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1968 Cj5 Project

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by jeepstar, Oct 28, 2022.

  1. Nov 3, 2022
    jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Ordered a T14 and dana 18 mounting bumper/insulator/isolater thingy from walks
     
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    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    TWO HUNDRED AND NINE DOLLARS FOR A GROUP 24 BATTERY :shock:
     
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    Stakebed

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    Normal around here. Over $300 for an Optima.
     
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    colojeepguy

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    Christ, I work at a new car dealership and sell our good batteries for $150....cheaper ones for $119.
     
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    jeepstar

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    New point unit and plugs didn't get me going. The lower one is the new one, should it have an arc burn on the side?

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    nickmil

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    Burn mark on condenser not good.
     
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    Jw60

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    Rozcoking23

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    I just bought 2 batteries for my diesel,$450….California for you!
     
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    jeepstar

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    New points/condensor thing and plugs, 42 dollars. Ordered a set of plug wires, 30 dollars.

    I think keeping a running tab on cost is a bad idea here. I'm already at 809 dollars above the original purchase price
     
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    homersdog

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    You could probably save money buying from Rockauto and/or Amazon. You can look up part numbers on Rockauto then search for them on amazon.
     
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    jeepstar

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    True, but I want parts today. Once the engine is running I will be more selective. But it's my new toy, I want to play with it today, not in 4 days when parts arrive
     
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    jeepstar

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    Same brand different unit. I swapped it at the store.

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    Lockman

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    That's used to 'Test' the condenser in MFg.
     
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    jeepstar

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    Ordered a carb rebuild kit, fuel pump and fuel filter.
     
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    jeepstar

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    Traded my two new intermediate fenders that came with the jeep for a missing driver side fender, + 100.00 bucks, so that's now one less thing to worry about.
    Did a quick test fit yesterday and with some surgery to make it clear the shock mount area on the frame, should be good to go!

    Thanks @Jon B.
     
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    jeepstar

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    Weekend goals:

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    Cj5dale

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    That’s your weekend goal?!

    that would take me the rest of the year
     
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    Fireball

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    X2. That list would take me at least a month best case.
     
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    Twin2

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    I've said this before
    I think it's a lot less hassle . installing bell on transmission first
    clutch fork doesn't fall off
     
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    jeepstar

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    It's like eating an elephant. One bite at a time
     
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