of friends. John
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Green Disease, Jeeps, Old Iron!
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jpet
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John,
Stay tuned. I wil be doing the hammer forms and making my own panels. It is very important to me to restore this vehicle and use as much original metal as possible but I am also an impatient person. I want to take Bam Bam to Colorado this fall. No way I can get all this done by fall unless I take some short cuts. I will use the reproduction body temporarily until I can restore the original. Then I'll use the new body kit on another jeep. I will be making a lot of parts on this project and produce a lot of drawings. |
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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Oilleaker1
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Save the body for future one----------what a great reason to get another. I could easily make that jump in reasoning. Let's see , will it be called Fred, Barney or Wilma? John
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Green Disease, Jeeps, Old Iron!
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jpet
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Here is an update drawing of the frame horn:
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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