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1971 CJ5 Codename "Soup Sandwich"....

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by 3rdgenjeeper, Jun 28, 2016.

  1. May 17, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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    Not being one to make excuses, I'll say this over the last year I've only been able to sneak out to the shop about once a month a best... and due to a couple of job changes money has been beyond tight. BUT I did GRADUALLY acquire everything I needed to get my drivetrain rebuilt and we got it back in the jeep on Tuesday night...
     
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  2. May 17, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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    The pace will still be slower than a lot of build threads but I'm having as much fun as time and money will allow
     
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  3. May 18, 2018
    3b a runnin

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  4. May 18, 2018
    masscj2a

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    Keep going. I'm right behind you, working on a 62. My motor is done and now working through the tranny and T Case. Frame is all set as is axles and suspension. I am going to catch up to you if you don't get going. :rofl: But, I have not gotten to start the tub yet, its still at the blasters, but getting it back, maybe Monday.
     
  5. May 18, 2018
    tymbom

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    Don't feel bad... I've been working on mine since 2013... I'm not even the longest by far...
     
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  6. May 19, 2018
    EchoWars

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    Jeepster. Since 1984.
     
  7. May 19, 2018
    3b a runnin

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    Good avatar pic. I like a good Smith myself(y)
     
  8. May 21, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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    Picked up a new starter tonight... hoping to have the engine ready to turn over sometime this weekend...
     
  9. May 22, 2018
    EchoWars

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    From the vinyl days... Warren Zevon 'Excitable Boy' album. Slide out the album, and this is the inner sleeve.

    Had several S&W back in the day. Always issues with the trigger pull for some reason. Nowadays it's Kimber and Browning semi's. Roland would be proud (if he could find his head).
     
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  10. May 22, 2018
    3b a runnin

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    Didn't realize the vinyl part. Looks like an N frame target model.
     
  11. May 23, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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    Starter is in... but my flaps can't seem to locate the correct alternator anybody have a guess?? 71 225
     
  12. Jun 22, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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    Yikes... last post may 23, the good news is that I have been busy!!! Rear driveshaft is in woohoo although I'm concerned about the alignment left to right... and I just got my NOS front u joints Wednesday I have also cleaned, painted, and installed a bunch of the old rusty accessories... new 64 amp alternator clocked and installed.
     
  13. Jun 22, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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  14. Jun 22, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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  15. Jun 22, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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    I also reprimed my oil pump... and mr UPS dropped off this silver thing...
     
  16. Jun 22, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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    I was kinda hoping to be driving this thing around the neighborhood by the 4th... BUUUUT it's looking more like labor day
     
  17. Jun 22, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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    Also, fun fact my dad made that shift knob for his willys wagon in high school metal shop... right around the time my jeep was brand new
     
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  18. Jun 23, 2018
    TIm E

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    That offset is normal, the rear driveshaft does not run exactly parallel to the frame.
     
  19. Jun 23, 2018
    3rdgenjeeper

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    Copy that, thanks Tim!!! I'm hoping to get my carb rebuilt this weekend... we shall see, most nights I run out of juice before the kiddos do
     
  20. Jun 24, 2018
    Rozcoking23

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    Is that the right fan for the 225? mine has 5 blades
     
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