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Title: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on March 09, 2021, 09:57:48 PM

Making progress.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: PercyUK on March 10, 2021, 03:46:32 AM

Looking good, keep us updated

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on April 06, 2021, 09:47:10 PM

I'm not sure you can ever be finished.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: squidtone on April 07, 2021, 12:09:02 PM

I love the "slots"!

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on April 07, 2021, 05:15:06 PM

I looked for a long time to find an affordable set of four. They are original forged aluminum from the mid 70s Levi's edition. Now I'm looking for one more for my spare.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on April 07, 2021, 05:49:41 PM

I installed a 1975 Buick 231 odd fire. With the Sanderson headers and Flowmaster mufflers it runs pretty good

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on April 15, 2021, 07:03:20 PM

Finished the front bumper and winch.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on April 23, 2021, 07:39:37 PM

I don't have to go topless anymore.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Rus Curtis on April 24, 2021, 12:42:36 PM

Quote from: Sammydida3B on April 23, 2021, 07:39:37 PM

I don't have to go topless anymore.

Sammy,
Is that the same top out of PR discussed here in Scott's thread?

https://cj3apage.com/Forum/index.php?topic=5078.0

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on April 25, 2021, 12:03:13 PM

Rus I was starting to think I wouldn't be able to find one.   Here is the web site where I ordered from.   https://somarmotor.com/bikini-top-for-cj3b-spice/

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Rus Curtis on April 25, 2021, 01:30:27 PM

yep, that's the one.  Can you post some more images for side and back?  And up close for material detail?

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: SteveKfl on April 25, 2021, 02:13:49 PM

Note Contact info is Florida...
CONTACT US
1319 Green Forest Ct Unit 401, Winter Garden, FL 34787
1-407-614-1141
info@somarmotor.com

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on April 25, 2021, 02:44:49 PM

Here's a few pictures of the top.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Rus Curtis on April 25, 2021, 05:38:09 PM

Looks real good!  Color choices too! 

Thank you.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on April 27, 2021, 06:57:00 PM

Back to the build. I'm attaching a few pictures of the problems I had to overcome. The bellhousing needed a little more room. Also the engine being farther back wouldn't allow the emergency brake cable to go into it original location. I routed it around the transmission mount and up through the floor to the brake handle pictured.

5/1/21
The transmission/transfer case was pretty loud so I checked the gear oil and found lots of metal. I'm in the process of switching them out with a spare I've had in the corner for a while. Just waiting for the seals and a few other parts to put it back together.
Rebuilding both should be a good project for next winter.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on May 18, 2021, 09:03:11 PM

My back bumper and spare tire carrier is almost finished. It's coming out pretty good.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Rus Curtis on May 18, 2021, 10:38:42 PM

That's a stout looking bumper.  Will the pivot have a grease fitting?

Ron
   It had one but I decided that I probably wouldn't be putting very many miles on the bearings (considering the fact that they would turn about a quarter of a revolution once in a while) I deleted it.
   It is a very stout bumper. I used 3" victolic or in English "fire suppression pipe". It's about 1/4" thick. Heavy but not too heavy. Below is a shot of the front bumper.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: SteveKfl on May 19, 2021, 07:26:19 PM

To me, "lack of frequent use" would be more of a reason to make sure it is greased to keep condensation out of the bearing from sitting idle in an air pocket.  An "ounce of prevention", if you will.  Nice work on both ends and in between too.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on May 19, 2021, 08:59:12 PM

SteveKfl
    You might have a good point there. I'll check it after some time and if there's an issue I'll clean things up and drill a hole. Thanks for the positive feedback. It's been challenging at times but always rewarding. It not the destination but the journey.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on May 23, 2021, 09:38:34 PM

Well the 3B is finished. I guess it's time to do the 2A.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: Sammydida3B on October 30, 2021, 08:27:21 PM

Update: Wow!!!  Five months ago I said that the 3B was finished. Here it's the end of October and after four engine swaps it is running very well. The 231 Odd FIre is really strong. What a super fun little jeep.

Title: Re: My 54 3B build
Post by: tow hook on April 12, 2022, 01:56:43 PM

Quote from: SteveKfl on April 25, 2021, 02:13:49 PM

Note Contact info is Florida...
CONTACT US
1319 Green Forest Ct Unit 401, Winter Garden, FL 34787
1-407-614-1141
info@somarmotor.com

when i called to day they said he didn't have one that fit the rope channel, i see that they do make them. so i'll check around for one instock. thanks