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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 8:24:11 GMT -5
Shhh...don't tell the IFFC Jeep Police this is posted here! Truthfully, I couldn't decide which subheading to post this under and since I'm not actively working on a jeep... This is my '42 Dodge WC52 (originally a 55). I got it Dec. '12, but only started working on it in this summer. It runs (for now), so I'm just doing a cosmetic restoration on it for now, including a complete brake job, electrical work and a few other odds and ends. And now my picture posting site is being a PITA...so I shall try to post pics later. AAARRRGGGHHHH!  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 14:09:48 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 14:33:09 GMT -5
Now for some of the things I have done to her...  A complete brake job and master cylinder rebuild...  I cleaned up the upper portions of the block and repainted. After removing all of the fenders, I just cleaned the lower block and left what was still visible of the original paint.   sanded, primed and repainted the interior. I ended up (for now) leaving the original paint on the dashboard. What the heck, right? Also, while all of the floor boards were out, I cleaned up and repainted the transmission.  Fenders cleaned, sanded and repainted. I left the hood in its original state...I don't quite have it in me to erase the original hood numbers.   If the hood were done, the winch would look like a sore spot!  The original wood bed is LONG gone. If you look close enough, you can still see the clues that made this a WC55.  Getting cleaner...  Old wiring harness on the right, new on the left.  New harness in the engine bay...  ...and running back to the rear tail lights. I like to equate that job similar to threading a needle with a hemp rope. And the last MAJOR repair was removing the front end/radiator, water pump to remove and then replace the water distribution tube within the engine block.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 16:54:25 GMT -5
 What the $^% is a Dodge doing on this forum. I am going to file a formal complaint with the XO,,,,,,,,,whats next,,,Pontiac Fiero pictures,,,,,,,WTF,,,,,,,,,,Interesting rig, it has patina, early model as it says DODGE on the front, the Fort Leonard Wood deal is very interesting, will you redo that?, boy is that steering wheel going to be sticky when you remove all the black tape, nice it has all the combat rims on it  .......I guess it can stay,,,it is COOL ;D,,,,,,,I have a couple Dodges myself,,,,,,,actually I will give you a $1000 cash for it, only because your neighbors want it gone  (I know that) think of it as a clean up the hood deal,,,,,your bride will be happy as well.........whatcha think  Lee
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 17:49:49 GMT -5
HAHAHAHA! ;D Haines MADE me do this! I swear! If you look closely, a couple of jeeps CAN be seen in a few of the pics. And you are right about the neighbors. It was WAY worse when I had a fleet of dead jeeps in the side yard last year. I AM the reason that HOAs (like where our Haines lives) were formed. Yes, it is the early Dodge. I received the build card from Chrysler...it is a June of 1942 truck. The frame, body and engine appear to be original, too, according to the build card. For whatever reason, my '44 MB had that same tape job on the steering wheel. When I removed it...boy did it stink! It may have even temporarily overtook the canvas smell in the garage. I ordered more canvas and took my garage back. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 18:42:08 GMT -5
I guess that Haines will have to go before the XO as well,,,,,,,You know we have one now ;D...........I have no homeowners association,,,,perfect fit here,,,,you can even throw in your GPW seats, LOL,,,,,,,,,,,so are you using silicone brake fluid on the new brakes or Dot3? Lee |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 19:11:59 GMT -5
ooooooooo...this will be a good test for the new XO!  Dot 3. I waffled a little bit over it. The GPW has dot 3 (which needs to be flushed) and the '44 MB I did last year has silicone. After all of the research I did, it still seems that half the camp says this and the other half says that. The Dot 3 has worked great in the GPW thus far, so what the heck...that might be interesting just to see what everybody on this forum is doing. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 19:38:27 GMT -5
