The CJ3A Page CJ3B.info
« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Starting on my 51...  (Read 13382 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline SteveB

  • Project Jeep (Newbie)
  • *
  • Posts: 22
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Starting on my 51...
« on: January 30, 2013, 08:02:06 PM »
I took advantage of slow business at the garage where I work and brought my Willys in. �My boss is real excited to help me restore the 3A. � A little too excited ::). �I took a day off only to find he tore into it when things got slow. �I returned to find all the body to frame bolts cut, steering shaft unsuccessfully pulled from the box and other items cut in an attempt to free the tub from the frame.. �I am going to have to watch him closely and slow him down. �He has a beautiful restoration of a 72 Olds 442 to his credit, so I know what he is capable of helping me achieve, just a little worried by his methodology.





I am staying with the 12 volt conversion, and upgrading the master cylinder but otherwise want to return it pretty close to stock.

The tub is in pretty rough shape, though I know many have repaired worse. �I am on the fence as to replacing the tub. �The dash, firewall and all metal forward looks good, but the rest is well beyond my skills.

She was running when I pulled her in, quite a bit of white smoke on start-up which clears when warm.

I power washed the frame tonight and it looked pretty good. �60 years of mud/crud splashing back at me. ;D

Logged

Offline garage gnome

  • Flatfender Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1947
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Rustologist
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2013, 08:33:03 PM »
Looks like you have the shop to do it in!

Where in Southeast MA are you located?
Logged
Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted

Offline SteveB

  • Project Jeep (Newbie)
  • *
  • Posts: 22
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 08:50:06 PM »
@Gnome..., Foxborough.
Logged

Offline garage gnome

  • Flatfender Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1947
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Rustologist
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2013, 08:55:15 PM »
Yep, you're waay out there (or I'm waaay over here  ;D). If you ever need inspiration like CJPilot did, let me know. My '49 and '53 are here to be check out.
Logged
Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted

Offline Gunslinger

  • Flatfender Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 942
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Cj3a, M38A1,
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2013, 12:01:11 PM »
Can I have your boss?  Gives you a fantastic shop to work in, I did mine on a cold garage floor in winter, lots of nice tools, time to work on it and picks up the ball while you are off doing whatever!  What a great opportunity I'm jealous....or could you tell?

Keep us posted, have fun.
Gunslinger
Logged
Climbs trees, hides in the long grass, hangs out with wet dogs...

Offline SteveB

  • Project Jeep (Newbie)
  • *
  • Posts: 22
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2013, 05:19:42 PM »
Busy couple of weeks, just not with the Willys..... got the motor pulled as well as transmission, steering box , mc, exhaust etc etc. �Axles and suspension left then the frame is out for sandblasting...


Logged

Offline SteveB

  • Project Jeep (Newbie)
  • *
  • Posts: 22
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2013, 08:10:19 PM »
Got the Jeep stripped to the frame....

...and frame sent out for sandblasting and primer.
Logged

Offline athawk11

  • SMF Administrator
  • Flatfender Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 2818
  • Karma: +0/-1
  • 1949 CJ3A
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2013, 09:40:56 AM »
Man I wish my frame horns looked that good! :o

Wish I had that kind of room to work in.

Keep the updates coming.

Tim
Logged
2-1949 CJ3As
1-1946 CJ2A

Offline BMIC

  • Willys Guru
  • ****
  • Posts: 406
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Weekend Mechanic
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2013, 12:47:56 PM »
Nice thread Steve, one of several going on. The richness of the 3A page!
PS.. Have I got issues or does anyone else equally enjoy looking in the back ground at what people have for tools and facility. I have a garage, some of you guys have a facility.
Logged
We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out... WC

Offline Ryan_M

  • Flatfender Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1704
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2013, 03:47:56 PM »
Quote
PS.. Have I got issues or does anyone else equally enjoy looking in the back ground at what people have for tools and facility. I have a garage, some of you guys have a facility.

If you have issues I have some of the same ones. I spend as much time looking at the details in the background of garages (other projects, tools, empty beer bottles, dogs, etc....) as the jeep projects themselves. I think there was an entire thread awhile back on one of the Willys pages just with pics of garages. Good stuff.
Logged
Current:
'49 CJ3A
'51 CJ3A
'42 Willys MB-T
'47 Bantam T3-C
Previous:
'46 2A
'51 3A
'52 3A
'52 M38
'54 3B
East Coast Wi

Offline Kenny_Kustom

  • Willys Fan
  • **
  • Posts: 72
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Too cold outside to play....
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2013, 07:23:14 PM »
Looks like you got a good start on it !

I too, get to use the shop at work to play when its slow.. Gotta love it ! I have 6 bays, and am the only tech..lol
Last winter, my TJ spent the entire winter in the shop !

Can i ask, what the mc upgrade is ?
Logged

Offline garage gnome

  • Flatfender Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1947
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Rustologist
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2013, 07:34:49 PM »
I bet he will be doing Herms dual MC conversion.
Logged
Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted

Offline SteveB

  • Project Jeep (Newbie)
  • *
  • Posts: 22
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2013, 09:06:32 PM »
Yes Gnome, I was going to do the duel master cylinder (mc) upgrade, was...changed my mind and for now replacing it with reproduction. �

Oh, I'll be sure to keep future pictures rich in background details.


Also, leaning towards a new tub (settlement check came in from when my Comanche got t-boned in December). �With all the adjustments needed to make the "new " tubs fit right, I am thinking of moving my dash and cowl panel from old tub to new. �I like the idea of keeping as much old steel as is reasonably possible.

« Last Edit: February 28, 2013, 09:11:41 PM by SteveB »
Logged

Offline SteveB

  • Project Jeep (Newbie)
  • *
  • Posts: 22
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2013, 08:00:54 PM »
Got my frame back! �Nice and pretty. �A few areas I should have fixed before, but its only primer so no real harm in touching up.

I foolishly cut off one bump stop with a torch before realizing the nut was captured in the boxed section of frame up front, live and learn. �I'll weld my replacement one back on.
I've got one body mount to repair and two bolts to extract (cut by my aforementioned boss).


and my wheels are back too...
Logged

Offline Ryan_M

  • Flatfender Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1704
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
Re: Starting on my 51...
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2013, 08:44:58 PM »
Quote
I foolishly cut off one bump stop with a torch before realizing the nut was captured in the boxed section of frame up front, live and learn. �

Your frame looks great. If it makes you feel any better I took an angle grinder to the grimy metal ring on the frame cross member that holds the rubber transfer case mount. Didn't realize it was WELDED on there, not just held in place with the bolt and some rust. Sort of hammered is back into shape but not really. Good thing that section is now out of sight....
Logged
Current:
'49 CJ3A
'51 CJ3A
'42 Willys MB-T
'47 Bantam T3-C
Previous:
'46 2A
'51 3A
'52 3A
'52 M38
'54 3B
East Coast Wi
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »