Old School Mod: Waterproofing Willys Jeep

[JeepDreams]

War Department Video

1. Extremely cool to watch these submersed Jeeps
2. Asbestos putty? Why aren't they all wearing gloves to apply the putty?!
3. Question: don't you have to remove all that putty?

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[ACAD_Cowboy]

Asbestos is primarily an inhalation and ingestion hazard, specifically the friable variety. Using it as a fiber reinforcement for the putty is the same reason it was used in cement shingles and various flooring tiles, it’s tough and strong and was pretty much THE engineering fiber of its day.

That said it’s some bad joojoo in the workplace and I had to shut down about 10 million worth of renovation work until it was resolved.

I’ve seen what amount to a skirt kit that displaces just enough water to float a hummer, supposedly derived from a rover design that I’m sure was Jeep in origin.

 

[JeepDreams]

Yes, you're right - inhalation and ingestion hazard, not tactical... my mistake.

But after the water landing, doesn't all that putty have to be removed for long term use and maintenance of the Jeep?

 

[TheITGuy]

Asbestos is primarily an inhalation and ingestion hazard, specifically the friable variety. Using it as a fiber reinforcement for the putty is the same reason it was used in cement shingles and various flooring tiles, it’s tough and strong and was pretty much THE engineering fiber of its day.

That said it’s some bad joojoo in the workplace and I had to shut down about 10 million worth of renovation work until it was resolved.

I’ve seen what amount to a skirt kit that displaces just enough water to float a hummer, supposedly derived from a rover design that I’m sure was Jeep in origin.

Don't forget the Swimming Shermans!

 

[Skdmarc]

Just get yourself some flex seal and you too can recreate this process how many gi's got asbestosis from doing this sadly no one knew about the dangers of asbestos back then

 

[Empty Pockets]

My 1st Jeep, a ‘55 M38A1, came with a 24 volt waterproof system. It was awesome until it needed repair. The bulbs and stuff were so expensive (though they could be purchased mail order from JC Whitney or the specialty Sears Roebuck farm catalog). Even little things like the single brake light had threaded connections and rubber gaskets. Spark plug boots threaded onto the threaded spark plugs. Also had a Vietnam era M151 A2 for a while, same type of system.

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