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1964 Willy's Build and Restore
May 25, 2020
6:53 pm
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Specialsoundman
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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.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0021.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0022.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0111.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0132.jpgImage EnlargerPODG7973.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0141.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0142.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0079.jpgImage Enlarger

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May 26, 2020
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Wow you guys have got a lot done it's looking good. 

May 26, 2020
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Nice progress. Well done! Color choice looks good. 

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May 27, 2020
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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.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0159.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0158.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_01611.jpgImage Enlarger

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May 28, 2020
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Looking good brother

May 28, 2020
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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!

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May 28, 2020
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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. 

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May 28, 2020
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Right on thumbs-up

May 28, 2020
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Accents add to fuel Filler and Front Fender.IMG_0167-1.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0165-1.jpgImage EnlargerIMG_0167-2.jpgImage Enlarger

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June 2, 2020
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That looks nice!

September 16, 2022
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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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September 16, 2022
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Wow that's pretty.

September 16, 2022
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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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September 17, 2022
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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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September 17, 2022
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Looks like you have invisible tires and wheels holding the front end up.

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September 17, 2022
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Jeff_R said
Looks like you have invisible tires and wheels holding the front end up.

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Probably lifted them from Wonder Woman's airplanesmile

September 19, 2022
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looking good guys thumbs-up

September 22, 2022
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Will that fit in my RC Crawler?

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

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September 23, 2022
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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.

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September 27, 2022
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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.JPGImage Enlarger

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September 29, 2022
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Today we installed the air tank for the on board air system.

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September 30, 2022
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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.

September 30, 2022
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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. 

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October 2, 2022
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Mounted the 12,000lb winch. We have rope cable to replace the metal cable.

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October 17, 2022
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That's looking great. How long did it take to get the axle from ECGS?

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