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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #315 on: August 12, 2013, 09:12:06 PM »
The tires finally shipped, so i'm getting the wheels ready for paint...

This is primer...

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #316 on: August 12, 2013, 09:15:19 PM »
I made a captured nut cage, as I could not find one to buy, and then i had to make the nut, as I could not find one of those either....







This one will weld on under the tub for the outboard driver seat leg....I need at least one more for the leg that sits on the riser/bed floor....
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #317 on: August 13, 2013, 05:46:23 PM »
The wheels got their first coats of color......I read somewhere that the "correct" wheel color for a Picket Gray jeep was Harvard Red.....

I call this "Unremarkable Red"...it's just red. Almost an implement red but not too bright.  The real name is Regal Red...Rustoleum....easily touched up and quick to fade...perfect!

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #318 on: August 15, 2013, 12:29:18 PM »
I started a thread about the small bracket that secures the starter to the block...mine was missing.....

Garage Gnome had an extra and was good enough to send it to me....

I finally got around to installing it....i see i need a shorter bolt though...

Thanks Nate!!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #319 on: August 15, 2013, 08:55:28 PM »
This old picture popped up on the internet...This is how it looked on that cold day in January.....

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #320 on: August 17, 2013, 03:41:34 PM »
At one point in this jeep's long and rusty life, someone riveted new floor panels in...they covered the tool box and part of the bed as well. I drilled all the rivets out, and I've been thinking about how I'll fill the holes because i plan to use the original tool box lid...

The Harbor Freight pneumatic flanger I bought has a hole punch also..about 3/16", and it leaves these perfect little slugs...





I'll tack them with a weld on the inside.....
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #321 on: August 19, 2013, 07:29:08 AM »
Glad you got the bracket and are happy with it!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #322 on: August 20, 2013, 06:08:03 PM »
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Glad you got the bracket and are happy with it!


It would not have been complete without you!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #323 on: August 20, 2013, 06:09:32 PM »
Tires are mounted....

I'm liking it!




I've been ignoring the windshield frame...but it's time has come....



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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #324 on: August 21, 2013, 09:20:35 AM »
Way cool.
Did you mount the tires yourself?  When I got my STA's I figured I was going to at least try doing one.  After I did all 5, I thought it wasn't a bad job at all.
Now the windshield is another story, I hated putting that rubber seal in.  It took forever.

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #325 on: August 21, 2013, 09:28:46 AM »
I have a small set of tire irons, but they are for a Model A or something and I didn't have a chance...so I took them to Big-O..

That windshield looks like it could be fun.....Did you put the seal on the glass first or in the frame? Just a guess but it looks like it goes in the frame first...but I don't even have one yet....

Anyone happen to have a picture of the windshield vent mounting/hinge screws? Mine had been replaced and it looks like there needs to be a spacer or something between the hinge and the frame...they had just used washers....
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #326 on: August 21, 2013, 09:46:03 AM »
I followed the lead of this page for installing the glass.
http://www.cj3apage.com/index/My_1950/reassembly/how_to_replace_your_windshield_g.htm

Dont use petroleum jelly as noted, just some good soapy water.

You'll find there is debate on whether the lock groove and strip goes in the front or the rear.� Mine was in the rear or inside and I installed it back on that side.� Where was yours?

http://www.cj3apage.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1344048232/12#12
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #327 on: August 21, 2013, 10:08:56 AM »
Before you get too carried away, you may give your local glass company a call.  They installed my windshield for $20 and it only took them about 20 minutes while I watched.  That way, if THEY broke it while installing it, the replacement glass was coming out of their budget and not mine!\

Plus, they really got a kick out of seeing the old jeep!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #328 on: August 21, 2013, 10:25:54 AM »
My locking strip/groove was on the inside....

Windex always works well for lubricating and assembling rubber parts...

A glass shop is a definite option...

Everyone loves old jeeps...the fellow who mounted my tires told me a story about his grandfather and the old jeep he used to tow around and hunt with...and then he upgraded and bought a Renegade!

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #329 on: August 21, 2013, 04:20:45 PM »
Just getting around to the seats....I plan to get the frames sandblasted and then powder coated.

When I took the seat backs off I found what must be the original springs and padding....The seat bottoms were just foam-no springs..



And then what appears to be the original gray vinyl/fabric underneath..



I ordered bottoms and backs from Beachwood...they look like a perfect fit...

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