Jerry Jeep Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 so with the ford finished its on with the next a 1942 willys mb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 That looks truly amazing bud, such brilliant work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Look just fresh off the production line, are you restoring the tubs too, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 not on this one as the cost would be over £5000 on labour and parts at some point its not worth doing i would be starting with the dash and glove box only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Maybe it's a good thing that we will be doing ours this end then, I have a pot of money put aside for the drive train and would prefer to have that done professionally, body work can be done and done again until its right, hopefully mine won't be nothing to bad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) you never know till you get it to bits what you will find 😏 i am looking for WILLYS MB , FORD GPW WINTERIZATION ENGINE HEATER PERFECTIONSTOVE. started a new post take a look Edited September 9, 2020 by Jerry Jeep added more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 True bud, not sure what to take off and leave on, ie starter, distributer, carbon, etc just send the lot up to you might be best minus the tub etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 so when it finished i can start it and drive it around leave it all on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Yeah sounds like a plan, at least I will know its safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Don't know if I've had a good or bad day, turned out passenger fender was welded to the chassis along with a very thick plate, not sure how Jerry will tackle that one, plus side was drivers seat out not to bad really, fuel tank out that will go for repair, im sure the old girl has seen better days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 A couple more including the frame number, also the huge plate welded to the chassis where the fender box section was welded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Hopefully that thick plate has protected the frame underneath. My frame had similar on the other side under the battery tray. It appears the battery had leaked acid over the frame and eaten it. Someone then welded plate over the top after the frame failed but didn’t bother to realign it. When I cut the plate off there was a misalignment of about 1/2” between the 2 half. This had put a twist on the leaf spring and the front hanger was really badly worn. fortunately the rest of the frame was exceptional so I made a new front horn and fitted a new battery tray and it’s as good as new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Fingers crossed bud, various bits going in a white vinegar bath, loose particles come away almost immediately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I think that jubilee clip is modern, have you found some nice marked bolt heads? ive just taken my halftrack fenders off and found them TR marked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Yes bud you are right it is modern, if reqd i could use it again, mainly EC bolts and few unknown thrown in, that halftrack must be a great project, any links to it, no pun intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I should start a thread really. But compared to some of the projects here I.e. the WW1 trucks, it will be a doddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 After 24 hours, they will go back in for another 24 hours cleaning up nicely found a few impostors in there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPMulders Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 These came out nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Cheers, I've restored many things using white vinegar it does smell but does the job, good on relic helmets etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Imposters maybe but they’re an interesting design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Anyone have a tracking device fitted to their jeeps does it benefit the insurance cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 My mate hires out Horseboxes (and his business is booming) and he’s got a little box in each vehicle. It’s not wired in at all and just has a AA battery in it. He does recharge the battery every time it’s rented so not sure how long it lasts. But it’s brilliant, connects to his phone using an App, can locate in seconds, gives him speed, g forces etc. and gives him a record for future use should he have issues from the Police. It’s small enough to be hidden anywhere and isn’t as expensive as a monitored tracker obviously but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Sounds good, just something I a. Considering for adding security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey on top Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Can you post more details about the tracking device. It sounds good. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 If you google car tracker there are dozens of different products available that do similar things. You just need to work out which suits your needs the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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