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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #105 on: July 10, 2015, 12:29:09 PM »
Just a little update - I am leaving for Tel Aviv this weekend for a week so no Jeep work  - dang..........

Got my 5 tires from Cooker on Monday and ready to mount them on the rims. I used Dr. Tims :) Sharpie method and the pinstripe turned out great. The body is coming along but I still need about 2 weekends to do this. Got my seats ordered from Beachwood so I should see them in about 4 weeks - I hope.

More pics to come.

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« Reply #106 on: July 10, 2015, 12:31:24 PM »
The rims a darker than the picture above.

Another shot and closer to the real thing.

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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #107 on: July 10, 2015, 01:41:13 PM »
Wow.  The colors look great.  One of my favorite 2A combos.   I haven't seen a 3A in the color set, so I'm anxious to see it all together.

Have a safe and fun trip.

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« Reply #108 on: July 10, 2015, 06:07:23 PM »
Thanks Tim

I really liked the color combination as well. I got dark brown seats so it should really pop! Not looking forward to its first scratch but I didn't build it to trailer it to shows.

I just mounted the wheels on the rims and I can tell you I would not do that again! That was a 2 beer job, I mean a tough job! Plus it's getting hot in Dallas.
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« Reply #109 on: July 20, 2015, 09:36:18 AM »
New shoes for Smokey!



A little update - after rebuilding the transfer case with a new intermediate shaft, gear, and all new bearings I am happy to report that the transmission/transfer case shifts and does not whine! Yeaaaaaa..............

Now to continue the painting process - its getting really hot in Dallas but I should be done painting this weekend. I will not attempt to paint another Jeep in a make shift paint booth, it's just to hot, bad lighting, and not enough room to move around. I may decide to paint the tub outside early in the morning when all the neighbors cars are gone!

Any thoughts on painting in the open environment?

Looking forward to FCCT!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #110 on: July 21, 2015, 08:51:40 PM »
New rubber and wheel install day is a great day.  Looks great.  Looking forward to meeting you soon.  Hopefully I'll have mine back together by FCT time. :-/

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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #111 on: July 22, 2015, 05:30:41 PM »
It is looking great and I'm happy you solved your transmission/TC noise problem..

Did you get a new intermediate gear from the usual vendors or did you find a NOS?

They are much more fun to drive when they are quiet and you can hear that motor purr.....!
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #112 on: July 27, 2015, 08:51:51 AM »
I got the new intermediate shaft and gear from Walks as well as the gear. Since I replaced all the bearings (again) I don't know if it was just the shaft or gear but what the heck - since I had it open and out I did not want to go through this again. And yes it is so much better -

Got more work done on the Jeep this weekend and I am FINISHED painting! Just waiting on seats from Beachwood, and new glass now. Next picture I send will be the completed job.

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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #113 on: July 27, 2015, 01:33:20 PM »
What the heck?  Where are all the photos showing the crew setting the tub????
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #114 on: July 27, 2015, 04:03:45 PM »
Hey Tim,

I was the crew, thanks to my heavy duty sawhorse and engine hoist.  :)
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #115 on: August 05, 2015, 12:47:59 PM »
Getting 1 step closer! Tonight the windshield goes on -
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #116 on: August 06, 2015, 10:07:19 AM »
As promised - windshield is mounted with new safety glass!

Seats are arriving Tuesday from Beechwood Canvas (front and back) Headlights are mounted and just waiting for the paint to dry on the bezels. (Thanks to Ryan_M for the generous offer - I owe you Ryan!)

Already got my first scratch on the fender! Its okay the Jeep looks great from 30' ;)

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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #117 on: August 06, 2015, 10:17:56 AM »
Sweet looks really nice!
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #118 on: August 06, 2015, 11:52:31 AM »
I'm feeling lucky.  I, along with some other 3A Page folks, will have the opportunity to see this Willys live and in person...in just a few weeks. :)

I will conjure up a list of folks that are rumored to be at the Thirsty Dirt Ranch and post it in the "Events" area.

Great Work Tumbleweed!!!
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« Reply #119 on: August 07, 2015, 11:28:40 AM »
Thanks Tim,

Well its not the end of the world but last night I was installing the fuel tank and it fit under the seat just fine but the holes in the bottom did not line up correctly with the fuel tank inlet and drain. I purchased new floor pans a couple of years ago and the drain hole and fuel line holes were already pre drilled. Near as I can tell they are about 1" off center so tonight I will make a new BIGGER hole X2. I'm sure I'm not the first to have this issue but I wish I would have noticed this on my original fit process. No worries though - no one will ever notice since it is under the fuel tank.

Hood on and waiting for seats - wipers, wiring almost done (50%), and a few other minor details. Man I'm glad I am almost done -

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