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Posted by: Doug_3B
« on: April 22, 2021, 07:24:56 PM »

Thanks Scott!  I appreciate the information!
Posted by: Scott Blystone
« on: April 16, 2021, 10:12:29 AM »

Nice story.
I wanted to tell you that after 5-6 yrs running the Pertonix, I finally put their 40000 Volt coil in.  Not sure why, I bought them at the same time.  Anyhow - it does make a difference.  Really need to spread the coil mounting bracket to its limit though. I run 7mm copper wires.

Also, on your carb.  I posted this elsewhere, but WillysAmerica has new ones on their website for $200 from warehouse in Turkey from the 70's.  Exact fit for 3B.  I love mine - way better than any rebuild I did on mine or the Solex I used for years.  I even bought some extra ones for future projects.

Happy Jeepin.
Posted by: jbjeeps
« on: April 11, 2021, 09:54:34 AM »

Doug, We finished Lori's Tux Park after we got over here, it's white too, black and red upholstery, came out nice, it's our "around town" Jeep, she doesn't want to get it dirty!  We go for ice cream or burgers during the summer or take the grandkids for a ride.  Speaking of grandkids, we now have 11.  Pretty cool!  And I went "modern" last year too, decided I wanted something with a real roof, doors and a heater, found a very clean '98 Cherokee XJ two blocks from our house, all stock, original family owner. Picked up a '70 CJ5 with V-6 this spring, also all stock, local Jeep. Plus slowly turning a '48 CJ2A into a rock crawler, 4.3 V-6, TH350 trans, etc.  I'm not a fab guy, so I'm depending on others for a lot of the work. That one's taking way longer than planned, but we'll get there. Take care and stay in touch!
Posted by: Doug_3B
« on: April 10, 2021, 05:57:58 PM »

Hey Jack!  It's awesome to hear from you!  The day before yesterday, your number came up when I was searching for a contact in my phone.  I hope you're doing well and I'm glad to see you are adding to the fleet.  I don't know if you remember Hayden, a young guy who went with us on just a couple jeep trips.  He was working diligently on a white CJ5 for quite awhile.  I saw his CJ5 up on Craigslist back in 2016 and tried my best to ignore it, but he kept lowering the price until I couldn't pass it up.  I had it for about 3 years.  Did a bunch of body work on it and got it barely running and driving.  Then it sat for a couple years, in the way, and I finally sold it just before Covid hit.  The guy that bought it stopped by about 4-6 weeks later and it was all fixed up, painted, and on the road.  He didn't waste any time.  Now, I daily drive my 91 YJ and work on the 3B sometimes. 

I will indeed let you know if I plan to be in your neck of the woods.  It would be great to catch up.
Posted by: jbjeeps
« on: April 10, 2021, 09:07:48 AM »

Hi Doug, I hope you don't mind an old friend dropping in to say hello.  Glad to see you've still got the 3B. We're still in eastern Idaho, still have the '53 A1 and have added a few more to the fleet since we left Meridian 6 years ago. I rescued this 3B from a friends bone yard a couple years ago. Hood, grill and fenders are good, body is rough but can be fixed. I need seats and a windshield. Planning to put it on a very nice late '48 2A chassis with an F head I have. Let us know if you're ever coming over this way, would be great to see you again.  Jack
Posted by: Doug_3B
« on: March 02, 2021, 08:01:06 PM »

I've been working on this project for awhile - and it's not done yet, but I thought I'd post up some pics.

My wife REALLY likes driving the ole 3B, so I want to make it as safe as I can.  One of these days, it will be upgraded brakes, but for now, lights.

Original lights:



I bought these LED lights to replace the original:



Awhile back, I bought some rough headlight buckets because I didn't want to modify my originals.  These LED lights were a REAL close fit.  I probably didn't have to cut for them to fit, but I didn't like the way it kind of trapped the wire and if those fins are to dissipate heat, then I figured they should be a little more exposed.  Here is the rough outline of what I was going to cut:



Here you can see that the LED light fits without cutting anything:



And here's what I ended up cutting out:



Here is after I smoothed out the edges:



Next up was the headlight connector.  Luckily, the contacts were really easy to extract to clean up and solder new wires on:



Here we have it painted up nicely and the new harness in place:



And a quick test of the daytime running lights:



Other side installed:



Daytime running lights test:



Low beam test:



High beam test:



I still have to wire it all together.  I'm trying to clean up my wiring harness as I go as well.  Had a small problem on the trail last year and don't want a repeat.  I'll be using waterproof relays to power the lights.  I'll post more when I get more done.
Posted by: Doug_3B
« on: January 22, 2021, 01:11:34 PM »

I believe that if you drive real fast, the pressure differential will pull the top upwards to clear your head.  When you feel the top on your cranium, you'll know you've slowed down.

