CJ-3B Finishing Touches and Desert Cruising!

[@easydeon]

LBG -'I could use this old bearing but i but i don't know if i could bring myself to do that' Also LBG - 'I found this extremely rusty crusty pressure plate let's use that' LBG never disappoints ha ha.

[@matthewmuellner]

Out with the new, in with the old.

[@thomasmarcelli4511]

"Going through my pile of stuff" and "grandpa's back yard", just those two things alone makes it clear this one blessed individual!!!

[@chryco63]

I love your dry humour! Great content, and true to your low-buck name!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you enjoy it!

[@motorv8N]

Long live the Low-Buck Garage! Great episode. Reminds me of my father-in-law’s approach to life. As as boy taking care of the farm in Alberta while his dad was overseas in WW2 then away working oil rigs afterwards he has often told me if you couldn’t build it or fix it cheap...you were going hungry cuz there was no money to buy anything.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you like it! I grew up in a similar way; new parts were very rare. If you wanted to build something you dug through the junk pile and made it. I had a lot of sketchy lawn tractor based go-karts when I was a kid!

[@frenchokie]

Your amazing can’t believe what you are capable of

[@mikemorone193]

Vapor lock :. Run a return line using an in line gas filter. Turn the filter so the spout on the outside is a little higher than the center spout that goes to the carb. Try to mount it high . I ran it back to the gas tank using the old vent line that came off the canister. Good luck.

[@RobertFay]

*- James, a consideration for another time...in my youth I was taught to turn a single lug bolt on a truck tire hub to the top so it could hang a heavy tire being tipped onto it...that stopped any struggling that caused backs or knees getting wrenched.* *- If you have the time, invert your new spare tire mount 180 degrees, so when you put back a flat tire it will easily catch onto the single lug at the top, and then tip down to land on the two bottom lugs...and you will not wrench your back when you are tired way out in the desert.*

[@r1lark]

Love the spare tire and gas can mount -- great design work!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@ericstearns1898]

A perfect combination of a craftsman with great ingenuity, skill and a liberal use of "cob-jobbing" when needed.

[@ThorneyedWT]

You forgot pinch of top-notch dry humor.

[@jjock3239]

I enjoy your videos and your humour so much, that I am slowly going back to you older videos. Back in 1959, I had a 39 Ford coupe that had a continuing problem with vapour locks in the summer. my solution was, to rap a rag around the fuel pump, and wet it down with water. It was a good temporary/permanent solution to an annoying problem.

[@bigospig]

That temp gauge mount looks Facktree.

[@chadcarter9581]

Dude love watching your videos! Thank you for your content!! I want an early Jeep so Badly!!!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@thedolt9215]

As long as you remember, jeep stands for just empty every pocket!

[@dustcommander100]

Brought back memories of my old CJ-5. I replaced the spring bushings on mine, among other things. One time, it started blowing the horn in the middle of the night. Water in the brass cup under the horn button had caused corrosion to the point it conducted enough current to energize the horn relay (needed to replace the canvas top on the Jeep)..... Cleaned her up and she was good to go!

[@ericcranston8158]

Always an enjoyable watch....

[@krafty65]

I sure like your style, Man. Great projects, and even better attitude. 👍

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Yup...my kinda Jeep..kinda works,kinda safe, just legal for the streets.. yup... THAT WORKS!! 👍🐾🐺🧙‍♂️🐺🐾👍! THANKS!

[@306champion]

10:40 I'm jealous mate, you can still lift that into place, lol. By the look of the tow it's never done a days work in its life. Good onya mate, you make a great show.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you're liking the videos!

[@jackallen6261]

Man, I wish I had an area like you do to run toys like these jeeps, I don't live that far away from you, I'm in western Oklahoma. but here everything is privately owned and no one has assess to it. Once upon a time the dry river beds were open to the public but those days are gone. Thanks for sharing with us, peace.

