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Re: Harbor Freight Rocks!
mitch utsey
Dave and Robin Samuelson wrote:
Well, gang, I too have only good things to say about HF. I spend about 400 bucksThe only problem I have with Harbour Freight is that they mainly sell products from mainland China. I don't buy products from Mainland China. I still go to HF, but I read where the product is made. Granted, this sets me up to buy at a slightly higher price, but I think it is worth not supporting an enemy govt. just my two cents worth. -- -Mitch Utsey I'm just worried about being nekkid and neck deep in the Nile while some Egyptian sails by Saying, " Hey, where's all your stuff?" -David Mandeville Did Roman Medics refer to IV's as 4's? What do little birdies see when they are knocked unconscious? Think Globally, act tactically |
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Any one want / need a L-134?
Dave and Robin Samuelson
I have a L-134, stock, in running condition, that I would like to sell/trade for a Chevy 4.3L V6 or 5.7L V8.
You can have all the stuff that goes along with the motor, I.E. Fuel system, Carb, Radiator, Etc. However, the swap motor must be fuel Injected and as complete as possible. Just as long as there is more than a long block.... I am looking in the immediate future, IE Now, for anyone who wants it. Or, make me an offer I can't refuse! I am located in Phoenix, AZ, and make trips to LA on occasion. Of course, if the price is right and a few bucks are thrown in for delivery, I might deliver within a 500 mile radius, so long as you are paynig for gas, and a cup of coffee on my arrival! Dave |
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Harbor Freight Rocks!
Dave and Robin Samuelson
Well, gang, I too have only good things to say about HF. I spend about 400 bucks
per year on tools and such for various projects, and have never had a problem either in person or via snail mail. They always are ready with replacements when I break stuff ( and I do so regularly ) and take it back. Almost like a cheaper version of craftsman stuff, I think. Catalogs are free, and you can request one via the net. Just go to and you're there! Plus, you can search for whatever you could possibly need for tools. |
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FC manual
Richard Grover
Someone was looking for an FC manual last week. I didn't save the note,
'cause I don't have a FC or a manual for it. But I saw one for $25 today (a manual, not an FC :-) in Statewide 4 Wheel Drive, Phoenix, Arizona. It's a reprint from the same series as the utility and universal manuals we all have. Turner doesn't list it. Rick www.public.asu.edu/~grover/willys |
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Re: Test Test Test
In a message dated 10/16/98 7:45:48 PM Central Daylight Time,
stoper@... writes: << From: Jerry Stoper <stoper@...> Rick Here is a test reply. Please return the favor Thanks, Jerry >> Jerry, I seem to be up and working again, although the Willys Tech traffic seems to be a bit slow this week. Let me know if this works. Rick S |
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Starter bushing
David H. Hatch / N9ZRT
Me again.
STARTER BUSHING - INSTALLATION TUFF? Took starter into shop. Recall, slow crank starting. Needs new gear on end and he is going to do an autopsy on the motor. He said I need a bushing installed. Is this a tough job? I am mechanically inclined when laying on a steep hill with a pliers. Actually, more than that, but can someone tell me how much work this will be? Dave In progress: '46 CJ-2a / '72 Honda CB 350K3 Super Sport / '71 Honda CT Trail 70 :)------------------How-To-Reach-Us-----------------(: David H. Hatch / N9ZRT Email: oslc@... Snail: Our Saviour Lutheran Church 120 South Henry Street Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 1.920.468.4065 - Work 1.920.468.5757 - Fax 1.920.465-8118 - Residence [Emergency use only] WWW: |
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Re: Paint, colors, details
Merl
Ya know, I've seen these questions a lot. Someone should put them
on a web page... (I've been planning to, but then again I've planned a lot that I haven't done) I found these in my personal archive, got them off of another list. Giving credit where credit is due, Todd Paisley posted it. I've surrounded Todd's information with **** lines. * All CJ-2A wheels had a pin stripe. This stripe was usually either black or ivory or it was the body color. 1945 to 1946 (column shift) - There were only 2 colors available. Pasture Green (A John Deere-like green) and Harvest Tan (a dark tan, light brown). Pasture Green used a Autumn Yellow (a bright yellow) wheel with a Pasture Green stripe. Harvest Tan used Sunset Red (not red but a bright pumpkin orange) wheels with a American Black pinstripe. These are the only "official" column shift colors. I say official because Jeff and I have seen a Princeton Black late column shift Jeep. 1946 (non-column shift) - Pasture Green and Harvest Tan were dropped. 