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M38A1 progress update

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mruta, Jul 25, 2006.

  1. Jul 25, 2006
    mruta

    mruta I drank with Billy!

    Downers Grove, IL
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    Yesterday:
    Got the engine mounts moved back 1.5" for steering clearance and tacked in place. Set engine/trans/tcase back in frame and mounted the tub on the frame to check for adequate clearance. I was astonished to find that everything fit like it should on my first try!

    Today and tomorrow I am going to:
    Weld patch in place of original fuel tank well
    Remove tub, engine, trans, etc.
    Final weld engine mounts
    Remove springs from frame for sandblasting and primer

    No pics were taken as the Jeep doesn't look a bit different. I'll be sure to get some as sandblasting and priming take place. Right now I am about as excited about this project as I've ever been. All of the engine clearance issues seemed incredibly formidable just a short time ago. It's good to be back on track!

    Thanks for all the info/advice/parts/smarta$$ comments along the way!
     
    mruta, Jul 25, 2006
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  2. Jul 25, 2006
    MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member

    Columbia, Tn
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    I call BS!!!:)









    Just kidding, just figured I would add another one of the smart@$$ comments in there. Congrats on getting everything close to complete.:beer: :beer:
     
    MCSCOTT, Jul 25, 2006
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  3. Jul 25, 2006
    48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

    Central Illinois
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    Need PICTURES!
     
    48cj2a, Jul 25, 2006
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    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Hermitage, TN
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    Go!!!
    Does this mean we may see you and the Jeep at a ride soon?
     
    BlueFlu, Jul 25, 2006
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    mruta

    mruta I drank with Billy!

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    Definitely maybe! My wife is pregnant and about to go any time. I'll be pretty locked down for a while but maybe this fall?
     
    mruta, Jul 25, 2006
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Albertville, AL
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    I doubt it, he'll get tired of this one and start another one in about another 6 months, like he says back to square 1. :D
     
    Mcruff, Jul 25, 2006
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    mruta

    mruta I drank with Billy!

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    That would be a perfect example of a smarta$$ comment!
     
    mruta, Jul 25, 2006
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  8. Jul 25, 2006
    neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

    Athens, GA
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    Good to hear its coming along good. Now try and get it ready to come to Tellico in Oct. That will be a great place to do a shakedown run.
     
    neptco19, Jul 25, 2006
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  9. Jul 25, 2006
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    I aim to please!!!!!!!R)
     
    Mcruff, Jul 25, 2006
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