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Offline Kelley

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1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« on: January 17, 2021, 05:28:44 PM »
Hi Everyone,

A few years ago I bought this 1953 3B.  This is my first build and I'll document it here.  I'm learning as I go so I look forward to your help! 

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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2021, 08:24:00 PM »
Looks good! 
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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2021, 10:04:58 AM »
Looks like a good place to start.  Could have an after market body as there are CJ2a top bow pockets above the rear wheel.  I think you will have fun with this Jeep.  We all like pictures.
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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2021, 02:53:02 PM »
There may be a bit of time that passes between posts, but I promise I'll keep at it.  Here are a few pictures of how I bought the '3B in order to prove to myself I know how to use the photo hosting site ....









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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2021, 03:22:04 AM »
Good luck, it looks like a great project
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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2021, 07:48:21 AM »
Looks solid.  Thanks for the pics.  Good Luck!
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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2021, 02:59:45 PM »
For a while we stored the jeep in a rented garage.  It gave me a chance to begin a little bit of disassembly so I could learn more about what was ahead of me.  Here are some shots of the tub after removal.  It looks like quite a few repairs had already been done in places with sheet metal skinned over top of a pretty rusty tub.  I am intimidated about this part of the work - but it will be a while before I get to it.

Before getting started, I did drive it around the block a few times.  It ran when I bought it and I have documentation of a motor rebuild.  This was a selling point for me.. 













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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2021, 03:28:59 PM »
Eventually we made it into the garage at our house.  My car now relegated to the driveway, but for a good cause. 




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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2021, 08:27:13 PM »
After removing some accessories - next major step was to remove the drivetrain



















First look inside ---

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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2021, 04:01:34 PM »
Here are some photos from disassembling the T90.  I was eager to know what condition the gears were going to be in - creamy looking oil when I began draining the case was not a good sign:






My first real victory over parts that were rusted together was with the pivot pin for the transfer case shift levers.  It took really the better part of a week of soaking in PB Blaster and tapping on it each night before it started to budge.  What a feeling of accomplishment to remove the part without breaking anything.  Patience really is key at this stage.  With the shift levers off, I separated the T90 from the D18:



I followed Rick Stiver's guide to proceed with disassembly.  After a run through the parts washer, I bagged, labeled, and organized everything for inspection.





Here are some shots of the case.  One thing I'm interested in knowing from everyone is your opinion of the surfaces where the thrust washers sit. I understand they should not be gouged from a rotating thrust washer.  I see some scratches on this one where the cluster gear rides but I wonder if they don't rise to the level of needing any real repair (I hope the case doesn't need to be replaced):







Next up, the transfer case:


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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2021, 09:56:40 AM »
Hey does anyone know a good sandblaster in eastern Massachusetts ?
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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2022, 06:57:54 PM »
I love the 3bs. Great project. looks like you are making great progress so far!
Mike
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Re: 1953 3B Build Thread, 453GB2 27642
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2022, 02:26:33 PM »
Mike - thanks. 

progress has slowed considerably with the arrival of our son (2nd under 3 now) last summer.  Looking forward to getting back to it as soon as I can. 

-Kelley
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