MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration

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MB 424970 DOD 3-12-45 Current State of Restoration

Post by CLeBlanc » Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:29 pm

Howdy Guys,

I figured I'd finally get around to posting a project topic for my jeep. Everyone seems to enjoy looking at the progress others have made in ongoing restoration, I know I do. So I'll post from start in November 2009 to now.

November 2009

Fresh off the side of TX HWY 21:

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I have the nomenclature plate, I had already removed it.

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More coming
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Post by CLeBlanc » Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:38 pm

Progress from December thru February

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We really white-trashed the motor out. 4 guys and two tow straps hoisted that baby out...
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Removed the bubba bumper
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Post by CLeBlanc » Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:44 pm

Last couple of months:
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Nice coat of primer and then BAM!!! Quite a bit more work than that, but you know...
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Post by CLeBlanc » Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:48 pm

Current state of things:

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Yes I still have that stupid starter, if anyone wants it just ask.
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Yes I know the fan is supposed to be black....
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Post by CLeBlanc » Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:55 pm

Lots of things are waiting in boxes and crates waiting to be restored. Body tub is behind the shop at work under cover. Carb is done and beautiful (Thanks to Dave Morganthall). Also finished is the air filter cleaner, fuel pump, stamped pintle and a few other odds and ends. Still working on that rolling chassis, hopefully by the end of the summer. Trying to work out springs and transmission at the moment, I think those may be close to solved though thanks to Richard Oberstar and Lee Potter. I appreciate everyones help so far here on the G!

Guys I couldn't have made it this far without: (in no particular order)
Jimmy Brinkley
Dave Morganthall
Dave Morganthall Jr
Corey Helweg
Howard Nash
Trey Moore
Gary Turman
John Zollinger

If I forgot anyone just yell at me and make me feel bad! Thanks!
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Post by David H. Morganthall » Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:28 am

Can I borrow it when it is finished?
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Post by CLeBlanc » Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:33 pm

I'll think about it......... :wink:
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Post by leepotter » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:10 pm

David H. Morganthall wrote:Can I borrow it when it is finished?

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Post by thidisbogus » Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:04 pm

Is Jimmy in the North Houston area? I talked with Howard Nash and he lives up by me. Any one else live up around Howard? I have bought a GPW and am looking for folks closer to me that are enthusiasts.

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Post by thidisbogus » Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:07 pm

Is the electrical system still 6 volt or has it been converted to 12?

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Post by CLeBlanc » Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:24 pm

I live in Bryan/ College Station and go to school at A&M. I'm about an hour from Howard in Conroe, an hour and 15 min from Jimmy in Spring and 15 minutes from John Zollinger here in CS. Jeep and MV nuts are everywhere. We seem to have a nice little niche though! Shout at me.


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Post by thidisbogus » Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:58 am

I will. I tried calling the other day but didnt get an answer. I will be in Bryan this weekend for a family reunion. PM me your address in case I might have time to drop by.

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Post by thidisbogus » Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:35 pm

Chase,

Whatever happened with this jeep? How far have you gotten?

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Post by 352B2 » Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:02 am

Huge job you are doing ! Nice to see other people's retoration !
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Post by CLeBlanc » Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:50 pm

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Well, three years later and I finally have a rolling chassis! It's all downhill from here!
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