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Hello....i'm An Addict And This Is My 6!

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by txtoller, Oct 30, 2018.

  1. Jul 9, 2022
    Lockman

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    That's a real Nice one there , 'Grand PooBah' ........:whistle:
     
  2. Jul 9, 2022
    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    AYE!
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2022
    jeepstar

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    What's the price?
     
  4. Jul 11, 2022
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Continue to work on the body. Going to have to replace the A pillar on the passenger side. Got a lot of the smaller holes welded up, until I ran out of gas for my welder.
    Did get the grill primed.
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    Did place the V6 badging just to boost my spirts.
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  5. Jul 11, 2022
    txtoller

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    Back story on this FC. It is up in Minnesota, not far from my company's warehouse. I say it posted a few months ago when I was up there. I contacted the seller and was set to go look at it and was going to store it at the warehouse until I could get it shipped down. Went to go look at it and seller said he sold it. Apparently, that sale fell through, I saw it posted again, on a different sight, called the seller, same guy but totally, different story...I was going to let it go, as to red flags. I called our CFO on Friday and he said he would go take a look at it. I called the seller to arrange a meeting and the number is no longer in use.
     
  6. Jul 16, 2022
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    It is a learning experience, but I am getting a better handle on it.

    It looks a little ugly, but it is solid.

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  7. Jul 17, 2022
    txtoller

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    Drivers side started and completed. Did it a slightly different way much smoother.

    I used plug welds to attach the outer body to this replacement, on both sides. Bottom line for me is the rust is gone and the structure is back.

    I am just waiting on the passenger a-pillar replacement, then the major body work is complete and I can get to the, primer, body filler and sanding part. o_O

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  8. Jul 21, 2022
    txtoller

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    Last piece to the body woes has arrived.

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    WTn800

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    Great thread, a real page burner. Waiting for the next chapter...
     
  10. Jul 24, 2022
    txtoller

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    Got the last of the the major metal work done. Now just a few minor bits and then lots of primer, body filler and sanding...

    I am sure not the way most metal workers would have done it, but the rust is gone and it is sturdy, so I am good with it. :)

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  11. Aug 7, 2022
    txtoller

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    A little more done. At least I don't have to deal with rust on the bare metal. Will start in the interior and prime, then the underside. Body filler after that, sealer and then color!

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  12. Aug 14, 2022
    txtoller

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    I got the inside of the tub primered and hope to get the bottom side done this week.
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  13. Aug 14, 2022
    Lockman

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    Your becoming Quite the Body man there, Sir......Even if you weren't already one.:beer:
     
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    givemethewillys

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    Lookin' good!
     
  15. Aug 15, 2022
    txtoller

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    Thanks for the kind words. I am just trying to make it look decent.
     
  16. Aug 15, 2022
    txtoller

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    The underside of the tub, is pretty solid!
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  17. Aug 16, 2022
    johneyboy03

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    I wish i could fin a decent metal body. Those i found (actualy 2) were way beyong repair...

    Keep on the good work
     
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    txtoller

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    I got more than lucky with this body. There is one posted on CJ Restoration on Facebook, has a pretty decent body.
     
  19. Aug 17, 2022
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

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    If i ever decide to go with a 6's, it will be an aqualu body, they can prepare it so its bolt on a jeep LJ frame.
     
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  20. Aug 21, 2022
    txtoller

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    I welded in some repairs for the body stiffeners (I guess is what they are called) Also, fixed a portion of the hat channel.

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