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Re: Teenagers
bmagee
yes you have to appreciate beauty in the world :) when i get the Wonka up
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i will post a pic of the Shasta and the Wagon :) -----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Gent <jeffgent@...> To: WillysTech@... <WillysTech@...> Date: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [WT] Teenagers From: Jeff Gent <jeffgent@...>a 6'2 blonde girl in shorts |
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Re: How do you remove the OD
I finally did this mod in my wagon and it's held up with no
problems for the last 25,000 miles or so. It almost (not quite) gets rid ofNext time you change the oil in the xfer you might try using the AMSOIL 80/90. Expensive but seems to make things whisper quiet! Rob |
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Re: Teenagers
Jeff Gent
bmagee wrote:
There's a very cleanly restored Willys wagon in town (2x4, teal green, apparently all stock) driven by a 20 something blond woman. She's got a friend not far from my house (is there frequently) and lives across the street from my wife's best friend. If it was a guy driving it I would have already said howdy but I've chosen to just appreciate such things from afar. -- ======================================== Jeff Gent, jeffgent@... ---------------------------------------- |
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Re: 53 M38A1 Gear Ratio?
Mike Boyink
Jack it up, spin the axle once and see how many times the driveshaft
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License Plates
Mike Boyink
Should mention - you can pick up old plates at most antique car shows/swap
meets. I picked up a '66 plate in pretty good unrestored shape for a few bucks. Might be worth paying a coupla bucks to avoid having to restore one. Here in Michigan you can even, if you get both plates of the set, register them and run them on both ends. Surprises me though how often someone will be looking at the front bumper and ask,"So what year is it?". :) Mike Boyink Holland, MI 1966 CJ5 1983 6.2 GMC Rally Van (towdog) |
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Re: 53 M38A1 Gear Ratio?
Reed Cary
I take that back. You put it up on jack stands and count the revolutions of your drive line while
you compare with wheel revs. Reed (CA) --- Reed Cary <recary@...> wrote: From: Reed Cary <recary@...>=== _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at |
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Re: 53 M38A1 Gear Ratio?
Reed Cary
Should be a tag attached to the cover. But if it's gone, I don't know of any other way of telling
besides counting teeth. Reed (CA) --- Rockiehigh@... wrote: From: Rockiehigh@...=== _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at |
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Re: Federal Law
K. R.
--- Rick48CJ2A@... wrote:
From: Rick48CJ2A@...snip Dear Friends, Don't forget the valuable concept of "Shopping Credits." While we were out of town this past weekend, one of my plans was to go to a big used tool store there. My wife was all in aggreement because the weekend before, I took the kids to the park and dropped off her and her sister at the outlet mall. Well, with this surplus of credits, on our way to the used tool store, she saw a children's clothing resale shop she had heard about. Knowing I would gain more points, we stopped. The kids and I walked next door for an ice cream, while she shopped to her heart's content. At this rate, I'd need a wagon to haul all my Shopping Credits. When we got to the used tool store, it had just closed! She had spent too long at her store! We wouldn't be able to go back since we were leaving in the morning. I wasn't too concerned about it, because this tool store had a fairly poor selection and high prices. I even let on a little that I wasn't too disappointed, so she wouldn't feel too bad. But now there is a huge balance in my favor of Shopping Credits. I don't think there is quite enough for another project vehicle. Maybe I can finally spring for a soft top for my jeep or something like that. So count me in the lucky category, too. My wife puts up with me and we have a great time. Regards, Vern 48 CJ2A in Vancouver, WA P.S. The moderator was able to unstick me from Digest Mode. You guys will now have to work out some sort of secret code to keep me out of the loop when it comes to giving troubleshooting advice. Maybe something like "Where can I get the original shade of Normandy Blue?" could actually mean "I'm experiencing backfire on decceleration but don't let Vern know." _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at |
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Re: Paint & Restoring old License plates
Reed Cary
