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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

1964 Willy's Build and Restore

  1. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #125 May 2020, 11:53 AM

    So being a partner in the Restore of the '64 Willy's I was asked By Timothy to start a thread with pics.

    These are starting from the Quarantine thread.

    Fixed the tie rod rubbing on the passenger spring.

    Got the Transmission shifting system hooked up correctly.

    We are doing a Rattle Can paint job "FOR NOW" to get color on it and on the road.

    Tailgate, Hood, Rock slider, and Grill (one coat more) are done.

    Will be painting one section at a time, Front fenders are next.

    We were able to get a Dana 30. The plan is to build it with a ARB.IMG_0023.jpgIMG_0021.jpgIMG_0022.jpgIMG_0111.jpgIMG_0132.jpgPODG7973.jpgIMG_0141.jpgIMG_0142.jpgIMG_0079.jpg

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    David and Lori
  2. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #226 May 2020, 12:40 AM

    Wow you guys have got a lot done it's looking good.

  3. Josh Subscriber
    #326 May 2020, 1:27 AM

    Nice progress. Well done! Color choice looks good.

    Semper Fi
  4. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #427 May 2020, 11:58 AM

    More Painting pics, Next Passenger side. Will Work on getting a new windshield glass. Will paint the frame when we pull it to replace glass.  IMG_0160.jpgIMG_0159.jpgIMG_0158.jpgIMG_01611.jpg

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    David and Lori
  5. Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
    #528 May 2020, 2:39 AM

    Looking good brother

    Mike G
  6. Nubby Webmaster K6NUB Joined: February 2018
    #628 May 2020, 3:48 AM

    Wow, you all know how to use a rattle can well! When I did m inner fenders I was so tired of shaking those things!

    Jamie & Damaris
  7. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #728 May 2020, 5:51 AM
    Jamie (K6NUB) said Wow, you all know how to use a rattle can well! When I did m inner fenders I was so tired of shaking those things!

    It’s shake, rattle, And spray. Then we’ll roll.

    David and Lori
  8. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #828 May 2020, 9:43 AM

    Right on 👍

  9. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #928 May 2020, 11:39 AM

    Accents add to fuel Filler and Front Fender.IMG_0167-1.jpgIMG_0165-1.jpgIMG_0167-2.jpg

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    David and Lori
  10. richfroh Subscriber
    #101 Jun 2020, 11:08 PM

    That looks nice!

  11. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #1116 Sep 2022, 9:58 AM

    Yesterday We got the Rear Motor Seal replacement done and the CJ5 is able to drive now.

    The Dana 44 that Timothy had built by East Coast Gear arrived today. Tomorrow we will install it in the Willy's

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    David and Lori
  12. Sloguy Member Joined: June 2019
    #1216 Sep 2022, 11:31 AM

    Wow that's pretty.

  13. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #1316 Sep 2022, 12:31 PM

    The original Dana 25 is out. Tomorrow the 44 is going under.

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    Anyone know someone restoring a classic CJ5 that wants a "back up" Dana 25?

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    David and Lori
  14. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #1417 Sep 2022, 9:20 AM

    Dana 44 is in and looks great. Got new brake lines ordered, install those. Then Timothy can drive it to Sac Drive line to get a front drive line built.

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    David and Lori
  15. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #1517 Sep 2022, 10:51 AM

    Looks like you have invisible tires and wheels holding the front end up.

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    Jeff and Kathy Root
  16. Sloguy Member Joined: June 2019
    #1617 Sep 2022, 1:36 PM
    Jeff_R said Looks like you have invisible tires and wheels holding the front end up.

    https://posse4x4.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-image-uploads/specialsoundman/2022/09/IMG_3816.JPG

    Probably lifted them from Wonder Woman's airplane🙂

  17. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #1719 Sep 2022, 1:20 AM

    looking good guys 👍

  18. Nubby Webmaster K6NUB Joined: February 2018
    #1822 Sep 2022, 12:08 AM

    Will that fit in my RC Crawler?

    Anyone know someone restoring a classic CJ5 that wants a "back up" Dana 25?

    Jamie & Damaris
  19. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #1923 Sep 2022, 10:42 AM
    Jamie (K6NUB) said Will that fit in my RC Crawler?

    Anyone know someone restoring a classic CJ5 that wants a "back up" Dana 25?

    It doesn't have a locker, So probability wouldn't be a good fit.

    David and Lori
  20. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #2027 Sep 2022, 11:52 AM

    And today we moved the rear axle to spring over. A little bit at a time, it's getting there. And yes the rear is a Dana 44.IMG_3844.JPG

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    David and Lori
  21. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #2129 Sep 2022, 3:22 PM

    Today we installed the air tank for the on board air system.

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    David and Lori
  22. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #2230 Sep 2022, 1:28 AM
    Specialsoundman said Today we installed the air tank for the on board air system. IMG_3862.JPG

    Nice. Some tank I have. Are you installing a pressure relief valve for safety purposes since it is in the cab? Mine is under the cab but I think I installed the relief valve. Mine has taken some rock damage but it is in the only place I could put it that is not in the cab.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  23. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #2330 Sep 2022, 3:40 AM
    Jeff_R said
    Specialsoundman said

    Today we installed the air tank for the on board air system.

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    Nice. Some tank I have. Are you installing a pressure relief valve for safety purposes since it is in the cab? Mine is under the cab but I think I installed the relief valve. Mine has taken some rock damage but it is in the only place I could put it that is not in the cab.

    The system will be regulated to 120psi, and the bottom fitting will be a relief/drain valve vented to the outside. We looked at mounting it under the body and there really was not enough room. We will be able to also mount the compressor on the frame. And maybe future duel compressors.

    By mounting the air tank this way the frame can be used for possible storage platform/deck front mounting point.

    David and Lori
  24. Specialsoundman started this Member Joined: January 2013
    #242 Oct 2022, 6:47 AM

    Mounted the 12,000lb winch. We have rope cable to replace the metal cable.

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    David and Lori
  25. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #2517 Oct 2022, 12:39 AM

    That's looking great. How long did it take to get the axle from ECGS?

    Um...what?

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