CJ5

[X2elite]

So I happened upon this CJ5 that I know has been owned by at least two other Arkansas Crawlers (maybe even 3), and the price was right so I acquired it to build it up into my next rig.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/CJ5/cjfront.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/CJ5/Cjpassengerside.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/CJ5/CJdriversside.jpg

I got my AMC 360 bolted up the newly acquired TF727 trans, and my Klune/D20 combo.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/CJ5/AMC360.jpg

Not 100% sure that this is the AMC360 that will be going in it, because I picked up another one last night, that only has 30k miles on it, and already has the HEI distributor and the one wire alternator that I was going to try to aquire for mine.

Got the front clip pulled off of it, and the body off the frame. Heath is going to take the frame to sandblast it for me, since he is such a great guy. In the meanwhile I got the firewall ready to paint, and painted it with Eastwoods version of POR15. I have a little bit of rust to deal with on the tub that I will very likely do tonight.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/CJ5/CJbodyOff-1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/CJ5/CJframe.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/CJ5/CJfirewall.jpg

Once I get the frame back from Heath sandblasting it, I plan on outboarding the front springs, and using the Waggy leaves I got from Lightning to stretch the front around 4 inches, and then four linking the rear and stretching it around 10 inches. That should get me close to 100" wheelbase.

I also picked up a set of tube fenders for it as well.

[SUPERD]

very nice, glad to see you still in a Jeep

[BlackXJ]

LR to Camden to LR to Texarkana to N AR to Texarkana, been around.

[shoescj5]

Justin the guy I got that motor from said he thought it was a early model 70. I'm glad you are moving along on this build. I just started on the xj today.


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[Jeepnube]

Looking good man!:thumbsup:

[TURNEROFFROAD]

that lil Jeep is just an ole Hussey LOL :kiss:

[charlied02TJ]

Has the D300 been clocked to Driver drop?? I thought they we're Pass drop.....

And what is the silver adapter looking thing in between the tranny and Tcase?

[X2elite]

It is actually a dana 20 from an early bronco, and the thing between it and the transmission is a Klune doubler.

[alt_phil]

very nice, glad to see you still in a Jeep

... although it'll be strange seein' him in anything but an XJ.

Pretty sure he's still an honorary XJ Xtreme member for life. I'd go as far as to call him one of the founding fathers.

[X2elite]

... although it'll be strange seein' him in anything but an XJ.

Pretty sure he's still an honorary XJ Xtreme member for life. I'd go as far as to call him one of the founding fathers.


Thanks Phil..... I do still feel XJ Xtreme running through my veins. I will even venture to say that I am not ruling out another XJ in the future, or perhaps even a 'Manche if I can find the right one. I am also touched that you consider me a founding father as well.

[Arkiemurph]

U don't mess around do you? How hard was it to get that body off?

Murph

[X2elite]

Had the body off the very next day after you saw it. Not hard at all. Had all of the body mounts loose in about 30-45 minutes (would have gone faster had the bolts not been rusted in place), and then just had to pull the master cylinder off the firewall, the steering shaft, and the e-brake cable. After everything was loose, just used the cherry picker to lift up the rear, two people on each front corner, and picked it up, and had my Little Cousin roll the chassis out from under it. Maybe two hours total.

[Arkiemurph]

Weren't kidding about that ADD, huh?

LOL

[X2elite]

No new pics yet...... Heath sandblasted my frame for me last Friday, and I got it painted with some good ole Eastwood frame paint. My gear install should be finished tomorrow after a small setback. My 9 inch third turned out to be cracked, and thanks to my good ole buddy Kyle for giving me another third to build. Once I get the gear install done. I can finish putting those axles together, and start cutting the stock suspension out from under the CJ frame. Then I can outboard my front springs, and start to work on my rear four link. Once I get it back as a roller, then I will stick my motor/tranny/trans on the chassis, and put the body back on it.

[X2elite]

Thinking about just fabbing my own rocker guards, and comp corners. Anyone here done their own? Just wondering if anyone had any tips for me.

[X2elite]

I'm thinking of just going with a piece of 5x3 1/4 inch angle iron. Maybe weld some strap to tie them into body mounts, as well as drill and bolt through the tub. Then I will probably borrow my good ole buddy Heath's bender to make some rub rails/step rails coming off of them.

