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  1. Kim Dawson

    Windshield gasket and frame issue

    Sounds like new glass in an old windshield gasket. Black silicone will help. When I get a new glass installed anymore, I get the later version where the rubber is already sealed to the glass and they goop it into the frame and there is no water ever getting in from there. They put another...
  2. Kim Dawson

    Bucket, the 1981 CJ8 frame off.

    Hope it's nothing serious. That's a good looking tank!
  3. Kim Dawson

    100 questions

    I have made the larger CJ front end caps out of aluminum that were originally steel (and still can make). Didn't get enough interest on here for making the limited end caps out of aluminum. Not that many Limiteds out there needing end caps I guess.
  4. Kim Dawson

    What's on your Work Bench?

    Been working on the grab bars and wheels Eric found for me on his coast to coast trip. One box arrived and another is on the way. Of the 20 grab bars, I've sand blasted 17 of them, sanded the edges, put filler on the flat face and sanded ready for more primer. The flats on the bars are always...
  5. Kim Dawson

    My Son Dragged Another One Home….

    I dragged one of those home, too. No title. Yours is way nice. Definitely worth fixing.
  6. Kim Dawson

    OEM Step Bumper Dimensions

    Can't help you with plastic ones, but if you don't find one I have a pair of cast aluminum ones that will last forever.
  7. Kim Dawson

    More Jeeps....

    Willys is cool. I've got a Willys Wagon that needs more work than yours. Too many projects is going around. Had two TJs. Wife and kids liked them. Fun and comfortable to drive. Looks like a solid California body on the truck. Great project!
  8. Kim Dawson

    Message sent.

    Message sent.
  9. Kim Dawson

    Yes. $170 shipped to you.

    Yes. $170 shipped to you.
  10. Kim Dawson

    Any of you guys in LA?

    Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar if you like Antique and Classic cars. Two museums: one you need an appointment, one you don't. Just check for days and hours.
  11. Kim Dawson

    Bestop Upper Fabric Doors

    If those are standard YJ doors, I've heard on here that TJ uppers work well but the front pin needs to be moved. Someone on here should confirm that.
  12. Kim Dawson

    Resurrecting California cj8 after engine fire

    A 4.0 with FI and the smog components that came with it works. You need an inspection and they put a sticker under the hood and you should be good. I did that on my Scrambler about 20 years ago when I lived in CA. Hopefully that hasn't changed.
  13. Kim Dawson

    What's on your Work Bench?

    When I read the title I was expecting to see a CJ grab bar. Drill bit is more unusual. Nice.
  14. Kim Dawson

    Seeking axle advice

    Easiest way, IMO, is to get wide track front and rear with sway bar and hangers and get it back to '82 and up stock. Depends if you want serious off road or highway enjoyment with normal off road. Pick your gears.
  15. Kim Dawson

    Brake pedal won't get hard.

    Didn't know there was a tool for that. I messaged the Ebay seller that sold it to me and he said there needs to be a "bullett" that goes between the MC and the booster. If I find out how long it needs to be I can make it. So should it be long enough to not have any play in it when there is no...
  16. Kim Dawson

    Brake pedal won't get hard.

    There seems to be a part missing or a different part needed between the MC and the booster. There is a small threaded rod (about 1/4") threaded into the booster. It doesn't travel enough to work the MC. I assembled what was sent to me. Does it need another part to thread onto this rod or did...
  17. Kim Dawson

    Brake pedal won't get hard.

    Thanks for the replies. I'll have him bench bleed it this weekend.
  18. Kim Dawson

    Brake pedal won't get hard.

    Not bench bled. I had asked about that but my friend/backyard mechanic said he didn't need to when using his bleeding machine and hooking it up to all wheel cylinders more than once. First Scrambler came out fine. Second one not so much. They are the GM looking MC with the 2 wire locks. Should...
  19. Kim Dawson

    Brake pedal won't get hard.

    Two Scramblers. both have new vacuum assist master cylinders and new lines and new wheel cylinders. My friend brought his bleeder machine over and put fluid in and blead both Jeeps. One has a stiff pedal and works fine. The other the pedal goes to the floor. No leaks. Would this be a bad master...
  20. Kim Dawson

    Ignition/starter problem

    Thanks for the reply. I'll keep trying to reposition the switch.
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