Comanche County

Thanks dude!

Took my cousin on a little drive around the lake. It has rained once in 90 days here and we're working on near 50 straight days of over 100 degree heat. Anyway the lake is half the size it was which opened up some terrain for us to explore. Nothing technical, just a little fun drive through what was once a lake bed. These stumps used to be completely under water. We got a few miles around the end of the lake where the river that feeds it enters and the weeds started to get a little thicker. The truck would have been under water at this point had this been a normal summer. We're about 4 miles out from our "input" point, and the weeds are getting pretty thick....again, we'd be under water normally here. Now at this point I trounce through the chest high weeds to get a different angle for a better pic. Then the original 4" piece of heater core hose (the only one I haven't replaced) decides to blow and let a blast of steam off through my new hood vents.... My cousin Josh's only words while popping out of the passenger window and pointing were, "dude, look!" So the picture taking stopped, and we limped the 5 miles home just as the MJ's temp gauge redlined as we pulled into the driveway. The MJ started missing and running rough which I hope was a result of coolant being blown all over the ignition system and distributor. I'll get her dried out tomorrow and see what's up. So tomorrow at least its new heater hoses and I think I'm following Hornbrod's lead on a new Rad and Spal controller.....viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8342 It was disappointing because I wanted to make it another couple of miles back into no man's land....as soon as I get it fixed we're heading back out there. Good thing I had the 1 ton steering, skid plate, and diff covers because those weeds were hiding a lot of 1-2' thick logs that we hit on the way back. I tried to follow our tracks out but I lost them in the weeds and I was trying to keep the speed up to keep air flow through the rad.....normally I would have stopped and fixed it, but I spent the previous day redoing the front main seal and steering on my brother's CJ and for some reason I left all my tools out of the MJ and at the house..... :dunce:

I think the old cap is rather cool in its own right...

Sweet, where'd ya get that rad? Let us know how it cools.... :wrench:

"91 1963 Jeep Wagoneer It invented the family SUV category." :no: I think that distinction would go to the Willys Wagons of the 50s. :smart:

Got my JCR sliders on finally. Its taken about a year for me to finally install them, I guess I was having second thoughts because they were so freakin heavy, also I was trying to figure out how to adjust them for my long arms. Anyway, it was very simple, I just stopped making excuses and got it done. The fitment wasn't the best but they're a quality product and I'd recommend them. In fact both bumpers from JCR didn't fit that well either, the front was a little lopsided and the rear bumper bracket holes didn't come close to lining up, I only have three bolts on each side on my rear bumper. Also the center pin hole in the receiver hitch was drilled too high making it impossible to mount a hitch. All in all, it doesn't bother me that much, I'll just weld, cut, and re-drill as necessary. Its still tough stuff. Because of my long arm brackets I had to cut the front mounting plate down. More paint... and installed... :banana:

This is beautiful, where can I get one of these? :D

First find the proper length needed. Remove the track bar, park the truck on level ground. Ensure there's nothing in the bed or cab that would weigh it down to either side. Then rock/push the truck side to side several times to settle it on the springs. Measure the distance between mounting points, call Rock Krawler or whoever and tell them what you need.

Depends on the location...in rural TX trucks of any kind hold more value than their urban counterparts. At least 1K maybe more, does it have AC?

A trussed D44A is a tough axle.

I purposefully resurfaced mine knowing the manual recommended against it. It was severely scorched from a previous clutch install and had a bad shudder on disengagement. The shaking was due mainly to a worn pilot bushing and party to worn bearings on the input shaft of the AX15. This was at 207K. When I pulled the clutch a second time, I decided to resurface it due to the scorching and I replaced the pilot bushing and threw the old clutch and pressure plate back in. Now it engages and disengages like a dream. Occasionally there's a little shake but that's due to the input shaft bearings. Since resurfacing the flywheel I haven't had a problem at all. I've driven it at least 6-7K since. I have a brand new clutch kit left over but I'm waiting to find an externally slaved bell housing and bearing retainer, then I'll have the AX15 rebuilt and slap it all in together. I'd say if its there's no obvious damage, gouges or scorching there's no need to resurface. Maybe just some light hand sanding with fine sandpaper. But when I think about it, it shouldn't hurt to resurface it either. The pressure plate is flat, both sides of the clutch are flat, shouldn't they matte to another flat surface? :dunno:

I'd pop on it, throw 6 bones down, see if he bites.

Still learning the six string, can play most of the easy chords ok. My fingers are still too retarded to pick. Also play around with cigar box guitars.

Just remembered this, I spoke with Dave at Hughes Engines about the difference in performance and mileage. He said there were several programs that dealerships installed in these that actually hurt power and MPGs for improved emissions. You'd think it wouldn't be such a big difference but it is. I may eventually buy a SCT tuner with custom programs from them when I get some extra dough. You still got that grille? Jay

Do Pete's method, best way to bleed the air,,,,but after you've bought a new radiator. I'm betting you need one.

Rock Krawler, TnT, Rusty's, there's plenty of options there.

Ok, I got smart on them last night, turns out it's an M38, not an MB or an M38A1.

Here's that 1953 Jeep at the neighbors place. Its been in the barn since the 90s (disregard the inspection stickers)....its really tempting. First two shots are pics of old pics the owner showed me....the guy was a drummer and it had all sorts of drum equipment and other junk all over it so I couldn't get full shots. The VIN is #15377, haven't looked it up yet....He wants 2K, if it runs, he hasn't started it in years. Still had the 24V generator... Anyway, it was fun just walking around looking at all that old junk. :D

Bet you can't name this one,,,I'd never seen one before,,,,don't cheat and read the grille... :no: Here's that trailer,,,I'm thinking an off road conversion type renovation...

Very Cool!

Finally got a call from a guy who is sort of a local legend around here for the 400-500 antique cars he's got. Went today to check them out hoping to find an old Willys or FC Jeep. Nothing like that but he did have an old aluminum camping trailer I might get and he sent me down to his neighbor who's trying to sell a 99 % rust free original 1953 MB Jeep with 55K on it. Turns out the owner has been selling and crushing some of his cars lately so there was less than expected but he's got anther 100 or so on another property. Heck of a nice guy, let me rummage around as long as I wanted....here's some pics in no particular order. These are not cars in case you're wondering, they're Axis Deer, he breeds them for ranches around the state. Bonus points if you can name the make/model/year! :cheers: Massive car with an LPG conversion... Someone should tell these designers, "Sir, if you put a damn swan on the hood, it technically ceases to be a man's truck".

Had it numerous times. It'll easily spread to places you don't want it to go. So don't scratch certain areas, trust me on this one! Only remedy that ever worked for me was going to the doctor and getting a shot of Coritzone, may have been Benadryl. The emergency room of any hospital will give it to you. But you shouldn't need it unless it gets to wear the sun don't shine or the itching becomes unbearable. Best home remedy is simply hot water, as hot as you can stand it.

I thought you were going to say you saw a Sasquatch or Alien craft.

Start going through the build pages to see how others have dealt with rust on here. There are some really amazing transformations.