Willys long cab

[I-R-POPS]

I've used the SPW setup and similar kits before, sometimes they work, sometimes not so much... The biggest issues I've found are being sure to not have too small a radius on the bend(s) in the tubing, which can increase the effort need to move the cable, and putting a good flare on the tube ends to keep them from pulling out under load. Once you get the glass in I've found it necessary to reduce the tension on the wiper arm springs because that's the real test of how well they work, you won't always have a lot of water on the glass to ease their operation. My biggest beef with this and many other setups is the lousy pot metal knurled wiper adaptors, they are so fragile, its easy to strip out the tiny set screw...
Wish someone would produce a steel or even aluminum replacement for them.
You're getting real close to the finish line on this build, you must be getting excited to get it on the road [cl[cl[P[P

Made in America but certainly not perfect. Kinda crappy to cut that corner.

I am looking forward to finishing this project.
Unfortunately it's that time of the year when I have got to get my farming done. Time and money are going to be tight for a while.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Great job Pops !!!! Looks like it was made for it...
Simple..... YOU made it look simple.

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Thanks, it was a lot easier than the time I spent dreading it.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Progress.....

I got the A/C-Heater installed yesterday. It's a little lower than I wanted but I wanted to keep the glove box. Got the hose fitting done, just need to pull the
2 cooling lines off and crimp them tomorrow. Maybe..

Duct work, wiring and charge the system to come. Hopefully no leaks.

 

[Old Iron]

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[lowbudget50]

Looking good!!

 

[I-R-POPS]

Progress.....

Hoses crimped and installed
Vents and duct work installed
The defrost vents were a challenge. It's getting crowed under there

My upholstery lady/Bride did her magic with some customization on the front Carhart seat covers I bought. I also bought some material that matches the seat covers and she made covers for the rear fold down seats and the door cards I made.

Seats and center console set in place.
I need to figure out where to put the A/C control panel and the radio [S[S

 

[bob w]

I can't say enough about your build, Pops. So. I'll just shut up, sit back and enjoy the pictures and write up.[cl

 

[DozerII]

Awesome Pops[cl.
How did your crimper work on the #10 fittings, mine look a little sketchy. The #6 and 8's were perfect.

 

[smallfoot]

That wrapped steering wheel is killer!

 

[bob w]

That wrapped steering wheel is killer!

Yes it is.[cl

 

[forbigpicture]

I can't say enough about your build, Pops. So. I'll just shut up, sit back and enjoy the pictures and write up.[cl

Same here Pops, same here.... love the steering wheel.

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[Old Stuff]

That wrapped steering wheel is killer!

Agreed! That whole interior looks great.

Hey Pops- You happen to be a navy guy? I was in the Nimitz museum in Fredericksburg, Texas a couple years ago and saw on display a big gate valve wheel (approximately 12" in diameter) wrapped in cord like that and started thinking along those same lines. Definitely has "the look".

 

[I-R-POPS]

I can't say enough about your build, Pops. So. I'll just shut up, sit back and enjoy the pictures and write up.[cl

Thanks Bob. We're still having fun with it.

 

[I-R-POPS]

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Looking good!!

Thanks guys.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Awesome Pops[cl.
How did your crimper work on the #10 fittings, mine look a little sketchy. The #6 and 8's were perfect.

Thanks Dozer.
I had the same thought on the #10. I turned it in the crimper 1/4 turn and crimped it again and it looked better. I don't think it will be a problem. I'm going to pull a vacuum on it next week and see what happens.

 

[I-R-POPS]

That wrapped steering wheel is killer!

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Same here Pops, same here.... love the steering wheel.

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Agreed! That whole interior looks great.

Hey Pops- You happen to be a navy guy? I was in the Nimitz museum in Fredericksburg, Texas a couple years ago and saw on display a big gate valve wheel (approximately 12" in diameter) wrapped in cord like that and started thinking along those same lines. Definitely has "the look".

Thanks all. Not a navy guy. Army.
I started wrapping my steering wheels like that cause the heat in the summers around here made the dang things too hot to touch. Usually use paracord but I did the one in my Cummins Dodge with OD Green string line string that I really like too. It takes a lot of string and a lot of time but worth it I think.

No more hot steering wheels for me.

 

[DozerII]

Thanks Dozer.
I had the same thought on the #10. I turned it in the crimper 1/4 turn and crimped it again and it looked better. I don't think it will be a problem. I'm going to pull a vacuum on it next week and see what happens.

Our crimpers were probably made in the same factory. I read somewhere to give the fittings a turn and re-crimp so I did all of them. I'm going to pressure test with Nitrogen first then the vacuum test.

 

[Old Iron]

Are you guys putting lube between the dies and the tool head so they slip easily. If not the best is this one or any of the small packets for spark plugs.

 

[DozerII]

Are you guys putting lube between the dies and the tool head so they slip easily. If not the best is this one or any of the small packets for spark plugs.

No I didn't, thanks for the tip OI

 

[MercuryMac]

OI, I'd like to ride in on your shirttails, -- on the Dielectric grease issue.
Everyone should have Dielectric grease on hand, anyhow, for electrical connections, especially plug-ins. This grease makes connections watertight, so corrosion proof.
Sorry about branching off of your grease post, OI.