One thing I neglected to mention about paints. Depending upon where you live and local
regulations, you may find it hard to be able to buy the paint you want. Here in CA, there are tough newer regs., which make it almost impossible to get anything except water-based auto paint...unless you happen to live way way away from populated areas. This residency has to be documented when purchasing the paint. Ironically, by the same token, one can sometimes pick up top-of-the-line guns cheap, f.ex., from professionals who are forced to use the newly mandated HVLP equipment. Reed (CA) --- Bradley Ethington <bneltran@...> wrote: From: "Bradley Ethington" <bneltran@...>=== _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at |
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X-fer/ od mod
"Rousseau, Stephane" <[email protected]
Gentlemen,
I certainly hope someone is keeping track of all this info for the Faq. The od installation/removal and the transfer/tranny mod(spicer gear number, bearing changes ect) are very important knowledge. Steph Ontario |
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Re: Federal Law
Reed Cary
Rick,
Don't know what the humidity is like down there in Tehas, but you might also consider adding an H2O filter and oiler, once you really get going. just a thought, Reed (CA) --- Rick48CJ2A@... wrote: From: Rick48CJ2A@...=== _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at |
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Pickup Beds - Need help deciding
Hello Gang,
Well, I finally made the trip. Colorado Springs to Portland, Oregon and back. The back part was flat towing my '53 pickup. 1350 miles (one way) and 30 hours later, I was tired of looking at that grill in my rear view mirror. Now for the question - deciphering my VIN plate tells me I have a '53 stake bed. VIN is 453 ED2 10343. The truck currently has a pickup bed/fenders (non WO logo'd) on it which need restored. Should I find a stake bed to restore and put on this chassis or leave it as a pickup? I know it is really a personal choice (I'm going to repower, anyway) but I would like input as to availability of beds and other opinions of a stake bed set-up. My wife thinks the stake bed is cool, I don't know. By the way, for those who participated in my year identification challenge, the VIN on the title (1T35339) turned out to be an engine number not a chassis number. Now I've got a real mess straightening out the title. Glenn Brooke '53 Pickup (Towee) '86 Grand Wagoneer (Tower) |
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Re: Painting
Reed Cary
--- Kendal Jackson <jacksoti@...> wrote:
I did mine,and it came out fine (not show quality, but ok) but I have some reservations recommending it. I am seriously considering it but am unclear if it is worth it. I mean, does it cost you more in the long run?Whether you do it yourself or have someone do it for you, the real money is not in the painting so much as in the prep work (time). Is the frustration of mistakes enough to just pay someone to do it no matter what the cost?Mistakes? What kind of mistakes. If you otherwise follow all instructions, you may still get a few runs. But your choice of paint will dictate how difficlt it is to remove them. (I chose acrylic-enamel for this reason - easy to color sand) Time for my reservations, I guess. You need the right equipment. If you are only talking about the body, you can do it with one gun. I also bought a detail gun for smaller stuff. There is also a lot you have to know/read/learn - don't try to take shortcuts. The mistakes I made early on were from lack of knowledge, not from shooting the paint, itself. Like building a house, it all starts at the foundations. It is well to bear in mind that todays automotive paints are not designed for the home user; they have qualities which are intended to help professionals - ease of application in a booth and drying time, f.ex.. These qualities may not make the job easier for you, the home user; as an example, if you can't get the volume on in time (here again dpending upon which paint) you could get into trouble. And painting outdoors is no picnic!!! Your neighbor decides to mow the lawn or blow leaves and dust into the air, insects like the water-like appearance of high gloss, or it starts to rain (it happened to me)and you've got a full gun with a paint set-up time of a couple of hours, and you've already shot one coat which the rain is making hundreds of small didoos in. I had a cheapo magazine-like paperbound book. But I misplaced it, and couldn't find it when I really went to work. I do not recommend that! Find a good book. I did it the basakwards hard way, learning most by asking in the automotive paint store - also not recommended. (They assume you know what you are doing.) Lastly, I would do it again - but only because I've learned by it. If somebody else had done it for me, I'd never have learned anything. Just don't expect show quality the first time. But even painting outdoors, if you are careful to mix the paint to the correct consistency (use a gauge and stop watch), pay attention to the temperature and be careful to use the correct thinners, read all the literature (the shops all have this, just ask for it), and with a little bit of care and concentration you can achieve acceptible results. This is with one of the easier paints to apply. If you have something else in mind, like metalics or Imron, better let someone else do it if this iw your first time around. That's about what I can say, Reed (CA) === _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at |
