Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: dunl on October 10, 2008, 11:17:10 PM
-
Well, I've been working on this for a while now....Aug. 17th, I think, to be exact. Been a long time coming, and I've been too scared to post about it, for fear of it actually not coming to fruition.
I'm now proud to say that I am the owner of a 1948 CJ2A
And special thanks to Craig for arranging this whole thing for me - we need to actually meet sometime. ;D
We arrived at the place where the jeep has been stored just before 7:00, so too dark to get too many pictures. Took a quick look over it, and started to load it up.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce31b3127ccec50056a9008800000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
So the guy holding the jeep brought out a battery for us, and hooked it up to the winch. No go. Nothing. Nothing at all. Like he said, there's only two wires, and the battery is good, so something must not be making contact or the winch is fried. Hmmm....fried 8274....not good. Anyways, I spied a switch on the back of the winch....and all of a sudden we had power. :-[ ;D
So we winched her on very quickly and easy.....got to do the steering myself. :D
Couple of more shots.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce31b3127ccec501cc97a18700000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce31b3127ccec50093c3401800000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Here's to hoping I actually get to sleep tonight. ;D
-
sweeeeeeeet!!
-
She's finally here. This thing is going to seriously rock. I rolled it off the trailer, hit the brakes, and the disc brakes on all four corners grabbed enough to leave some rubber on the pavement (wasn't going that fast either and no vaccuum). Definately a well built rig.
Some "jeep porn" for everyone, as my friend calls it:
http://1948cj2a.shutterfly.com/
-
Nice score. What are the plans for it, put it to stock or lift it? I don't think 4 wheel discs were stock in '48, but I could be wrong.
-
The only real thing stock is the tub...CJ diffs, disc brakes, power steering, ARB lockers front and rear, tilt steering, sm420 tranny, Warn 8274, CJ5 frame, etc.....
Definately NOT going back to stock....easier to start with another rig for that. lol
-
Way to go Darcy. I'm jealous.
-
So am I...the thing isn't running right now, so I have to get an engine swap going.
-
Good score, you'll have to plan carefully to shoe horn all the goodies you want into her.
She's Cute, what kind os wheel base did the 2's have?
-
I don't think there's really any other goodies I want in her except a running engine. :)
The 2a's had an 80" wheelbase...haven't measure this yet, but I bet it's a little longer.
-
Hey! nice pics buddy! Is that my old built Yj in the background? Can't tell if that is her or not.
Glad you figured out the winch, as I had the same problem about a year ago! And of coarse forgat to tell ya!
That rig doesn't need anything else other than the swap and a little loving body touch ups, maybe some 33's too!
Did anyone slide by my place and get the soft top/doors?
You got my number if ya need to call while I am away.
Cheers, Craig
-
Hey! nice pics buddy! Is that my old built Yj in the background? Can't tell if that is her or not.
Not sure man....as we got there, it was getting pretty dark - by the time I looked the girl over, the next look I took at that rig all I could see was a boxy shape. Sounds like he has some cool toys around there, though.
Glad you figured out the winch, as I had the same problem about a year ago! And of coarse forgat to tell ya!
I have honestly never used a winch, which actually ended up helping. The guys weren't looking for a switch on the back of it, and when I saw it there, I figured if it was supposed to be on, then of course the guys would have switched it on. So instead of looking like and arse and asking, I just watched them try to figure it out and make a connection.....I finally asked if the switch was on, and of course they gave me blank stare....turned switch, and zing zing. ;)
That rig doesn't need anything else other than the swap and a little loving body touch ups, maybe some 33's too!
Did anyone slide by my place and get the soft top/doors?
You got my number if ya need to call while I am away.
Cheers, Craig
The only thing that seems to be missing is the winch controller itself....Jennaya brought the soft top and doors....once the swap is done it will be a cold ride to my father-in-law's heated garage in Red Deer (you get major jeep points for driving a modified Willys with the windshield down on a cold day with no top, right?), and then I'll get the top on it. Hopefully it's not going to be a huge mess getting all the little switches and gadgets working on it, as there are all kinds of toys to play with on this baby.
I can't remember if I told you or not, but one of the Eco guys was selling some compressors, and one of them was from this rig - he's currently holding it for me.
-
Not sure man....as we got there, it was getting pretty dark - by the time I looked the girl over, the next look I took at that rig all I could see was a boxy shape. Sounds like he has some cool toys around there, though.
I have honestly never used a winch, which actually ended up helping. The guys weren't looking for a switch on the back of it, and when I saw it there, I figured if it was supposed to be on, then of course the guys would have switched it on. So instead of looking like and arse and asking, I just watched them try to figure it out and make a connection.....I finally asked if the switch was on, and of course they gave me blank stare....turned switch, and zing zing. ;)
The only thing that seems to be missing is the winch controller itself....Jennaya brought the soft top and doors....once the swap is done it will be a cold ride to my father-in-law's heated garage in Red Deer (you get major jeep points for driving a modified Willys with the windshield down on a cold day with no top, right?), and then I'll get the top on it. Hopefully it's not going to be a huge mess getting all the little switches and gadgets working on it, as there are all kinds of toys to play with on this baby.
