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A REALLY BIG DAY FOR MY JEEP
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RimfireJim
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
BullRun wrote:
Harbor Freight has an overhead crane mounted on a triangular frame on both ends for about $600 dollars.

If you take the caster wheels off and replace them with steel v-groove caster wheels ... you can then take angle iron and flip it over so that it turns into a rail... set the crane on the track and you have an overhead crane that has a controllable direction for travel.

Add a few more items and refinements, and you get a fully functional crane system for less than the price of a herniated disc in your lower back. Shocked Very Happy

Dang, that hurt!

It's $700 (OK, $699), doesn't include a hoist, and new wheels and angle iron will set you back over another 100 bucks unless you can scrounge them, so unless you have a lot of use for it, it would be a heckuva lot cheaper to rent something that would do the job. In Rick's case, he already has a front-end loader on his tractor. But, yeah, it would be nice! Of course, so what a lot of other things, like an actual shop Smile
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2011 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well done!
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2011 4:22 pm    Post subject: tire Reply with quote
Rick and Bretto,
What you see is not an illusion! It is an original 1952 military tire that is showing its wear indicator. The sidewall split and the tube went into pregnancy mode. It bulged and continued to hold air for about a year but I finally decided 60 years of service was enough for the tires. They were replaced.

That one could be called the original flotation tire. It kept onlookers from getting too close.

Tom
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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2011 11:36 am    Post subject: REAL PROGRESS-WHAT A DAY Reply with quote
IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE THE TUB CAME OFF. A GREAT FEELING
TO SEE IT BACK ON AGAIN. I'VE STILL GOT A LONG WAY TO GO..




REASSY IS WAY MORE SATISFYING THEM TEAR DOWN! THANKS TO
EVERONE ON THIS SITE FOR THE SUPPORT AND INPUT!! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2011 10:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like the floral arrangement. Looks great, someday soon you'll puttin' around.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
PULLED MORE PARTS FROM THE PAINT BOOTH ON JULY 4TH..
I'VE GOT ONLY MY 2 FRONT FENDERS AND HOOD LEFT TO SPRAY..
HAVING THIS MUCH FUN SHOULD BE ILLEGAL...



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
How's the color on your panels matching up? How much paint have you ran thru so far?
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BALVAR, I HAD 3 GAL 23070 GILLESPIE AND WILL GO THRU +- 2-1/2
GALS BY THE TIME I'M FINISHED. THIS COLOR IS SUCH THAT THE
PANELS ALTHO PAINTED AT DIFFERENT TIMES MATCH VERY WELL.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I COULDNT SLEEP LAST NITE THINKING ABOUT ALL THAT FRESH PAINT-
WENT TO THE SHOP AND DROPPED THE HEADLITE BUCKETS AND
B/O LITES INTO THE GRILLE-STARTIN TO LOOK LIKE A JEEP AGAIN
(AFTER 2 YEARS)


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's looking great Rick!
A quick question, on the axe holder on the body, I assume it was spot welded on at the factory? Im into the body work phase and I'd rather get it in place b4 any paint if it is welded. For that matter, is there anything else that get weleded on the body?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looking good!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
YES THE AXE HEAD SHEATH IS SPOT WELDED. IT'S THE ONLY EXTERIOR
PART I CAN THINK OF THATS WELDED.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looking good.

After dealing with my fenders expect having to adjust the body and grill a little.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
A LITTLE PROGRESS THIS WEEKEND-NEW COWL SEAL AND WINDSHIELD
WEATHERSTRIP FROM MWM.




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PostPosted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I know your proud of it. It is coming along really nice. You can hardly wait to drive it. I know. I've been there.

I couldn't wait I got in mine without the seats.
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