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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5Picked up another ’48 Willys Jeep project…..
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Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:56:22 +0000http://wjowsa.com/?p=1815After finishing the tub and functional restoration of my ’48 Willys, I have wanted to restore the frame and suspension as well. Everything seeps or leaks, shocks are shot, brakes are questionable, bearings and all seals need replaced. I have … Continue reading →
]]>New tailgate on my 48 willys CJ2A
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Sat, 20 Jun 2015 01:47:45 +0000http://www.wjowsa.com/?p=1741One more step to gteting on the road! Got a deal on a new repro tailgate and got it all mounted. Chains are next I guess. Then a taillight and reflector, then wire the gauges. Yay!
]]>.22 ammunition testing with CZ455, Kidd 10-22, Izmash KO 7-2 and Ruger 10-22T.
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Tue, 05 May 2015 23:02:34 +0000http://www.wjowsa.com/?p=1707With the price of .22 ammo still at all-time highs, and the availability depending on who can wait in line earliest at Walmart (or snipe online sellers pages before they sell out), finding the best .22 ammo bargain is more … Continue reading →
]]>1963 Mercury comet fuel pump and filter replacement.
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https://wjowsa.com/1963-mercury-comet-fuel-pump-and-filter-replacement/#commentsWed, 17 Dec 2014 05:17:58 +0000http://www.wjowsa.com/?p=1677The best thing I am finding out about my Comet is that the regular maintenance parts are very inexpensive, used in many other Fords, and are easy to replace. This pump and filter replacement took 15 minutes and 2 tools. … Continue reading →
]]>https://wjowsa.com/1963-mercury-comet-fuel-pump-and-filter-replacement/feed/21963 Mercury Comet exhaust manifold repair
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Wed, 17 Dec 2014 04:53:20 +0000http://www.wjowsa.com/?p=1667The first thing I fixed on my new Comet was a massive exhaust leak. I could not see the leak but I HEARD it and could feel the hot blast of air coming out from under the exhaust manifold. First … Continue reading →
]]>17 months: My ’48 willys CJ2A Jeep functional restoration
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https://wjowsa.com/17-months-my-48-willys-cj2a-jeep-functional-restoration/#commentsFri, 07 Nov 2014 05:02:27 +0000http://www.wjowsa.com/?p=1613Today is a huge milestone for this project. I started last summer thinking I could get this rig roadworthy in 3-4 months. I was very wrong. I had already repaired some of the major things on the jeep such as … Continue reading →
]]>https://wjowsa.com/17-months-my-48-willys-cj2a-jeep-functional-restoration/feed/41948 CJ2A Willys Jeep tub and floor restoration
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Wed, 05 Nov 2014 07:28:52 +0000http://www.wjowsa.com/?p=1566One bad thing about the willys when I got it were the holes in the floorpan and the frame pieces under the floor and tub were crushed, missing or rusted out. I bought a ’48 tub from a local guy … Continue reading →
]]>First look at my 1963 Mercury Comet
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Thu, 30 Oct 2014 04:53:09 +0000http://www.wjowsa.com/?p=1441On the other side of the block from my house, I have seen the rear of this finned and chromed car between the houses…. sitting for years never moving. I noticed the house it was at was for sale so … Continue reading →
]]>How to install Swiss K-31 rifle Grunel sights
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https://wjowsa.com/how-to-install-swiss-k-31-rifle-grunel-sights/#commentsSun, 11 May 2014 15:20:05 +0000http://www.wjowsa.com/?p=1397The Swiss k31 is an excellent rifle, and arguably the most accurate of the military surplus rifles available. I could go on and on about their quality, craftsmanship and accuracy. If there is any shortcoming with the rifle it is … Continue reading →
]]>https://wjowsa.com/how-to-install-swiss-k-31-rifle-grunel-sights/feed/3Father’s day at the range.
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Fri, 21 Jun 2013 03:53:44 +0000http://www.wjowsa.com/?p=1125Had to work on father’s day, but got to make up for it with the kids on a weekday off. We just had to wait for the local police to get done with their range time and then we had … Continue reading →
After finishing the tub and functional restoration of my ’48 Willys, I have wanted to restore the frame and suspension as well. Everything seeps or leaks, shocks are shot, brakes are questionable, bearings and all seals need replaced. I have … Continue reading ]]>
One more step to gteting on the road! Got a deal on a new repro tailgate and got it all mounted. Chains are next I guess. Then a taillight and reflector, then wire the gauges. Yay!]]>
With the price of .22 ammo still at all-time highs, and the availability depending on who can wait in line earliest at Walmart (or snipe online sellers pages before they sell out), finding the best .22 ammo bargain is more … Continue reading ]]>
The best thing I am finding out about my Comet is that the regular maintenance parts are very inexpensive, used in many other Fords, and are easy to replace. This pump and filter replacement took 15 minutes and 2 tools. … Continue reading ]]>
The first thing I fixed on my new Comet was a massive exhaust leak. I could not see the leak but I HEARD it and could feel the hot blast of air coming out from under the exhaust manifold. First … Continue reading ]]>
Today is a huge milestone for this project. I started last summer thinking I could get this rig roadworthy in 3-4 months. I was very wrong. I had already repaired some of the major things on the jeep such as … Continue reading ]]>
One bad thing about the willys when I got it were the holes in the floorpan and the frame pieces under the floor and tub were crushed, missing or rusted out. I bought a ’48 tub from a local guy … Continue reading ]]>
On the other side of the block from my house, I have seen the rear of this finned and chromed car between the houses…. sitting for years never moving. I noticed the house it was at was for sale so … Continue reading ]]>
The Swiss k31 is an excellent rifle, and arguably the most accurate of the military surplus rifles available. I could go on and on about their quality, craftsmanship and accuracy. If there is any shortcoming with the rifle it is … Continue reading ]]>
Had to work on father’s day, but got to make up for it with the kids on a weekday off. We just had to wait for the local police to get done with their range time and then we had … Continue reading ]]>