Build Thread The '80 FrankenJeep frame off reassembly

[shum8]

Dang - can’t hit the “thanks” button but once......


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[shum8]

Finally got the center cap done. Set it on the wheel for a couple pics......

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[gert]

You seriously are making me jealous that’s an awesome steering wheel, you did a great job


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[shum8]

Thanky, Sir -


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[Belizean]

You seriously are making me jealous that’s an awesome steering wheel, you did a great job


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Yes that wheel really came out great! Hard to believe it looks that good

 

[mtnwhlr]

If the rest of your Jeep comes out that nice you will have a true show piece when you are done. Very nice

 

[gr8dain]

Beautiful. I can’t wait to see the whole Jeep done. But I bet you can’t either

 

[shum8]

Thanks, guys - and yes, the anticipation is palpable


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[mtnwhlr]

I see today is your Birthday and would like to wish you a happy Birthday and hope you have a great day.

 

[gert]

Oh wow that’s cool Happy birthday Shum8


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[shum8]

Thanks, guys! I appreciate it!!


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[Belizean]

Happy birthday!

 

[shum8]

Well, went ahead and rebuilt the carburetor- figured it was about the only thing left not cleaned, gone thru, rebuilt, or replaced. Last one I rebuilt was many years ago, and I didn't like it. At all. I don't remember what it was on, but I remember it was a pain in the butt. This one, however, wasn't bad at all. Maybe Edelbrocks are easier to do, but this one was almost enjoyable. Soaked it in carb cleaner overnight, blew everything out with air, and reassembled. Everything was pretty dang close to spec but the float droop..... Got that straightened out, and it's smooth as glass now. After seeing all the trash in it, I'm glad I did it. It didn't clean up to like new, but it's a ton better than it was.


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Obviously forgot to put the air cleaner back in place BEFORE taking the pic [emoji849]

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[gert]

Sure lookin good


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[shum8]

Oh - had an epiphany tonight.... been dragging my feet on fabbing up the coil mount. The bracket itself wasn't bad, but the strap I wasn't looking forward to. One of PO's had made one out of a strip of Stainless, and it was showing its age. Reworking that one wouldn't have turned out as I would like, and I haven't been able to come up with a readily available, cheap, alternative. Then it hit me..... it's ghetto, but I figure after a good degreasing and a coat of paint, it oughta blend right in. A 2 1/8" muffler clamp! Fits the coil perfectly, is plenty strong,and it CHEAP! LOL

I figure once I get the clamp painted, I should only be about 4 hours of work to first test start...... once I find the 4 hours of spare time LOL. I missed my "test drive by the end of December" goal, but just might make it by Spring Break [emoji51][emoji51]


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[gert]

Sweet, I really enjoy rebuilding the carter/edelbrock carbs they are so easy


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[shum8]

I was really dreading it - but it really was a piece of cake.....


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[Belizean]

Oh - had an epiphany tonight.... been dragging my feet

I figure once I get the clamp painted, I should only be about 4 hours of work to first test start......


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Just do it ! Like tonight and fire that mother up in the morning Sent from the outhouse using newspaper

 

[shum8]

Just do it ! Like tonight and fire that mother up in the morning Sent from the outhouse using newspaper

LOL - Supposed to rain all weekend up here, and I'd REALLY feel better shoving it out into the driveway prior to applying some go......... I'd hate to burn the house down.... LOL

 

[mdeluca]

Don't be skeered...