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Brian sent me a great suggestion about my transmission gauge strategy. As you might remember, the style of gauges I purchased didn’t offer a transmission temperature gauge, so I decided I could use a water temperature gauge. So, my next question was how to do it? It was Brian’s suggestion to use a simple ‘T’ system. I liked the idea, so I hit Home Depot and $17 later I had what I needed.
I got a question from a reader about the wiring harness I used. After doing some research, I came to the conclusion that the harness I bought is probably being closed out, hence the drop in price. After doing the research, here’s what I learned.
KICKZ Harness (this is what I received in the mail):
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/details.lasso?itemid=KICKZ is a 15 fuse 38 terminal 22 circuit wiring harness. This is what I received. The MSRP is $388.70, you can purchase it from the Hoffman Group for $299 (web special price), you can purchase it through ez2wire (which appears to be nothing more than a pass through marketing group) for $219 regularly, and I got it via auction from ez2wire for $143 (plus shipping). So, that’s confusing! The KICKZ is definitely a barebones choice (no extra switches for example).
Want to upgrade your Dana 300 cheaply? You might try this seller.
“I have a pristine Teralo 4:1 gearset (dana 300) for sale. I pulled it out after breaking an output shaft. Teralow makes a stout reduction gear set, and this set has less than 1000 miles on it-2 1/2 wheelin seasons. There are no signs of wear, and no chips-looks brand new. I have the gearset, which sells for $600 new, and couple bearings. $275 .. http://www.trailquest.com/teralow/low300.shtml”
No, the painting didn’t take place this weekend. I’m still waiting to receive my paint …
One purchase I did make yesterday was some gauges. I decided to go with Equus gauges, 8200 performance series. Schucks had this set of gauges for only $39.99 (not on sale), so that saved me $35 on gauges that were already reasonably priced. So far, I’ve got a speedometer, oil pressure, voltage meter, water temperature and fuel gauge. The only downside is that they don’t make a transmission temp gauge. I decided that if I really want a temp gauge on the transmission fluid, then I think I can cheaply adapt a water temp gauge to measure the temp of the fluid as it flows from the tranny to the tranny cooler. I simply need to create a box that the fluid flows through into which I can screw the temp sensor (there seems to be no default place to put a temp gauge into a TH350).
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $2000.
“This is one of jeep’s stranger creatures to be sure. it has 4 wheel drive with lockouts, a p.t.o. to power a cylinder which lifts the flatbed, very heavy leaf springs and 5.38 gearing in the diffs. drivetrain is a 6 cylinder flathead that runs good . tranny is a 3 speed manual this truck needs wood for the bed and various other details to be driven. truck has a good title .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5600.
This FC appears to be in pretty good condition, just the paint is a little faded.
“1962 Willys Jeep FC 170 DRW 1 Ton Truck. Original Title. Ask about propane conversion unit.”
I think the price is a bit high on this jeep, given it isn’t running and has no title, but if the price drops, this could be a reasonable project. It sounds like the project has a lot of new parts that just need to be put together, though I suspect, as usual, it will be a bit more complicated than that.
“You are bidding on a 1945 Willys MB Army Jeep that is three quarters restored. This jeep has $12,500.00 invested into it so far. The jeep has a new tub which sits on the chassis but has not been bolted down though new rubber mounts and bolts included in the sale. The motor and chassis are 100% restored. The motor, transmission, transfer case and rear end were completely rebuilt. The brakes are complete including all new components and master cylinder including all steel and rubber lines. It has combat wheels on all 4 corners and original looking WW2 tires….”
Update: The price is now $2000
This was for sale as part of a project a couple months ago.
“aluminum tub new 253-212-6047 ”
Expanding from the previous post about Austin Champs, the Austin Gipsy was a chance for Austin Champ designers to start from scratch using what they had learned from the Champ.
One of the most interesting features was an independent suspension design as seen in the drawing to the right.
Austin Gipsy Links:
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Expanding from the previous post about Austin Champs, and continuing our brief tour of british 4x4s, the Austin Gipsy was a chance for Austin Champ designers to start from scratch using what they had learned from the Champ.
One of the most interesting features was an independent suspension design as seen in the drawing to the right.