[mudwiser]

Looking good, let me know how you like that klune, I'm thinking of getting one for my rig.

[X2elite]

Finished up all my backetry today. Was hoping my axles would be ready to put back together, and then I could start getting the new suspension under it. I may go ahead and cut the stock suspension out tomorrow, and just put it on jackstands. At least then I can go ahead and weld on my front bumper, and get my front springs outboarded, and then possibly get the four link burned in at the rear.

[alt_phil]

I'm not looking at this thread anymore unless there are pics.

[homsley]

I'm not looking at this thread anymore unless there are pics.


x2
If I wanted to read I would get a book, I want pictures! I hear they are worth a thousand words! (does that make me a speed reader if I flip through a picture book real fast?:undecided:)

[X2elite]

Well its kind of hard for me to get much work in on it, since the wife has been on bed rest. I have been having to hang out around the house waiting on her hand and foot. If I can just get my axles finished up, I will definately have some pics up for you guys soon!!!

[alt_phil]

Well its kind of hard for me to blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah something about a wife blah blah blah blah empty promise about pics blah blah

That's what I read without pics.

Kidding bro, take care of your woman!

[X2elite]

Well..... I got to spend some time in the shop tonight, and made some progress. First I did this.......

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-83.jpg

[X2elite]

And then I did this.......

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-84.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-82.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-81.jpg

[X2elite]

I got the all the stock bracketry removed, and the four link brackets burned in on the frame. I still have to weld my coil spring brackets onto the frame, and tweek them a little to get them welded on the axle. I also have to move one of my upper control arm mounts over about an inch and a half on the axle truss. Then I am going to truss the rear accross the back, and connect the two trusses with tube.

[CRAWLR]

Looks like you put the axle on the wrong side? :vrolijk_26: :evil:

[X2elite]

Hahah..... Just thought since I had it down the bare frame I might as well flip it over while I welded all my brackets on to make it easy on myself.

[Hopper]

crap! I was in town tonight, but figured you wouldn't be there on a Monday night so I didn't call you :grin:

Looks very cool; next time I get a little break from work I definitely want to lend a hand with the project.

[X2elite]

Sounds good.... I can always use a little extra help. Some things just take more than one person to get done. Hopefully I will be able to get back up there Thursday night, and get the front axle set up. Then I can get this thing setting on its own wheels and tires. Then get the body work and paint done, and put the tub back on the chassis.

[shoescj5]

Look's good. Can't wait to see it done. Wish I was closer I would like to help on it. Just might have to make a road trip.


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[X2elite]

Man I have been searching like crazy, but I can't find anyone. Does anyone know of a company that still makes corner guards (comp corners preferably), or rocker guards for a CJ5.

[Arkiemurph]

Man I have been searching like crazy, but I can't find anyone. Does anyone know of a company that still makes corner guards (comp corners preferably), or rocker guards for a CJ5.

http://www.4west.com/PoisonSpyder_crusher_corners.htm

Says for round led lights but may work?

Murph

[X2elite]

I saw the poison spyder ones on a couple different websites, but on Poison Spyder's website they don't offer them anymore, which lead me to believe they were no longer available.

[X2elite]

Oh, and I need comp cut (not that I couldn't comp cut the crusher corners myself).

[X2elite]

Got the rear axle brackets finished up, and got it painted.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-89.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-88.jpg

9 Inch gears and spool are done!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-86.jpg

Dana 44 Gears and Detroit installed!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-87.jpg

[shoescj5]

Looking good.


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[Scuba Jeepster]

:thumbsup:

[Jeepnube]

Awesome! Looking good bro!

[Jordan7118]

Looks good!

Do you plan to tie the upper truss back to the axle?

[X2elite]

Yeah I am planning on it. I just wanted to get a coat of paint on it in the mean time so it doesn't rust back over. I need to get my front axle sandblasted relatively soon so I can get it looking good.

[X2elite]

I will probably go ahead and shave it or plate the bottom of it as well.

[Jordan7118]

I will probably go ahead and shave it or plate the bottom of it as well.
Ah, yes, also a great idea!

