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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Lost brake pedal shaft keyway?

« on: May 15, 2015, 06:51:25 PM »

Wow thanks!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Lost brake pedal shaft keyway?

« on: May 11, 2015, 03:00:37 PM »

I took my brake pedal arm off the shaft, and didnt notice the little key fell off the shaft, and after tearing the garage apart I can't find it.  Without it the pedal arm just rotates freely on the shaft like the clutch does.  Is there a more specific name for this part?  Once I know what its called I can search online for one.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Wrong brake shoes for a 51, different year axles??

« on: May 03, 2015, 09:57:19 PM »

This means this is probably your typical 11" brake upgrade, which I understand to be a pretty straight forward bolt up.� �I haven't seen a lot of them, so I'm not real sure, but your set up looks like the brakes that would be found on the early 70s CJ5.

Does the drum diameter measure 11" ID?

Yes I just measured it and it is 11"

Thanks for the help, this has me a bit confused arent the later non-flatfender jeeps a wider wheel base?  which would mean the wheels should jut way out?

This probably means I need to order '71 jeep brake parts/brake lines and see if they fit.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Wrong brake shoes for a 51, different year axles??

« on: May 02, 2015, 12:51:49 PM »

Ok just got in front of the computer, heres the additional photos.  Thanks.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Wrong brake shoes for a 51, different year axles??

« on: April 28, 2015, 08:44:29 PM »

These photos are a little bit too close, the sun is down and my camera doesnt do low / artificial light well, so Ill have to do a retake in the morning probably, but heres three photos that might do the trick.

Thanks for the help, I think I started throwing things prematurely lol.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Wrong brake shoes for a 51, different year axles??

« on: April 28, 2015, 04:41:57 PM »

Oh I didnt know they could be upgraded from the smaller brakes, so there is hope that this wasnt a total hack job?  Wouldn't the 11 inch brakes be sold / listed as a different year or model on most parts websites?

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Wrong brake shoes for a 51, different year axles??

« on: April 28, 2015, 03:20:34 PM »

I just got the brake rebuild kit on the mail for a 51, and the brake shoes are way smaller than whats on there, some of the other parts dont look like theyre for the right year axle... (locking hubs?)

Im thinking the PO decided to put a different year front and rear axle in there and now Im finding out the hard way.  Is there a way to identify what year axle Im dealing with?  Serial number or something?

If I can figure out what year this is, then Ill just buy brake parts for that year axle and forget about it.  I dont even know where id start looking for correct 51 front and rear axles, and Id probably get screwed again in the process.

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Project Page for all other Jeeps / Re: My 1952 m38

« on: April 27, 2015, 10:29:03 PM »

Great thanks for the replies, this will help alot!

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Project Page for all other Jeeps / Re: My 1952 m38

« on: April 23, 2015, 12:00:28 AM »

What would you say that exterior color is called?  I want the exact same shade of blue, and I'm sure it will be a chore to explain it to the guy at the local spray booth.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: My 1949 CJ-3A Project,Canadian Style.

« on: April 22, 2015, 11:53:52 PM »

Your's came with a free TV!  I didn't get a free TV!  lol welcome

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Working on a 51 CJ3A

« on: April 29, 2015, 10:41:19 AM »

Yes my is Omix-ADA from kaiserwillys.com  I'm a little surprised they bend them like that, strange way to save a couple bucks on cardboard boxes lol.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Working on a 51 CJ3A

« on: April 27, 2015, 10:23:02 PM »

Made some more progress, and found a few more things to fix.

The rear bumper is uglier than expected, but the rest of the frame was ready for the first coat of POR15, so I slapped it on except for the bumper area.�

The preformed steel brake lines arrived, and they dont appear to even be close to fitting, unless I bend the hell out of them.� The frame brake line (front to back long one) arrived in a horse shoe shape... Im not sure if its a good idea to hand bend it straight, but the old one is toast so Ive got to do something.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Working on a 51 CJ3A

« on: April 19, 2015, 10:58:40 AM »

Wow thanks for the info!  After looking closely at the photo, I see what you mean bob, that does look like a 2 with a / mark over it.  So its a 1948 engine?   Hmm the story unfolds before us lol.

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Working on a 51 CJ3A

« on: April 19, 2015, 02:28:37 AM »

Nice Jeep and an overdrive to boot!
I don't think you got a M38 engine but the rest may be.� Do you see a breather on the transfer case that screws in?
What kind of carb is that?� I wonder if it's the carb people seek when they do a f-head swap.
Is that a fiberglass tub?
If you want to know if that's a M38 shift tower, there will be a small dome that unscrews from the top of the shift tower then you can pull the cane out.
The window frame looks like a possible reproduction.� The tubes look round?

Looks like a fun project as all of them are!

Ill take a look at the carb and the trans tomorow.  The tub is fiberglass, and Im suspicous that it was intended for a 2A because the two rear body mounts "float" in free air and are in the wheel well, I remember reading here somewhere that the 3A had slightly more leg room than the 2A?

I really dont want to replace the tub now, but I may have to.  It does bother me that there isnt any "Willys" stamps on the hood or the tailgate (no tailgate at all lol).

The winshield is authentic, or at least the correct age, I know that because even without taking a wire brush to it the mettle allowed daylight through its so corroded.

These things fit the defenition of "Project" lol

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Your CJ-3A Project / Re: Working on a 51 CJ3A

« on: April 19, 2015, 02:23:13 AM »

the number off the waterpump is J835905

That number seems a bit high. Are you sure about the 8?

Yea that is the number: