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Hey Slacktoller... That thing left my house 2 years ago... Finish it already😂😂😂
All kidding aside. Glad you’re making some progress on it. Keep the pics coming. Buy the 71 and I will have it done is 3 months!
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Got the top half of the motor off, just to check things out...Looks clean. Going to go with a Holley Sniper FI. Still a long way to go, I got some body panels and ready to weld them in and patch holes. The best part is I'm going to make Springcove ride with me on the first trip out....and he is skeered!😋
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Got the top half of the motor off, just to check things out...Looks clean. Going to go with a Holley Sniper FI. Still a long way to go, I got some body panels and ready to weld them in and patch holes. The best part is I'm going to make Springcove ride with me on the first trip out....and he is skeered!😋 Ya not happening… Good to see you working on it again.
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What kind of power does a 225 make approximately? I’ve always been kinda curious about the V6 CJs but I’ve never actually seen one in person.
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The factory odd-fire had about 160 horsepower and about 240 ft lbs of torque.
I'm guessing this one to be a bit more than that, it has been rebuilt, but I'm not sure of the cam. Will know more when I dig into it more in the coming month.
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Well, getting back to the 6, just trying to get some things done for the sake of progress. I striped the roll cage and primed and painted it. Mostly, just so it doesn't rust! It is by far the worse project on the Jeep! Did the cage last weekend. This weekend getting the fenders striped and patched.
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Big thanks to Northern Dave for his advice on body fillers! The evercoat Ultra plus is a joy to work with! Did a little work on a fender and the hood...I needed some instant gratification!
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Well, getting back to the 6, just trying to get some things done for the sake of progress. I striped the roll cage and primed and painted it. Mostly, just so it doesn't rust! It is by far the worse project on the Jeep! Did the cage last weekend. This weekend getting the fenders striped and patched. Holy crap! You bought a Willys, too??
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Good to see you working on it again.
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Well, getting back to the 6, just trying to get some things done for the sake of progress. I striped the roll cage and primed and painted it. Mostly, just so it doesn't rust! It is by far the worse project on the Jeep! Did the cage last weekend. This weekend getting the fenders striped and patched. Holy crap! You bought a Willys, too?? Got that for dad, but it is too far gone. Motor is good if you know anyone that wants a flathead!
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Got the fenders and hood pretty much done, a few spots to touch up. Welded up a couple of holes in the hood and some cracks on the fenders. Will add a sealer to it then color.
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I got some rust cut out and patches welded in. Getting better at the sheet metal welding. Found the sweet spot for my welder and makes it a lot more fun!
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Looks good. Might be done in 4 more years 😂
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Looks good. Might be done in 4 more years 😂 God I hope not!
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Well chit! Why do good project come up while still working on the current project? 1959 Jeep FC-170 It has a 225 oddfire and Turbo 400 already in it...Oh, what to do.
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Hello Jason. Everywhere I go Jeeps dominate the landscape. I'm sure your restoration will be a head-turner and a fun off-roader. But that 1959 Jeep FC-170 is beyond cool! Rare as a white blackbird. Where'd you find that? (!)
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Get rid of the Willy so you have a place to park the new one…
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Hello Jason. Everywhere I go Jeeps dominate the landscape. I'm sure your restoration will be a head-turner and a fun off-roader. But that 1959 Jeep FC-170 is beyond cool! Rare as a white blackbird. Where'd you find that? (!) The 170 is up in Minnesota. The guy is flakey as hell, so I passed on it. I will find another and closer, I'm not in a rush. I hope to have my 6 going by the end of September. I did get a rear panel replaced today. Still a learning experience, but it is solid.
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