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My Build – Fans

August 6, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I went shopping at the junkyard today.  After a couple hours I came back with a steel fan and a flex fan (I couldn’t decided between them), a transmission cooler, some brake lines, and some other parts.  Yes, I had fun as usual and was only out $15.

I tried mounting the steel fan, but the bolt holes weren’t quite right.  I tried the flex fan and that will work, but I am worried about the integrity of it.  So, I decided to get online and learn more about fans.  One bit of info I ran across concerned horsepower vs. different types of fans.  Here’s the info from the site.

“Was reading the May 2000 ‘Car Craft’ and I came across something very interesting. They did a dyno test on a 496 horsepower chubby, {yes, I know — but we can still get some useful info on this…} and they tested different cooling fans to see what kind of drag each different type has.

Alternator, no fan: 496 hp
Black Magic electric fan:494 hp
Thermal clutch fan: 487 hp
Nonthermal clutch fan: 485 hp
Heavy duty thermal clutch fan: 476 hp
High performance flex fan: 476 hp
Stock four blade fan: 473 hp
Low profile flex fan: 466 hp
One piece plastic flex fan: 460 hp
OE replacement six blade rigid fan: 449 hp

They found the alternator alone, a 63 amp unit, only sucked 1 horsepower.”

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1965 CJ-6 Tuxedo Park Mammoth Lakes, CA **SOLD**

August 6, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

“very rare 1965 tuxedo park mark IV. there was only 459 of these jeeps ever produced and this model is the original long bed of jeeps. It has a very strong v-6 engine with 99,150 miles on it and it also has an extra gas tank for those long backcountry trips. The four wheel high and low work perfectly and the front lockers turn very smoothly.”

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1972 CJ-5 Hillsboro, OR **SOLD**

August 6, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

This is a nice looking CJ-5 at a reasonable price.

“6 cyl. 3 speed Jeep runs and drives. Needs a new windshield. Comes with old soft top and miscellaneous parts and pieces. Has 33×9.50×15 tires. 4” rancho lift. New windshield frame and tailgate. New fender flares and Turn signal switch. New tailights and side marker lights. All lights and turn signals work. New glove box and door. New spare tire carrier for tailgate. New seat belts.Need to be installed. Spare set of white spoke 15×8 wheels. Too many projects not enough time to enjoy it. “

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1952 M-38 Missoula, MT **SOLD**

August 6, 2008 • CATEGORIES: M-38 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

“Must Sell 1952 flat fender Jeep. 231 v6 auto. comes with 4 33-14.00-15 super swampers on wheels.. also have soft top and mech. jeep winch. offers and trades considered..”

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1947 CJ-2A Columbus Grove, Ohio eBay

August 5, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is a sharp looking jeep.  I would guess the reserve is pretty high on this one.

"For Sale:  1947 Willys Jeep 4×4.  Spent most of its life in California.  Absolutely NO rust.  The paint is not perfect and has some chips.  It has a GM V-6 with roller rockers, aluminum high rise intake with 4 barrel carb, headers, spark arrester header mufflers, electronic ignition, high performance clutch with T-10 4 speed, big face tac, true-loc axles, 3 inch lift, aluminum wheels with 33 inch mud tires, 2 fuel tanks.  Grant steering wheel (also have original big Willys steering wheel and side mirrors), Bimini and full convertable top with canvas doors.  The motor has less than 5000 miles on it and is either built by Kenne Bell or has Kenne Bell parts (this information was provided by previous owner)…. Call Dave at (419)303-4918."

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1949 CJ-2A Sequim, Wa $3500

August 5, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It looks like the steps have been modified.  Probably should do a close rust check of that area.

"1949 willys jeep CJ2-A 78,412 miles. 3500$Firm. 4 cylinder F head engine, key start, 3 speed trans, w/ hi-lo range. 4 wheel drive with locking hubs. Newer fuel tank, and electronic fuel pump. Newer carb, Kay-line soft top, newer seats, padded roll bar, electronic wipers, and also comes with tow bar and wiring TOW READY!!!!! 15 years of service records, previously owned by a auto dealer. John @ (360) 461-2628"

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/806451756.html 

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Blueprints for Willys

August 4, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Website This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here's an interesting site I found. Blueprints.com  claims to have over 24,000 automobile blueprints online (though they appear more like a single drawing rather than full blueprints), including a variety of jeeps.  To the right is a jeep labeled CJ-4.  The site manager states:

"I do not claim to have made, scanned or drawn all of the blueprints on this website. I did on the other collect, edit and host all of them, free of charge, in my spare time.

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My Build – Fender Update

August 4, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I made good progress over the weekend. As you can see, I was able to mount the fenders and take a few shots of the jeep with the fenders.  It will look good.

In order to fit the fenders, I had to make cutouts in the wheel wells for the headers.  But, as I mentioned in an earlier post, I wanted to fill around the headers.  So, I bought a little bit of stove pipe and used that as a form to wrap fiberglass around the headers.  

The last pic is the fenders with the new covers for the headers.  To match the rest of the underside of the body, I'm going to paint herculiner on the wheelwell of the fenders (which saves a bunch of finish work) and fill in the gaps and paint the top and inside of the headers.

Here are some pics below.

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Reader Pix — David’s Parents at the Sand Dunes

August 4, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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A reader named David has shared an old picture of his parents racing around the sand dunes in what looks to be a CJ-2A.  This picture is a good reminder that you don't need a fancy jeep to go out and enjoy a day in the sand.  David will be sending a few more pictures along with some background text soon.  Thanks David!

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1953 CJ-3B Kimberly, Idaho eBay

August 4, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This CJ-3B has about 23,000 miles on it.  The body looks in good shape, though the new paint job could possibly be hiding dings and rust. The rims are interesting — I'm not sure if those are newer or old rims.  Kimberly is 2 hours southeast of Boise.

"This is willy. a 1953 Willys CJ 3B 4cyl Jeep 4×4 in nice condition. This is a very fun Jeep to drive in the summer! It has been recently re-painted in a blue to purple coat/clear coat. New Bikini top & doors, new (USED) seats. All new Diamond plate was installed.  A very solid Jeep overall. Runs great with no mechanical issues. Has a very nice set of tires wrapped around a new set of rims. The tires have lots of tread life left. Pardon the mud! See the pictures!"

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