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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #225 on: February 18, 2017, 06:09:54 AM »
Been puttering along on my cold garage, progress is very slow.

Currently my biggest angst is the windshield is kicking my butt, can't seem to get it back far enough. May be the new cowl seal I bought from Walcks is too thick.

Any tips would be appreciated...
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #226 on: February 18, 2017, 11:05:31 PM »
I had the same issue with the cowl seal on Whitey that was purchased from Walcks.  I can barely engaged the hold down brackets.  It forces the windshield to sit up straighter than the setup on my green Willys.  Otherwise it seals well.

I was unhappy with my original seal on the green one too.  I swapped it out with one I got from a different vendor.  I really like this one.  I think it was Ron Fitzpatrick, but I can't remember for sure.  :-/
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #227 on: February 19, 2017, 06:23:34 AM »
Thanks for the reply Tim, I'll probably try to get another one and go from there. At least I'm not tempted to go for a ride now, the salt on the roads is incredible. Town and state surely using their budgets to the max this year...

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #228 on: March 07, 2017, 09:00:05 AM »
Todays Glamour photo...

Bout it back to the garage today, need to finish up the wiring, upholstery and few odds and ends..

Drove nice with the body on for the first time...

Need to charge my dang GoPro...  :(
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #229 on: March 07, 2017, 09:01:44 AM »
Photos from last week... Snow gone thankfully
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #230 on: March 07, 2017, 10:03:31 AM »
Wow.  That really looks sharp!

Did you end up with a different cowl to windshield seal?

Is the passenger side mirror helpful?
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #231 on: March 07, 2017, 12:05:55 PM »
Tim, Thank you, I appreciate the kind words

 I have not yet purchased another window frame seal, but I plan on it. I did adjust the frame so I was able to get it latched. But the seal doesn't look quite right, and unlatching may be an issue...

 The passenger side mirror helps me a great deal, I am glad I went with it
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #232 on: March 07, 2017, 03:33:27 PM »
Really nice...

You are lucky to have a truly unique jeep.....maybe one of a kind!

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #233 on: March 08, 2017, 07:45:18 AM »
Thank you Randy I think so as well, wish I knew how to rotate pictures...
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #234 on: March 21, 2017, 08:23:36 AM »
Well after spending tons of money with the Walcks, I was able to visit them yesterday and pick up some more items.

Real nice guys and glad I can help support their small business.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #235 on: March 23, 2017, 09:48:00 AM »
About your windshield seal, maybe wait till summer and see if it will reshape in the warmth to fit. Cold rubber doesn't move.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #236 on: March 23, 2017, 02:41:28 PM »
mtnman37879 Top tip thanks, I was actually thinking about doing that, this cold is not helping it at all for sure.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #237 on: March 23, 2017, 08:56:16 PM »
Kirkski,
Wow it looks great. The color combo is tops. I want wheels that color!
And nice shots of Walcks....oh man it would be fun to tour that place!
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #238 on: March 24, 2017, 07:55:23 AM »
squidtone Thanks so much for the compliments I appreciate that. The wheel color is "Hugger Orange", I picked the wheel color before the body color, and I am happy with it.

It was great to be able to visit Walcks and talk to Carl and Daniel. Great guys and really made me appreciate what they do. Its a small family business and they have treated me very well service wise. And, any time I have had a question about anything related to my Jeep they have been there to answer without question.

They have an amazing amount of stuff, I recommend a visit!
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #239 on: April 11, 2017, 08:08:55 PM »
Just under 200 miles on my shake down runs and just a few weeks here and there. Otherwise, everything seems fine...

Little rough sitting on a board... ouch    :-/

Nice to see all the waves and hear the comments... also was having coffee in a local shop and watched someone snap pics of MY ride!! That was awesome...
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