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Focker's '71 CJ5 Drivable Build

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Focker, Aug 19, 2014.

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  1. oddfirejeeper

    oddfirejeeper Active Member

    like the fenders
     
    oddfirejeeper, Nov 8, 2014
    #21
  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Slow but steady progress.

    I made a bracket that bolts to the grill and the tube will be welded to it.
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    After a lot of grinding...Wish I was a better welder!
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    Focker, Nov 12, 2014
    #22
  3. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Minimal body putty & sanding the first coat of paint. I'll apply a 2nd coat and call it good and move on to the driver's side.
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Nov 21, 2014
    #23
  4. ShowMeGuy

    ShowMeGuy ShowMeGuy (MO) 1966 CJ5

    Fender mod looks good.
     
    ShowMeGuy, Nov 23, 2014
    #24
  5. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Thanks, it's not bad for my first attempt and it sure beats buying a $200 kit. I'm fond of the flat fender look since previously owning a '42.
     
    Focker, Nov 23, 2014
    #25
  6. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Finished the fenders.

    The driver's side didn't turn out as nice as the passenger. It was crinkled when I started...I tried to straighten it out the best I could. Looks good from here tho!
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Dec 13, 2014
    #26
  7. ojgrsoi

    ojgrsoi Retired 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Looks good to me. I like it all. Any updates?
     
    Last edited: Mar 8, 2015
    ojgrsoi, Mar 8, 2015
    #27
  8. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Focker, Mar 8, 2015
    #28
  9. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    [​IMG]

    Bought a hitch lock and slipped a nut over the shaft...Welded it and cut it off.
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    Perfect fit...This should keep the honest thief from using my tow bar to haul off my Jeep.
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    Focker, Mar 14, 2015
    #29
  10. homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    That's a good looking Jeep, Focker!
     
    homersdog, Mar 17, 2015
    #30
  11. aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

    Looks good. What brand did you use for bedliner?
     
    aallison, Mar 17, 2015
    #31
  12. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    It's from Harbor Freight, it went on really well.
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Mar 18, 2015
    #32
  13. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Received my new aluminum radiator the other day. I was dumb and didn't get one with mounting tabs or drain valve. :banghead:

    Speedway Chevy SBC/BBC Universal Aluminum Radiators
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    Had to fab a lower bracket for the radiator to sit in.
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    Proud of this weld...The rest are crusty but I didn't have to break out the grinder for once.
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    Upper bracket pieces ready for welding.
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    Painted and mounted.
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    Almost ready...Have to track down a lower hose tomorrow. The lower flex hose I bought today was too long.
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Mar 25, 2015
    #33
  14. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Looks great. I had to do something similar. Make sure you put some rubber or something to keep the steel from rubbing a hole in your tank. My bottom hose just wasn't going to fit, so i had to improvise. I cut it in half and then used a piece of stainless handicap bar to make the section i need. Ghetto, looks trick, free and now funny too. That radiator will cool your engine a lot better than a brass/copper one.
     
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2015
    47v6, Mar 25, 2015
    #34
  15. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I cut some rubber off the old hose and placed between the bracket and radiator, hard to tell but it's there.
     
    Focker, Mar 25, 2015
    #35
  16. tymbom

    tymbom Member

    Looks good. Do you have plans for a fan shroud?
     
    tymbom, Mar 25, 2015
    #36
  17. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I don't have a better pic of what was there other than this. You can see there were just two metal side pieces acting as a shroud. Do you have any suggestions for something better? Maybe a visit to the wrecking yard and search for a molded plastic type?
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Mar 25, 2015
    #37
  18. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Saw something like this on the tube a while back- looks like it does a neat job-

    Building A fan Shroud CAUTION LONG AND PIC HEAVY!! - JeepForum.com

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Mar 25, 2015
    #38
  19. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I don't have shroud either and its pretty sketchy. I am actually thinking about running an electric fan and getting rid of the steel one. "Thinking".
     
    47v6, Mar 25, 2015
    #39
  20. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Thanks for giving me another "To Do". :D
     
    Focker, Mar 25, 2015
    #40
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