Flushing the Coolant System Part 2, TRS Shackles, and Coca Cola project!

Posted on June 11, 2020March 31, 2021 by Britt

Flushing the Coolant System Part 2, TRS Shackles, and Coca Cola project!

This week’s update features Part 2 of a complete flush of the coolant system on the Jeep and the results, fitting bushings into the Torque Reaction Spring shackles, adding some more F bolts to the Jeep, adding the correct style valve caps to the tires, battery enhancements, and Part 1 of building a Coca Cola crate! Whew!

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Valve Work and first Markings!

Posted on December 12, 2019May 4, 2021 by Britt

Valve Work and first Markings!

After last week’s not-so-good adjustment of the valves, I tackled it again this past week to much better results. Also, another milestone as the very first USAAF markings have been applied to the Jeep! Plus a walk around of the Jeep and what markings still need to be added.

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Work continues as more gets added to the Jeep

Posted on August 9, 2019March 22, 2022 by Britt

Work continues as more gets added to the Jeep

The last week has been pretty busy with work done on the Jeep each day. The pace has certainly slowed down dramatically, and many of the projects I have left take a long time to complete, so it’s not as productive feeling since these projects are tedious. The good news is the Jeep RUNS! The bad news… there’s another issue.

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Painting and Grill Work

Posted on April 25, 2019August 12, 2021 by Britt

GPW fender and grill getting some 33070 OD Green

Painting and Grill Work

Finally was able to get some more painting in, mainly due to setting up a paint booth because I was so fed up with the wind! Progress is coming along, as most things get painted the closer I get to putting them back on the Jeep!

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More Painting and small jobs

Posted on April 11, 2019September 14, 2021 by Britt

Painting the grill, fender, and other Jeep items

More Painting and small jobs

Another week of smaller jobs here and there getting various items prepped for the eventual return to the Jeep. Some of the larger items, like the fender and grill, have been painted with a final coat of primer and OD Green!

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Welding Time!

Posted on April 4, 2019December 2, 2021 by Britt

Welding Time!

This has been another busy week with lots of activities on the Jeep, from finishing the Voltage Regulator to finally welding one of the fenders and grill! Then from welding to sanding and adding filler to the gaps left for a good finish.

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