steviem Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thanks Jerry I will send up the remaining bit's they may help, just digging out the lights and new wiring loom as we discussed earlier. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey on top Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, steviem said: Christ? Only needed the box, but thanks anyway. Welcome to the world of restoration. Buying parts can be very costly and they soon add up. I have to admit that the radio junction box is rather expensive. At some point I want to buy one but at the moment other things have a higher priority. A decent repro horn such as the MV Spares one that Dallas supplies is £110 Keep the posts going, they are always good to read and you get some useful feedback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 I got what looks like a decent repro horn from JMP for £50, still available i think, regarding the box I have all the conduit, internal parts the box just rotted at the same part as the tub, I'm sure it will be worth the expense in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I think that box is pretty standard across the US ww2 vehicle range so should be easy to find. Regarding costs of restoration and parts, I bought a Halftrack because there are more original parts out there at a reasonable cost over those of the jeep. My VEP GPW cost £6000 to purchase as a wreck. My M16 Halftrack cost £6000 as a wreck. Original NOS cab armour is available and most of it is £20 to £100. I was missing the doors, 2 side rear armour panels and the large cross panel which I bought as cut to size blanks for £240 same price as the jeep rear 1/4 panels. Tyres I can get for £400 for 2 which is what I paid for 2 Ford branded VEP GPW tyres. Crate engines are a little more at £7000 or so compared to Jeep engines (is it £6000 for a French rebuild?). The real expensive part is the tracks, that is a cost I won’t mention lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 I've put x amount of money aside for this, since I was a young boy loved the jeeps in the films, some years later working children, mortgages etc i have my chance life's to short to keep waiting and I'm not getting any younger, I've commissioned Jerry to check and repair my drive train as required he will also hopefully salvage my tub, I like the battlefield look the one I saw in the films, turning a dream into reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 A half track well lets go there 1, very bad miles per gallon 2, 1000 miles on a set of tracks 3, 4x replica 50 cals or even worse 4x real 50 cals 4, a load of 50 cal ammo boxes 5, 4x gun solenoids for the guns 6, and last if you hit the car next door there is f**k all of it left stick to the jeep more fun and will go under the barrier at Tesco's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I wrote a lengthy and witty reply but it crashed and didn’t post. in brief, I know it’s not cheap overall but don’t tell the wife. She’s only just got over the shock of me buying a 5.0 super charged Range Rover. And let’s not mention the shock she had when the £6000 jeep rocked up sans floor! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I knew I’d seen one recently, someone else asking about them on.......sorry....Halftracks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Not a lot to them is there really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 It looks like the back box of a domestic double socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Chris Hall said: It looks like the back box of a domestic double socket. its a lot bigger i make my own they are easy to make wire tube you can use 22mm copper pipe and 22mm compression fittings to fit to the box and jeep floor ford and willys wire tubes were bent in a different place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Mine is just the box, half rotten i have all the inernals including the earth strap which is still attached to the jeep, you will see this tomorrow Jerry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Hi guys update on the old MB, the entire drive train and tub is now with Jerry, his knowledge and expertise will bring the old girl a new lease of life, I understand a new thread will be made as he begins the restoration, early signs are it's had a very tough life, at my end I have the seats, hood,fenders,windscreen and grill so I will keep this updated as I go guess I have to unbox the the welder now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Hi folks the headlights that came with the MB are not correct, to big? If anyone knows what they belong too or better still need some let me know, I do believe they are original but not on a jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Hi folks a bit weird having two topics topics about the same jeep maybe a moderator could merge them, anyway I have some bits here outer screen has additional holes to be plugged whats the best way? They are through going and if someone could ring which holes should remain i would be grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Ok guys time to remove outer frame brackets, I'm thinking cutting through as close to the tube as possible then grind/sand to profile ready for the new ones, as anyone done this before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I would remove as much of both brackets as you can with a grinder but leave traces of where the weld is. Then dry fit the brackets in place and if happy, put a few weld tacks on the brackets. Fit your windscreen frame to make sure everything is aligned and you could then reinforce the welds or even finish the welds with the screen in place. Just make sure you protect the glass if it’s fitted. It doesn’t take much for weld or grinding sparks to mark the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Cheers bud no worries about the glass there ain't any, these are going to be the first things I've ever welded, could be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Seems to sit ok, grinder and 40 grit flap disc, as suggested dry fit required, now let's get the other off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) the other inner screen bracket has a threaded fitting, which is correct Edited March 18, 2021 by steviem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) A little tinkering does this look right, amazing a little info there is, remember these were not assembled when I got it, all fixtures are temporary while I try to get the fit right , this one has the threaded fixture on inner bracket? Edited March 18, 2021 by steviem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 If I recall correctly, it should be a mushroom head slotted screw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 These https://www.rfjp.com/p-1661-windshield-adjusting-arm-pivot-screws-spring-washers-a2239-k.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Thanks Chris I have two of those, so the threaded fitting present needs to be removed, I tried one of the mushroom head screws in the other correct bracket it didn't tighen up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 You may have to put a tap through to clean it up. Try removing the threaded section on the other side and fitting the screw to see if that side tightens up. The screw should go tight but the slide bit should remain loose. The anti rattle spring fits between the 2 to erm, anti rattle lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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