Third Time?s a Charm 2005 LJ Build
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en480c4
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Yesterday my father and I got the new pressure washer assembled and there was much degreasing of the Willys. While I was there I figured we?re through the last of the weather and a few good rains had washed all the salt off the roads, so i pulled the cover off the 8274.
Today I went over and between the winch on my LJ and the bumper on his JK, we were able to pull and push the Willys around and got it into the garage.
Tear down resumes!
Today I went over and between the winch on my LJ and the bumper on his JK, we were able to pull and push the Willys around and got it into the garage.
Tear down resumes!
en480c4
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G Beasley said:
It was a pickup originally. But he wants a flat bed and stake body. He had some pretty specific ideas about proportions and has a bunch of photos saved. So we?re thinking fabbing a steel frame with oak floors and sides. The ?62 was available as a pickup, flat bed or chassis cab.
en480c4
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So, hood side of the hood hold down broke Sunday. The new ones arrived yesterday and I was finally able to get the new ones on after some minor complications. Felt important to get done as I?m going in for surgery for my finger tomorrow.
I?ve run these Rugged Ridge ones on JKs before and was happy with the finish and function. They?re a little big/clunky on the smaller TJ, but I?m sure I?ll get used to them. I do like how the shiny bits tie in with the grill and stainless fasteners I used for the rockers.
I?ve run these Rugged Ridge ones on JKs before and was happy with the finish and function. They?re a little big/clunky on the smaller TJ, but I?m sure I?ll get used to them. I do like how the shiny bits tie in with the grill and stainless fasteners I used for the rockers.
en480c4
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So, another set of Rubicon rockers arrived. Looking forward to treating the spots of rust on the back edge of the tub and then modding the hell out of these to wrap around the back of the tub. I just need to figure out how to integrate the CJ tailgate hinges when I get there.
en480c4
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Recovering from my surgery. Complications made it more invasive and will leave me with a longer recovery. So I did the only thing I can... I ordered parts!
For the LJ? Swag tailgate conversion kit for the CJ tailgate.
For the Willys? Rear cab mounts and pretty much everything we?ll need to revamp the suspension. Walck?s has a 10% off sale this weekend, so we figured why not? Once we get the tear down complete, we?ll have everything we need to jump between the cab and the rolling chassis.
Probably a few months before I can do much of anything, but we?ll be ready!
For the LJ? Swag tailgate conversion kit for the CJ tailgate.
For the Willys? Rear cab mounts and pretty much everything we?ll need to revamp the suspension. Walck?s has a 10% off sale this weekend, so we figured why not? Once we get the tear down complete, we?ll have everything we need to jump between the cab and the rolling chassis.
Probably a few months before I can do much of anything, but we?ll be ready!
I'm betting you can do small projects in 30 days or so . Just dont push your luck and reinjure the nose picker!
I like the CJ tailgates on the LJ's or TJ's , but I have yet to buy a kit . I grumble every time I do it , but I am happy with the end result. Curious to see what all the kit includes and the ease of installation it offers.
I like the CJ tailgates on the LJ's or TJ's , but I have yet to buy a kit . I grumble every time I do it , but I am happy with the end result. Curious to see what all the kit includes and the ease of installation it offers.
en480c4
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I get the pin out in 2 weeks. But there?s a button that?s holding some sutures keeping the joint stable that won?t come out for 6-8 weeks. So it?ll be limiting for a while.
As for the Swag kit, it?s mostly a consolidated package that saves time. It has the backing plates with welded nuts for the lower hinge bolts, a set of powder coated stainless Kentrol hinges with hardware, and cables with hardware and tub-side brackets. If the tailgate is complete with latches and the cable brackets, the only thing left is the latch closure. I really like what you did with the round stock on Ruffy, so I?ll keep that in mind when I need to fab up mine.
As for the Swag kit, it?s mostly a consolidated package that saves time. It has the backing plates with welded nuts for the lower hinge bolts, a set of powder coated stainless Kentrol hinges with hardware, and cables with hardware and tub-side brackets. If the tailgate is complete with latches and the cable brackets, the only thing left is the latch closure. I really like what you did with the round stock on Ruffy, so I?ll keep that in mind when I need to fab up mine.
en480c4
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So, with my ability to repair the current tailgate somewhat limited, looks like I?ll be consigning it to wall hanger status. I have picked up another in much better condition, and it should arrive tomorrow.
I?ll likely prep and the paint with Duplicolor Bright Silver Metallic rattle cans and repaint down the line when we?re painting the Willys with an HPLV setup.
I?ll likely prep and the paint with Duplicolor Bright Silver Metallic rattle cans and repaint down the line when we?re painting the Willys with an HPLV setup.
1989comanche
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Bolt to the wall for a drop down workshelfen480c4 said:
en480c4
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1989comanche said:
I like it!
G Beasley said:
That?s actually the good one! Pics are from the ad. Wall hanger has a bunch of rust behind the seals and hinges, has drilled out hinge inserts and one of the cable brackets is busted. This one just needs to have the corner straightened and the whole thing stripped down. I didn?t mind the work on the bad one, but I?m just not patient enough to wait now that I?m not running a spare.
en480c4
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So, good day on the tailgate project.
While my father has been getting layers and layers of paint off the Willys, he also did a bunch of sanding to get the tailgates stripped down. Turns out the new tailgate is worse than the first one, so back to square one. Today I welded up the snap holes and a small hole above one of the hinges. I was also able to chase the hinge holes, which saved me a ton of work. Then I hit a few spots with filler, got some self etching primer on and then hit it with some high build primer. I may still need to fine tune a few spots, but it?s getting close!
As received:
Mostly stripped:
As it sits:
Gratuitous shot of the Willys:
While my father has been getting layers and layers of paint off the Willys, he also did a bunch of sanding to get the tailgates stripped down. Turns out the new tailgate is worse than the first one, so back to square one. Today I welded up the snap holes and a small hole above one of the hinges. I was also able to chase the hinge holes, which saved me a ton of work. Then I hit a few spots with filler, got some self etching primer on and then hit it with some high build primer. I may still need to fine tune a few spots, but it?s getting close!
As received:
Mostly stripped:
As it sits:
Gratuitous shot of the Willys:
en480c4
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Major setback on the Jeep. Failed inspection yesterday due to frame issues at the front PS lower control arm bracket. I had planned on jumping into cleaning the frame this spring before my finger surgery set me back. The other typical trouble spots still look OK, but I clearly have some immediate work to do to get it back on the road with more work to get ahead of the other areas.
