1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island

[Kirkski]

Thanks Ryan I agree wholeheartedly, I'm glad I kept it

[GregC]

Love the color!

[Kirkski]

Bolt on a few things stare, repeat...

[1955CJ-5]

Take your time....this is the fun part!

Will you put an outside mirror on the passenger side?

[Kirkski]

Randy Thanks for the advice

I do not plan on a right side mirror

[athawk11]

Randy makes a great point. Having a passenger side mirror would seem to be a 'must have' on this one.  A regular tub has 'line of site' issues on the passenger side.  I've seriously considered adding a passenger side mirror to mine.

Tim

[1955CJ-5]

You may already have a plan, but when I put my hood on I tried a couple of ways and what worked best was to put a thick towel or pad on the cowl, lean the hood against the windshield and then maneuver things around and get a couple of bolts started. I got my wife to help hold things in place. You may have to use longer bolts initially and then replace them later when all is stable....and don't forget the drip rail...

When I first put my full enclosure on I went for a drive and soon realized that I could not really move over to the right lane 'cause I couldn't even see a Peterbuilt if there had been one there....so I took the side curtains off...but I searched for a mirror for the right side and then the weather warmed and I forgot about it....

Your jeep looks great.....did you get the headlight rims re-chromed? They look good....the only bit of chrome on the Willys...

[Kirkski]

Thanks for the advice Randy and the follow up Tim I think I will heed the advice and get a mirror for the right side. I guess it does make sense.

Randy I have been taking things as I go, I have to work this weekend but I hope that next week I get enough done to bolt on the fenders and the hood. Good advice once again on the hood installation procedure. I was wondering how I was going to manage that.

 I purchased the trim rings from Walcks I think they were pretty decent quality as well. The originals were toast, very pitted and damaged. I didn't see the point in trying to save them.

 Those are the headlamps that I got the Jeep with and they still work, they cleaned up nicely.

 Looking forward to next week, should get a lot done

[athawk11]

I also used a blanket on the cowl when installing the hood. 

Bob W suggested a hood installation technique that I used on Whitey.

I made a couple studs by cutting the hex heads off 1/4-20 bolts.  Installed the studs, slipped on the rain gutter, then positioned the hood.  I quickly added nuts to the studs.  After alignment, I set the regular bolts in the remaining holes, pulled the studs and replaced them with the regular bolts. Pretty slick installation aid.

Tim

[Kirkski]

Tim Thanks, I think I remember that tip now...o

[Kirkski]

Thinking about my hood installation later this week I hope. Does the drip rail go on before the hood hinge or after?

[1955CJ-5]

I found an old picture...

Looks like it's under the hood hinge.

I'm pretty sure I did it wrong the first try and it was apparent....

[Kirkski]

Thanks again Randy, I actually made two 1/4"-20 studs today in anticipation of Jeep work this week. At least if the weather holds out.

We had about 10" of snow yesterday and temps in the 20's

Bit chilly in my garage with no heat....

[1955CJ-5]

Thanks again Randy, I actually made two 1/4"-20 studs today in anticipation of Jeep work this week. At least if the weather holds out.

We had about 10" of snow yesterday and temps in the 20's

Bit chilly in my garage with no heat....

I learned about that stud trick on the Model A Ford Forum. It works great for aligning the oil pan before dropping it into place and can also help when aligning the engine and transmission during an install.....

Wish I had known about it when I did my hood but we managed.

[athawk11]

I also used a small amount of RTV sealant on the back side of the gutter.  I figured it might help water run into the gutter, rather than behind the edge.

Tim