Austin Gipsy Links:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Brian forwarded this ad to me. I’ve never knew these existed. According to Wikipedia, these were built from 1951 – 1956 and were excellent cross country vehicles, apparently surpassing the capabilities of the Land Rover. However, though the Land Rover could only do 80% of what the Champ could do, the Land Rover cost much less to produce, so the Champ contract was eventually cancelled. Interestingly, the Champ had a 5 speed synchromesh tranny with reverse adapted to the rear drive line apart from the tranny, so that the Champ could do 5 speeds backwards as well. Finally, the Champ had no transfercase, instead the driveline went to the rear differential and then there was a takeoff to the front differential (which had a clutch to control 2wd/4wd mode). These would make a very interesting project.”
Not much of description. No pics.
“200 miles on rebuilt engine & transmission, New tires,wheels & brakes, 12 volt system, new alternator
Padded rollbar, tow bar, 541-390-3284”
I thought this one had an interesting paint job.
“For auction is a 1952 Willys CJ3 4 Wheel Drive Jeep. Includes what appears to the original 4cyl. Flathead engine that starts, idles and runs well. The manual 3-speed transmission shifts smoothly. Includes good matching tires. Removeable vinyl top, that is in good condition. The speedometer does not work but the title dated in July, 2008 states that the actual miles were 62,500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
“Leave the tow rig at home, this jeep gets 25+ mpg and cruises at 70 mph. Built with an all DOM tube chassis it’s super strong and only weighs 2000 lbs. Has long arm 4 link suspension for a lot of travel off road.
The entire drivetrain is from a 4 cyl. 1997 wrangler. Fuel injection and emissions are hooked up. Why show up at the trail in a rig that looks just like everybody elses?”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
“m 170 (m-170) ran two years ago sitting for the past two years, 90% complete with military I.D plate. put into service 4/1954 for marine use as a light troop 6 man infantry vehicle. there was only 6500 of these made.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
“Need to sell husband’s project….a 1951 Willys. 252 Buick V-6 with high performance heads, T-90 A transmission, new 44 rear differential, 25 front differential, 538 gear ratio, new 33″ Wildcat EXT mud terrain tires and aluminum wheels, new paint, RCI bucket seats with new 5-point seat harnesses, tilt steering, all original body parts. Asking $6500 OBO, cash offers only please. Email with any questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4250.
With only 26,000 miles, this M-38 should have plenty of miles left. Except for the winch, it looks pretty stock to me.
” 26K original miles! Always stored inside. Runs!!! Electric wipers, aux. battery, warn winch, spare tire. Sadly must sell”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
There’s been a good deal of modifications to this M-38.
“52 willys flat fender, 350/th350/18, spooled D44 w/ dutchman axles, 5:38 gears, rancho spring lift, 33″ bias swampers, power steering, power brakes, on board air, alum radiator, MSD billet dist, 6al ign, approx 2200 miles since completed.”
Hurray! My wiring harness arrived today, taking only 3 days to get here. I pulled the harness out of the package and checked out the wiring. It looks like the wiring is heavy duty enough for my needs. The lengths appear reasonable and everything looks organized.
Painting update: I just got an email that my paint has finally shipped. I suspect that, unless it arrives by saturday, I’ll be delaying the painting I hoped to do this weekend. I’ve got the hood, fenders and grille ready for paint. The body is about 90% ready. Everything should be ready by tomorrow.
How to structure the Oil Pump in a buick v6 can be a bit of challenge if you read various web pages. Should you use a high volume oil pump or not (the high volume oil pump is simply larger gears and a spacer to accommodate those gears)? On the 225 v6 the general answer seems to be ‘no’ unless you drill out the oil holes for the middle two main bearing holes (these are smaller than the outer ones according to what I’ve read).
The 1980 and 1981 3.8L v6 engines that I have both came with the high volume pumps. After doing research, I couldn’t get a clear answer on how good these pumps were for these later model engines. So, I turned to TA Performance to see if I could get an answer. They said using the high volume pump was fine, but recommended I use a variable pressure controller (in the pic above, you can see the old spring and nut sitting in front of the new double-nut & spring that’s already installed) and a hardened steel plate that sits underneath the gears to reduce wear (seen in the pic to the right).