[X2elite]

If I had a torch it would be easier to plate it since i could heat it up. All I've got is the plasma cutter.

[Jordan7118]

Cut, shave, and plate like Randy, Brian and crew did with Billy's 9" would be my recommendation. Works and looks good!

[Scuba Jeepster]

Like this

http://www.arkansascrawlers.com/main/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2072&d=1282682513
http://www.arkansascrawlers.com/main/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2377&d=1286513316

[X2elite]

How do you keep from cutting off too much???

[Scuba Jeepster]

Easy !

I didn't cut :grin:

[Jeepnube]

Use a tungsten-carbide mach 3 turbo, made by Gillette!:evil:

[junkyarddd]

Man I have been searching like crazy, but I can't find anyone. Does anyone know of a company that still makes corner guards (comp corners preferably), or rocker guards for a CJ5.

Would this work?

http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=CNR5000

[X2elite]

That is probably what I would have to end up going with. $310 for something that I basically still have to make myself seems kind of steep though. I think I will just buy the steel, and give it a shot fabbing some myself before spending that kind of dough on the blanks.

[junkyarddd]

how about.
http://www.metalcloak.com/MetalCloak-CJ-5-Corner-Guards-p/2436.htm
or
http://www.metalcloak.com/product-p/2314.htm

[X2elite]

Those are good looking pieces, but I would hate to buy the rear corners, and then immediately cut them up.

[X2elite]

Well I have decided to use the radius arms for the front instead of the leaf springs I picked up. Only thing is now, I need the lower coil springs buckets that mount to the radius arms, and I need to find or fab some upper coil buckets to mount on the frame. If anyone has any of these parts please let me know if you want to get rid of them.

[Hopper]

They're way too spendy, but here's a set you can copy pretty easily (http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-13211-new-coil-spring-towers-1966-77-pair.html)

They want about $45/ea for a complete set of the lower retainers... IIRC they're the same for all 4wd 76 to 79 Ford pickups (and maybe 2wds too...I dunno about that one for sure though) so they'll be easy to come up with. I'll look around on FSB to see if I can find you anything.

[X2elite]

Thanks John. I found a nice set of lower mounts that are one piece from James Duff,

http://www.jamesduff.com/newproducts/newproducts.asp

and I am thinking about just fabbing my own upper coil buckets, but it is hard not to buy these at the price that ballistic is selling them. (especially since I get an extra 10% off of that price)

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Adjustable-coil-buckets_p_1183.html

[Jeepnube]

and I am thinking about just fabbing my own upper coil buckets, but it is hard not to buy these at the price that ballistic is selling them. (especially since I get an extra 10% off of that price)

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Adjustable-coil-buckets_p_1183.html

I love the ones i got for my rig!:thumbsup:

[Rock Solid Fabworks]

That is probably what I would have to end up going with. $310 for something that I basically still have to make myself seems kind of steep though. I think I will just buy the steel, and give it a shot fabbing some myself before spending that kind of dough on the blanks.

If your going comp cut and you have a torch cut them close to where you want them bolt them to the jeep then heat em up and pull them around. Comp cut wouldn't leave much to have to bend. I have seen a few guys on Pirate do it.

[xjpaddler]

If your going comp cut and you have a torch cut them close to where you want them bolt them to the jeep then heat em up and pull them around. Comp cut wouldn't leave much to have to bend. I have seen a few guys on Pirate do it.


x2, buy some sheet and quit wasting money, u got a baby on the way:lolk::thumbup:

I can roll the sheet with it rough cut and then match it up.

[X2elite]

Cool...... well I will get some sheet then, and we can just fab some up Heath. What thickness should I go with? I need to get my body work done on the tub, so I can sit it back on the chassis, and get to work on the armor, and cage.

[xjpaddler]

Cool...... well I will get some sheet then, and we can just fab some up Heath. What thickness should I go with? I need to get my body work done on the tub, so I can sit it back on the chassis, and get to work on the armor, and cage.

dont, know how thick are those things, 3/16 or maybe 11 gauge

[X2elite]

I really need some upper coil buckets as well. That is really all I am lacking to have the front axle in it. Upper and lower coil mounts.

