New Project: Porkchop

drjmetz · Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject: New Project: Porkchop

Hello all,

I'm so glad that I found this place. After reading through a few of the forum threads I feel like I have found 'my peeps.' Smile

I'm new to the restoration game, and even vehicles in general, but have been considering myself a sponge: learning from anyone and everyone I can. To that end, I've been documenting my learning experience on my personal blog with pictures about my journey (both metaphorical and, hopefully, literal): https://jmichelmetz.wordpress.com/?s=porkchop

I've found that there are those who like to follow along and even relive their 'newbie' days vicariously, but while I do try to write in an entertaining manner I'm hoping that those more experienced than I can share some wisdom with me.

One thing I have learned through my Jeep rebuilding endeavor: Theory and Practice are radically different things!

Any advice is MOST welcome and appreciated!

Best,
J

wesk · Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:57 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard and enjoy the site!
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

wilfreeman · Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:01 am Post subject:

Welcome to the site J! What toy(s) do you have to play with?
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

Ryan_Miller · Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:43 am Post subject:

Welcome to the site.

Don't forget to post some photos of your project.

We love jeep project photos! Cool

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Ryan Miller
MVPA # 22010

drjmetz · Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 1:00 pm Post subject:

drjmetz · Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 1:01 pm Post subject:

kenc80 · Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:10 am Post subject:

then get to posting the pics so we can look! Razz

jimm · Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:44 pm Post subject: Re: New Project: Porkchop

Bretto · Member Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT

I took a look at your blog, looked like a great start to a project. Any new updates?
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Brett
'51 M38
PHOTO DIARY OF MY BUILD

wilfreeman · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:25 am Post subject:

Hey J,

I'm glad Bretto mentioned your blog, or I would've missed it! I like the layout - a lot cleaner than mine. Looks like a real clean Jeep to start with.

One suggestion - put the link at the bottom of your signature line and everybody will see it - I am still surprised at how many people are directed to my wordpress blog from this site! I just passed 20,000 hits last month (I started my Jeep build blog in Nov 2011)!
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

drjmetz · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:54 pm Post subject:

drjmetz · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:55 pm Post subject:

wilfreeman · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:43 pm Post subject:

Hey J, did you figure out that the screws had to come out of the drums to get them off? Also, if you haven't figured it out, the drums aren't cracked, that slot is there for the feeler gauge to fit through to check the shoe to drum clearance when adjusting them (something I need to do myself!). Good job on the master cylinder conversion - should give you great piece of mind! And if you do the 11" drum conversion, you will have self adjusting brakes too!
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

drjmetz · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:49 pm Post subject:

I really appreciate this advice.

No, I had no idea what the slits were for, and that helps me a great deal as I've done one of the brake drums (driver's side front) already, but can tell that they're not adjusted properly (there is a slight scrape as I rotate the wheel) and wasn't sure how to do it without taking everything apart and trying all over again.

Funny you should mention those #@$%@ screws. The passenger's side front drum screws are a nightmare (I'll have pics in the upcoming blog post about it). They won't budge, no matter what. After doing everything I can think of I finally had to suck it up and start attempting to drill through them to get the drums off. Sad

Quite frustrating, really.

Looking back, I think I should have done the 11" drum conversion but had already bought the complete overhaul kit. I think I'm going to do the conversion for the CJ, though...

drjmetz · Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:51 pm Post subject:

Ooops. Forgot to actually attach the sig file to the messages...
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J Metz
1952: M38-A1, CJ-3A
https://jmetz.com/tag/willys-jeep/


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