overview of last two days.
2:08
21 күн бұрын
New light switch for 97 Jeep tj
7:23
Finished light switch fix.
4:47
2 ай бұрын
3 3/4 lift going over it.
2:28
3 ай бұрын
Going over the tailgate fix.
2:51
Turn signal cam install.
2:34
4 ай бұрын
Big E car show!
28:17
4 ай бұрын
Car show in Manchester Vermont
1:41
Commando tailgate hinge repair.
37:44
Coarvair cleanup.
20:13
5 ай бұрын
Clockspring install on the TJ
14:09
Clockspring part 2
6:53
6 ай бұрын
Run down
2:28
6 ай бұрын
Пікірлер
@robertsimmons1716
@robertsimmons1716 2 ай бұрын
I’ve got a ‘64 Spyder I’m resurrecting too. I notice you don’t have the Turbo engine installed. I’m slowly building a Turbo engine but in the meantime I plan to mount a ‘61 80hp wagon engine in it. Most people would say I’m crazy but I’m not looking to go fast just cruise and enjoy it.
@robertsimmons1716
@robertsimmons1716 2 ай бұрын
Love that lift!
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics 6 ай бұрын
Need to sand it with 400 and use trim paint I'm sure they have white.
@fredeschen3783
@fredeschen3783 6 ай бұрын
I have a black one that I want to paint white so it’s not so hot.
@dtpprojects
@dtpprojects 7 ай бұрын
Wow seriously awesome build mate!
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 9 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work! 👍
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics 8 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@fukyubish6194
@fukyubish6194 9 ай бұрын
Wont they get all sticky after like a week?
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics 8 ай бұрын
No, dries right away.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 9 ай бұрын
👍 Just want thru that myself. Had to modify mine to fit a new winch. Changed it enough to put it as low and back as possible. Keep up then good work!
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@BullFrogSummers
@BullFrogSummers 10 ай бұрын
A lot of times with handles you push the pin off but then it's a matter of wiggling the handle off. Sometimes that remover can get bent up and if it's not completely straight it won't slide in the guides and push out the clamp/pin that's holding it.
@mesprojects674
@mesprojects674 10 ай бұрын
The floor pans on corvairs are part of the unibody; replacement floor pans you buy are stamped steel to provide reinforcement accordingly. You might have gotten lucky here since you don’t have a convertible model / floor isn’t quite as vital.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Intresting. 4.7k likes? 2 views. Posted 8hrs ago? No audio for me either, boo
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics 8 ай бұрын
A glitch in wireless mic.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
I'm so done with thin gauge stuff for a while! Just got done doing months of it. You could open up the passenger door of a K5 I'm working on and walk in until you hit the tranny with your knees. There was no floor or rockers. 95 percent of the repair panels were cut out of a pickup that was wrecked but the floor wasn't exactly the same so it was fun. Combine that with teaching the young owner how to weld and making a sudden choice to put a later clip on an earlier square body.... I've had my fill. I almost can't help but make stink face while I'm watching you work on this😂
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics 8 ай бұрын
Baby steps, take your time.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 8 ай бұрын
@@wdautoclassics Yes sir. It's done with now. Glad to have a break. Will be working on my Dads 62 powerwagon next, thankfully the sheet metal is a bit thicker. Ive got a fresh bottle ready for the MIG.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Last thing, you can get a pressure pot. It might make some things easier. Less fillups, less bulky gun. If you only go thru a quart here and there then maybe not though.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Im a big fan of tin foil for what you're doing. It wraps and conforms and doesn't have to stick to grease or rust. I do the same to protect from weld spatter too. Im a painter and have endless supplies of masking tape and paper but still use the foil on parts like that.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Whew! Pretty crusty, got your work cut out for you for sure.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
On your newer videos theres no way to comment. Theres just a youtube kids ad there. I was gonna ask if you'd make you videos where I can add the captions. I don't hear so good anymore and its helps me to follow along. Some reason I cant turn it on on your newer videos.
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics Жыл бұрын
Yes I noticed that will have to change it if I can, thanks for the heads up!
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
@@wdautoclassics my wife has a channel and she said 'for kids' may have inadvertently been selected. 🤷‍♂️
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
I dont buy much from harbor frieght but I did get their transmission jack. Works well and I've used it for more then 1 gas tank removal. Better late then never I guess.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Would a custom thin wall socket help?
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
You put a new pilot bushing/bearing in right?
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics Жыл бұрын
After your question I realized that I forgot to do that, so had to uninstall bell pulled the cover and clutch, I was surprised the pilot bearing came out so easily with my puller! All back together, now to put on the transfer case.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
@@wdautoclassics At least it came out easy! Happy wrenching.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
It happens man. At least you were paying attention. When I put together a Vortec block as I was installing the last of the maze of wiring for the fuel injection I realized I forgot the guides for the roller lifters. I checked the 'spare parts' box a smidge too late.