4 more colors were added. Princeton Black (sometimes mentioned as Americar Black), Normandy Blue (a real dark Navy Blue), Michigan Yellow (a medium yellow) and Harvard Red (a bright red). Princeton Black - Still unsure on this one since it was such a rare color. Period color ads show a Princeton Black either a Harvard Red or Sunset Red wheels with a American Black stripe. I'm sure any of the wheel colors could have been used with this color. Normandy Blue came with 2 different wheel colors. One was Autumn Yellow with a Normandy Blue or American Black stripe. The other was Sunset Red with a Normandy Blue or American Black stripe. Michigan Yellow came with 3 different wheel colors. One was Pasture Green with a Michigan Yellow stripe. An other was American Black with a Ivory stripe. The last one was Sunset Red with a American Black stripe. Harvard Red came with 2 different wheel colors. One was Autumn Yellow with a Harvard Red stripe. The other was American Black with a Ivory Stripe. 1947 - Harvard Red was dropped. Picket Gray (a dark gray) and Luzon Red (a maroonish red) added. Picket Gray had a Harvard Red wheel with a American Black stripe. Luzon Red had a Universal Beige wheel with a Luzon Red stripe. 1948 - Potomac Gray (a light gray ) added. Potomac Gray came with 2 different wheel colors. One was Harvard Red wheel with a American Black stripe. The other American Black with a Ivory stripe. 1949 - Picket Gray, Normandy Blue, Michigan Yellow dropped. Emerald Green (a dark green) added. I am not sure what the color is on this color is yet. Somewhere in there Olive Drab was added (probably 1946 or 1947 since it is listed in the 1947 parts book). I would suspect it was for export models. **** * Were the underside and underfenders the same colorI'm sure they were the same as the body color. I know they were on mine. I believe this was sometime in the '50s, don't know exactly when. I've never heard of it being a different color from the factory, and I know that mine wasn't. I've got this in my archives somewhere, if I run across it I'll let you know. Not that I've heard of. If you don't have one, I would recommend that you get a catalogue from Beachwood Canvas. All of their stuff is pricey, but they've got stuff like original paint, paint chips, etc. Its a decent reference guide if nothing else. -- "Never pound on the threaded **** end of *anything*!" ** ** ** mailto:hollowel@... ** Merl **** |
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Re: L134 slow turnover
Steve Dunlop
Likely you have a starter with 6V field coils. It will need
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about 500 amps to turn the engine because of the 6V field coils. This is more than most batteries can handle. Your best bet is to take the starter to a really good auto electric place and have them overhaul it and put in 12 volt field coils. It will make a world of difference. I'm assuming that you've checked all the usual stuff, battery cables, terminals, ground, starter swich, and so on. You can try measuring the current drawn by the starter with an inductive ammeter (buy for $15). If it is really high then you probably have the 6v field coils. -sjd David H. Hatch / N9ZRT wrote: From: "David H. Hatch / N9ZRT" <oslc@...> |
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Member list update
Glenn Dudley
Here's the latest version. I'm sending it in Excel 97 and csv formats.
I've formatted it in landscape mode for better printouts. I've also added lines to make it easier to follow across. Please check the model designations. For those that weren't too specific I've tried to make my best guess at the model, based on the year. Some years had multiple engine options so I could easily be wrong. Just drop me a line. For those wishing to be added send e-mail to me directly. Format your message as follows: Last Name First Name Location (City and Province/State) E-Mail address Model (as accurate as you can be) Year Have a good weekend. Glenn -- Glenn Dudley (gdudley@...) Lewiston, Maine "Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." - Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of Rolls Royce |
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Re: wheel dolly
Glenn Dudley
If I remember right Harbor Freight has a pair for $75 or $80. Each will support
1000 pounds. They're designed to rest the wheel on a formed metal base. Four casters on the frame. You'd need two pair, obviously. That might still be too steep but it's an option. Glenn Stephen_J_Perialas@... wrote: From: Stephen_J_Perialas@... -- Glenn Dudley (gdudley@...) Lewiston, Maine "Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." - Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of Rolls Royce |
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L134 slow turnover
David H. Hatch / N9ZRT
Hi from Green Bay...
