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Some Days, An Inch is a Mile!

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UPDATE: I got things turned around and mounted the headers. I also got the sliding door done correctly, the first time :-). I think I measured about 17 times, lol.

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Slider before trim:

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Slider after trim:

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As mentioned, I’ve been working on trim for our master bedroom. Ann wanted a Craftsman look to the trim, so I put together this look to the header, constructed out of four pieces, two of which require the table saw and planer to meet the right specs (I love having the wood working equipment at the ready!!). The first iteration of this turned out great on Wednesday.

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Still needing to finish two other doors, both 36″ wide (closet was only 29″ wide), I decided to do both headers at the same time on Thursday. I measured. I remeasured. I cut. I painted. Everything seemed to be assembling fine. But, somehow, I wrote down the wrong initial measurement, one inch too narrow, which led to this foul up (albeit, much stronger language was used when I set the header atop the boards in this photo!

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Yep, I was exactly one inch short! *%@*@!! So, I spent Friday rebuilding another set of headers exactly one inch wider, lol …

On the bright side, it turns out, after walking through the house measuring doorways, that we have two different doors in the future tv/office that have 35″ doorways, so the now-extra headers will work perfectly in there … whew!

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1945 MB Arvada, CO $7500

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This has a CJ grille, but the rest looks to be MB.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/arvada-1945-willys-mb-jeep-military/7434751636.html

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“1945 Willys MB Military
Delivery Date; April 1945 – see photos for tub and motor numbers.

– Runs and drives / original GoDevil motor
– T90 transmission not period correct
– Grill is not period correct
– missing data plate and Vin plate
– titled as a 1952”

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1946 CJ-2A Las Vegas, NV $3000

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Might be worth a look.

https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/pts/d/las-vegas-1946-willys-cj2-shell-project/7432804038.html

“1946 Willys CJ2 shell restoration project that includes wiring harness, lights, transmission, carburetor, and four decent tires. The body is pretty straight. There is value in there for the right person that has an engine and transfer case. No title, and local pickup only. Last two pictures show how I had it in my antique store lit up and with equipment. Thank you.”
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1948 CJ-2A Deming, NM $2500

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Hat channels need some work, but other wise the body looks decent.

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/deming-cj-willys-jeep-real-solid-tub/7431492872.html

“No title. I bought it with out a title. Tag still on firewall I believe its a 1948. I bought it to make a rat rod out of but just to solid to cut up. I know nothing about the motor / tranny never messed with them ( so please don’t ask if it runs ) selling as is . If your looking for a clean tub here it is.”

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1949? CJ-2A Summerlin, NV $7200

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $7200/

(09/25/2021) It has an interesting gas inlet mod.

https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vegas-1949-willys-jeep-cj2a/7431448893.html

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“For Sale 1949 Willys CJ2A
This is a well running classic! Engine runs great, body is in good condition. I was planning to fully rebuild, but decided to work on other projects. Upgrades already include full custom roll bar assembly ($800) consistent with original dimensions, canvas cover ($750), and original front Koenig TPO winch which is extremely sought after for these vehicles!!! Good tires. Newer exhaust and muffler. A radiator with fan switch has been added so it can safely operate in the Nevada heat. In July 2021, replaced the battery, fuel filter, ignition coil and fuel pump and have receipt ($750). Has a 6 cylinder engine that was a popular replacement engine for this Willys. Have paperwork on what work has been done by the previous owners over the years. Also have a number of new gasket and seal kits that I purchased from KaiserWillys, but have not had a chance to install. These are all included. Clean title in hand. $7,200. Please no low ball offers. Vehicle is in Las Vegas”

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