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Originally posted by Flint Flint wrote:

So is it sacrilege to wander the hills in this? Add a winch... Toolbox, maybe jerry can carriers? 

Not at all! Use it for the same reason it was built, to get to places others can't. 
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As promised, here are the photos under the radiator.
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Nice, very nice!. Welcome to the Flat Fender world as well. Run it and have fun. Were it me, I would replace that all metal fuel pump for a glass bowl type if your going over 8000' in the mountains, the metal type is prone to vapor lock.

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Welcome to the group and major envy from all of us rust eaters out here on the east coast. I'd be interested to see how that aluminum radiator performs.
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Thx Flint for the pics.. I'm working on a alum rad swap on a 3A project and the pics help. Muley..
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Thank you.

I may need to replace more than that. I made it one mile from the PO's house and it started smoking while the oil pressure plummeted. I shut it down and had it towed to my new best friends, the local 4x4 shop.  
I entered this with a full expectation that I would be up for some work. We'll see what's up and who knows what's next.  Baptism by fire. Love it!! Tongue
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Originally posted by Flint Flint wrote:

Thank you.

I may need to replace more than that. I made it one mile from the PO's house and it started smoking while the oil pressure plummeted. I shut it down and had it towed to my new best friends, the local 4x4 shop.  
I entered this with a full expectation that I would be up for some work. We'll see what's up and who knows what's next.  Baptism by fire. Love it!! Tongue
You entered this with a FULL expectation of work? With that one? (The smoking part notwithstanding)
I would not have expected much work with that one. You really need to see the "TURDS" most of us started with. You started this out with a really nice one. You missed all the bitchin getting to that point. I hope that your current dilemma works out okay but if it turns into a headache then start the wailing now, we'll listen.😩👍
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We'll see what needs done and take it from there. So many options with this old girl.
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Welcome aboard Flint,nice looking jeeps especially your cj2a.Have fun with it.Thumbs Up

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Congrats on a nice Jeep Flint! You got a jeep that runs and drives! I am a couple of years away from that, wish it was sooner!
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Well, somebody's gotta say it.  That's a really, really nice looking Jeep, though it's not, strictly speaking, "restored".  Were it "restored", you couldn't tell the difference between it now and it in '48.  I think it would be considered more a "restomod".  Will that make it easier for you to get it out in the dirt? Smile
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Thank you for the support. I have dreams of adding lockers, a small winch, roll cage and shoulder harnesses. If it was a true restore I'd not be able to bring myself to trail it up. If the engine is shot I'm considering a small Ford 4 or the V-6 Buick. 

I may change my mind as I learn more but that was the intent when I started searching.
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I'd put an overflow tank/bottle on the radiator overflow tube.  Don't just throw away the coolant like that.  That stuff's w-a-a-a-y more expensive than it used to be! Cry
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Good idea. Thank you. 

So it looks like the engine is okay. The compression test came back solid. The shop is inspecting everything and so far it's looking great. They said it's in amazing shape. I guess that kills the roll cage idea. :)

Can't bring myself to weld it up when it's solid. Looks like I'll  have to keep the shiny side up.

For now, no changes.
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Originally posted by Ol' Unreliable Ol' Unreliable wrote:

I'd put an overflow tank/bottle on the radiator overflow tube.  Don't just throw away the coolant like that.  That stuff's w-a-a-a-y more expensive than it used to be! Cry

Both of my Jeeps run a coolant recovery tank. I cant say that they run cooler but it is a lot easier to keep an eye on things.   
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Originally posted by Flint<br /></div><div>So it looks like the engine is okay. The compression test came back solid. The shop is inspecting everything and so far it's looking great. They said it's in amazing shape. </div>[/QUOTE Flint
So it looks like the engine is okay. The compression test came back solid. The shop is inspecting everything and so far it's looking great. They said it's in amazing shape.
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   That is great news, I noticed in your list of new parts in the first post, about everything but the motor. It doesn't really stand to reason that the P.O. would take that much time and care
   That is great news, I noticed in your list of new parts in the first post, about everything but the motor. It doesn't really stand to reason that the P.O. would take that much time and care redoing everything and neglect the motor. Good compression says the valves are seating properly and pistons and rings are in good shape. You have a very fine jeep and I know Henry Ford himself would have loved the paint job
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Originally posted by Flint Flint wrote:

Thank you all. Many photos to come. Hopefully no expectation that I know how he did it. Thank you for the link, very helpful. Only thing I notice so far is the need for a parking break. Handle is missing.

So is it sacrilege to wander the hills in this? Add a winch... Toolbox, maybe jerry can carriers? 


As an owner of a 1946 2A, in real nice, mostly original condition, my answer is a resounding YES. However, that is only mmho. To each his own as they say. You have a very nice vehicle. Enjoy it!!
 


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Originally posted by smfulle smfulle wrote:

I think it would be sacrilege to hide it in a shed and only drive it in parades, bUt that's  just me.


Can i get an AMEN!!! Smile


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