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The Slow Evolution Of Givemethewillys' Jeep

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by givemethewillys, Nov 18, 2020.

  1. Jan 22, 2022
    givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

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    I definitely will! Thanks Rory!

    Yesterday I cleared all the boxes of crap that I had stacked inside for no particular reason. Most of the boxes contain parts that I'm planning on selling here on the forum once I get the motivation to list them.

    While I was at it, I fiddled with the seat placement, and then sat in it and made vroom vroom noises. It's always good for a motivation boost! My wife hated that the seats didn't match, but I got them positioned pretty closely. The crossbars match, but the passenger seat front still sits a bit higher.
     
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  2. Jan 22, 2022
    TuxParkIV

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    Spacers to lift the seats, you got more boxes of parts?
     
  3. Jan 22, 2022
    givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

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    Rather than lift the drivers seat, I need to figure out a way to lower the passengers. Which, for all I can tell, will require building a new seat frame. I have tons of boxes of parts though, almost none of which I need! Can't throw anything away though, because that's when you need it.
     
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  4. May 17, 2022
    Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I had to build a new frame for mine. Wife wasn’t happy with the height or position.

    maybe here… http://www.earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/121240/page-123#post-1570270
     
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  5. May 17, 2022
    givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

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    Thanks for the link! I actually have a passenger seat frame that looks exactly like yours, but weirdly the hinge point is really close together compared to mine, so it doesn't match my seat mount portion.
     
  6. May 17, 2022
    givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

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    It's been awhile since I've updated, and I haven't touched the jeep since my last post. We have a screened porch project ongoing that was supposed to be built in November, and so we ordered outdoor furniture that is stacked in huge boxes right next to the Jeep. I need to finish patching the tub before I can finish the drivetrain, but it's impossible to weld 5 feet from paper boxes. I think my wife would be pissed if I set the house on fire hahaha.

    Hopefully this project will be completed in the next week or two, and I can start making some real progress again! I'm really looking forward to hearing that dauntless start up for the first time.
     
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