[Rock Solid Fabworks]

Build your corners out of 3/16" that is what most are made out of.

[X2elite]

Cool I may go pick up a sheet of it this afternoon. In your opinion would that 3/16 be thick enough to build my boatsides out of? I was going to just use 1/4, but I figured if I was going to be buying a whole sheet of 3/16 I might use it, if it would be strong enough.

[Rock Solid Fabworks]

Cool I may go pick up a sheet of it this afternoon. In your opinion would that 3/16 be thick enough to build my boatsides out of? I was going to just use 1/4, but I figured if I was going to be buying a whole sheet of 3/16 I might use it, if it would be strong enough.

I would think so

[X2elite]

Probably will do something similar to this,

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/EE/Boat_side_rockers/Dimensions.jpg



http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/EE/Boat_side_rockers/cap.JPG

[Scuba Jeepster]

Probably will do something similar to this,

http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/EE/Boat_side_rockers/Dimensions.jpg



http://www.rockfrogs.org/Pictures/EE/Boat_side_rockers/cap.JPG

OooO I like those !

[X2elite]

Not sure whose they are, Phil sent me a link to them on JeepOffroad, and I will probably copy them. LOL

[xjpaddler]

3/16 should be plenty for boat sides.

[X2elite]

Okay I got my hose (cost me less than 50 bucks) for the propane now, I just need to get the fitting that connects it to the tank. I also found out that one of the local propane places will loan forklift tanks out for free as long as you buy all your propane from them so I will probably go that route. Heath do you know if Carpco will do the bends in the steel plate like on the diagram I posted. Someone told me that they had a brake, and did bends. If Carpco will do it, then I will just go by there, and buy a sheet, and have them go ahead and cut, and bend up the boatsides while I am there.

[X2elite]

I got a call in to see about having some bent up, would anyone else be interested in a set of these if I go ahead and have them made? I should have a total cost per set available this afternoon or in the morning.

[X2elite]

Scratch that.... he called back, and said he can't get me the price until Monday. Still let me know if you are interested, and I will get you a price when he lets me know.

[xjpaddler]

carpcos break is in new boston. I would probly use smithco.

or wright brothers down town. not sure if they can break that thick though.

[X2elite]

Heath, I already checked with Wright Brothers and they can't do anything thicker than 1/8th. I am having Alvin check on it at Carpco because he usually gives us good prices since my parents have bought so much steel through them. As far as their brake being in New Boston I don't really care because they will be doing the transporting it.

Josh, If you have someone that close to you that has a brake that bend sheets over 48" wide, then that would probably be the way to go. Heck if the price they come back with is too much I may just bring it up your way if you think we can get it bent cheap or for free.

[X2elite]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm....... well i will see what my cost would be to have it done around here first, and then go from there.

[X2elite]

They are already gone...... Murph has them now.

[kayhay]

loving your jeep you need help and if i can i'll come down to help let me know about those side pieces i like those depending on how much you get them for i'll proably get a set i'm good at fabing but it'll look nicer since i don't have a break i'd proably try to rig something up if i couldn't find someone or due it myself

[X2elite]

Got a lot of work done today on the jeep. It is almost sitting on all 4's! Put the axles back together (except for the brakes), and put the rear axle in, and got it all bolted up. Also Heath brought me some 36's to use as rollers, and wheeling tires until I get my hands on some 38's. Then I rolled the front axle under there to get it ready to set up tomorrow or sunday.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-94.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-100.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-99.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-98.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-97.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-96.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-95.jpg

[Scuba Jeepster]

Looking good ! :thumbsup:

[Arkiemurph]

Sure is!

Murph

Btw. Happy New Year!

[X2elite]

Yeah and I have a piece of 1.25 inch solid Chromoly, that is drilled and tapped at each end for tie rod ends. Shouldn't be too easy to bend that! I don't think I will be down there tomorrow, but I will definately be down there working all day Sunday.

[Jordan7118]

What are the length of your uppers and lowers on the rear?

[xjpaddler]

1.25 inch solid Chromoly, that is drilled and tapped at each end for tie rod ends.

wonder where that came from??????