L-134 - SLOW CRANKING ON STARTUP ATTEMPT My 2A's flathead-4 is *very slow* to turn over while attempting to start, to the point of battery drain and strain. Makes one think the engine has too much compression for the starter to handle. It will turn a few revolutions, then stop. I must then turn key again for a new attempt, even on a fresh battery. 12 volt system. My experience with this engine is new. Is this common to the 134? Does it sound like I might have another problem [starter, timing?] Once running, she is smooth. VACUUM MOTOR TO INTAKE MANIFOLD - WORKS SUPER Also, I mounted the vacuum wiper motor to driver's side windshield. Ran new fuel line hose down to intake manifold only. It is not attached in any way to fuel pump. Works excellent. Thanks everyone for your tips on that one. The NAPA guys were great in finding the fitting for manifold. Thanks to all in advance. Dave in Green Bay In progress: '46 CJ-2a / '72 Honda CB 350K3 Super Sport / '71 Honda CT Trail 70 :)------------------How-To-Reach-Us-----------------(: David H. Hatch / N9ZRT Email: oslc@... Snail: Our Saviour Lutheran Church 120 South Henry Street Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 1.920.468.4065 - Work 1.920.468.5757 - Fax 1.920.465-8118 - Residence [Emergency use only] WWW: |
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FS '58 Willys Pickup w/ dump bed
I received this message a couple of days ago, and since there is a lull
in the volume of messages right now, I figured I would pass it along. I have never heard of an original dump bed on the pickups--does it work from the PTO, hydraulic, or combo of both? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am interested in selling my pickup, which is in excellent shape-- original rare dump body- rear pto-- thanks-- Jim e-mail-- Ct.----- mb37@... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M.V. Percival * TEA HERB FARM "We add FLAVOUR to your Life" 0ver 4000 Seeds -- 750 Dried Herbs 2332 Tea Road Tea, Missouri, USA 63091-9714 MAILTO:therbfrm@... PHONE-(573)437-3053 FAX-(573)437-3053 * |
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Re: wheel dolly
Jeff Gent
I picked some up from Harbor Freight a while back on sale, regular price
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$75/pr and sale price $50/pr. This was after costing out casters, etc. I could barely beat the cost getting materials retail and I didn't have to take the time to make them. These are rated at 1000# ea. They seem well made but poorly assembled (classic Chineese product). Budget $15 for grade 5 bolts and toss the hardware included with. I've had the wagon on these and can move it around the shop by myself, though it takes some effort (hint: use pliers to point the wheels where you want them to go, and sweep). They've come in quite handy elsewhere as well. They handle axles very nicely (park the pumpkin in the depression) and currently are under my body. Woodstoves are also easier to move now. As for Harbor Freight, I'd like to throw out three cheers. I tended to avoid them in general since everythings looks to cheap to bother with until they open a store locally. I couldn't pass up the set of three-jaw pullers for $9 a while back. Then I broke one, no suprise given the forces I was applying. They went on sale again and I noticed that the add said lifetime warrantee and indeed, when I went in they broke open a set and gave me a new one no questions asked. Not bad for $9. I've never dealt with them mail order so YMMV (your milage may vary). Jeff Stephen_J_Perialas@... wrote:
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Re: Test Test Test
Jerry Stoper
Rick
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Here is a test reply. Please return the favor Thanks, Jerry Rick48CJ2A@... wrote: From: Rick48CJ2A@... |
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wheel dolly
Has anyone out there made wheel dollies for their jeeps ? You know, the
four coaster platforms that you put under each wheel so you can move the jeeps around while in storage... I have seen them advertised, but they look expensive. Would like to build some.. Give me some ideas .... Please.... |
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Hi out there in flat fender land.... My name is Steve and live in west
Michigan ( Big Rapids ) I have a passion for the flat fenders, and have convinced my wonderful wife of 30 plus years that I should have more than one Willys (6) all totally restored.. However What I do not have is a restored pick up or (flat bed )... Would like to make contact with someone who has or knows someone who would like to sell or possibly trade.. This looks like a great place for an old FFF ( flat fender freak ) to be on the web.. Hope everyone has a great weekend... Steve in Michigan, |
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Re: What is this pull handle?
Jeff Gent
I may be too late on this since I had a wee prob with the new list
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server, all taken care of now.... I've a wagon rather than a CJ, but with the PTO option. The tranny is not put in neutral to run the PTO unit that these rigs came with since it bolts into the transfer case and not the tranny. As for a throttle, I've no option built in except for the manual choke but do plan on putting one in myself. The latest discussion is the first I've heard of the governor, by the way. Probably not relevant is that a mountain rescue unit I'm in owns a former Air Force ambulance J10 with a tranny driven PTO and a dash mounted hand throttle. Jeff Rick48CJ2A@... wrote:
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Re: Test Test Test
Joseph Dante
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-----Original Message-----
From: Rick48CJ2A@... [SMTP:Rick48CJ2A@...] Sent: Friday, October 16, 1998 12:45 PM To: WillysTech@... Subject: [WillysTech] Test Test Test From: Rick48CJ2A@... I just unsubscribed and resubscribed to Willys Tech. Can some post a reply to see if I can recieve it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Help support ONElist, while generating interest in your product or service. ONElist has a variety of advertising packages. Visit for more information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ========================================================== WillysTech ========================================================== |
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