[@leftoverporkchop9972]

Always neat to see how people modify. A friend of mine built a spare tire carrier which rests over top the driverside rear wheel well, and the gas can mount is on the other side. This way the tailgate is still operational.

[@cmac956]

Hi , great fabrecation ,with stuff you had jest laying around , good job .

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks!

[@COPPER71]

i have a 54 Willys CJ3B. mine has the ventilating windshield like the M606. I'm really glad you didn't drill holes right through the tailgate. that drivers spring looks to be from a wrangler Jeep maybe.

[@juanbarturen2726]

Awesome jeep. I like both your jeeps. That's when Jeeps came for the factory ready to go. I have a 91 YJ. Came from the factory with an OK 4 cyl. But the transmission was a Peugeot ,it blew the synchros in no time. Now it's a 4.3 Chevy v6. A Munchy sm420 transmission. A a Ford 8.8 rear with a 3 1/2 in lift. Always topless, even in the cold.

[@stub4trks]

If you get an inline fuel filter with 3 outlets put it up by the carb . and run a line back to the tank your vapor lock problems will be solved , I saw this on UTG uncle tonys garage . It worked on my jeep ,

[@LowBuckGarage]

That sounds like a good plan, the fuel flowing faster should keep it cooler. Do you happen to have a part number for the filter you used?

[@heidiayers2124]

Love how you fiqure out plan B 😊. Fun channel!

[@dustytrailscactusron]

In my old 3B, the previous owner had actually welded the tail gate shut and mounted the spare carrier and jerry can mount on it, reinforcing it on the inside with angle iron. Worked pretty good! So, when are you going to sell me that Jeep??? Also, I see that you and I wheel on some of the same trails. Will probably see you out there some time! Have fun!

[@LowBuckGarage]

I'm going to have to finish the next one before I can get rid of this one! My family has way too much fun going for rides in the no top, no doors, no windshield vehicle; I'd be in trouble if I didn't have one ready to go...

[@BarryJoeBailey]

Interesting content, cool Jeeps. Your presentation is very good. I've got a couple of Jeeps; one is a 1958 CJ5. I like your tire carrier. I've see several similar builds using the tailgate as a brace. My question is regarding the solid mount to the rear bumper. MY CJ5 body flexes with respect to the frame. Are you experiencing any issues with the solid mount? Thanks again for all your work, and for sharing.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, I appreciate that! These early Jeeps have the body bolted straight to the frame in the back behind the rear tire, so that's not an issue with the flat fender ones. It actually feels better now with the sides tied into the tailgate, before the rear fenders would flex in and out a bit. Its less creaky now, too!

[@BarryJoeBailey]

@@LowBuckGarage Thanks for the reply. My 1958 CJ5 has 3/4 inch body spacers, so there's some flex. I have bolted my tailgate to the body and I totally agree that it helped to stiffen everything. Thanks again!

[@OpieDogie]

Good thing thise calipers weren’t a snake! LOL I like the rear tire/gas rack! Well done. I always on my stuff grab what I have “temporarily” until I can get the one I want and years later, there it is.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks! I figure if the "temporary" stuff is still working, just keep using it...

[@jayjones6904]

Ive always been low buck garage have more fun that way ty brother God bless you stay safe

[@videodudeX]

Your fab skills are awesome!

[@markvisconti4507]

Great video, very informative about the old pressure plate. I've never had to work with an Auburn/Reliance model, not even on an old Ford GPW engine. Thank you!

[@thedolt9215]

Where did you get that cool little Jerry Can? Also, I love the way you make do and fabricate without running to the parts store every two minutes. That's the way we did it in the old days…

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks! I got it off ebay, its a 10L jerry can, holds a little over 2.5 gallons. I bought it a while back, it was under 30 bucks. It looks like the prices have gone up since then, but they're still available.