[X2elite]

Phil gave it to me??? Lol

[X2elite]

What are the length of your uppers and lowers on the rear?

I can't remember right off the top of my head, but I will measure them tomorrow for you.

[xjpaddler]

Phil gave it to me??? Lol


Yea I thought so, it should be 1.5 though. and Johns has held up well as far as I know.

[sureshot40sw]

Justin... did you get my PM about the lower coil mounts ..? I found em .. PM me your address and I'll send em ..

[X2elite]

Gonna head down to the shop around 1 this afternoon, if anyone wants to come lend a hand. Planning on getting the front suspension burned in, and the axle under there today. Hopefully can get the engine cleaned up, and sitting on the frame as well.

[X2elite]

Got the front done except for the coil buckets, and track bar. Gonna try to get the coil buckets done in the next couple days, and then get the engine sitting on it so I can figure out the ride height. Once that is done I will fab up a tracbar.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-101.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-102.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-103.jpg

[ElkyRacer]

Dang, those arms almost look stock length now! :shocked:

[sureshot40sw]

dood.. why so short ..? thats gonna flex like crap now..

[X2elite]

Yeah they are 26 inches...... I kind of wish I had kept them longer now, but I am not sure.

[sureshot40sw]

I woulda done them at least 36" and as level as possible..

[X2elite]

I wish i would have now, but what can I do? Should I slug them, and weld them back together?

[sureshot40sw]

I wish i would have now, but what can I do? Should I slug them, and weld them back together?

with a long enough slug, I dont see a problem ..

[X2elite]

I think that is what I will do, and then just move my mounts back.

[sureshot40sw]

might put a couple diamond shaped fish plates on the outside for giggles...

[X2elite]

I don't know what I was thinking when I cut them. Actually I know exactly what I did wrong. I had the outriggers that I had already put on the frame to outboard the leaf springs, and then I mounted my radius arm bracket there. I should have cut them back off, and moved them back but it was hard to visualize until it was all put together. Also the angles looks steep in the pics because it is actually sitting a couple inches above ride height there.

[ElkyRacer]

Butt those radius arm mounts up against your link mounts for the rear! :tekst-toppie: More length=more flex. Then you can make a skidplate from arm to arm, and have a completely smooth belly! :D

[X2elite]

See I needed someone there today, to keep me from doing something stupid! But no one else was there, and I screwed something up. LOL

[sureshot40sw]

I put alot of blood sweat and tears into those arms.. :embarassed:

[X2elite]

Yeah yeah yeah..... I am going to rework and re-extend them this week, and move the mounts further back.

[Hopper]

Woah, I thought you were gonna stretch the front a lot more than that.

No big problem though - re-extending the arms will be no big deal since they're square tube.

What I'd do in your shoes is what I did to my Bronco - ditch the frame outriggers and build a crossmember to mount the RAs to. You'll gain some chassis rigidity as well as a great extra mount for your extra long drivetrain and future skid plate.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/750423/fullsize/weld-inspection-#2-007.jpg



You have a day picked out to work on it a lot? I can dig my 180 mig outta the shop and we can burn a massive amount of electricity one day :D

[X2elite]

Well I have to find some smaller square tubing to use as slugs before I can extend the arm, and as far as building a crossmember I don't think I can inboard the frame end anymore than I already have without having some crazy angles. The CJ frame is alow more narrow than a bronco frame. So I will probably just extend the arms about a foot, and move the mounts back about a foot.

[Hopper]

You really need to sleeve the arms in addition to slugging them, so take that into account when you're looking for materials.

The CJ frame is more narrow than the Bronco's yes, but you also have to consider that the radius arm wedges are angled so that the arms point in towards the center of the vehicle. If you force them out too far you'll bind your C bushings and inhibit travel as well as cause them to wear prematurely. I extended my arms somewhere in the neighborhood of 13"-14" and had to inboard my mounts 4"-6". Take a look at Duff's long radius arms - to keep the mount under the frame rails they put a huge bend in them (it's marketed for "tire clearance," but this is the real reason). IMO radius arm mounts really need to be tied together anyway; that's a lot of force on two points on the frame...

