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Man, been neglecting my own thread for a year! Here is a post I made about putting a shelf in the back for camping. Adding it here to make it easier to find in the future. http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/161560-Simple-shelf-for-Willys-jeeps -Jesse

Depending on how big it is, I have seen them put under seats before. Or you could stick it on a wheel well and pop a rubberized bag over the top for your open air excursions. I'm thinking of a winch cover type of deal? -Jesse

Hey folks, Hoping someone here can enlighten me on what steps I should take in wiring an Alternator into my Willys jeep. It is currently using a generator that is functioning, but I am finding that as the battery ages the system can't keep up with short town trips at night. (Running the...

I'm essentially doing the same deal as ReChaps158 with a shelf. Its pretty much the way to go I think as far as organizing the back of a little jeep.

I know a lot of people have already tossed their two cents in at this point, but mark me down for voting to have a top on for trips. I have taken my willys jeep on weekend trips without a soft top and it can be fun, although I usually feel sun/windburned by the time I get home. We recently took...

Sure, here are a couple more from the trip to Washington we needed the shelf for. I really need to take the time to add more photos to photobucket for uploading here. If you like, I post an unhealthy amount of jeep pics on instagram. jesse.barta is the account for that.

A Jeep unlimited is the perfect vehicle for overland trips. So is a Honda cub, as well as a British taxicab. All you really need are some good maps and the imagination to think of how awesome those squiggles and lines are going to look in real life! Get a winch in case you get stuck in the snow...

Used some scrap webbing for part of my tie down and some parachute cord for threading through the holes in the cooler. In hindsight we'll make some straps with buckles for next time. Undoing everything became a bit tiresome after a little while. Here is the full deal packed up for a...

I added these scrap 2x2s to the top to screw my sides to. There are more elegant solutions to this, I just needed to get this deal finished and use up what was around. Here is what I intended to pack under the shelf. Basic rubbermaid bins for clothes and a few tools. A large milk crate also...

Howdy folks, just thought I would share my shelf project here after I found it to be very effective for camping. I started out with some 1/2 birch plywood that I purchased at the lumber yard. I picked the birch because it was lighter and better finished then everything else available. You could...

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All of Larry's home movies are featured here on cj3b.info, as well as better details on the restoration and special modifications. http://cj3b.info/Owners/Shank/Shank.html -Jesse

I see. Maybe for my application it would be best to simply run dual batteries in parallel for double the cranking amps and add some type of low voltage cutoff to keep from running the system completely flat. The vehicle could be push or crank started as well in an emergency. Thanks for the...

I have a question regarding your install without using the painless wiring kits switch. If I understand how you hooked up your deal without a switch, you simply charge both batteries when running and only access the house battery when shut down. If you turn the key does that flip the solenoid...

I think I might give these tires a try next. I have actually gotten decent mileage out of TKCs on a Scrambler. Maybe about 4,500 miles (?) Didn't really keep track of when I put them on. Really excellent tires but they of course cost a fortune. Thanks for posting!

Man this thread has everything I like! Cool trucks, Husky saws, and lots of people that went to Tech :friday: Keep driving this beauty, I love old working trucks. I became enamored with good old stockers in Alaska and vow to one day own a nice 60's Ford or Chevy. Have Fun! -Jesse

Wow, that Jeep is in perfect shape. It is so good to see great vehicles still out on the roads and trails.

Hey guys, little advice needed here. I have been looking at having a set of aluminum rims laced up for my Triumph scrambler. I am looking to gain a little performance out of the bike without modifying the engine. My worry is that the aluminum rims would be easily bent under a heavy bike. Anyone...

A guy would really have to see the truck before buying I think. You could have a spotless maintenance record, but that doesn't mean the forms haven't been filled out and handed in by a guy who didn't really dive into the task. Keep in mind that fire season is GO GO GO and trucks are usually...

I had really good luck with putting a few cups of kerosene and some hardware into this gas can to clean it out. I used some really huge nuts and bolts as well as small stuff to get into the nooks and crannies. Then I shook it to get the sides clean and rinsed it out with more kerosene. The...