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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #135 on: January 07, 2016, 05:15:30 PM »
Nice! Congratulations Kirk! 

There is something very enjoyable about the first chassis trip.  Heading out is a little nerve racking for me....but...I got an overwhelming sense of euphoria when heading back toward the shop...and it was still actually running. :) 

A rule:   Any skilled videographer knows to turn the phone to "landscape"!!  Rookie! ;D

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #136 on: January 07, 2016, 05:35:00 PM »
Looks great, just an observation but that left front wheel seems to have a bit of a wobble.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #137 on: January 08, 2016, 08:09:29 AM »
Tumbleweed Thanks I really like the tires as well, I am very happy with that choice

Ryan Thanks what a blast, I am so stoked, seems like I have really hit a milestone. My friend really revealed to me the impact when he reminded me it had not been driven in over 30 years!

Thanks Tim euphoria is a great word for the feeling! Really wish I had my GoPro... I will have it Tuesday morning I hope, that's when I plan to drive it again. And yes, I am a rookie! ;D :D

LeeC Good call on the tire wobble I need to take that wheel off and see what's up. I have been scratching my head trying to figure what it could possible be...

Thanks to you all and everyone on the forum, without the assistance no inspiration of all of the members here, it would be a lot harder.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #138 on: March 15, 2016, 06:26:53 PM »
Driving her home for the shop!

Drove about 5 miles ran like a top!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SQu9W3oh-pg

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=88ELMAb_zHQ

Soon as I figure th GoPro out I will add those as well

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #139 on: March 16, 2016, 11:43:22 AM »
That may be the best chassis test drive video yet.  No quiet residential street for you - right out into daily traffic!! Might as well start driving her to work now!
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #140 on: March 16, 2016, 12:35:58 PM »
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That may be the best chassis test drive video yet.� No quiet residential street for you - right out into daily traffic!! Might as well start driving her to work now!
I was thinking the same thing.  Cracked me up that its already got license plates! ;D

I'll be you got a few 'double takes'. 8-)

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #141 on: March 16, 2016, 10:16:01 PM »
Wow that's great! Post some gopro vids....those were too short!
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #142 on: March 16, 2016, 10:34:48 PM »
Loved the videos also,   especially the "hi-speed" one in traffic.  :)

Inspirational to those of us hoping to get there one day.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #143 on: March 22, 2016, 01:35:42 PM »
Here is the GoPro view... No where near as entertaining as Ryans videos... please don't mind my driving... I'll get it sooner or later!

https://youtu.be/wxfNPg-MqaY
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #144 on: April 01, 2016, 06:04:47 PM »
I cannot stop drive by this thing... I should've Left it at the shop LOL

Anyway I did change the left front wheel and tire and the wobble is gone so my theory of the racked spare must have been it.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #145 on: April 02, 2016, 07:58:29 PM »
That is awesome. I definitely need whatever it is that allows one to wear a GoPro on their head.
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #146 on: April 03, 2016, 08:13:33 AM »
Ryan I bought it at Best Buy but they we real cheap on Amazon... It's great for hands free operation
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #147 on: April 04, 2016, 12:22:59 PM »
My hats off Kirkski, I loved every mile of that ride. You and Ryan definitely have a gene pool connection...
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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #148 on: April 04, 2016, 04:48:06 PM »
Thanks BMIC it was a blast!

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Re: 1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island
« Reply #149 on: May 28, 2016, 10:18:18 AM »
Well not too much to report, what I thought was going to be a very productive May turned out to be a bust.

Got sideswiped on my Harley on the highway little over a month ago, at least my injuries were non-critical, nothing broken even... I am very fortunate. With that said, still dealing with pain and limited movement.

Could not bear it any longer asked my wife to help me get the fenders on, hoping to do a little body work on those soon...

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