[X2elite]

Well I will probably slug them, and then just run some angle iron under them (like skids down the bottom of them) to add some strength. Once I get the stuff I need to do that I will let you know, and you can swing by and help me clean up the mess. LOL

[X2elite]

OK, on the boatsides I can get you a set for $175.00 they come 48" long, and will need to be trimmed based on how long you need them for your particular application. Let me know if anyone wants a set, because I will probably have mine made in the next day or two.

[SUPERD]

Like this

http://www.arkansascrawlers.com/main/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2072&d=1282682513
http://www.arkansascrawlers.com/main/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2377&d=1286513316

hell I did mine the cheap way, I just dragged them on every rock in arkansas for a few years, they're almost that flat:cry:

[X2elite]

I can have them made from any thickness but the price goes up. I think that 3/8's is WAY overkill, and will be way heavy.

[X2elite]

Ok, I am going to place my order for mine tomorrow, if anyone else decides they want a set just let me know, and I can always have them bend up a set.

[X2elite]

The weight difference from the 3/16 to 3/8's in those particular guards is over 100 lbs. Plus I am confident that the 3/16 will hold the total weight of my rig. My rig will have plenty of weight anyway.

[sureshot40sw]

weight does help .. I have gone places in the full bodied sploder that light weight buggies had to winch ..

[X2elite]

With the wife on bedrest, and some apartment renovations going on for the last two months I haven't had much time to work on it. However, have gotten a lot of the body work done. Should be ready for paint in the next few days. Now that Phil is back in town we should be able to get the suspension finished up, and the drivetrain in place maybe next weekend. Then the body goes back on the chassis. Enjoy the pics.

Passenger side comp cut
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-113.jpg

Drivers side comp cut, and some patchwork from rust.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-110.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-111.jpg

The rig I went and picked up in Chico..... I think BJ is familiar with this one..... ;)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-112.jpg

[shoescj5]

I like the way it's come. Can't wait till it's done.


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[TURNEROFFROAD]

I like the way it's come. Can't wait till it's done.


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X2

[BlackXJ]

Hey! Thats my windshield frame!

[BJ_Richardson]

Hey! Thats my windshield frame!

and Darin's hood and Randy's Grill :D

Warning---the brakes only sometimes work!

[shoescj5]

and Darin's hood and Randy's Grill :D

Warning---the brakes only sometimes work!
And my windshield glass.


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[Hopper]

comp cut turned out nice!

Let me know if you need an extra hand sometime. We're quitting early, around 6, most days.

[X2elite]

OK got the engine cleaned up, and almost ready to go in Saturday. Plus Phil finished the custom motor mounts that we had started on last week. Also got the inside of the tub lined, and some paint on the body finally. Basecoat is on, still have to color sand it, and then get some clear on it. Have't sprayed the hood yet, because we have something different in mind for it. Here are some teaser pics....

Oh yeah... we still have to line the fender wells too.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-119.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-120.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-121.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-122.jpg

[X2elite]

Pics kind of make it looks hazy, but looks good in person.

[shoescj5]

I like the color.


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[X2elite]

It isn't going to be all black. It will be black body, with silver metallic armor/tube fenders/cage, plus a little extra to add some spice to it.

[shoescj5]

It isn't going to be all black. It will be black body, with silver metallic armor/tube fenders/cage, plus a little extra to add some spice to it.

Nice.


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[X2elite]

Dash panel

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-123.jpg

[Hopper]

That's coming along nicely!

Sucks that I went in to work Saturday and couldn't come help; I knew I should have stayed home :grin:

[sureshot40sw]

got the rear brakes ready to be burned on ... had to modificate the caliper brackets a bit .. :laugh:

[X2elite]

3 coats of clear!!! She is looking good. Still have to rhino line the fender wells on the comp cut though.


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/Jeeppaint.jpg

[sureshot40sw]

dang thats shiny .. you didnt say anything bout goin by there.. I figured you would be at the hosp all day ..

[X2elite]

I have been at the Horspital all day. ;) James went down there, and finished her up. He still has to paint the hood, and I have to get some more silver for the tube fenders, rocker guards, and cage.

[X2elite]

Still at the hospital as a matter of fact. Doc says all is well, and that we should be headed to the house tomorrow.