 ;D ;D ;D

Too bad it only has 72 HP and is less aerodynamic than a cow!  That top is bopping me on the head constantly!
Posted by: Rus Curtis
« on: January 22, 2021, 12:14:20 PM »

I believe that if you drive real fast, the pressure differential will pull the top upwards to clear your head.  When you feel the top on your cranium, you'll know you've slowed down.
Posted by: Doug_3B
« on: January 22, 2021, 11:05:33 AM »

This past weekend, I spent a few hours out in the garage with the Jeep.  Didn't get a lot accomplished, but this was a project I needed to do for years.

The bikini top straps from New Life weathered the Idaho elements rather well, but finally began to break down


Enough finally broke off so I couldn't reach the footman loop any more, so to get a few more years out of it, I added the eye bolts to each side.  This year, one side finally gave up for good.


I bought and used this speedy stitcher awl in hopes that it would do the job.


It actually worked great.  I did have to buy the smaller needle than the ones that came with it.  The smaller needle came in a two pack and a good thing too - on the last strap, the first needle broke.  I only poked my fingers a couple times and none of them were bad.  I was probably out there a total of 3 or 4 hours.





I made the new straps a bit longer than the originals.  I want to find a way raise the bikini top a couple inches to get a little more head room.  It rests against the top of my head and if it's loose at all and starts bounce up and down - that gets annoying real fast!


I will be very thankful I did this come the summer.

Right now, we're working on a carb problem that causes it to run VERY rich.

Posted by: Doug_3B
« on: January 22, 2021, 10:54:09 AM »

OK, so this is posted over in another thread, but I figured I'd add it here as well.

OK, so I cleaned up a spot to work in the garage, and dug out the welder today.  The seat is installed, seat-back problem fixed, and new pegs from Mike installed and working beautifully.  Basically, I cut off the old pegs on the rear legs.  I took some pipe that I had laying around and added it in.  I'll go through the process below.  Yes, I could have used some smaller diameter pipe, but I didn't have any laying around and I didn't want to go looking for some.  It's functional, sturdy, and hidden by the tailgate. 

My original problem was that the seat back leaned too far back and stuck out past the rear edge of the Jeep by probably 3-1/2".  Additionally, the locking pegs that came on this seat didn't lock in properly.

Here, I'm just trying to figure out how much I needed to add into the rear legs.  Came out to around 2-5/8"



Here is the pipe I had laying around. 



I started by cutting off just one side.



Here are the two pegs side by side.  The one from Mike on the left.



No fabrication project is complete for me unless I get bit by the angle grinder.  I love the mesh backed mechanics gloves, but here's what happens



I decided to weld the new peg onto the extension first.



I haven't welded in awhile....



Then I placed the peg into the clip, and then the seat leg into the extension.  This way I was sure to have the alignment correct.  Tacked it in place and then removed and finished welding.



Then you do the same to the other side.  I measured to make sure the seat sat level to the bed.



Little bit of paint and she don't look bad from far away



Clears the tailgate and will clear a hard top or soft top



Now, one day I'll put some cushions on it



The pegs from Mike work great; highly recommended!  The seat used to pop out of the clips practically by themselves, but not anymore!  To get the seat out, you have to really want it!
Posted by: SteveKfl
« on: December 08, 2020, 03:05:06 AM »

I finally 'remembered' to look inside to see if my 'memory' was correct.  It was not.  No washer, just the existing metal box, but I tugged on it locked, and with the spring loaded latch and lock, it does not budge under realistic pressure, not trying to "break in".  Also, the insulated cooler bag that fits inside, is a Walmart product, an "eight can soft side cooler" with a 'zippered top storage area' too, by Ozark Trails, in case anyone was interested.  It fits like it was made for it.
Posted by: SteveKfl
« on: November 29, 2020, 02:11:06 PM »

Thanks Doug, and Rus for the comments.  In the fifth pic where my hand is holding the flap to show the backside of the lock and also the slot for the lock arm to pass thru, if my memory serves me right, I JB Welded a huge thick fender washer on the inside for more strength to resist the lock from being pulled out.  I didn't look when making pics, so I'll have to check that out and verify for you.  The sides of the can are kinda thin, so I couldn't "weld" a piece in there..
Posted by: Doug_3B
« on: November 29, 2020, 08:03:15 AM »

I like that a lot Steve!  Thanks for sharing!

I'll add that to my list of things to do!!
Posted by: Rus Curtis
« on: November 28, 2020, 08:41:02 PM »

Very clever!
Posted by: SteveKfl
« on: November 28, 2020, 04:31:09 PM »

Part 2 pics 4,5,6/6 attached.