steviem Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Sorry buddy had to get some meds for our granddaughter, i am available now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 ok give me a call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Cheers Jerry, top guy with a wealth of knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 Guys anyone got or seen a tutorial for headlamp restoration please . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 What's wrong with it that needs fixing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 hi Steve, just generally tatty, the wires are old the cups are rusty and the glass has gone brown on the inside, i would like to see if anyone has taken them apart cleaned and re wired them if so how, sand blasted, wet and dry etc the units are made by Westinghouse 12v not sure if they are original to the Jeep or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) Jeep lights are usually sealed beam lights, so buying new bulbs ( the whole glass and reflector ) will sort out the broken glass, rusty terminals and will give you a freshly silvered reflector. The metal bowl could be cleaned up with wire wool and wet and dry paper, unless it is so far gone it needs replacing. A whole new wiring harness is an easy way to sort the electrics. They come marked and colour coded and while mine was around £200 back in 2013, it is worth the time and effort saved in trying to make a new harness. Edited April 14, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey on top Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 hi Steve, I would recommend buying a complete wiring kit for your jeep and as Jerry says it will come labelled with all the fittings/connectors. I purchased a MV Spares kit , I think about £250 but worth it. If your wiring is original the insulation will have perished or it will have been modified over the years leaving you with a rather messy set of wires so for me I would replace it. For your headlights I feel you need to think about what you are going to do about indicators. I wanted to keep the correct look to my jeep and did not want to add extra indicator units so I modified the front convoy light units with an amber LED bulb. For the headlights I then bought a standard 5 1/4" reflector which takes a standard H4 headlight bulb and a sidelight bulb - it takes the same size bulb as your dashboard lights. For the rear indicators I modified the rear convoy marker lights of the rear clusters and again fitted an amber LED.. By re-assigning some of the wires in the looms I only had to add one extra wire at the front and was able to use an in keeping period fabric covered wire. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve od Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 I did the same with mine an easy job retro fitted a two way switch with a buzzer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Thanks guys, i will wire wool the headlights and take them apart, new harness all round is the way forward, love the amber lights too, i have already removed the fitted indicators i was never going to keep them, now to search for the harness, thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Most parts dealers will have wiring harnesses from Seal Tested; you'll need the one for the rotary light switch and there are versions that already have been converted to double stop- and taillights. You might have to change wiring for the black out lights yourself by adding a blinker and switch to it to turn them into indicator lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Thanks bud, double stop and tail lights is a massive help. i will see what JMP have, and of course yes mine has the rotary light switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey on top Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Hi Steve, I did the same thing and fitted a buzzer because when I had a tally light I never used to see it. Then fitted a switch to the dash for the indicators fed from permanent +volts so the indicators function irrespective of the light switch position. I personally have used AES for wiring and headlights etc and then Classic Car LEDs for indicators. Got the buzzer off ebay. www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk www.classiccarleds.co.uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) got the back axle rebuilt new bearings in pinion and crown wheel bolted the springs and brake pipes fitted next hubs and front axle will put up photos when done Edited April 15, 2020 by Jerry Jeep added more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Viewed a few looms available, first Jeffery engineering it says budget loom £285 inc del, i mailed for more info second MV $295 inc free del, works out at around £240ish third is classic jeep parts £283 plus £35 delivery and finally Dallas £295 plus del, it would appear the MV deal looks a good one. MV top pic, then classic Jeep, third Dallas, 4th pic Jeffery enginnering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 The first 3 photos are all the same MV spares kit. I used one from Dallas and it was very good. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 cheers bud, spoke to MV direct they will deliver free of charge and with a set of clips for £265 which seems to be a very good deal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve od Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Watch out when ordering from the US you might get stung for import tax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey on top Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I also got my MV Spares kit from Dallas and I think I paid £265. I have also purchased some bits from the USA and had to pay 20% import duty. MV Spares is Australian but I guess the tax won't be any different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Thanks guys something i am aware of as i buy a lot of general WW2 items from the states etc, i have just started to get a bits in for when i will need them such as fuel line, brake pipes, wiring looms which could be another year or so from being fitted, no rush i will take my time Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 Torn between repairing or replacing panel bottom section where the axe goes. Anyone done this section before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve od Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) Just take your time measure twice cut once it will be ok Edited April 20, 2020 by steve od 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Small steps, this was the first part i took off just a grab handle nothing much, it was the first small part cleaned up primed and top coat of OD, this will also be the last part to be fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 I have replaced the 2 panels a number of times and the top hat section on the inside its not hard to do I have been fitting new crown wheel and pinion in 4 axles keep up the good work and keep safe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Quick one guys working on the headlights lights today, got one sealed unit out of the cup easily enough but the other will not shift for love or money, put a little pb blaster inside the seal nothing, any tips to remove the light from the cup please i would like if possible to have these cleaned and primed today, thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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