Fred, I want to thank you for these videos. You are an inspiration to me because I will eventually get a flat fender and I know it probably will not be running when I get it. Watching you go through all the things you need to do to a Jeep to get it going makes me feel that I can do it too!
So glad you are continuing the Dirt Daily series Fred, I used that same fuse on my kayak lighting, sonar and live well it’s been working great for years now.
The poor Summer Camp Jeep has turning into a shelf😂. I enjoy the Dirt Daily’s. Especially cause it’s not scripted and You are doing it all solo. Keep it up Fred!
Could have met in middle and spaced fuse block off fender with a couple washers? Or not, things definitely seem to work fine with less fussing over than some people would have you believe 🙂
I bought a running driving 1946 in about the same condition as this one a few weeks ago. Also used to be red, now green like this. Discovered your project here right about the same time, and it's been really helpful to watch these videos. If you ever wonder whether or not you're actually helping others by doing this and sharing info, yes, man, you are lol!
Hearing the flat fender makes me smile! Can't wait to see it on the trail. I care more about making it run than I do about seeing a period correct restro.
That is a good clean job. For those that want extra fuses but are frugal or forget to buy them like me grab all yu can find from junk cars. An old friend that lives in the country where most of the time he worked his projects on the weekend where they rolled up the sidewalks Saturday afternoon taught me that and to never pass up a bolt, nut and washer that was still good. He made a wall rack out of old bed rails and metal cans the size of the old gallon gas can. He sorted them and labeled everything. He bailed me out a lot of Sunday nights. If the bolts are to long, cut them off with the nut on. Touch up the ends and back the nut off and it will touch up the threads. You will learned to do it and not mess up the threads.
I used the old tire tube mounted under the fuse block and over the top of the block. It helps a lot. Glad to see it runs again. The alternator is a great touch. I hope it puts out more than 50 amps under full load. You'll see. More accessories will be added later. It happens. I usually run an 8 gauge wire from the alternator output to the circuit breaker then to the battery positive. It can be a little overkill, but it won't hurt the charging system. Good one Fred. Looking forward to the next video.
Fred! Your assessment of "Modern Overlanding", is 100% dead on! Every overlander on UA-cam is all about light wheeling to some fancy spot and cooking! It's basically "Glamping" on a state park trail (expensive). Overlanding should be about the challenge of going off-road at a very long distance. A Camel Trophy of sorts, with sandwiches and sodas in a cooler.
Just did something similar on my D150. Cleaned up probably 50ft of wire and splices from previous owners. All of the label maker vendors sell heatshrink label tape. I use waterproof heat shrink to protect the splices/terminals and then put a heat shrink label over that.
That Flat fender was red, even the shocks have the red paint. I like that fuse block. I could use one of those to clean up the relayed headlights in my VW.
I still use the ground bus on those blocks. Takes more wiring for sure but at least I know for sure it's grounded lol. As far as original. I believe there was 50 amp breaker on the light switch and that was it for electrical protection.
Perfect saying. "You hit the switch blow a fuse and you put a new one and hit the switch and poof it blows again" How many times have you come across that where no one looks to see what the actual problem was?
A few years ago i put in a blue sea dual battery controller and was having some issues. I saw that they had a shop near me so i went there to see if they could help me out and come to find out the place was burned down. I thought it was kinda interesting but i have no idea what caused the fire. Hopefully not electrical related. On my deal it turned out to be instalation error and since then it works great.
Have you ever used a multimeter in the Amp setting and put the probes where the fuse goes and found the exact (or at least close depending on the accuracy of the meter) current draw and based your fuse selection on that? Thanks, good video. Oh and you have to pay attention to the type of terminal you are using as to what type of crimper you are using, not everybody uses open barrel terminals
Using the large flat washer between the lock washer and the fender is only locking the bolt to the flat washer. Nothing is locking the flat washer to the fender; it is defeating the purpose of the lock washer.
LIked everything you said and did with one exception. You fuse by wire gauge not device. You select wire gauge by distance and amperage draw. Fuses protect wire not devices.
Fred, I want to thank you for these videos. You are an inspiration to me because I will eventually get a flat fender and I know it probably will not be running when I get it. Watching you go through all the things you need to do to a Jeep to get it going makes me feel that I can do it too!
So glad you are continuing the Dirt Daily series Fred, I used that same fuse on my kayak lighting, sonar and live well it’s been working great for years now.
The poor Summer Camp Jeep has turning into a shelf😂. I enjoy the Dirt Daily’s. Especially cause it’s not scripted and You are doing it all solo. Keep it up Fred!
That little Jeep is really coming together nicely!
Could have met in middle and spaced fuse block off fender with a couple washers? Or not, things definitely seem to work fine with less fussing over than some people would have you believe 🙂
I bought a running driving 1946 in about the same condition as this one a few weeks ago. Also used to be red, now green like this. Discovered your project here right about the same time, and it's been really helpful to watch these videos. If you ever wonder whether or not you're actually helping others by doing this and sharing info, yes, man, you are lol!
Hearing the flat fender makes me smile! Can't wait to see it on the trail. I care more about making it run than I do about seeing a period correct restro.
You’re the best Fred!