I can't remember if I told you or not, but one of the Eco guys was selling some compressors, and one of them was from this rig - he's currently holding it for me.
Cool, i can't wait to see where you go with it buddy.
I am back from BC sometime next week, and then I am going to go south a bud a buddy in your neck of the woods. So maybe then we can meet up in person instead of cyber land! Cheers my friend, and congrats on your new addition!
-
FLSFB's club----Free loader crap for brains club (translation purposes)???????
-
Cool, i can't wait to see where you go with it buddy.
I am back from BC sometime next week, and then I am going to go south a bud a buddy in your neck of the woods. So maybe then we can meet up in person instead of cyber land! Cheers my friend, and congrats on your new addition!
Thanks, and sounds good....maybe I'll have the swap started by then. lol
-
FLSFB's club----Free loader crap for brains club (translation purposes)???????
Long story Trev, but dude be happy to know that you will never be a member! ;)
-
wow ! liking it ! 8)
-
Well, can't do the engine swap on the front doorstep.... ::)
So after working until 2:30 in the morning in the garage with the 3B in there and tonnes of other stuff:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce32b3127ccec50f0f4809d600000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
-
And it's a single car garage....glad these things are narrow.
So here is what we started with in the garage yesterday at around 3:00 or so.....
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec509df5a830900000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Bit of a mess, and it's coming out.
Let's get the wires labelled for removal, so I don't have to search for where they go back when the engine is replaced:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec509f8ce422600000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
And gone:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec508b44062c200000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Power steering pump does NOT have to come out, just tie it up:. But the radiator removal makes for some nice room. Unfortunately I tripped over something and fell onto a jack, landing on my left hip. So the choice was wimp out and go let it stiffen up....well, it's feeling better now. Notice the zip lock baggies and labels for making sure nothing gets lost (translation: make sure there are no extra parts left over once reassembled)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec509c1ce02a200000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec509bed4c32f00000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
-
The removal of the bellhousing was a bit of a headache last night, but after consulting with Apu and thinking outside of the box, I managed to get it unbolted. Thank god for breaker bars in hard to reach places and stubby wrenches.
Let's pull that sucker!
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec509c264c3a100000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec5094ab7420600000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec509972d026a00000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec5089c2fe38900000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec5090d65835f00000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec509f944023400000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
And an empty engine bay:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce35b3127ccec508f6a2e33100000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
That's where I stopped for the night. Tomorrow I will start to prepare for putting the new engine back inside. Didn't make it to the garage to start on the bellhousing until 8:30, so hopefully I can get out there sooner tomorrow and get more done that what I did tonight. :-/
-
That's awesome!!!\
Got a 47 CJ-2A myself got it for a case of beer!!! The body has no rust what so ever!!
Just gotta finish school and build her up. Putting in a 4.3L with a NV 4500 or 3550 and a dana 300.
I got the stock axles but gonna scrap them for a D30 in front and either a D44 late model or
a 8.8 with disks.
One question tho.
Where is the gas tank mounted on your lady of glory?
Mine is stock under the driver seat and don't know if i like it there.
-
It's underneath in the back.
-
I've been in the garage since 6:00am.....
Did someone say "Smoking Red Dragon"?????
http://s384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/dunl/?action=view¤t=P1050690-1.flv (http://s384.photobucket.com/albums/oo283/dunl/?action=view¤t=P1050690-1.flv)
It's alive. It goes forward, it goes backwards, and it took two weeks. There some glitches, but nothing major I don't think. Kind of like a playoff beard, my clothes I started working in two weeks ago are soaking in the tub with some Simple Green. ;D
Thanks to all the guys who have been answering my questions for me the past two weeks. :-*
I'm having a beer. 8-)
-
Sweet find man, cool to here ya got her running again.
-
sounds like the timeing off a bit. too far advances if im right?
anyways way to go. i like to see old stuff. even better when its custom old stuff! Welcome to the club of old jeeps that wont die!
-
Thanks all the comments, and thanks for the timing tip....from other sites, that's the general consenus. Guess I need to start leaning how to set the timing and get a light. :)
-
Been a while, and had some overheating problems with the girl. I tossed in a new thermostat, and instantly had several leak problems from the housing....6 tries I think, but it's stopped. Brushed the floor and painted it gloss Tremclad black, then onto the softtop....in an unheated garage.
So how do you get one of these on in an unheated garage? Put two space heaters very carefully INTO the jeep, and drape the top over....the garage was making my breath clouds appear, but the top was toasty enough to fit.