[X2elite]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-127.jpg

Dash with clear coat applied!

[X2elite]

Just for giggles, check out what my body guy James did to our Reddy heater.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-128.jpg

[X2elite]

Looks like I may have to lower it a little. We will see once it has the cage and
Propane tanks and etc. Should have plenty of room for some 38's or 40's.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/123b8372.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/01da4342.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/fa3c2788.jpg

[TURNEROFFROAD]

Digging it!!

[X2elite]

Thanks Ty. I also almost have the rear quarter guards and rock sliders that I got from Lightnin cut down to fit it as well. Then just gotta bend up some tube for sliders on the quarters and rockers, the paint and install them.

[Lightnin]

Man that looks sweet

[Hopper]

Getting there man!

Sorry, I missed your message in the other thread. I've been in Northeast AR for the past few days.

Were you ever able to come up with a trailer? How wide is this thing? I finally got my carhauler in from Big Tex; if it'll fit between the fenders I'll be glad to bring it by to help you move the rig sometime.

[X2elite]

It's ok John. I am contemplating just keeping it at the shop now. I feel like I might actually make some progess on it now. LOL I do want to check out that new trailer though. I will very likely be spending some nights down at the shop this week now that I have the tub back on it. Get it all buttoned up, finish up cutting down the armor, mount the grill back on it, so I can weld up my tube fenders. That way when I get the tube bent up for my sliders, and armor, I can prep it all, and get some paint on all of that, and reinstall them permanently.

[X2elite]

Ya'll think it is gonna be too tall? Should have plenty of belly clearance at that height. Heck I may just leave it that high, and eventually swap to some one ton axles, and 42's or something. LOL

[ElkyRacer]

Ya'll think it is gonna be too tall? Should have plenty of belly clearance at that height. Heck I may just leave it that high, and eventually swap to some one ton axles, and 42's or something. LOL

Wait till its all together and see, it might drop some. Let me know when you will be working this week and Ill try and stop by.

[X2elite]

Yeah I am sure it will sag a little once it gets some weight to it. I will definately let you know when I plan on being down there this week.

[X2elite]

Probably spend a few hours down there tomorrow from around 5-7. Anyone who wants to is welcome to stop in and visit.

[Jeepnube]

Looking good Bro!:thumbsup:

[SUPERD]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/photo-127.jpg

Dash with clear coat applied!

I'm diggin the OSHA approved spray booth!:evil:

looks good dude, tall but good

[X2elite]

Hahaha thanks. Bet you wish you had a fancy ventilation system like ours huh??

[X2elite]

Fixed up some tube fenders in my front yard tonight. My neighbors probably think I'm just a hair shy of getting my white trash blackbelt.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/1f8bb2ae.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/532d449f.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/64e6a929.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/83db1839.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/9e8f9402.jpg

[shrek2]

Fixed up some tube fenders in my front yard tonight. My neighbors probably think I'm just a hair shy of getting my white trash blackbelt.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/1f8bb2ae.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/532d449f.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/64e6a929.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/83db1839.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/9e8f9402.jpg


Cool!!!!

If you're a white trash blackbelt, I'm a white trash ninga!:grin:

At least I was when I left. The way it sounds I may have been demoted.:)

[X2elite]

here are a little better pics of it with the hood back on it. Once I finish my rear quarter guards, and rocker guards, I will go ahead and do the paintwork on the tube fenders, armor, and hood.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/c3571a4a.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/4f022783.jpg

[ElkyRacer]

Fixed up some tube fenders in my front yard tonight. My neighbors probably think I'm just a hair shy of getting my white trash blackbelt.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/1f8bb2ae.jpg

Better hurry and get all your welding done before the grass dies, then catches fire! :D

Glad to see progress homie! :beer:

[X2elite]

I hope it doesn't die! We water our yard regularly. I have to do something to keep us from being the black sheep of the neighborhood. I'm gonna try to bring my motor and trans home this week, then I'll need your help for the fun stuff (wiring, yuk).

Oh yeah I need you to help me figure out what is wrong with my trailer wiring on my truck as well.

