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Building my 66 CJ6 to look capable of things it will never do

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by bcurtman, Jan 9, 2014.

  1. Oct 23, 2015
    47v6

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    I have not yet installed the novak slave and mount and the adjustable T/O bearing. They look like good quality. i plan on using them with my SM420/d18/buick 225
     
  2. Oct 30, 2015
    bcurtman

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    Looks like the folks at JP magazine are building a GPW with some of the same concepts that I used on my CJ-6. This is from the January 16 issue I just received yesterday.

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    And here's my fuel tank

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    And here's my cage / seat mounts

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    Maybe they'll do a write up on my jeep someday :)
     
  3. Oct 30, 2015
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    It looks like they just did ;) but they forgot to give you design credits!
     
  4. Dec 14, 2015
    bcurtman

    bcurtman Member

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    I installed a fuel can toolbox on the back of the CJ6. I really like it. It is lockable, and short of somebody really wanting to get into it, it seems pretty secure. I think I will be OK with storing stuff in there on days when we are swimming or floating and will be away from the jeep for a while. Very well made.

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  5. Dec 14, 2015
    bcurtman

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    This is my wifes favorite feature of the jeep.

    I bought a new 9"long, dual 3" duct heater from Summit Racing.

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    I installed this in my dash overlay basically where the glove box used to be.

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    I installed valves in the hoses so I can turn off the heat in the summer, and the fan moves a lot of air-acting as a fan.

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  6. Dec 14, 2015
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

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    I would have use one of the exist for the defrost.
     
  7. Dec 15, 2015
    shaun

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    Awesome. what kind of steering box you have and where did you get it from? Also what did you spray in the tub, is it soft/rubbery or hard and rough
     
  8. Dec 16, 2015
    bcurtman

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    My steering box is from a 79 Scout II. I went that route because it mounts OUTSIDE the frame, and there is more room there than there is on the inside, especially since I am wider. I did have to use a 4" drop arm. It is detailed a bit back in the thread...

    My tub, inside and out, is Raptor Liner. It is pretty hard, but not rough to the point that it will eat your knuckles. My kids step right on the rear hub and then the top of the fender getting in and out-no marks on it at all.

    As far as using one duct of the heater for defrost; we will see limited use of this jeep on icy days, but if we do, I have an electric window defroster that plugs into the lighter socket and works great, and I can aim it where I want it aimed. Those two ducts are aimed right where they need to be-straight at my wife!
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2015
    bcurtman

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  10. Dec 17, 2015
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

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    I've got the same steering box, work great.

    As for the defrost, icy day it's not the worst situation. It's on rainny day that i saw the most need for the defrost.

    As for the windows defroster i would like to see that, may be and interesting upgrade for me.
     
  11. Dec 17, 2015
    bcurtman

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  12. Dec 18, 2015
    bcurtman

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    My 66, my son's 2000 TJ, my daughter's 2010 JK, and my wife's 2015 Trail Hawk

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  13. Jan 8, 2016
    bcurtman

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    Took the 6 out for a ride New Years Day. It was mid 30's outside, and the heater worked great while we were on the gravel roads. I got out on the highway and ramped her up to 50 or so mph, and the wind sucked the heat right out of her. Too many gaps around the doors and such I guess. I'll just have to keep the speed down when its cold outside!
     
  14. Jan 10, 2016
    jeepermc

    jeepermc Active Member

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    I have the same problem. Speed sucks any heat in the jeep right out of it.
     
  15. Feb 8, 2016
    bcurtman

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    Im running 3" lift Wrangler YJ springs on my CJ-6 with a 1" add-a-leaf. To say the ride is stiff would be like saying a fat baby farts. I can tell if a dime is heads or tails when I run over it! When I initially built the jeep I just had the 3" lift springs on it, and the ride was Ok, but they were too flexy-the ride was good but it would invert the shackles and didn't have the stability on corners that I wanted.

    I told you that so I could ask you this. Can anyone recommend a custom spring shop? I plan to weigh each corner of the jeep, measure eye to eye and arch on the springs, and then have some custom leafs built to replace these log wagon springs. Spring over coils look like too much to redo and too costly.
     
  16. Aug 4, 2017
    bcurtman

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    Just following up on my last posting which was over a year ago. Time has gotten away, but I still plan to convert to spring over coils, when I previously said I would not. Can someone shed some light for me as to where and how to start?
     
  17. Aug 6, 2017
    tymbom

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    Have you thought about just getting some 4in lift springs? If you have too much body roll maybe you can add a swaybar...
     
  18. Aug 6, 2017
    tarry99

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    Throw away your leaf springs.............put the chassis on jack stands , jack your axles up to full bump..........making sure the drive-lines have clearance, the pumpkin is not hitting the oil pan ETC;..........like wise on the rear decide how much up travel do you want .........cutting the body a little back there may be necessary..........4" of bump travel from ride height is normally enough up travel unless you plan on some high speed desert racing...........steering may also need some mods. If you have wide axles mounting the shocks on the axle will be a little easier..........shock towers will be needed to be built and added to your chassis both front and rear and buying 4 good adjustable shocks w/ remote reservoirs like these Fox 14" travel shocks pictured. These are double adjustable suspension shocks that have two independent springs..........one spring that controls the weight of the vehicle and the other that controls the ride........both adjustable via spanners to change ride height and dampening...These also have adjustable valving.... A front sway bar is also nice.............but it all depends on your driving style and what the terrain is.
    By far the best way to obtain a true tune-able ride and suspension system.

    Or: Call Jeff Deaver @ Deaver springs in Los Angeles or Bill @ Alcan Springs in Colorado.........Both these guys are great in building Leaf springs , you'll need to weigh your vehicle corners to start the conversation.............I would assume your CJ6 is about 4200 lbs curb weight+/-...........Standard length YJ type springs are a little short , to calm the ride down on that longer wheelbase........a longer flatter spring for both ends is what is needed.........along with some good adjustable shocks , and perhaps sway bars @ both ends , but unfortunately total adjustment in a leaf spring is just not there........and do to the longer leaf axle wrap can also become a problem that has to be addressed...............No free rides when your looking to calm down that ruff ride.....lots of work.............but in either case very doable.

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  19. Aug 11, 2017
    bcurtman

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    Its a terminology error. Guess I was tired when I wrote that last message. I said "spring over coils". What I meant was "coil over shocks". Yeah, I'm not doing a spring over with coils.....
     
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