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A Full Restoration Of My 1969 Cj5 With The Dauntless

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by John Gedde, Jan 15, 2020.

  1. Jan 14, 2021
    Steve's 70-5

    Steve's 70-5 Active Member

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    There is/was a long thread on the forum about matching the engine color on the Dauntless. It is a old thread. Did a little searching and could not find it.
     
  2. Jan 14, 2021
    John Gedde

    John Gedde Been around the block once or twice...

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    Yes there was. It was decided that Honda Hampstead Green was the closest match... That's what I used.... If you search for Hampstead Green on the site a whole bunch of threads come up...
     
  3. Jan 14, 2021
    Fireball

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    I know Rubicloak had some custom mixed for his Renegade restoration. It looks perfect. He could probably give you the codes to mix another batch.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2021
    givemethewillys

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    You've done a great job on this build so far! I really like your innovative wooden jigs and fixtures. I think I'm going to copy your rotisserie design, as I have lots of lumber, but not much steel.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2021
    John Gedde

    John Gedde Been around the block once or twice...

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    Thank you kind sir! Need more detailed photos? Especially of how it get's mounted to the tub?
     
  6. Jan 14, 2021
    John Gedde

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    Seem to be on the upswing from being sick. Last night I started the final sanding the high build primer for basecoat/clearcoat. A few spots that need some spot touch up with epoxy primer where I broke thru to metal, but that's normal. The light gray is the high build, the darker gray is where I broke through to epoxy primer. The black stuff you see is a dry guide coat product made by Mirka. I love that stuff! No paint compatibility vs spray can junk, it hides in every tiny defect, and can be sanded immediately. No worries about gumming up your sand paper either... It's not made for wet sanding, but I've used it successfully for that. Normally I'd wet sand the high build, but it's too cold out for that. Doing it dry with 320 followed by 400-600 depending on the area. I'd probably do 600-800 if I was using a single stage paint, but the SPI clearcoat lays out so smooth, it doesn't show any sanding scratches.

     
  7. Jan 14, 2021
    Uncle Vin

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    Looking good John! I have to come by and see it in person.
     
  8. Jan 14, 2021
    John Gedde

    John Gedde Been around the block once or twice...

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    You local Vin?
     
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    John Gedde

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    Anytime you want. Got my COVID results today. NEGATIVE! Yay! Just an old fashioned, before the world started to end, respiratory virus. Honestly, I was hoping for a positive, since that would get me over the bridge with mild symptoms compared to, say, death. LOL
     
  10. Jan 14, 2021
    givemethewillys

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    Yes please!
     
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    givemethewillys

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    I'd say congrats on the results, but you sure do make a good point.
     
  12. Jan 17, 2021
    John Gedde

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    Today final sanded the primer onside the tub and shot the basecoat...

     
  13. Jan 18, 2021
    John Gedde

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    Here's she is starting to look proper...

    Start of clear coating...

    Cheers!
    John

     
  14. Jan 28, 2021
    John Gedde

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    Getting ready to paint the outside of the tub. Tonight, I finished the cut and buff of the clearcoat inside the tub...

    John
     
  15. Jan 29, 2021
    givemethewillys

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    Wow, that looks better than new!
     
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  16. Jan 29, 2021
    Norcal69

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    Cut and buff the inside of the tub o_O
    I'm not worthy :bow: That is beautiful.
     
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  17. Jan 31, 2021
    John Gedde

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    Inside ther toolbox is a hard area to paint. The spray gun just doesn't fit. I gave up trying to make it nice with basecoat clearcoat. Since it's destined to hold, well tools, I decided to apply tinted bedliner (to match my Jeep's President Red) inside. Appled with a roller.

    John
     
  18. Jan 31, 2021
    John Gedde

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    Took a break from bodywork and paint and finished restoring the heater controls. I made a waterslide decal for the text using a laster printer on white waterslide decal paper.

    First, the metal bezel was painted black. After it dried, I scuffed where the decal was to go and applied it. After drying it overnight, I gave it a coat or two of matte clear. After that dried, I carefully cut out the openings. Using a sharpie, I touched up wherever the white decal underlayment showed around the holes. Then coated it again with matte clear enamel.

    The clearcoat before cutting out the openings was necessary since the decal is so thin. It was too easy to tear it off while slicing. The added thickness of the clear made it a snap.

    I added the file to resources if you want to print your own. Decal file for Heater Controls


    John

     
  19. Jan 31, 2021
    Fireball

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    The controls turned out fantastic.
     
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  20. Jan 31, 2021
    timsresort

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    Everything looking awesome. I am getting ready to replace some floors and noticed your rotisserie. Looks like it bolts to the tailgate latches in the rear, how about the front? I'd love a couple details if you don't mind. Thanks,
    Tim
     
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