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Newbie Flattie owner as of yesterday

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by jeepfreak81, Jan 25, 2006.

  1. Jan 27, 2006
    xz3ltt

    xz3ltt I love hockey mom's

    Clarkston, MI
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    Jeepfreek81, PM'ed ya........

    Its complete and runs.
     
  2. Jan 27, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Port Orange, FL
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    ...and if ya pull the head and the oil pan you can put a set of rings and rod bearings in it and run the dog snot out of it for it for another 30k miles easy! BTDT! :twisted:
     
  3. Jan 27, 2006
    Mudweiserjeep

    Mudweiserjeep JEEP: Bouncy and Fun

    tipp city, ohio
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    I vote for putting in a stock drive train.

    Good find....keep us posted with the progress.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2006
    jeepfreak81

    jeepfreak81 When in Doubt, Pedal out!

    Owosso, MI
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    Here are Better Pics...

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    little bit more holes then I thought, but the frame is still solid and the body and stuff are too... only holes are lower t-gate, pass floor and tool box bottom
     
  5. Jan 28, 2006
    michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    Clarkston MI...
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    What was some previous owner thinking when they put a sweeping needle speedo in that dash??!!! :cry:

    Considering it has the side steps still on it and not rusted away, it can't be that bad! Mine are long gone! Weld it, fill it, drive it! I might have a fender in my shed, dunno.

    Needs round taillights! (mine are hanging on to the rustout) As you can see, no side steps left, lowers are repaired & bondo'd by P.O. Home-made windshield by P.O. (I am installing original this year)
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  6. Jan 28, 2006
    jeepfreak81

    jeepfreak81 When in Doubt, Pedal out!

    Owosso, MI
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    one step is there, the other is gone, but it looks like it was removed, not rotted off. Between the buick speedo and the maverick tail lights It looks real funny.

    With fenders and a drivetrain she would be rolling... but the soft rubber brake lines need replaced as they had cracks, and i thinkt he master cylinder is seized, brake pedal wouldnt move.
     
  7. Jan 29, 2006
    48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

    Central Illinois
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    Love the Chevy Vega tail lamps! Its got potential, I say keep her stock.
     
  8. Jan 29, 2006
    michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

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    ahhhhhh, VEY-ga! I couldn't place where those are from! I see you need motormounts too! We may have some of those too down here!
     
  9. Jan 29, 2006
    jeepfreak81

    jeepfreak81 When in Doubt, Pedal out!

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    Vega? I was thinking maverick. It has potential but someone tried to smooth the back with bondo where they bumped something, though it is not bad. They filled the body lines too though, thats where itis rusting.

    it needs EVERYTHING under the hood, mm's to battery tray. Though I can make one of those if need be, or rob one from a Junkyard YJ to get me started. I priced some fenders and stuff through willys overland.com and the fenders were the priciest thing it needs for the most part...
     
  10. Jan 29, 2006
    48cj2a

    48cj2a http://bantamt3c.com

    Central Illinois
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    Plenty of good used fenders, hoods available all over the net. Likely a better fit and price to boot!
     
  11. Feb 1, 2006
    Gump

    Gump Old Timer

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