1949 Jeep Truck Restoration - Page 18

Lifesgoodhere · 02-12-2009, 08:44 PM

I was looking at them this morning, and I might be able to move the steering column up to make it so the wheels not on your lap. Yes they are very comfy! I also like the way I'm angling them. I don't really want to be slouching when im driving.

I am going to return the seat slider.

Lifesgoodhere · 02-14-2009, 09:36 AM

I am going to get different seats

Reason for this is obvious...their just a little too big, and I came across some pics of Bestop TrailMax "classic" seats that were fitted into a Jeep Truck, and they looked like they came from the factory that way. I will still hang onto the Baja SS seats for the CJ-3b project though. Best thing about this change in plans is that my dad is going to buy me the different seats.

beefiness · 02-14-2009, 02:07 PM

this buildup is like crack. very addicting. can't wait till i'm done with my cj2a, there might be a willys truck in the future for me. awesome build and keep the updates coming

Lifesgoodhere · 02-14-2009, 03:13 PM

haha "like crack" lol thats great! I can help ya with finding a Jeep Truck when the time comes!

HeepToJeep · 02-14-2009, 09:48 PM

I have a set of used risers and sliders from a CJ7, drop me a line if you need them.

Wm

Scott00TJ · 02-15-2009, 07:48 PM

Great build! Keep up the good work.

EdwinALink · 02-16-2009, 02:58 AM

nuthin' to say just keepin an eye on it!

Lifesgoodhere · 02-16-2009, 12:24 PM

uhhh yeah i found out why it sounded like a a B&S engine...it was only running on 2 cylinders!

The guy who rebuilt the engine for me came over a hour or so ago today and did a little work. First of all we found out that I got #2 and #3 plug wires on the distributor mixed up, and second of all I was 180 out.

Now I just need to figure out how to time it with their being 2 adjustment nut on for the timing (i thought their was only 1)

Well...off to work to make some money to pay for the new down pipe I had bent at the muffler shop.

Lifesgoodhere · 02-16-2009, 08:42 PM

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haha I am still dumbfounded..

sounds like a real engine though

corndogduff · 02-17-2009, 01:25 AM

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haha I am still dumbfounded..

sounds like a real engine though

now THAT's more like it lol it sounds like a 4 cyl. TJ now

I must say I'm truly impressed with you thats a big project to take on...

**spyder6** · 02-17-2009, 04:37 PM

definitely 4 squirrels under that hood

84MSRB · 02-17-2009, 05:07 PM

Was heading the road Sunday outside of Clifton, saw a bunch of old farm machinery lined up for auction, and guess what's sitting in the middle of it all?
Not sure of the exact year, but it's blue and weeds. Couldn't stop for pics or info though.

Lifesgoodhere · 02-17-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spyder6

definitely 4 squirrels under that hood

I'LL GET THE GUN

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Originally Posted by 84MSRB

Was heading the road Sunday outside of Clifton, saw a bunch of old farm machinery lined up for auction, and guess what's sitting in the middle of it all?
Not sure of the exact year, but it's blue and weeds. Couldn't stop for pics or info though.

yup their out there..

Lifesgoodhere · 02-17-2009, 10:34 PM

I have decided to use mechanical gauges. I have had enough of this 6 volt to 12 volt...and all the gauge crap. I will still be using the fuel gauge, and the speedo however. I have found a nice set of Sunpro gauges (oil, water temp, volts) I also got a tach for the engine. i can't seem to get the engine to idle bellow 1000 rpm

got the exhaust fitted and welded up! It sounds like a rare cross between a 383 with a mild cam in it, and a farm tractor...

SHOULD I LEAVE MORE SPACE THAN THIS? I have heat wrap for the muffler...

Butchered up this weld bad

the other bit turned out nice, but had to stop start...so not as good as I could have done

_Kyle_ · 02-18-2009, 06:33 AM

Hell, that welds better than what I saw on someone I knows Jeep who had a tailpipe on...and it was a professional shop!