What did you do to or with your CJ today?

[Belizean]

There’s more than 1 way to plug a hole. At least he didn’t jamb a hunk of wood jammed in there and termites built a colony.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Did someone do that?!

 

[Belizean]

The wood part yes. Around here we have a termite problem, so it wouldn’t surprise me.

 

[Belizean]

Cleaned these up.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

They look new!

 

[Belizean]

All with bare hand power. If you get 12 inches away you can see the imperfections. They still look pretty good even at that distance.

 

[Phoenix827]

duct tape bodywork when the duct tape was too expensive!

When I got my Samurai I found that on the rockers. Duct tape and a skim coat of bondo. It lasted quite a while too!

 

[jzak]

duct tape bodywork when the duct tape was too expensive!

I love that the PO just grabbed whatever was in the trash to fill the hole.

 

[Belizean]

I love that the PO just grabbed whatever was in the trash to fill the hole.

Kinda like a small skiff.

 

[NP435]

Developed a really loud squeak that seems to be tied to the tires rotating. I think it’s the driveshaft. Since the U joints may be 40 years old and I have to change the pinion seals front and back anyway, I pulled the rear shaft.

It’s not the u joints on the rear shaft, lol. So, I lubed the 2 u joints that had zerk fittings, I’ll pick up a zerk for the last of the 3 u joints. It’ll be the best lubed shaft on a CJ.

Is there a pinion seal brand that’s better than others? I’d rather not pull it apart more than once.

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My suggestion is a generous use of Indian head shellack before you install the pinion seal, make darn sure there isnt a burr or all will be for nothing.

 

[jzak]

All with bare hand power. If you get 12 inches away you can see the imperfections. They still look pretty good even at that distance.

Looking good from a distance applies to both my women and my CJs.

 

[jzak]

So happy I replaced my old POS Mexican starter with a Powermaster. My CJ5 finally starts like it should without any fuss. Bought this one for $75 from a guy on eBay. Somebody had tried to mount it, but it didn't fit, so I got it for a steal. Worth every penny.

 

[Manic Mechanic]

I like power Master I have one of their high torque mini starters on my firebird with a 462 Edition ci in it

 

[Smulli440]

Fitted a new soft top and doors

 

[EatenByLimestone]

The tan looks great!

 

[Belizean]

Fitted a new soft top and doors

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What is the manufacturer of that top ?

 

[Smulli440]

What is the manufacturer of that top ?

Besttop super top for a 1973.

 

[Belizean]

Interesting how especially the back side window area has an overhang extending out over the window like a house does. Mine ( mid1990s B Top ) for a CJ7 doesn’t. Is that side back window removable ? Mine is not. Does look good.

 

[Smulli440]

Interesting how especially the back side window area has an overhang extending out over the window like a house does. Mine ( mid1990s B Top ) for a CJ7 doesn’t. Is that side back window removable ? Mine is not. Does look good.

All the Perspex windows are removable via zips. The door tops are removable leaving half doors, or take off doors completely via hook hinges.

 

[Belizean]

Returned from 3 days of wheeling in Arkansas with about 15 variously modified Scramblers. Great trip and mine worked very well 5 days of driving there, wheeling and getting home.