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lrmike:
=D> Finally, the 1941 Ford GPW that's been resident in my driveway, either in whole or pieces, since before November last year is home!  The happy owner drove it home today, large grin prominent!  :D

The Jeep belongs to a local enthusiast who has had it for about 3 years now. The rough progression:
Original motor locked up.  The valves siezed in the block.
This was replaced by a remanufactured engine, which the shop who did the install could not get started (more on this in a minute).
Another enthusiast got it running for him.  Driven less than 200 miles (severe wobble in front end) and oil line blows out on engine.
The owner thought it was the trans had blown apart, as it had been making alot of noise.
He asked me to rebuild the trans (I had done another '43 jeep for him previusly).  Even after I pointed out the oil line, he had me do trans and t-case.
Installed freshly done units - Jeep wouldn't start.  Could not even turn by hand!  An inspection revealed that the rebuild had been built wrong - the thrust clearance was non existant!  No shims!
Rebuild engine with new (warrantied) crank kit and gears.  Repaired numerous bodges from the rebuild and the old install.
FINALLY got it together this weekend!   =D>  =D>

Now home to be enjoyed!

(More pics in my photo section)

muddyweb:
That looks like fun !!!

Colin 009:
Awesome rebuild, Looks like new. 8)

Skywalker:
Nice work Mike  8)     Well done  :wink:

Dave

lrmike:

--- Quote from: "muddyweb" ---That looks like fun !!!
--- End quote ---


It's a blast!  Makes me want an 80" even more!
Thanks guys - it was a LOT of hours!

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