Chris Hall Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I bought some silicone sealant removed from Yorkshire trading. I wouldn’t say it was a wonder chemical but it did make it easier to remove. It appeared to lift the edges of thick parts and dissolved the smaller parts. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a better stronger version available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Cheers come to think of it i think unibond do one. Anyone ever removed a bonnet hinge pin, my hinge has snapped the hat channel section is fine it is the cowl side. idea is to remove the pin and fabricate a new section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Not done a jeep hinge but helped with a Austin hinge and it took lots of penetrating oil, lots of small opening and closing movements of the hinge to free up part of it and then we used heat and quenching with oil to release the other side of the hinge and then we tapped either end with a drift and hammer until it came out. Lots of fiddley taps and repetitive motions but it came out. The chaps fitted a stainless pin in its place. I wasn’t to sure about fitting a stainless hinge pin as I’ve heard stainless and mild steel can cause friction heat but I suppose it’s not a hinge that constantly in use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Electrolysis should sort the hinge too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 spent the morning on the jeep rebuild pintle hook, back hub, and front axle brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Jessie The Jeep said: Electrolysis should sort the hinge too! it is still attached to the hood, the cowl fitting side has snapped in two places, i need to remove the pin which moves but butts out on the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Might send you my frame up Jerry when i find out what it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, steviem said: it is still attached to the hood..... I just made a long shallow bath to put long parts in. The whole hood doesn't need to be under water, just the hinge. Here's my inner screen frame being treated. I'd free up the hinge and weld a small replacement section into the hinge. Edited May 3, 2020 by Jessie The Jeep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Ah the welding topic, i need to get one that is nice and user friendly. run off a 13amp socket (100ish amps i guess) and a dual operation option, gas/gasless so i have the best of both worlds if needed i will not be doing anything industrial with so a small rig would suffice, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 I wouldn’t bother with the flux wire no gas stuff, it’s crap and you won’t be happy with using it or the results. the welder I bought came with a 13 amp plug but I got fed up with having to reset the circuit breaker just as I was about to start. I ended up fitting a 16 amp blue plug and using it on my air compressor circuit. Depending on how sensitive your existing 13 amp electrics are, you may find even a 13 amp machine could trip the breaker. when I got my air compressor (16 amp single phase) I got an electrician to connect in a short spur from the fuze box to a socket about 60cm away on the outside of the house. I then made up an extension lead (armoured) and ran this under my block paving to my electric meter box. When I want to use the 16 amp circuit, I open the box, get the plug out and connect it to the socket about 60cm above that. all in cost was about £200 8 years ago and I think it’s saved me getting stressed with tripped CBs every few minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 32 minutes ago, steviem said: Ah the welding topic, i need to get one that is nice and user friendly. run off a 13amp socket (100ish amps i guess) and a dual operation option, gas/gasless so i have the best of both worlds if needed i will not be doing anything industrial with so a small rig would suffice, any ideas? get a clarke 110e wig welder shop part code 101110111 have told you don't get a gasless one you will never be able the run a weld and if you do it will look like a pile of bird shit stick to gas most welding supply's shops can supply you with a exchange gas bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 finished off the front axle today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) Cheers, i have heard good and bad with both so if get dual one i have both options, i do not have a workshop as such here a long space down the side of my house with car port etc and use of a garage at my daughters i have also put a reasonable amount of money aside to help with repairs etc but would like to try do as much myself as possible. I am sure as a novice my welding will look like cow s""t opposed to the bird stuff until such time i get used to it but trail and error hey guys we all start somewhere. Edited May 4, 2020 by steviem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 14 minutes ago, Jerry Jeep said: finished off the front axle today Is that one for you Jerry or a customer request. Are you doing the tub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 yes that's one for me, finished the jeep frame today its had its last coat of paint got the gearbox out to strip down tomorrow and order any parts needed stay safe and keep restoring them jeeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 5/4/2020 at 4:16 PM, Jerry Jeep said: finished off the front axle today Is that one for you Jerry or a customer request. Are you doing the tub? Gearbox, be aware of this dodgy parts https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=315827 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I do like those early battery trays! I found out a few things I didn’t know recently. the VEP GPW appears to have used Slat Grill type footman loops and there should be another stone guard around the fuel tank spot welded to the riser (not the seat one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) Done a little bit after work today finally remove those welded brackets on the outer frame, cleaned most of the outer frame up, one bit (pictured ) has gone through in the middle section thinking of forming a piece to go over it also removed the hard top bar, first time with a disc cutter i have feeling lots more practice will be on the way, ps, i know i need to tidy the cut areas. Edited May 7, 2020 by steviem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I'm very curious what your experiences with the new wiring kit will be, as I would like to replace my home-made one for a more correct looking one sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey on top Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I'm restoring a MB and have fitted a MV Spares wiring set from Dallas (I think about £265) and got on fine. It all looks very neat and tidy replacing the previous birds nest of bodges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Had a day off today and took one of the jeep out for VE DAY it was good to be behind a gpw steering wheel keep safe all the best jerry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Nice one 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 How do you find having the M2 on the back? I’ve already got an M2 but I don’t know if I should put a M31C pedestal mount in my jeep or stick with the M31 mount with my M1917. The M2 looks impressive due to the size but the M1917A1 is much scarcer on a vehicle and probably more in keeping with the VEP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Chris Hall said: How do you find having the M2 on the back? I’ve already got an M2 but I don’t know if I should put a M31C pedestal mount in my jeep or stick with the M31 mount with my M1917. The M2 looks impressive due to the size but the M1917A1 is much scarcer on a vehicle and probably more in keeping with the VEP. you need to fit the m31c otherwise the gun will rip the floor out of your jeep also weld the brackets to the frame for the two back legs I can post photos of the brackets that are on an original willys frame that I am going to restore for myself Edited May 8, 2020 by Jerry Jeep miss spelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I’ve got the dimensions of the frame brackets so I can make those easy enough. I just wonder how much space the legs of the M31C take up as my 2 kids will be in the back. The M31 with the 1917 will be a rare sight but it doesn’t have the presence of the M2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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