well, the darn thing is out
1947 WILLYS and each and every bolt was covered and locked up with 70yr old rustAttachment 1180[ATTACH=CONFIG]1180[]
plan is to get to frame, sand blast paint and do frame up restoration
was pleasantly surprised to take vlve cover off and find it pretty clean
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1947 WILLYS and each and every bolt was covered and locked up with 70yr old rust
Attachment 1180[ATTACH=CONFIG]1180[]
plan is to get to frame, sand blast paint and do frame up restoration
was pleasantly surprised to take vlve cover off and find it pretty clean
OK - here is your first surprise. You probably already know that:
A. Someone has swapped the engine in that 'lil beast, or
B. It ain't a 1947. The F-head engine was an 1951 - 1952 engine.
Good luck and keep us informed, especially about the "oh-by-the-ways". That"s how we learn.
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Sprungs .. er ... Springs
On the '48 2WD truck, we were able to salvage the front springs, but the back ones were too far gone. The good news is that it's a straightforward job, but we did have to make a special drift tool to get the old worn bushings out.
Should I get the XXXX Kit?
wouldnt it be the the prudent thing to do - since i already have the (fill in the blank here) out, to go ahead and get the rebuild kit and replace (fill in the blank again).
This is what every Jeep overhaul job get to.
Welcome to the club.
Seriously, look things over very closely. If it looks worn, corroded or oil soaked - fix it now. It will never be any easier or less expensive, you just didn't plan on doing it!