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New Member
Jerry Clough
Hi. My name is Jerry. I live in Green Bay, WI USA. Recently I purchased
(after waiting for many years) my father-in-law's 47 CJ-2A. It is in very good condition. The engine was rebuilt about 500 miles ago. I put in a new battery and it now starts on the second try every time. The body is in so-so condition. The frame is solid, but the tub is starting some rust-through. Unlike most early CJ's, this one is mostly stock and unmodified. The only non-original parts I know of are the roll bar and the welded shut tail gate. The outside body is very scratched up from work and off-roading. I plan to keep my CJ as unmodified as possible. I'm going to restore it to good working condition, but not to show quality. I plan to keep it a work, off roading, and running to town vehicle. The first thing I'm going to do is tighten the VERY loose steering. Any advice on what is the best way to do that? I haven't really examined the problem yet (I've only had it since Sunday) so I don't really know where the play is coming from. Is there something I should look at first? I really would appreciate the help! I'm sure that as I keep making improvements to it I will be asking many questions. Jerry -- To respond, try: mailto:jclough@... Also, check out |
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Re: Teenagers
bmagee
the Jeep GODS blessed my household,
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My son drives a Jeep ( his choice) my wife drives a Grand cherokee Idrive a new TJ and my 16 year old daughter will drive the 51 wagon that we ar restoreing together ( with the stipulation when she tires of it its mine!) my only worry is i know what i would do if i was still a teen and i saw a 6'2 blonde girl in shorts get out of a Willys Wagon! dont know which i would want more ....... -----Original Message-----
From: Rick48CJ2A@... <Rick48CJ2A@...> To: WillysTech@... <WillysTech@...> Date: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 5:52 AM Subject: [WT] Teenagers From: Rick48CJ2A@... |
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Re: tranny identify
According to the Tranny finders guide in the AA catalog, the SM 420 is
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listed as a Muncie. No reference to a Saginaw. If I had to guess I think it is probably a car type 4 speed. Also, the SM 420 was not made after 1968, it was replaced by the SM 465. Robert 53 Wagon (SM 465 sitting on garage floor) On Mon, 21 Jun 1999 15:54:12 -0700 Arne Anderson <[email protected]> writes: From: Arne Anderson <[email protected]> |
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Re: Ricky's New Toy
Mike Boyink
A coupla weeks ago my folks stop over and my dad asks if I'd like my
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birthday present early (it's 6 mos off yet). I nod, he says "I'll need a hand" and I start grinning like a 6 year old 'cause I know if it's heavy it's something good. He pops open the back of his mini-van and there sits a older Sears horse and a half compressor all painted up with new fittings and hose. Love them garage-saleing retired types! I'm still trying to figure out what my wife was looking at on the ceiling when I started talking about the whole new isle at Sears that had just opened up to me....:) Mike Boyink Holland, MI 1966 CJ5 1983 6.2 GMC Rally Van (towdog) From: Kendal Jackson <jacksoti@...> |
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Re: CJ2A Power Loss
Peter Johnson
Yep, I've got a 15 year old daughter, too. She wants a Jeep. I don't know
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what I did right. Luckily I have a good excuse to be on the computer at work..... Peter At 10:01 PM 6/21/99 -0700, you wrote:
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Re: buick v-6 manual
Mike Boyink
Check out . It's a FSM for the
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Dauntless-equipped CJ's. Mike Boyink Holland, MI 1966 CJ5 1983 6.2 GMC Rally Van (towdog) From: ncbay@... |
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