[ElkyRacer]

I hope it doesn't die! We water our yard regularly. I have to do something to keep us from being the black sheep of the neighborhood. I'm gonna try to bring my motor and trans home this week, then I'll need your help for the fun stuff (wiring, yuk).

Oh yeah I need you to help me figure out what is wrong with my trailer wiring on my truck as well.

Of course. Anytime you are ready and I'm not working. I'll be sure to bring the girls along to keep H entertained.

[TURNEROFFROAD]

Looking good Justin

[Jeepnube]

Looking good bro!

[X2elite]

Thanks guys..... Gonna get back on it this week I hope.

[X2elite]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/1d8108fe.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/7e1f9918.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/d55488c6.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/fcdbba32.jpg

[TURNEROFFROAD]

Keep plugging away Justin!

[kaker123]

that thing looks awsome!

[X2elite]

More progress to come this week! Got something in the works. I am excited!

[X2elite]

Oh yeah picked up some 38" TSL's this week as well, so hopefully I can get the mounted and get heath's 36's back to him.

[X2elite]

Here she is on the way to her home away from home.....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/116fb41d.jpg

[BlackXJ]

Man, thats a good lookin trailer!:)

[X2elite]

Yeah I know..... I need to find me a really good deal on one similar to it.

[X2elite]

Sneaky Peaky.....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/44ef3ad1.jpg

[TURNEROFFROAD]

looking real good....

[BlackXJ]

Hey! I know that fab shop. How did you manage to get in? He stays booked? Does AWESOME work too.:thumbsup:

[TURNEROFFROAD]

Hey! I know that fab shop. How did you manage to get in? He stays booked? Does AWESOME work too.:thumbsup:



I'm thinking it was a preexisting consulting or we'd be discussing the Flatty. It's on the front burner :)

[shrek2]

I'm thinking it was a preexisting consulting or we'd be discussing the Flatty. It's on the front burner :)


Cheater!!!:lipsrsealed:

[X2elite]

Hey hey hey.... I have been on the wait list for a LONG time!

[ElkyRacer]

Im liking the lines already!

[X2elite]

Im liking the lines already!
I was going to wait until Heath was done, but here is a little bit of a sneak peek.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/8ec8f2e6.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/495686e3.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/fa5c2cbf.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/0b63e5fe.jpg

[kayhay]

that design looks good

[BJ_Richardson]

clearcoat that patina for some style points :thumbsup::grin:

[X2elite]

If I was going for a rat rod style I would do that, but I am pretty sure I am going to go ahead and paint the cage silver.

[kayhay]

why silver patina is more like it lol

[Jeepnube]

Looking good guys!:vrolijk_26:

[X2elite]

Back from powdercoating, now just need to paint my outter rings, and get my 38's mounted up. Then it's time for some grooving!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/963f7330.jpg

[Rock Solid Fabworks]

Back from powdercoating, now just need to paint my outter rings, and get my 38's mounted up. Then it's time for some grooving!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/963f7330.jpg

Looks good. Did you open up the holes to allow for the powder coat or did they plug them? Just curious if the bolts still fit after powder coat or not.

[X2elite]

Actually I didn't even think about it. I just checked and my bolts will still fit. Here is a pic with the ring painted. Just gotta get some valve stems, and then I can mount up my tires.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/ea686e7a.jpg

[ElkyRacer]

and then I can mount up my tires.

Which I know better this time around, and WONT be volunteering to help with! :shocked::grin:

[X2elite]

Awwwwww......c'mon now! That is ok. I plan on bugging you when it comes to all of the wiring!! Yuck!

[Rock Solid Fabworks]

Actually I didn't even think about it. I just checked and my bolts will still fit. Here is a pic with the ring painted. Just gotta get some valve stems, and then I can mount up my tires.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/ea686e7a.jpg

Looking good

[X2elite]

Got one of the tires mounted this afternoon when I had some free time.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/Jhamilton_/c6090af2.jpg

[toadsuck04]

Any progress or new pics really like this build im building a 5 too

[X2elite]

Actually Heath has been working on my cage, but he is planning to take a break on it, so I can bring it home, and work on it some more. I will probably bring it back home one evening this week.

[X2elite]

Have any more pics of your build? If you have lots of pics you should start a build thread.