Need to work on the steering, as the box is leaking and the steering is freaking scary.....50km/hr is scary enough.
Pics...pics....pics....
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df08b3127ccec66ef8a37aca00000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df08b3127ccec66e17603ae600000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Hard to see with the flash, but they are a nice charcoal grey right now, much darker than they look. Not sure if I am going to make them black, or leave as is. Hmmm....think bout that one for a bit. I used the DuPont Fabic paint from Auto Value, as Wally World only has the yellow left. If you have a Wally World near you, they are probably blowing out this fabric paint, so pick some up if the colour is something you want that doesn't make you vomit.
The two rattle cans I used tonight were the Tremclad and the DuPont. The DuPont paint sprays in a much finer mist and has less tendancy to run. If I was doing a full rattle can job on this rig, I would go to a paint supplier and order some rattle cans that have a nice atomized (sp?) spray instead of the cheapo brands. Makes a huge difference.
Anyway, onto the floor....rolled Tremclad gloss. I went gloss, as I have found in the past that flat tends to collect dirt, something about the surface compared to gloss. I want to be able to clean out the inside easily if I have to, so gloss it was. Here's the primed floor:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df08b3127ccec66ee1eabb2700000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df08b3127ccec66fe3f59b7500000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
And here is the first paint coat:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df08b3127ccec66fffd39b5d00000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9df08b3127ccec66ee8717a1000000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Wow. Everything looks dull and dusty compared to that floor....no need for a dome light I guess. lol
-
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc24b3127ccec61fc60f78a000000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc24b3127ccec61f390e384600000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc24b3127ccec61ef7f099a300000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc24b3127ccec61e42ecd97d00000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc24b3127ccec61e85ad99c700000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)[/quote]
-
BTW, I'm thinking of doing the Willys logo in black, and also the wheel wells. Plus I have an idea for a leather winch cover....
-
BTW, I'm thinking of doing the Willys logo in black, and also the wheel wells. Plus I have an idea for a leather winch cover....
I like. Your paint scheme idea sounds like a good one too. Definitely black out the wheel wells with a truck bed liner or some kind of rubbery undercoat.
-
Looks cool man
almost trail ready?
-
Getting there. Took it for some extended running tonight, about an hour and a half.....doesn't overheat anymore, but still needs a permanent catch can (coolant reservoir for all you folks driving those schmancy fancy new jeeps, coolant réservoir for Dom ;D). The speedo doesn't read above 35 miles/hr, and I'm pretty sure had her up to about 100km tonight.....GPS is dead and my 12v cigarette hook up.....well....isn't hooked up. When it is charged I will use our tax dollars that fund those fancy space thingys that will calculate how fast she goes. Steering is mighty scary at low speeds, much better at highway. Upper gears seemed to be grinding tonight, especially 4th.....hmm.....need to look at that too. She's warm inside too.....gotta like that. Wheel wells blacked out now as well.
Winch needs wired, CB antenna cable needs run, few odds and ends here and there.....maybe the end of the month she might hit a trail?
Oh yeah....my tires SUCK SUCK SUCK. Need something better.
Pics coming....
Co-pilot Jack-Jack...
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc26b3127ccec61b8971090800000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Yes, he IS actually smiling....he's one of those dogs that does that.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc26b3127ccec61aa0dce85500000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Wheel wells look better, but undercarriage makes me sigh.... :-\
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc26b3127ccec61aae45e8cb00000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
I love the look of the Wilson antenna on the back.....
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dc26b3127ccec61b8960882900000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
-
Looks awesome D!!
-
Not long ago, that sat in the shop collecting dust! Coming along real smooth Darcy.
-
Thanks guys,
I dunno about smooth, but it's coming along.... 8)
-
pure classic! the way they all should be! good job keepin it on the road!
-
October 19th Update:
Well, the heart transplant has begun. Buick 3.8 to a Chev 4.3.
I moved the Dragon into the garage last night, and tonight I started pulling things off. Just an hour of unhooking things tonight, so no real pictures, but I did get some help tonight from Mini-Me:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9d908b3127ccec7efd594a2d500000040O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce38b3127ccef8322cc2cbcb00000030O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce38b3127ccef832e0f54aaa00000030O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce38b3127ccef833e0f96aea00000030O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce38b3127ccef83375bb2a7a00000030O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce38b3127ccef832358a8b1700000030O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Once she is out, the bar will go back on, then she's getting towed to the car wash. This time I think I'm going to paint the engine bay while the heart cavity is open.
Nov. 28th Update
No luck with the sm420 shifter....but she's off.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf09b3127ccef8ec1d6946a400000030O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf09b3127ccef8ed1739e78d00000030O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf09b3127ccef8ec59aec77100000030O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf09b3127ccef8ec49e5460200000030O08Tbt3LZoD28-BA/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
-
Looking good. 8)