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Offline SteveW

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2013, 09:32:32 PM »
The speedo comment may be in reference to it going up to 100 mph. Both my 50's stop at 70. They were made by King Seeley. I did a quick look through Bob's book and saw no mention of any changes in speedo's for 1951 or 52
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2013, 09:34:54 PM »
I believe that the speedometer is not original.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #17 on: November 17, 2013, 09:41:16 PM »
Interesting�. I guess the search is on to try to find an original... :-?
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #18 on: November 22, 2013, 03:55:18 PM »
Rats� it going to be a long build� every bolt going to break, no amount of heat or lube is helping... >:(
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #19 on: November 22, 2013, 04:19:30 PM »
Looks like that manifold ear is cracked too. I battled with the same - and many more - problems with my manifolds and ended up eventually replacing them with new ones. I wish I had done that right from the start.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #20 on: November 23, 2013, 12:16:25 PM »
I also had manifold "issues"..

I would suggest that if you buy a replacement buy a complete matched intake/exhaust manifold, as I had difficulty matching my original intake to the repro exhaust..I eventually sent the repro back and found a used one that fit....

This was the problem when they were bolted together..
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #21 on: November 23, 2013, 03:56:25 PM »
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I would suggest that if you buy a replacement buy a complete matched intake/exhaust manifold, as I had difficulty matching my original intake to the repro exhaust..I eventually sent the repro back and found a used one that fit....

 I was talking to a guy at work, that is very handy. He is going to try and remove the bolts, and re-weld the cast manifold. He seems to be quite confident that he can do it. And he isn't charging me anything.  :D Bringing him the manifold tomorrow! Stay Tuned
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #22 on: November 23, 2013, 04:45:52 PM »
It can be done....good luck!
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #23 on: December 06, 2013, 05:21:52 PM »
Manifold ready for Welding
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #24 on: March 07, 2014, 07:38:17 PM »
My cousin sent me some pics that he had taken of my Jeep about 1980 when it was pretty much his daily driver...
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #25 on: March 07, 2014, 08:05:56 PM »
Very cool! Are you going to get a top like that?
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #26 on: March 08, 2014, 11:54:42 AM »
Originally I had not planned on a top, but I like this look. If I can find one or get one made, I think I would for sure. At least I have all of the original bow parts.

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #27 on: March 08, 2014, 08:00:45 PM »
That top is interesting....it almost looks like the fabric is two layers, with something in between...kind of like a big down jacket...
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #28 on: May 23, 2014, 06:48:49 PM »
Finally took off the tub this afternoon...
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #29 on: May 23, 2014, 06:52:47 PM »
Prior to removing the tub I took some measurements and pictures of the shortened passenger side to make it easier to get it. I previously removed the added floor so I can put in a passenger seat later� Lots of mods on this baby, looks factory to me, or someone really knew what they were doing.
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