MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:25 am

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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:29 am

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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:31 am

The Seam opened up again, another weld
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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:33 am

Test Spray of in field numbers: Thanks to Jpn Rogers for making these stencils up for me, I printed them out at their correct size, then using a scalpel set, cut the stencil on standard printer paper.
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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:39 am

New Hotchkiss body-tub, from forum member. Stephen McIlwaine, life-saver.
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Assembly begins:
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Work on wiring the grill commences, I managed to salvage some of the tar coated sleeving from the frame wiring, used it on the grill.
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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:42 am

Opening the sump for the first time, a lot of gloop, but doesn't look bad at all, cleaned up well, as was still well lubricated.
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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:44 am

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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:47 am

Sump reattached to engine block
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Skid plate blasted, also old master cylinder, not going to use these btw.
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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:48 am

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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:55 am

Hood Catches and Latches re-attached to hood and fenders, the left hand side latch is original to the jeep, this is how the jeep currently looks as of this week:, I have also done some work since then over the last few days, Bumperettes blasted and primed, distributor stripped, blasted, and primed, also rebuilt the Gennie. Just needs painting. Hope you have enjoyed all of these photographs, this is where I am currently at with the project. Next for 2018, weld in the rear shock absorber mounts to the frame, they were located further back on the CJ, they need to be almost horizontal. get the engine timed and cleaned up, mount the cylinder head etc.., then begin work on the body tub, it needs very little done to it luckily, a good paint stripping and going over with a wire-wheel I think. Look forward to all your comments. I am still missing a fuel tank, brake line kit, new master cylinder, two rear combat rims, need to make a wiring loom, all seats, windscreen etc.., but hoping to get all of that next year, I think 2019 is a realistic time-scale to have it on the road at least.
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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:57 am

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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by MB2A » Sat Dec 30, 2017 6:05 am

Here we are, from this:
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to this so far
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That's it for now folks, look forward to hearing from you all

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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by GSS » Sat Dec 30, 2017 6:53 am

Very nice work! Great progress and looks really good!
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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by dpcd67 » Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:16 am

Very nice; I like it. Good job.
Good pics too; that one of the wheel cylinder threw me for a minute because I have never seen one that big before!
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Re: MB2A Conversion-Restoration U.K.

Post by GI. » Sat Dec 30, 2017 10:14 am

MB2A,
You are doing a wonderful job, your jeep is really looking great, I did have some doubts when I saw the 1st pic's of the jeep, but not any more after seeing all the work you have done. it's going to look great. and keep the pic's coming. :wink:
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