I installed everything, but discovered that the gears are too tight, so they don’t spin properly (you can test this by taking out the distributor, sticking a screwdriver into the oil pump drive gear, and turning). Therefore, I’m ordering a set of shims from TA Performance to fix the problem.
V6 Links
There’s 2 jeeps and lots of parts.
“64 Willys Title In Hand. Rebuilt 225 V-6, And Rebuilt 3 Speed Tranny, PTO Winch, xtra fuel cell as well as fuel tank under seat. Newer soft top, Newer seat’s, New Carburator, New wirering harness still in the box that needs to be installed, New Altinator still in the box also, 6 point roll cage, need a fuel pump. Master Cylander needs replaced ( Aka: NO BRAKES )Lots Of xtra parts twin stick transfer case. And Also with all of this I have a 73 CJ5 Part Jeep ( NO TITLE ), 225 V-6 has two dead cylenders needs rebuilt. Rolling Chassy $4000.00 For All Or Posibly Part out Or Seperate Please call 303-913-4586 Ask for Thomas Or 303913-4592 …. ”
Though it’s in ok condition, these don’t pop up everyday.
“I have a garaged Willys MB body for sale. It includes the speedometer and 3 of the 4 gauges. I am going away for school and would like to see this go to a good home. The body is in OK condition with some rust in the normal problem areas. The pictures aren’t the best, but I’ll answer any questions anyone may have.”
UPDATE: CJ-3B back on eBay in new auction
This is strange .. it appears this is the same CJ-3B that was for sale on eBay in Ohio a few months ago.
“1961 Willys CJ3B Fire Truck 4×4. Original condition. No rust. Only 4729 original miles. 4 cylinder gas engine. 3 speed manual transmission. Brass self priming water pump, approx. 60 GPM @ up to 200 psi, works fine, can also pump and roll. 160 gallon water tank, redone in 2002, no leaks. 2 ground sweep nozzles, 2 hose reels with 5/8″ hose and nozzles. 4 stainless steel indian tanks, 2 axes side mounted. 2 full purple K powder extinguishers. 300′ 1.5″ forestry hose. PTO driven Ramsey winch. Set up to look like the Tonka fire jeep. Spare axles, carb, grille screen, and original service records included.”
This is a fiberglass CJ-3A, with both the tub and front clip fiberglass. I’d say the body needs to be mounted a little better. This seller will be selling a variety of jeeps, as he stumbled upon a person who had a field of them.
“I recently stumbled onto a backyard with many, many Willys Jeeps in it. Right in the middle of everything was a fantastic WWII GPW. In order to get it, the owner said I had to buy every Jeep he had. So, look for 3-4 more inexpensive “project Jeeps” from me in the very near future after I kill the hornets, steam clean them, throw away all the trash etc. This is a 1950 Willys CJ3A with a full fiberglass body. I’ve seen many fiberglass tubs etc, but this is the full deal, tub, hood, fenders and even the grill. The only metal is the frame and the windshield frame, both of which are in excellent shape. According to the owner, this rig was running and driving a little over 2 years ago when it was parked but I have no way to verify.”
*SOLD and Living in Idaho*
It looks like the seller put some effort into this rebuild.
“1946 WILLYS CJ2A, 2.5″ SPRINGLI, FT, 36″ SUPER SWAMPER TIRES, T18 FORD 4SPEED w/LOW 1ST GEAR, 1970 JEEP/BUICK 225 V6 (DAUNTLESS CROSSFIRE) WAS BUILT BY ENG.-MACHINE SHOP – BORED & STROCKED TO 3.9 LITER, 1983 DANA 30 FRONT & DANA 44 REAR W/ ARB AIR LOCKERS FRONT & REAR, DISC. BRAKES FRONT- DRUM REAR. I BUILT THIS JEEP 8 YEARS AGO AND DROVE IT ABOUT 3000 MILES, JOB TOOK ME OUT OF TOWN AND THE JEEP HAS BEEN STORED FOR 5 YEARS.. I RUN IT ABOUT EVERY THREE MONTHS DURING STORAGE.”