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63 cj5

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by unclebill, Feb 28, 2009.

  1. Sep 24, 2009
    unclebill

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    i took it for it's 1st real jeep trail drive yesterday.
    about 3 miles up it was squirting oil all over.
    so i stopped and took a peek.
    the line that runs from the block to the oil pressure gauge had broken.
    i stuck a screw in it and j.b. welded it on there and drove it home.
    kinda anticlimactic huh?
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    waiting for the j.b.weld to cure....
     
  2. Sep 24, 2009
    unclebill

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    i put it in 4 low and coasted down the mountain to the trailhead.
    that way i didnt have to use the brakes all the way.
     
  3. Sep 24, 2009
    1970CJ6

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    You are becoming a MacGiver
    Can fix anything
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  4. Sep 24, 2009
    unclebill

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    i'm just glad it was something easy.
    i caught the leak before i lost two quarts of oil.
     
  5. Sep 24, 2009
    unclebill

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    i think it looks too cool for school with that spare on there...
     
  6. Sep 24, 2009
    Patrick

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    Replace that plastic capillary with copper..Autozone has it..
     
  7. Sep 24, 2009
    unclebill

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    mine was copper.
    but yes i will.
     
  8. Sep 24, 2009
    jflots

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    That's a cool lookin' jeep. What's your tire size and brand?
     
  9. Sep 24, 2009
    Patrick

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    You coulda bent it over and crimped it with a pair of pliers...
     
  10. Sep 24, 2009
    Rondog

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    Now, don't be using that spare for "accidentally" bumping bicyclists off the road! And what trail did you take the Ol' Slug on? Making it bleed on its first trail ride, shame on you!
     
  11. Sep 24, 2009
    unclebill

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    the wheels are 15 i cant remember what size tire.

    it broke off flush at the plug

    i am takin it off if i cant use it as a bike bumper.
    i dont know what the name of it is.but it's across the road from the north KOA campground
     
  12. Sep 25, 2009
    unclebill

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    total 1/2 cab cost $360 minus the door seals.
    i still have to clean the rollup windows and bolt it on.
    then install a new heater.
    and i will be good for winter.
     
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  14. Sep 25, 2009
    jflots

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    If you could get me the tire size, I'd really appreciate it.

    thanks.
     
  15. Sep 25, 2009
    unclebill

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    power king super traction 7.00x15
     
  16. Sep 25, 2009
    bkd

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    LOVE the 1/2 cab :beer:
    Jim S.
     
  17. Sep 25, 2009
    unclebill

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    it cleaned up real nice.
    I AM TICKLED PINK!
    i have only seen 2 or 3 of those tops in person in my life.
     
  18. Sep 25, 2009
    jasonjp62

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    Looks awesome Uncle Bill, I like it!
     
  19. Sep 25, 2009
    Colorado_Baja

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    Nice job! Turned out good.
     
  20. Sep 25, 2009
    unclebill

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    thanks to you buddy!
     
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