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| garyc1955 | Oct 10 2013, 08:20 PM Post #1 |
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Test fitting the gas tank(wasn't installed when I bought it) What goes under the tank to bring to proper height?Looks like wood spacers were there and had started rusting.Also ,the bolts for the body attaching.Should they be carriage bolts so as to give a smoother surface that would not catch on stuff when loading? Thanks Gary |
| 1964 cj3b ,extremely rust free seems mostly unmolested and starting a restore in southern New Mexico | |
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| div4gold | Oct 10 2013, 08:42 PM Post #2 |
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There is a type of webbing you can buy that went under the gas tank. Most of the old Jeep dealers have it. As far as the bolts go they should have a 'captured' nut under the floor metal and they were hex bolts. ps... how's coyote hunting down there? |
Old retired fart living in Ione, WA. I have a 1964 CJ3B. Recently overhauled original motor, transmission and overdrive. 11" Bronco drum brakes on all 4. Needs a new coat of paint but that will have to wait till next summer, it's next summer and I'm working on that now UPS & FEDEX will continue to profit
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| RamblinCJ3B | Oct 10 2013, 09:47 PM Post #3 |
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It is a felt type strips that go under the tank. Mine had home made rubber strips. |
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| RamblinCJ3B | Oct 10 2013, 09:52 PM Post #4 |
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http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/2304/w...rts-accessories |
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Eddie Clovis,Ca 1956 Willys PU 1962 USN CJ3B Stock 1971 Hurst Jeepster 350 1972 Commando 4.0 HO 1972 Commando I6 258 1975 J20 401 | |
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| Don | Oct 10 2013, 10:23 PM Post #5 |
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http://www.cj3a.info/tech/gastank.html |
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Don Norris Southeast, NC 1953 CJ3B 1959 Jeep Pickup 195? M100 trailer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The trail never ends ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If lovin' Jeeps is wrong, I don't wanta be right. | |
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| Bob_webber | Oct 10 2013, 10:55 PM Post #6 |
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i purchased rubber cattle mat from my local tractor supply and lined the whole floor of my jeep, helps with road noise, and the occasional tools that bang around in the jeep too.
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53 3b, early cj5 frame (hurricane),2.43 ratio t case 26 tooth with 1 1/4" case (my own creation), late 60's c5 ross steering box, all range od, parts from a welder generator, and parts from about 9 different jeeps and counting. my every last penny and ounce of patients creates what we call the FrAnken B, the jeep that never was bob, north east Ohio | |
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| Bob | Oct 11 2013, 06:51 AM Post #7 |
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I put rubber strips under mine to insulate and raise it, and also to allow water to drain out from under the gas tank. |
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| Phil... | Oct 11 2013, 10:48 AM Post #8 |
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In the UK I think it's generally accepted by owners of Indian 3B's (CJ340's) that strips of rubber about 1/4 inch thick by about an 1.1/2 wide is a good idea. Allows the air to circulate - helps dry things out quicker. |
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| garyc1955 | Oct 11 2013, 08:06 PM Post #9 |
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Thanks for all the answers ,I think I know what to do now except my fuel tank needs to be raised in order for the neck to be centered in the opening .A wood spacer would probably work.Div4gold I don't hunt any longer but I see some every once in a while.Down in the desert there are lots ,according to ranchers,way too many.Gary |
| 1964 cj3b ,extremely rust free seems mostly unmolested and starting a restore in southern New Mexico | |
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| div4gold | Oct 11 2013, 08:14 PM Post #10 |
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You could cut up some of that plastic stuff they use for cutting boards for spacing. As least it wouldn't soak up any water, it's cheap at WalMart. |
Old retired fart living in Ione, WA. I have a 1964 CJ3B. Recently overhauled original motor, transmission and overdrive. 11" Bronco drum brakes on all 4. Needs a new coat of paint but that will have to wait till next summer, it's next summer and I'm working on that now UPS & FEDEX will continue to profit
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| Larry (TX) | Oct 11 2013, 11:11 PM Post #11 |
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Gary, both Bob & Phil hit it on the head. Locate a seal & gasket company in your area and buy yourself some neoprene rubber stripping, 1/4" X 1-1/2" wide; (four strips spaced under the tank are plenty), take it home, cut it in lengths 1/2" longer than the depth of the tank, lay them front to back spaced out evenly under the tank (this allows you to be able to take an air nozzle and blow out the crap that eventually builds up under the tank), and allow each strip to protrude a 1/4" beyond the front and rear edges of the tank. Neoprene is very affordable and will out last most any other product (at least that I've ever used and am aware of) and it will remain pliable for a very long time. I've used the neoprene stripping in various widths in this type of application as well as others for over twenty-five years or more and can attest to its durability. |
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| binthere | Oct 12 2013, 04:19 PM Post #12 |
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I used some old mud flaps, cheap and easy to cut!! The stuff I used was about a half inch thick!! Worked great.
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somedays your the windsheild--somedays your the bug Chuck - Cherryville B.C. Canada 53 3b [0IIIII0] stock except for wheel's and seats " a fistfull of dollars" 49 willys jeepster " a few dollars more" and a few other retirement toys | |
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UPS & FEDEX will continue to profit 
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