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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #60 - 11/12/13 at 16:22:28	Print Post
	Tumbleweed wrote on 11/12/13 at 16:11:42: Does the brake switch fit in front of the MC? Were there any problems with getting the existing brake lines to connect? I think I see the new bolts on the side of the frame so I take it that is where you have to drill thru. Looks nice. I have seen the reservoir on the firewall and I thought that it looked a little unusual but really easy to get to. I am anxious to see the tub on the frame to see how accessible the reservoir is. On another note I was glad to see that the brake arm/extension has a bend in it. I was thinking that mine was really wacked but now I know this is okay. Yes, you drill 4 holes on the side of the frame. The rear brake line can be rebent to plumb up to the MC. I used another short piece of 3/16 tubing to hook up the front. There is a Tee that is supplied with the kit. The branch of the Tee is 1/8' pipe for the brake light switch. Then the other two connections are used to couple the two lines together. Yes, there should be some bends in the lever.
	« Last Edit: 11/12/13 at 16:23:47 by garage gnome »
	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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Tumbleweed Flatfender Master 2016 Sponsor Member Offline 49 CJ3A Posts: 516 Location: Bedford, TX Joined: 12/10/10 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #61 - 11/12/13 at 16:31:27	Print Post
	Great - I like the idea of duel MC as well.

	49 CJ3A - "Smokey" 53 Willys Wagon - "Wylie"
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Kirkski Flatfender Master 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline Still Plays With Jeeps Posts: 525 Location: North Kingstown Joined: 11/11/13 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #62 - 11/16/13 at 02:18:28	Print Post
	Nice thread, very enjoyable seeing your progress and point of view. Inspiring to me, as I take on my build...

	'52 CJ-3A
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #63 - 11/25/13 at 18:43:24	Print Post
	I got the frame all painted finally! I went with flat black for this one and I'm glad I did. It looks great. I decided to leave the rear bumper bent just because I thought it would add to the character of it being a forest service jeep. Plus, I only want to fix the rust issues on the body and not make it a perfectly straight show piece like my '53. This way it looks used and not restored.
	« Last Edit: 11/25/13 at 18:45:58 by garage gnome »
	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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athawk11 YaBB Administrator Owner Member 2012 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline 1949 CJ3A Posts: 2771 Location: Arvada, Colorado Joined: 01/26/11 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #64 - 11/26/13 at 16:04:05	Print Post
	That flat black looks great. I like it! Tim

	2-1949 CJ3A 1-1946 CJ2A
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #65 - 12/01/13 at 23:04:40	Print Post
	I guess it is time to start the bodywork on it. I put the body on the rotisserie that I built for when I did my '53.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #66 - 12/06/13 at 03:18:00	Print Post
	Just when you thought I was too busy playing with 100 year old engines and rusty K20s, I make progress on this project. I got the PTO system all squared away today. I reversed everything around on the winch so the PTO is on the passenger's side. A lot more room over there! The PTO got clocked 180° too. And the driveshaft just squeaks by the transfer case and engine mount! Only problem is that the PTO sticks up really high and the body is really low on that side. That can be modified. Stay tuned! Now that the chassis is complete, I can start the body. Fun fun!

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #67 - 12/07/13 at 02:23:43	Print Post
	Those PTO winches are cool...I hope your solution works. It seems there are compromises no matter which side the shaft is routed on.

	1955 CJ-5, A friend for 55 years....1951 CJ-3A, a new addition. 1929 Model A Ford Closed Cab Pickup...
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #68 - 12/08/13 at 03:32:26	Print Post
	Yeah me too! With the dual MC on there, it is really tight. I started working on the roller fairlead for the winch. I took some 1/2" bolts, turned them down and drilled/tapped them for grease fittings. I left a little thread near the head so they will screw into the mount.
	« Last Edit: 12/08/13 at 03:33:07 by garage gnome »
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #69 - 12/08/13 at 22:49:28	Print Post
	Got the fairlead finished today.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #70 - 12/09/13 at 01:16:42	Print Post
	Very nice!

	1955 CJ-5, A friend for 55 years....1951 CJ-3A, a new addition. 1929 Model A Ford Closed Cab Pickup...
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Bill 3A Lover Offline Still Plays With Jeeps Posts: 69 Location: Hillsborough, NH Joined: 10/02/13 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #71 - 12/10/13 at 14:53:47	Print Post
	Is the body still going to clear the way you have the pto mounted?

	1952 USAF M38
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #72 - 12/11/13 at 00:18:23	Print Post
	Bill wrote on 12/10/13 at 14:53:47: Is the body still going to clear the way you have the pto mounted? It will when I'm done with it.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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Tumbleweed Flatfender Master 2016 Sponsor Member Offline 49 CJ3A Posts: 516 Location: Bedford, TX Joined: 12/10/10 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #73 - 12/11/13 at 22:09:38	Print Post
	That is too funny - but I can relate to that. George PS. saw your response on my project - I think I got lucky with the old tub thanks to years of grease, mud, and whatever else stuck to the body.

	49 CJ3A - "Smokey" 53 Willys Wagon - "Wylie"
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Building a forest service jeep Reply #74 - 12/15/13 at 00:01:35	Print Post
	Did some more work today, added a vintage Smokey the Bear sticker and I sandblasted and primed the wheels for it. I have another set of tires for it that I'll put on after paint.

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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