Glad you asked, I am of the pro-silicone camp, I have had it in my 2A for 6 yrs and no troubles at all, this was a fresh brake job, IE new mc,wc,rubber hoses,and steel lines. I also run it in my M-715, for 6 yrs as well, this had new mc, and wheel cyls as well, and no issues as well. Seems most that have problems are leaking fittings or lines, I made all my lines for the 2A and well understand how to double flair a fitting, I believe most that have trouble do not understand a double flair fitting or are using infeirior parts, or do not have the proper wrenches to tighten the fittings, One thing I would also suggest is replaceing the brake light switch, IMHO if it had dot 3 in it it will not last long with the silicone fluid, I had to replace bolth of mine after a year. MHO, Lee |
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Post by Haines Garage on Oct 13, 2013 15:17:50 GMT -5
WWWWHHHOOOOOOOOO WWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHIOOOOOO!  IF IT RAN I WOULD SAY PULL OVER!!!!!!!! I never made you do a thing....What press your fingers into the key board?  !! You are under arrest.....For violation of Rule #1.1.11...FLAT FENDER PROJECT!!!!! And don't give me that " no hables englis" stuff neither!!  Busted, disgusted, and can not be trusted!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 16:31:05 GMT -5
Aufmerksamkeit""" ,Herr Haines, sie sind nicht der Jeep Polizei, sie nur denken, dass sie sind, wenn es so weiter geht eine förmliche Beschwerde eingereicht werden mit den neuen XO, LOL Lee ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 16:31:06 GMT -5
Haha, Haines...it DOES run! You're just envious and bitter because your jeep can't keep up with it! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 16:33:11 GMT -5
Haha, Haines...it DOES run! You're just envious and bitter because your jeep can't keep up with it! Self proclaimed Jeep police that Sir Haines |
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Post by Haines Garage on Oct 13, 2013 18:54:20 GMT -5
Relax...and put on the cuffs...real peaceful like.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 19:19:01 GMT -5
Ok fact time ;D, Bo are you going to drive this or haul it on the trailer? , they were made to drive, I want to see a video of you, yes YOU driving the WC over the Ravenel bridge, I know driving a vintage MV over a bridge scares you ;D so if you are scared I will make the trip to SC and show you how it's done!, hows that . Lee |
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Post by Haines Garage on Oct 13, 2013 19:40:14 GMT -5
I will be down for the ride as well. We can finish up for Bier and Brats at Haines Garage. I have something very special that belongs to Sir Turocy...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 19:46:32 GMT -5
Haines is that special sompthing, "Courage" maybe , LOL. Lee |
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Post by Haines Garage on Oct 13, 2013 19:50:14 GMT -5
Bo has got it.....Believe Me!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 21:36:37 GMT -5
Sure! (After I buy this lady a new pair of pretty shoes that match this pretty dress I'm painting on her!). Right now, I shouldn't even be taking her around the block. Maybe I will show you the worst tire tomorrow. I guess the downhill run on the bridge is as fine a time as any to test the brakes, eh? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2013 21:52:07 GMT -5
Now that's the spirit I was looking for Lee |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 13:20:20 GMT -5
 Lee...you wanna ride shotgun??? This tire might even be an original! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 18:12:18 GMT -5
Shotgun, He!! I'll move that one to the steering axel and I'll drive, fine looking tire,,,,,,,,,,,,,I have seen worse, LOL,,,, Adventure my friend . Lee |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 19:17:20 GMT -5
Oh my gosh....you are out of control! ;D. This tire does weigh a ton...or there abouts. I've had it on and off the rear axle a couple of times and it is HEAVY. Heavy like its filled with cement, not air. Do you think the air in ww2 weighed more?
I was going to use it as my spare, but I could not lift it up onto the running board, co back on the axle it went!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 19:48:35 GMT -5
Hey they are heavier because your at sealevel ,,,,,It is most likely an 8 or 10 ply run flat, very heavy walled, Wallace Wade will fix you up with a new set. get Haines over to break the beads for you ;D Lee |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 20:58:54 GMT -5
Oh, Schiiiiiiiiiiilllllllller.....I need your muscle. Oh, and about $1200, too! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 17:07:48 GMT -5
$218.28 per tire,,,,,,,,,$1200 is about right  Lee |
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.......I guess it can stay,,,it is COOL ;D,,,,,,,I have a couple Dodges myself,,,,,,,actually I will give you a $1000 cash for it, only because your neighbors want it gone 
(I know that) think of it as a clean up the hood deal,,,,,your bride will be happy as well.........whatcha think 
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