[@daleolson3506]

Fun fact years ago we used to put heavy springs in those pressure plates drill new holes in a Chevrolet flywheel. And end up with a super light rotating legal assembly. Back when you had to make your speed parts.

[@michaelranasinghe3774]

Great video man, really enjoyed watching all the fab and repair on this little jeep

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianmorrow9815]

Awesome job

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks!

[@larspederson1451]

Love the driving footage 👍

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I debated how much to put in, I'll keep this in mind for the next one...

[@strong40]

All of these jeep vehicles make me want one

[@deepbludude4697]

Nice! man I want another CJ2 or3 I love all the "Low-buck" mods you hack! I'm really digging that music when you were out wheeling with zero other people out thats phenominal! Im running PVC in my 71 W200 front springs no issues yet been about 9 months...

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks! Glad to hear that the PVC works for a while, I'm sure I'll be doing that one again...

[@CavalryClub]

Another great LBP from LBG

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks!

[@arthurstoys7981]

Nice project man.

[@stephensim5839]

I love a nice little mountain goat.

[@amx19733]

Great content!!!! Love the rack!!!!

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thank you, glad you like it!

[@joe3973]

Thank you for your knowledge my clutch bearing make the same noise I will try installing the original pressure plate.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Glad I could help, hope it works out for you!

[@leonnekrotiuk3607]

Neat bushing trick

[@nealesmith1873]

Very nice!

[@Generalpurpose702]

Most exultant on the Jeep

[@shuhantang4676]

I love it❤

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

If i had the spare dosh and time, i'd love to find one of these old beauties and bring it back to life.. But at the moment, me attention is devoted to doing that to an old Loadstar first. ^.-.^

[@shuhantang4676]

❤

[@tomuchfunwithgas846]

You have a very nice stash of STUF.

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks!

[@johnsmart3587]

Thanks.

[@grubby1975]

I never realized how far the front hubs hang out with stock wheels... Some real rock grinders!

[@shanebruce8349]

Cool jeep

[@videostars9194]

Another brilliant video, just gave a thumb up, how do you find the time to do your projects, Do you have a day job?

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks! I have a lot of irons in the fire, but minimal sleep and lots of coffee allow me to juggle my time as needed...

[@huskyflylangley6053]

Clip a clothes pin or two to your metal fuel line close to carb to dissipate heat to avoid vapor lock. Old depression era trick.

[@bobbates7343]

You sure do seem to know mechanics . Just like to see you fix that J series truck so it is like it was when new. Not go so far as to know where a spot of paint was put on some parts on check in the plant just make it other wise look like it did when new. My first auto. was a Jeep J10 Honcho. Sadly it had a terrible lift put on it and it was unsafe and loved to drink gas. I did sell it to a school teacher who had me drive it to his place. He had one of the few round barns built . I drove right in and found the man had very collectable auto's of all sorts. After the deal was done he told me mine was one of a very small number with a special paint job from the factory so it said Tonka on the side . I thought that was just a sticker somebody had put on it after but he knew different. Anyway he told me he was going remove the stupid lift and get it to be safe for the road and then use it mostly on his farm .

[@bluesriot2]

i like the part where u grabbed something without having to get up off the floor to mark ther bottom lip on the gas can bracket, a lot of things are right there if u look around. and great work overall

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks!

[@thirdcargarage2951]

Can you get a non metallic spacer for the carb to reduce vapor lock? Or double gasket? Not always a fix but I have done it with success in the past.

[@LowBuckGarage]

I think I'm going to have to do some experimenting with different solutions as, I'm not sure where the problem is. I'm suspicious that its happening near the fuel pump, that's near the exhaust and is probably the hottest part of the fuel system. If it is the carb that's getting hot, I'll try your ideas, too.

[@bedjilathmane1807]

Great

[@shawnquinn4356]

Paint it desert camo MR low buck!!

[@TheOldaz1]

I have a CJ3B with a real heavy clutch, so I'll probably try what you did. Was the pedal pressure notably easier?

