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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #135 on: August 26, 2015, 09:59:21 AM »
One last post on my build thread and a big THANK YOU to all the folks that gave me good advise and encouragement throughout the process. Ryan, the bezels look great after some minor repair and paint. Can't wait to run the mountains in Colorado in about 4 weeks. I'll be working on getting a canvas top after CFCT so I guess there will be at least 1 more post after this one.

Thanks again......

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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #136 on: August 26, 2015, 10:24:43 AM »
It just looks great! That is a really nice color combination...

Will you highlight the "Willys" stamps?

Are those 15" wheels?

And post pictures while on the tour!
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« Reply #137 on: August 26, 2015, 11:26:11 AM »
I thought about highlighting the WILLYS but after some thought and the wife's recommendation not to do it :) - I decided against it!

7.00 X 16 on the Firestone tires. I had to adjust the stops on the steering so the tires did not rub on the springs but I don't think this is a problem with turning since it is such a short wheel base anyway. I just liked the look of the larger tires.

I'm sure there will be plenty of photo ops in CO this year. If I had a long enough trailer I would take my 53 wagon and CJ.

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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #138 on: August 26, 2015, 11:53:48 AM »
Fantastic  looking Jeep, best of luck with it!!
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #139 on: August 26, 2015, 12:13:04 PM »
Congratulations George, that's as good as it gets...
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #140 on: August 26, 2015, 06:38:24 PM »
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Congratulations George, that's as good as it gets...

Well said!

Kind of sad to see the journey end.  You'll just have to fill our emptiness with lots of escapades.  :)

Tim
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #141 on: August 27, 2015, 08:44:22 PM »
Fantastic! There's something about that wheel color on flatties that is awesome. Thanks for posting those pix...it's a nice booster for me to see CJ3a's in they're original state.
Enjoy it!

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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #142 on: September 01, 2015, 11:19:14 AM »
So what's the next project ?  ;D
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #143 on: September 01, 2015, 11:38:29 AM »
Hey Ryan,

If I had my choice I would like to have another CJ but I' going to let the wife get over this one first! :)

I dare not to compare my CJ habit with her purse collection! I'm just not going there!

One day she will come home and I'll have another one sitting under the carport.

Seriously:

I'm going to start working on the transmission and oil leaks on my wagon next. I have an overdrive that I need to get installed so after FCT in a few weeks I will put together a plan to get this done.

Thanks again for your donations to my project!!!!!! Hope I can return the favor one of these days.
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #144 on: March 03, 2016, 09:25:33 AM »
Just a little update on Smokey, I finally got around to hooking up my wipers and thought I would share some photos of the result. I did not attach anything to the windshield because I did not want to drill more holes! The vacuum wipers work very well and I am pleased with the look.

George
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #145 on: March 03, 2016, 07:26:00 PM »
Looks awesome!
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #146 on: March 03, 2016, 09:14:24 PM »
Those look great!  Dual motors.  Very fancy!!! 8-).

Tim
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #147 on: March 04, 2016, 07:55:26 AM »
Beautiful. Looks brand new. John
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #148 on: March 04, 2016, 09:49:39 AM »
Thanks guys - I hope I get a chance to use them one day.
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Re: Tumbleweeds 49
« Reply #149 on: March 07, 2016, 03:33:02 PM »
Really nice detail!
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