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My 54 3B build
« on: March 09, 2021, 09:57:48 PM »
Making progress.
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2021, 03:46:32 AM »
Looking good, keep us updated
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2021, 09:47:10 PM »
I'm not sure you can ever be finished.
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2021, 12:09:02 PM »
I love the "slots"!
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2021, 05:15:06 PM »
I looked for a long time to find an affordable set of four. They are original forged aluminum from the mid 70s Levi's edition. Now I'm looking for one more for my spare.
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2021, 05:49:41 PM »
I installed a 1975 Buick 231 odd fire. With the Sanderson headers and Flowmaster mufflers it runs pretty good
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2021, 07:03:20 PM »
Finished the front bumper and winch.
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2021, 07:39:37 PM »
I don't have to go topless anymore.
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2021, 12:42:36 PM »
Quote from: Sammydida3B on April 23, 2021, 07:39:37 PM
I don't have to go topless anymore.

Sammy,
Is that the same top out of PR discussed here in Scott's thread?

https://cj3apage.com/Forum/index.php?topic=5078.0
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2021, 12:03:13 PM »
Rus I was starting to think I wouldn't be able to find one.   Here is the web site where I ordered from.   https://somarmotor.com/bikini-top-for-cj3b-spice/
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2021, 01:30:27 PM »
yep, that's the one.  Can you post some more images for side and back?  And up close for material detail?
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2021, 02:13:49 PM »
Note Contact info is Florida...
CONTACT US
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2021, 02:44:49 PM »
Here's a few pictures of the top.
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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2021, 05:38:09 PM »
Looks real good!  Color choices too! 

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Re: My 54 3B build
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2021, 06:57:00 PM »
Back to the build. I'm attaching a few pictures of the problems I had to overcome. The bellhousing needed a little more room. Also the engine being farther back wouldn't allow the emergency brake cable to go into it original location. I routed it around the transmission mount and up through the floor to the brake handle pictured.

5/1/21
The transmission/transfer case was pretty loud so I checked the gear oil and found lots of metal. I'm in the process of switching them out with a spare I've had in the corner for a while. Just waiting for the seals and a few other parts to put it back together.
Rebuilding both should be a good project for next winter.

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