@RDNGAMING22
@RDNGAMING22 Жыл бұрын
come nex year ill give u backstage access
@cliffpalermo
@cliffpalermo Жыл бұрын
Use pvc board. Looks like regular packing Styrofoam
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
I definitely enjoy working on the wiring of the older vehicles rather than the new modern stuff. But a lot of the old stuff I got to replace all of it. Happy wrenching!
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics Жыл бұрын
I put all new harness in my rig, the hardest part was figuring out the alternator no directions for that, thank goodness for the Commando manual which helped a lot, the windshield washer pump went bad so I got an aftermarket pump to put inline, the only problem is that I can't use the original switch in the dash, there is a relay at the motor pump on the original and it shuts the power off when you push the switch, weird, so I'm putting in a separate switch for it. Still waiting on my transmission parts.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
@@wdautoclassics Good deal on the harness, best way to go. That is strange about the wiper situation. At least another switch isnt too bad. The waiting is definitely a hard part..
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Been redoing the rockers and the floor in a buddies K5 Blazer. Trying to teach him to weld sheet metal at the same time. It's been fun shall we say. Nice job
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics Жыл бұрын
Good luck with that not an easy job.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update!
@cliffpalermo
@cliffpalermo Жыл бұрын
Lot of work looking good
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
With an e brake too. Very nice.
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics Жыл бұрын
Yes will be much better, but I need to put a ebrake warning light on the push lever so I don't forget to release the ebrake.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
@@wdautoclassics haha ya that's a smart idea. I'd definitely forget once or thrice.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Would a newer cj7 axle be better to disc swap? 20+ years newer.
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics Жыл бұрын
You know I had a 1976 CJ7 Renegade, first model year, and they put left over Hornet axles in them, not very strong axles. I did get the conversion to fit. The directions are pretty useless. I broke an axle with that old Jeep but it was fun! Will see how this holds up to some abuse!
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
@@wdautoclassics please post said abuse when you do it.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Nothing better then enjoying the fruits of your labor. Congrats on passing inspection. I love the green.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Your exactly right. Water and mud gets between it.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
Is this the actual frame or a more modern version. Im researching setting a jeepster body in a stretched yj frame. Your setup looks very nice.🍻
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics Жыл бұрын
The actual frame all original. The handling characteristics with that TJ suspension would be much better Good luck on your build.
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
@@wdautoclassics appreciate the info. Im looking to set my body in and extended yj frame. Fingers crossed, its just metal.
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics Жыл бұрын
@@joshuaatkins5197 anytime, what year Jeepster do you have?
@joshuaatkins5197
@joshuaatkins5197 Жыл бұрын
@@wdautoclassics Its a '70 from the 2nd owner. Dauntless, th400, 20 and a rear 44. I've had it for years. Was gonna toss some wide track cj axles at it to update the brakes a bit and have better axles, spring over with some skinny 33's. I love the cool factor of the jeepster but lets face it, it's all in its looks. My jeepster is a project I haven't got to yet, its about 5th on the priority list. My 2nd priority is my YJ. Its currently under the knife and had the number one spot until my camping rig needed work. The yj is my trail toy and its pretty modified. Lots of custom work has been done to the suspension already. Custom drivetrain and axles. You see where I'm going here. I'd have to lengthen the frame a little and make some body mounts but that's not too bad. And, I can combine 2 projects into 1 right? My biggest concern is the floor of the jeepster dealing with my flat belly. I had to do a lot of fab work already to the yj tub and I can only imagine its going to be way worse. 🍻
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics Жыл бұрын
@@joshuaatkins5197 the Commando was my first restoration, I made a few mistakes it's not perfect body wise but better than it was, it's going to be a mudder. My next restoration is a 64 Corvair it's almost done, working on my wife's 97 TJ Wrangler now, so I am busy, I guess you know you can get part's at Jeepsterman. Have a great weekend.
@robertsimmons1716
@robertsimmons1716 2 жыл бұрын
Man you are really digging in deep! Good video.
@lucasgdedios
@lucasgdedios 2 жыл бұрын
Love the comando !! Waiting for more videos of the corvair.
@Tom-uf2um
@Tom-uf2um 2 жыл бұрын
Looks good. Have you ever tried to find replacement rubber seal between the hood and grill? I don’t need it yet but would be nice to know a source
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply, Jeepsterman may have that part, or Parts dude .
@cliffpalermo
@cliffpalermo 2 жыл бұрын
Heater channels in floor?
@cliffpalermo
@cliffpalermo 2 жыл бұрын
What changed that messed with alignment?
@ACF6180T
@ACF6180T 2 жыл бұрын
looks like you'll need to find a turbo 150 HP engine somewhere in the restoration ! Nice find though , & thanks for the video.
@whototeru
@whototeru 2 жыл бұрын
Different engine
@cliffpalermo
@cliffpalermo 3 жыл бұрын
Spice it's the essence of life
@DeanofMachines
@DeanofMachines 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to be your first subscriber.
@wdautoclassics
@wdautoclassics 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@DeanofMachines
@DeanofMachines 3 жыл бұрын
@@wdautoclassics anytime! Keep up the good work!