'42/'47 Rebuild Project in Tsawwassen |
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92889
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We had a bit of excitement at 4:30 this morning as the neighbors garage burned down. My garage caught fire too but the firefighters put it out in time.
No one hurt. All my camping gear melted. Jeep is ok. |
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TowMater
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GeeZe Louise...glad y'all are ok.
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shadow
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glad to hear they were able to control the fire, little scary when its that close
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lets go for a rip eh bud
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Whew ! Glad you are all ok. Do you know what started the fire?
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Rons2a
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HEAVENS TO BETSEY!! Thank God everyone is ok. Things can be replaced but life is precious. Still sucks though. It makes one think! It can happen to any of us.
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Rons2a
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Jon, I read that you used JPETs rebuild of Bam Bam to help you fix your frame. I've been searching for an hour to find it. No luck! Could you tell me how to get to it? Sounds like a great resource. One day I'll figure out how to better navigate this forum.
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92889
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Ron,
I got a lot of good information from Jeff's (jpet) project BAM BAM thread. You can find it here: That guy is the master. I don't have all of his amazing shop tools but the CAD diagrams alone that he has drawn and posted are pure gold. Also thanks for all the kind words regarding the shop fire. The JEEP rebuild is on hold for a bit while I get the garage rebuilt. The big issue is that I have no power out there now as the water from fighting the fire has toasted my workshops electrical system. They think it was caused by his faulty beer fridge and a bunch of BS DIY wiring in his shop but the place is so destroyed that they have no way of determining that for sure. No big deal though in the big scheme. No one was hurt. Another neighbour and I moved my daily drivers out of danger before the fire department arrived. When my shop started burning my wife asked if we needed to save the jeep. I just said, nope, let it burn. At the end of the day its just a hobby. First responders are cool. They have my utmost respect. Edited by 92889 - 08 July 2017 at 6:02pm |
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92889
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My shop still standing (wet jeep inside)
You can see the fire got up in to the roof and attic.
My shop attic. I'm going to need new golf clubs. My shop wall adjacent to the fire. His Shop |
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JoeD
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I just became a member on this forum and checked out your project. I live in Boundary Bay in Tsawwassen and have been restoring a 46 cj2a for the past 2 years, so I thought I would get in touch to trade info. etc., but it looks like you just had a fire. I'm very sorry to see that. Obviously you must be pre-occupied at this time. If there is anything I can help with let me know. I have a truck and a car trailer if you need anything moved. Joe
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92889
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Joe,
I am home today. Come by for a beer if you like. Jon
Edited by 92889 - 09 July 2017 at 5:20am |
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92889
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My jeep in its temporary summer home while the garage gets rebuilt.
Edited by 92889 - 16 July 2017 at 6:56am |
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Ol' Unreliable
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It's a nice safe place.
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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92889
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Like a summer cottage.
Shame it's not near a lake.
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shadow
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Hi Jon did I just see that there is another jeeper in our area?
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lets go for a rip eh bud
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92889
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Yes another Tsawwassen jeeper.
Joe is building a 2A nearby in Boundary bay. We need to start a Lower Mainland chapter of the flat fender club. Jon Also I got the steering box together. |
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shadow
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looks good, and yes we should get together one night over a cold beer and get this set up and running
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lets go for a rip eh bud
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Ol' Unreliable
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I can't tell from the pic, but you do have the copper washers on the bottom two bolts on the steering box, right?
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There's a reason it's called Ol' Unreliable
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92889
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no the top.
But if that's wrong I can move them down. Couldn't find a reference so I put them back where they were. Won't be surprised to find out it's wrong. Easy fix. What is their purpose? .... just found the answer. They act as an oil seal. Will move them tomorrow. UPDATE... Copper washers have been moved to the lower bolts. Good eye Mike, thanks for the tip. If anyone has any tips to offer, I am more than happy to hear them. Learning every day. Jon Edited by 92889 - 26 July 2017 at 7:10am |
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