[@LowBuckGarage]

Yes, it was definitely easier, much nicer to drive.

[@alwinbroeckelmann7558]

Is there a way to prevent the vapour locking issue with these motors?

[@sunfishensunfishen2271]

Where on earth do these vehicles go when you complete them?

[@ArthurRowley-zj2db]

You mention the OE spare tire carrier belongs on the passenger side of the CJ3B. I see it is on the drivers side of your CJ2A as it is on ours. I was told that was rare and a "special order". Is that your understanding?

[@LowBuckGarage]

My red 2A didn't have one at all originally, so I put it on the driver's side. I've got another 2A that has holes drilled for mounts on both sides, but the driver's one looks like an add on. Normally the metal pockets for the top bows are on the driver's side, so my guess is that people added them to that side themselves. I don't know for sure, it could even be that some dealers added them there. I would check on the passenger side on yours and see if there are holes there that were covered up.

[@ArthurRowley-zj2db]

@@LowBuckGarage This is a later 1948 2A that my wife learned to drive with 50 years ago that her father bought from an apple orchard in WI. I see no signs of holes on the passenger side and the pockets for the bows are spot welded on the passenger side.

[@shawnquinn4356]

Fuel line is being overheated by the engine or exhaust

[@bradkay9538]

What do you do for the death wobble in a Jeep?

[@LowBuckGarage]

Its usually something loose, tie rod end, ball joint, suspension bushing. Often it isn't obvious, so you end up replacing pretty much everything that moves. A big steering stabilizer can cover it up sometimes.

[@daleolson3506]

Get a rack and pinion from a race shop or bone yard make your own steering it will be 10000 times better.

[@cmac956]

Hi again , just wondering , why does it vapor lock ?

[@LowBuckGarage]

It happens when I run the motor at high load but low traveling speed, like digging through sand or climbing steep hills. Somewhere in the fuel system its getting hot enough to boil the gas, and that vapor keeps the fuel from flowing. I'm suspicious of the fuel pump, which is near the exhaust. I didn't catch it on camera, but there were bubbles coming up into the fuel filter right after it happened, so it looks like the problem is before the carb.

[@cmac956]

@@LowBuckGarage sounds right ,thank you

[@bigDH123]

Out with the new, in with the old, lmao.

[@TogetherinParis]

You live an idyllic life!

[@musicauthority7828]

I'm curious where you keep finding those old Jeep CJs for such reasonable prices? because those old Jeeps have become extremely valuable. ,and most people want gold standard prices for one's that are in terrible condition. and because you have had so much involvement with Jeeps. I'm curious if you have had any dealings with Ford Jeeps. because Ford made a large number of them during WWII. because Willys Overland was a small manufacturer. and couldn't meet the demand that the military wanted. I guess one sure fire way to tell if a person has a Ford Jeep. was that Ford Jeeps didn't have a tailgate. oh yeah I wanted to mention something that I've seen people do to stop vapor locking. and it works on metal fuel line and on fuel hose. is to clip clothes pins on to the fuel line about two to three inches apart. from the fuel pump to the carburetor, I guess they help dissipate heat. it would be worth a try and if you don't see results. you can take them back off because you already have a backup plan that works. I tend to try to put a lot of redundancy in to repairs and builds. but I found like you that if I over think things. I spend too much time working on things and not enough time enjoying them. anyway keep up the good work.

[@williammorgan7176]

Have you ever heard of putting clothes pins on your gas line to stop vapor lock

[@deanbecker7008]

Why don't you actually build a bracket that makes it look good it takes a little time

[@stub4trks]

wix 33040

[@LowBuckGarage]

Thanks, I'm ordering a few right now...

[@stub4trks]

@@LowBuckGarage no problem

[@loydcourson5276]

Get a tj wrangler spair tire carrier

[@nimeshvala1793]

For sale

[@LowBuckGarage]

Already gone, sorry!