That is a good clean job. For those that want extra fuses but are frugal or forget to buy them like me grab all yu can find from junk cars. An old friend that lives in the country where most of the time he worked his projects on the weekend where they rolled up the sidewalks Saturday afternoon taught me that and to never pass up a bolt, nut and washer that was still good. He made a wall rack out of old bed rails and metal cans the size of the old gallon gas can. He sorted them and labeled everything. He bailed me out a lot of Sunday nights. If the bolts are to long, cut them off with the nut on. Touch up the ends and back the nut off and it will touch up the threads. You will learned to do it and not mess up the threads.
Use those fuse blocks all the time in customers boats. Good stuff and it's nice to have your grounds all there and everything labeled
Very satisfying project series Fred, lots of little videos just nibbling away at it.
I’ve got a 48 CJ2A, and will definitely go this route for the electrical. Looks good, and fairly painless. Thanks for the great videos!
I used the old tire tube mounted under the fuse block and over the top of the block. It helps a lot.
Glad to see it runs again. The alternator is a great touch. I hope it puts out more than 50 amps under full load. You'll see. More accessories will be added later. It happens. I usually run an 8 gauge wire from the alternator output to the circuit breaker then to the battery positive. It can be a little overkill, but it won't hurt the charging system.
Good one Fred. Looking forward to the next video.
the alt has a fusible link in the wire, but a circuit breaker is smart too
Fred! Your assessment of "Modern Overlanding", is 100% dead on! Every overlander on UA-cam is all about light wheeling to some fancy spot and cooking! It's basically "Glamping" on a state park trail (expensive). Overlanding should be about the challenge of going off-road at a very long distance. A Camel Trophy of sorts, with sandwiches and sodas in a cooler.
Just did something similar on my D150. Cleaned up probably 50ft of wire and splices from previous owners. All of the label maker vendors sell heatshrink label tape. I use waterproof heat shrink to protect the splices/terminals and then put a heat shrink label over that.
i like that idea
Great series of videos! Reminds me of the frame off I did in 1986 on a 43 GPW.
Simply cannot get enough! Inspiring me to keep chipping away at my 1950 Landrover.
Another great video 👍👍
Great series! I’ve been looking forward to each one
Same crimpers I use at work and at home. Those things are great.
Great series!! Just what I needed!!!!
Great job Fred.
That Flat fender was red, even the shocks have the red paint. I like that fuse block. I could use one of those to clean up the relayed headlights in my VW.
I still need to do that for my A1. I just got it running the other day!
I still use the ground bus on those blocks. Takes more wiring for sure but at least I know for sure it's grounded lol. As far as original. I believe there was 50 amp breaker on the light switch and that was it for electrical protection.
People look at me like I am some kind of freak when I eat peanut butter and jelly on a tortilla
Perfect saying. "You hit the switch blow a fuse and you put a new one and hit the switch and poof it blows again"
How many times have you come across that where no one looks to see what the actual problem was?
you working on your Jeep makes me want to work on mine. ugh... not for a few weeks. soon.
Maybe make some standoffs for the fuse box to allow water and junk to get out from between it and the fender.
Love the videos Sir. Also, I would like to buy a pink Gorilla hat if you ever do merchandise
A few years ago i put in a blue sea dual battery controller and was having some issues. I saw that they had a shop near me so i went there to see if they could help me out and come to find out the place was burned down. I thought it was kinda interesting but i have no idea what caused the fire. Hopefully not electrical related.
On my deal it turned out to be instalation error and since then it works great.
Have you ever used a multimeter in the Amp setting and put the probes where the fuse goes and found the exact (or at least close depending on the accuracy of the meter) current draw and based your fuse selection on that? Thanks, good video. Oh and you have to pay attention to the type of terminal you are using as to what type of crimper you are using, not everybody uses open barrel terminals
Huh... I never thought of that tab as a step; I always thought of it as a horizontal mud flap / foot rest.
The flatty needs a kitchen
A fuse panel doesn't matter if ALT wire is too small.
Bring marshmallows kids.....
g'day Fred watching from Australia ❤
did I pronounce emu right?
Yep you got it right well done mate @4xFredWilliams
I don’t understand how you don’t look like the silver surfer now, that happens to me every time I use anti seize, it gets everywhere!
Fred how many different impacts do you have?
Have a drink & paint it pink 🩷 or just a pink sticker of a Samsquatch.
Nice fuse panel. However, it is of minimal utility without switches or relays. I suppose that is coming next.
I was wondering why nyloc vs lock washer. Ha.
I like Blue Sea products
Using the large flat washer between the lock washer and the fender is only locking the bolt to the flat washer. Nothing is locking the flat washer to the fender; it is defeating the purpose of the lock washer.
I too am team PB&J tortilla.
Hey Fred , where did you get those crimpers ? Thanks.
napa
@@4xFredWilliams thanks
LIked everything you said and did with one exception. You fuse by wire gauge not device. You select wire gauge by distance and amperage draw. Fuses protect wire not devices.
Do you want a new M175? because I know where one is in Colorado. You and your boy Dave should do a colab and come get it!
Who is your go to coffee shop Fred? I know it's outside of town but you ever try Kraken coffee when your in Avila?
Really enjoy your channel and especially the flat fender! Thanks a bunch!