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I'm going to keep the patina. The concept pic is a little wide. I will be keeping axles in it that are only about 54" wide. They are a little wider than what I have now, but only about 3". The tires are going to get larger. The 32s are cool and all, but I need a little more tire if I am going to...

I started making some parts the other day.....

Now I am sure you are all wondering what it should look like when its done.... This is a photochop concept I did of what I have in my brain.... One of the biggest problems that I have faced with this little guy is that the lack of wheelbase becomes a factor while doing stupid stuff like...

My old 1942 Willys has been in need of a refresh for a while now..... I figured I would post this build here since my Dodge project went over so well. While it might not be your typical 'expedition' buildup vehicle, it is a piece of history and one of the original overland expedition...

Here are a couple quick pics of the steering system. Boy things are tight in there! Don't worry, there is 3-4" of up travel at all positions before the steering arm rubs the cross-member. I'm totally bummed I can't drive it!

That is a good idea.... I think i am going to measure the top cap up and make one out of billet steel or something too....stupid top cap totally ruined my day!

Well, all the parts I made worked as planned for the Dodge steering. The steering arm is great. It cleared the spring, goes full swing, and the adjuster worked well. Everything clears really well for the low lift height. It steers lock to lock with just a little left over at the box. I think I...

Yeah, they have been around for 70 years, you would think that someone would have posted a blueprint of one buy now.....those prints have to be there somewhere. I have some other projects for the D18 in my head. I should probably just get a D20 case for a future upgrade.... I have a buddy in...

Anyone have a Dana 18 or Dana 20 case around the Durango, Co area that I can borrow to do some measuring? I just need a bare case, don't care about intermediate shaft size. I will make all the measurement data public domain if someone wants to help. I'm building a new plate style mount for...

I received my Borgeson steering shaft the other day. I went with the rag joint version with the parts to rebuild the rag joint. The steering arm still needs a grease zerk hole, but is done other than that. The adjuster is done and ready to be welded to the drag-link once the final mock up length...

ANY caliber is suitable for self defense (2-legged wildlife) if the weapon is on you when you need it and you can accurately place the shots..... So, if its not comfortable enough to carry every day your not going to have it on you when you need it..... If you can't find a holster you like...

Durango.....yuck :coffee: You should have let me know you where coming this way!

The arm is not beveled. With my dodge, since it sits very close to stock, my drag link will actually be sloping down from the arm, not up. The drag link has to be bent to go under the engine cross member. My truck is only maybe 1-2" over stock height. Even with the stock GM TRE joints, I have...

I started on the threading for the drag link adjuster.... Left hand internal single point threading...... It worked! This is the start of my compact adjuster. The inside is left hand thread and the outside will be right hand. This will allow me to center the wheel with the bent drag...

Yesterday after work I finished off the Dana 60 steering arm for the passenger side and the WJ pitman arm modifications. I added the cone taper to the mounting bolt holes. This allows the tapered nuts holding the arm to the knuckle to remain under constant compressive force while centering...

I'm taking my '42 willys. Its getting some new upgrades soon. 'new' SM420, open knuckle D30 front, home-made full float conversion, and 4-wheel discs. I finished the steering arm and pitman arm last night. I have some pics I will upload and post later. I also ordered a new steering shaft...

I'm still waiting for my tie-rod reamer. It is suppose to ship today.... Yesterday I had an hour or two in the work shop..... I made an adjustment stud for my steering arm. A standard 1/4" wrench fits the top hex. This will let me tune the pre-load for the kingpin cup. Its pretty neat what...

Splicing a temp eye doesn't take that long!

The press doesn't have to be anything fancy. I have 2- 12"x12" 3/4" thick plywood panels that I stack foam in-between. Then I just stand on it for 10-15 minutes to mold the plastic. If your doing really deep forming (over 1/2" on one side ) cut a section of foam with the outline of what your...

Where are you at? I am in the Durango area, I would be more than willing to help you come up with some ideas.