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Whoo hooo

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Hawkes, Apr 4, 2007.

  1. Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

    Never thought this was ever going to happen. Fired the GM 4.3 TBI for the first time today. Just try and wipe this smile off! Oh, please excuse the mess. Of course there's no rad, accessories, etc.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPTmQe7HzbY
     
  2. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Cool!
     
  3. Doug/Tucson

    Doug/Tucson Member

    I know the feeling. It's been over a month now and I still get a good feeling. When I see the rebilt F-head sitting in the driveway. I cannot believe how smooth it sounds compared to my 1963. I haven't been following your rebuild but I guess congratulations are in order.
    Doug/Tucson
     
  4. Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

    cool!
     
  5. jd7

    jd7 Sponsor

    pics....and sound8)
     
  6. Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

    Primed the Jeepster today, and painting tonight. It's almost 1 am and I've got a couple more hours to go. I've driven it, so far so good. Here's the primer:



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  7. m38willys

    m38willys Jeep Vice 2024 Sponsor

    sounds good Jason. Your making progress
     
  8. Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

    Loaded on the flatbed to get an exhaust 2 days ago. Put duels on it, took two of us (I was the helper) 7 hours to get it in because of the big chevy transfer case, very tight on one side. Few things left and should be legal on the road Monday. (crossing fingers) :)

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    Paul
     
  9. Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

    Guess I forgot the pic.

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  10. BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Very cool!
     
  11. That engine sounds great! Been fighting the urge to buy a Jeepster. But with a CJ5 in the garage and a '55 F100 in the driveway maybe I should wait.......maybe not..
     
  12. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Hey paul, Right On :)

    Gonna drop by & give me a ride??

    H.
     
  13. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    Sounds good!
     
  14. Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

    Got the Jeepster done enough to take it to the Jeep Jamboree this past weekend. Had some trouble with the fuel injection, so got on the trails Friday, but had to take the wife's TJ on Saturday. It worked great while it lasted, got some fuel pump/computer issues. Here's a pic, sorry no action shots. It wasn't dirty enough so my 8 year old took care of that.

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  15. trickpatrick

    trickpatrick Done? LOL

    :drool: Sweet
     
  16. Hawkes

    Hawkes Member

    Jeepster is all fixed. Had a fuel pump test lead laying on the exhaust manifold and shorted.