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My 67 CJ5 build

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Johns1967CJ5, Dec 11, 2013.

  1. Dec 11, 2013
    Johns1967CJ5

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    So here we go. I posted some of these photos on the resto forum when asking some questions so I decided to start a thread of my project. This is a 1967 CJ5 V6 225 engine, t-86 transmission, pto winch. The Jeep was my fathers and he used it for hunting in NY. I've been working on this on and off for a couple of years, taking a lot of " financial " breaks lol. I will post what I've done a little at a time to get you caught up to where I am today.

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    How the Jeep looked when I got it from my father. It has a different body on it we put on from a junk yard. That was shot too.

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    So I won't bore you with the disassembly photos but when the body was taken off here is the damage I found to the frame

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    Old repair

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    Johns1967CJ5

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    Repairs made

    Going to my friends who has torches to cut bumpers off
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    Sandblasting

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    Johns1967CJ5

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    I made a redneck rotisserie to paint the frame. I used Por-15. Sprayed it with metal ready and allowed it to flash rust which is recommended. then 2 coats of Por-15 and 2 coats of Por-15 chassis coat satin black.

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  4. Dec 11, 2013
    tomatolane

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    Hell yeah looking good.

    Are you going to restore the top also?

    That style of hard top is my fav.
     
  5. Dec 11, 2013
    givemethewillys

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    Looking good! I had that same top before falling icicles crushed it :( that frame looks mighty good too, keep up the good work!
     
  6. Dec 11, 2013
    Johns1967CJ5

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    A falling tree made that decision for me :-(
     
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    tomatolane

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    ACK!! :(

    That sux
     
  8. Dec 12, 2013
    Johns1967CJ5

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    After the frame was complete I started on the axles. There was no major issues with them when on the road so I just checked the bearings and replaced the oils seals. Sandblasted and painted with Por-15

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    I had to cut one of the brake drums off with a skill saw

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    New oil seal

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    Paints still wet, thats why so shiny

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    Johns1967CJ5

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    Backing plates sandblasted and painted

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    Johns1967CJ5

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    Front axle went pretty much the same way. I purchased new felt seal kits for the knuckles, and new king pins and king pin bearings. Will put those in after axles gets mounted to the frame.

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    Johns1967CJ5

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    The Ross steering gear was next

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    Worm gear in great condition so I reused it

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    Sandblasted all the parts, new bearings and race's

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    The original sector shaft was worn so after a long search finally found a NOS shaft and new brass bushing

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    Pressing in the new bushing

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    Used a brake cylinder hone to get the right oil clearance

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    All done and primed

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    rusty

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    Nice work. Looking forward to seeing this go together .
     
  13. Dec 16, 2013
    Warloch

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    Got to ask - how much weight did you have in the bottom of that can to support the axle so it wouldn't fall over :D

    And yes - looks real nice. I hope to give that much detail to one again in the near future.
     
  14. Dec 16, 2013
    Johns1967CJ5

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    You don't like my work bench ? lol It was properly balanced, no issue jeep toss
     
  15. Dec 16, 2013
    Warloch

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    I love it - just that when we tried it I think it broke a toe on my cousin's foot when it fell over :D
     
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    Johns1967CJ5

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    Ouch!
     
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    68BuickV6

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    Nice work on the Ross box, it looks good.


    I'm envying that workbench! If I had that kinda space I could actually get stuff done!
     
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    Johns1967CJ5

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    If you mean the real bench and not the garbage can :) it's laminated beams turned on there side. Put some angle iron under them to hold together. 4x4 for legs.
     
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    Johns1967CJ5

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    where do I begin ? :)

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    Johns1967CJ5

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    Disassembled the T-86 today

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    Thank god I'm replacing these :)

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    Found some damage

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