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Finally after not being on the road since Sept 19th 1976 this last Memorial Weekend and after 11.5 years of work spread over 17 years I got CHUG back on the road, Virtually ever single piece has been restored upgraded custom built modified or replaced. Parts from 28 different Jeeps from 1946 to 1972. even a few Ford and Chevy parts. The engine has been souped up should be putting out about 80 hp (stock is 60) I did almost all the work myself including paint and body work (which was basically building the body from a few original parts and a lot of flat metal and reproduction panels.
12 forward gear 4 in reverse a 30% OD with 5.38 drive gears and the rear axle a Dana 44 30 spline flanged has an E locker. Saginaw Steering, 11" wagoneer Brakes, 12V electrical, on board air, All SW gauges etc.
Next after I get the teething problems solved (everything leaks the OD pops out of Direct and the valves need adjusting BAD) will be to build the insulated structural aluminum hard top. Then the Off road travel trailer. Then retirement and Interpole won't be able to find me LOL