Freekin Jeep

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Frank, the steel I strapped to the fork was for extra leverage due to using a hydraulic bell housing (pivot ball is in a different location so there was less leverage)

Cahl, not much drifting to be had with a 230 inline 6 and 4 wheel drums! Even with a 2bbl carb and dual exhaust headers (but I was at least using Thrush Cherry Bombs :lol: )
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Well , the engine went in last night ! WhooHoo ! Hooking stuff up today. Hope to fire that Biatch tonite or 2morow . 65lbs. oil pressure at 500 rpm with a drill. Guess that enough to run on. Heres hoping !!!!! FjR68
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May the force be with you !
I'll do the clutch dance for you to ensure success :-)
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Fingers Crossed!!
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Maybe it should be called "Frankin Jeep"?
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Ralph :) That choice was made for me 13 yrs. ago. My youngest son at the time was 8 and it was our first off roading with the Jeep. You could see the ground from any seat , sheet metal and other stuff falling off as she was trying to flex the 2 leaf racks. From the back seat I heard , Man dad , shes amonin anda groanin ! Lets call her Monalot ! So it began. It in and almost ready to start. I have free play at the pedal Aaaaaand it feels like its gonna shift with out draggin !!! Should be today. Thanks for all the mental help and wishes. FjR68
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Nice story, Frank. I was just trying to be funny suggesting that with all the stuff you're doing to it, it's more like "Frankenstein". Or, a play on words with your name as well. Anyways, I like your story better. Thanks for sharing that.
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