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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Hood block spacing question.

« on: November 26, 2019, 08:17:17 PM »

So if they were shipped this way and timbers were used to support the upper jeep on the lower one, to me it still says that the engineers and designers came up in their design for this to happen fo shipping two jeeps in the space of one. Like I said I don't think the rail road came up with the idea to ship jeeps this way.
I was only two years old then so I have no first hand knowledge, but have been a mechanical designer for 30 plus years and those kinds of things are part of your job. Especially if it is suggested by somebody, like the Military.
I think I can stand on my flatfenders on my 54 cj3b, they are pretty stout and again the rear of the jeeps are lighter in the rear. I don't think they were allowed to bounce up and down. Vehicles shipped today on the rails are not bouncing up and down.
Lets just keep investigation the issue. I like it.
D. Williams
Spokane Wa.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Hood block spacing question.

« on: November 26, 2019, 11:31:09 AM »

If the MB's or all flatfenders weighed in at 2000 lbs then there would only be 5oo lbs on a front fender from the jeep above. But at the rear of the jeeps there is less weight, most would be at the front on the rear fender wells of the bottom jeep. I still think that the engineers and designers figured this out based on the Military's request.
I own a 1954 cj-3B and the front fenders are quite strong, they have a hat section brace under them. Also the hood width is such that the space between the rear tires clears the hood design width.
These jeeps were also transported in aircraft during the war. So they had some other design requirements too. Not just to be 4 WD.
Getting more info on the flatfender  jeep design is interesting.
D. Williams
Spokane Wa.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Hood block spacing question.

« on: November 25, 2019, 07:31:29 PM »

I don't think it matters weather they are MB's or 2"s the body design looks like it was intended to be that way for the reason you see in the picture. Even the 3b"s are of the same design, but not the round fenders. Shipping them was not an issue like the war jeeps.  I don't think the railroad would have come up with the idea to stack the jeeps.
I have since noticed that they actually removed the windshield from the bottom jeep and it is stored on the top jeep windshield. And probably the steering wheel cleared the undercarriage of the jeep above, without being removed by design.
I just thought that this photo was interesting info.
I have other photos too.
D. Williams
Spokane Wa.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Interesting jeep info

« on: November 21, 2019, 06:22:19 PM »

I was sent a picture of 2A's that are on a rail car I believe stacked one on top of the other. One facing North and one facing South.
I got to thinking about this and have come to the conclusion that the designers and also engineers designed these vehicles so they could be shipped one on top of the other.
The rear tire of the jeep on top, sits on the front flat fenders of the bottom jeep and the front tires rest on the top of the rear fender wells. Also the fact that the windshield folds down is for this reason to be able to stack the jeeps. Also I believe the steering wheel had to be removed, so there fore the design of the flat fenders and folding windshields.
D Williams
Spokane Wa.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Serial Number database-please add your jeep.

« on: November 20, 2019, 12:28:13 PM »

Here is my 1954 cj3b info;
1954 F-Head cj3b (Highhood)
Serial no. :454GB2  and 31396
Engine no. IT54994
Most of the running gear is the original: 19 spline rear axles for Limited slip from 1969 CJ5, 11" drum brakes from Wagoneer, tilt steering wheel from Chevy truck ( shortened) on board air "VIAIR", Warn winch (TABOR 9,000# ) front dana 25 dif. open, Model 18 transfer case with Husky O.D., full roll cag (custom) high back Chevy Cavalier seats, 33"X 12.5 tires X 15"on Aluminum Ultra wheels, custom made bikini top, Hydraulic clutch linkage( Custom) overhead brake and clutch pedal assy from 1975 Cherokee,12V converted, electric two speed windshield wipers from 1971 CJ5, custom rear tire and luggage rack with lunch table, 'Mariner' blue paint.
Spokane Washington
cjwilliams1940@gmail.com

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: cj3b heater

« on: November 18, 2019, 06:16:48 PM »

I go by * most of the time, but I pay attention to anybody that wants to talk jeeps, no matter what they call me.
* Williams
Spokane Wa.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / cj3b heater

« on: November 18, 2019, 01:10:55 PM »

Hi guys I just left the old cj3b forum and am attempting to get going here.
I would like some ideas on a heater for my 54 highhood, it is with out a top and doors, so the heater will only be a space heater. You can see my jeep on owners photos.
I am looking at the JEGS unit with 80,000 btus and two exhaust ducts pointed out into the seating area. I have a Viair compressor under the right side of the dash .Space is limited. I will need to plumb the heater to the water system on the F-head. I have converted my jeep to 12V.
Also how do you post pictures on the Forum?
* Williams
Spokane Wa.