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The FrAnKeN B project, my cj3b| Bob_webber |
Posted: Jul 24 2011, 10:50 PM
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this is my adventure toward's getting my B on the road. i had her all mocked up last year without brakes. I've always wanted a high hood but never had one. so i decided to collect parts until i had enough to build my own! with any luck by fall i will have the maiden voyage in her, if money and time holds out. so here she is
starting the B project with my cj5 organ donor.  T90 rebuild (photo jokingly shows my frustration at that point in time   All done! (Except for the throwout bearing and spring)   [SIZE=7][SIZE=14][SIZE=7][SIZE=7]-------------------- 53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was
bob, north east Ohio |
 
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| Bob_webber |
Posted: Jul 24 2011, 10:57 PM
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putting bolts in before it slips out.
 finishing touches  the cold beer afterwards (equally as important)  The Body  -------------------- 53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was
bob, north east Ohio |
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| oldtime |
Posted: Jul 25 2011, 09:39 AM
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Looks like you need to put the Gravely to working around the 3B tub that's hidden in the brush.
 -------------------- 1953 TRANS-VINTAGE CJ-3B / AC 4693 fuel pump / YF 938 SD / Hurricane / 9-1/4" Auburn clutch / T90-C / 2.46 ratio D-18 / Warn O.D. / 5.375 final drive / Powr Lok Front + Rear / Dualmatic drive flanges / deluxe Koenig half cab / 12 volt generator
2nd full re-build using the best from all vintages of CJ-3B 1962 OPTIONAL-STOCK CJ-3B / Warn O.D. / Tigertop / Transport yellow (orange) Currently serving as my one and only DAILY DRIVER St Louis |
 
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| johnrb |
Posted: Jul 25 2011, 02:01 PM
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So when are you going to get that Wagon up and running?
Looks like when you're all done, you'll have a fleet 2A, 3B, Wagon. What else do you have off in the weeds there? -------------------- John Burch - west burbs of Chicago
1949 - me - older than any of my vehicles 1954 3B - mostly stock - fun driver and snow plowing 1957 - 6 cyl Station Wagon - hope for the future past Willys 1954 3B - no tub | 1959 3B - engine in pieces in a box past addiction - VW 1969 Bus | 1970 Westfalia Camper | 1984 Westfalia Camper |
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| Bob_webber |
Posted: Jul 25 2011, 05:00 PM
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the wagon, the little jeep and the gravely are my dad's toys. we have a lot of floor board fabrication to do on the wagon. we epoxy primed her the year before last to save the roof. i have a few bucket list projects, 63 willys pickup , 68 mustang ,48 jeepster,79 cj5, 79 bronco (currently a driver) i usually tinker between all of them. and oldtime, mowing is nowhere near as much fun as working on my jeep
 -------------------- 53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was
bob, north east Ohio |
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| Bob_webber |
Posted: Aug 1 2011, 09:45 PM
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my newest treasure that i acquired from work, out of an 05 mustang ( don't worry i asked first. i do collision repair for a living and the heater was out of a used clip)
 the monkey tries to put the puzzle back together (sorry about me in the picture, if it weren't for my girlfriend clicking pics i would have no documentation)  the final product, hopefully i can shoe horn it into the body when i get back on.  -------------------- 53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was
bob, north east Ohio |
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| Bob_webber |
Posted: Aug 22 2011, 07:10 PM
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painstakingly blasted the ten layers of paint off the grille
 mud work  primer  paint (oliver green)  believe it or not i have to redo the grille. like a dummy i put too much thinner in the paint and also had the pressure too high on the spray gun. when i returned to it in the morning the whole grille had solvent pop and turned to an od green.  -------------------- 53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was
bob, north east Ohio |
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| Bob_webber |
Posted: Aug 22 2011, 07:26 PM
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blasted the bottom of the body
 primed and painted  and she is finally all back together, still can't figure out the legs on the windshield frame, they appear to be bent incorrectly.  I spent almost all of my vacation working on my B, and i finally got to take her for a ride through the neighborhood. tranny, transfer, overdrive, and the brakes were a success. lights, seatbelts, gas tank, tires, and a few more trinkets and i will be able to get plates and drive it to work...........and lots more body work to come! -------------------- 53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was
bob, north east Ohio |
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| Roberto Flores |
Posted: Aug 23 2011, 07:33 AM
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Cool project! Keep up the good work!
-------------------- Roberto Flores
cartoonist & illustrator http://www.robertoflores.com http://robflores.blogspot.com CJ3A-2A Willys wreck CJ3B Willys-Viasa |
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| johnstonjeep |
Posted: Aug 23 2011, 08:28 PM
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Looks like your moving right along! Yeah the window frame arms should be more at a 45 degree angle. What kind of seats are those? They look pretty good in there.
-------------------- Early 50's cj3b- all original
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| Bob_webber |
Posted: Aug 23 2011, 08:56 PM
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thanks, the seats are bestop classic low backs. i think i am going to weld legs off of a junk low hood windshield frame. it appears that someone at some point in time had intentionally bent the legs on my w/s frame, i just can't think of any reason why someone would do such a thing?
 -------------------- 53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was
bob, north east Ohio |
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| Bob |
Posted: Aug 24 2011, 06:55 AM
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Two comments, one, I hope those are not your painted toenails in the photo of the painted grill! Two, yes, your windshield legs are bent at a very odd angle.
-------------------- Bob
1953 CJ3B 1965(?) CJ5 1964 David Brown 880e |
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| johnrb |
Posted: Aug 24 2011, 07:32 AM
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And the windshield pivot points have been moved way down to accommodate the bend. It'll be interesting to see how the windshield lays down on the hood once you get that far.
-------------------- John Burch - west burbs of Chicago
1949 - me - older than any of my vehicles 1954 3B - mostly stock - fun driver and snow plowing 1957 - 6 cyl Station Wagon - hope for the future past Willys 1954 3B - no tub | 1959 3B - engine in pieces in a box past addiction - VW 1969 Bus | 1970 Westfalia Camper | 1984 Westfalia Camper |
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| Bob_webber |
Posted: Aug 24 2011, 04:24 PM
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those are my girlfriend's toes, i paint mine blue lol. i moved the pivot brackets down so i could use the frame, and the windshield will not fold down with the hood on. with the hood off, the back of the frame is about 1/2" above the carb when folded down. i can't wait to fix it because i love driving with the windshield down.
-------------------- 53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was
bob, north east Ohio |
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| oldtime |
Posted: Aug 24 2011, 06:46 PM
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Bob I suggest that you move your W/S pivot brackets back up where they belong.
Heat the radius of the lower W/S tube and re-bend them. When the W/S is correctly positioned it should measure exactly 66-1/2". Take all measurements 6" inward from the sides. Measure the diagonal distance from inner tub at rear to inner W/S frame at top. -------------------- 1953 TRANS-VINTAGE CJ-3B / AC 4693 fuel pump / YF 938 SD / Hurricane / 9-1/4" Auburn clutch / T90-C / 2.46 ratio D-18 / Warn O.D. / 5.375 final drive / Powr Lok Front + Rear / Dualmatic drive flanges / deluxe Koenig half cab / 12 volt generator
2nd full re-build using the best from all vintages of CJ-3B 1962 OPTIONAL-STOCK CJ-3B / Warn O.D. / Tigertop / Transport yellow (orange) Currently serving as my one and only DAILY DRIVER St Louis |
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