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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #750 on: June 21, 2017, 02:06:04 PM »
Lighting finished up



Local inspection completed

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #751 on: June 21, 2017, 02:20:00 PM »
It's done.  Whew!

Armed with my documentation, I hit DMV as soon as they opened.  After careful review of my paperwork, the only puzzlement was how to calculate sales tax.  NY obviously wants their share.  After a couple of phone calls, I got sent home to do some photocopying of receipts.  All major components, they say...

So, I photocopied and I photocopied.  I ended up with $2069 worth of "major" components that were not taxed at purchase.  This stuff includes CL purchases like tires and trans and other purchases like seats and glass.  I included lots of photocopies of stuff that shows that tax was paid too.  Two copies of each, one for DMV and one for Sales Tax.

Hit the office for Visit #2 right after lunch break. Other than a glitch with the VIN on the ins card, I walked out with plates.  He also advised that the title will likely take a while because of the document review and that this type of transaction requires a mandatory tax audit.  I should expect a call from the (DMV) tax department.  Bah!  >:(

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #752 on: June 21, 2017, 02:41:23 PM »
Congrats!
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #753 on: June 21, 2017, 04:14:12 PM »
awesome!

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #754 on: June 22, 2017, 09:15:26 PM »
This project just got cooler

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #755 on: June 22, 2017, 09:15:49 PM »
Ultimate adventure ready?

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #756 on: June 23, 2017, 08:58:50 AM »
how did the windshield turn out?

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #757 on: June 23, 2017, 09:40:22 AM »
Not pretty but functional...

1" square tube frame with 16g tacked to one side,
a hole cut for glass, one manual wiper



Old pic, now hinged on the bottom as all jeep windshields should be  ;D
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #758 on: August 18, 2017, 12:43:45 PM »
Well, as sMike predicted, Geico dropped the Willys.  >:(

After some phone time with their underwriter, I learned that it was because it was a replica/kit. If I wanted to keep just liability on it, I could include it with some other vehicles in my fleet. So, I transferred the Corolla to them.

Hopefully, that's the last of the drama.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #759 on: August 24, 2017, 07:21:00 PM »
Beginnings of a hood made. It'll stay like this until I can figure out a way to roll the sides, then just rivet them on...

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #760 on: August 24, 2017, 08:31:03 PM »
split a tube ?

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #761 on: August 24, 2017, 08:51:10 PM »
Different radius on both ends
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #762 on: August 24, 2017, 09:53:55 PM »
Different radius on both ends

I think Jeff Hall can help you on this. He just got an English roller when I stopped by few months ago.

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #763 on: October 05, 2017, 02:48:17 PM »
Some UT prep

Backup lights


Bikini top
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #764 on: November 02, 2017, 06:30:43 PM »
While on the Helldorado trail in Area BFE, the short side axle shaft seal started leaking profusely. Again. Grrr.

Pulled the front assembly out and apart today. Both side lip seals looked fine. Pushed the sealing housings out and there wasn't any good evidence of o-ring or RTV failure. I guess that doesn't mean that the RTV didn't fail.

Bah!
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